Health

May 29, 2024 4:33 PM

Government advises caution amidst ongoing heatwave conditions

As summer temperatures rise, the Government of India has issued important guidelines to help protect yourself and your loved ones from the heat. Here are the key tips to stay safe:   Avoid Direct Sunlight The sun is strongest during midday. To prevent heat-related illnesses, try to stay indoors ...

September 16, 2024 6:41 PM

IMD forecasts heat wave conditions over Northwest & Central India to reduce

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that heat wave to severe heat wave conditions prevailing over Northwest and Central India are likely to reduce gradually from Thursday. These conditions are very likely to prevail in Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Utta...

September 16, 2024 6:41 PM

Apurva Chandra appointed as Chairperson of Committee A of 77TH WHA event

Apurva Chandra, Union health secretary, Government of India, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Committee A at the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA), announced by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The Committee A of WHA, the event scheduled to be held from May 27 to June 1 held at Gene...

May 28, 2024 3:50 PM

Wipro to develop AI driven tech to reduce risks of cardiovascular disease

Wipro announced partnership with the Centre for Brain Research (CBR) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru to develop a personal care engine to reduce and manage the risk of cardiovascular disease by utilizing AI, the company informed the exchange in its filing. The company announcing...

May 27, 2024 10:47 PM

Union Health Secretary Chairs High-Level WHO South-East Asia Meeting

Apurva Chandra, Union Health Secretary, chaired a high-level meeting on "Advancing Health and Well-Being of Billions in WHO South-East Asia Region" at the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva. The meeting was co-hosted by WHO SEARO and the Government of India, focused on strategizing actions to addr...

May 27, 2024 9:49 PM

WHO chief Tedros ‘confident’ of eventual pandemic treaty deal

The head of the World Health Organization on Monday voiced confidence that countries would one day reach a deal on a pandemic accord after failing to produce an agreement last week, although health officials warned it could take years. Health officials have voiced frustration with the negotiations ...

May 25, 2024 3:48 PM

Sharjah art therapy event brings together artists and divyang students

In a heartwarming display of inclusivity and artistic expression, the Manzil Centre in Sharjah, in collaboration with the Funun Arts Group, recently hosted a unique live art session aimed at Divvying students under the theme "One Earth." Organized at the Novotel Sharjah, the event titled "Joining Ha...