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March 26, 2025 12:04 PM

SAMEER and AIIMS sign MoU for collaborative research on medical devices

The Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering & Research (SAMEER) and AIIMS on Tuesday signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of advanced medical devices. The partnership aims to drive advancements in high-field and low-field Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) systems. Additionally, the collaboration will focus on research in Radio Frequency (RF) and microwave technologies, all with the goal of e...

February 25, 2025 4:48 PM

Less oil, more physical activity, and a balanced meal key to fighting obesity

Reducing oil intake, increasing physical activity, and eating a balanced meal are crucial in combating the rising menace of obesity in the country, experts said on Tuesday. This comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Mann Ki Baat programme on Sunday, nominated 10 personalities to lead the campaign against obesity as part of his Fit India initiative. Dr. Naval Vikram, Professor of Medicine at AIIMS, New Delhi, said that it is high time obesity is taken seriously, as its prevalence is ...

February 11, 2025 1:52 PM

India’s first Automated Biomedical Waste Treatment Plant launched at AIIMS

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Tuesday inaugurated India’s first indigenous Automated Biomedical Waste Treatment Plant at AIIMS New Delhi. The plant, named “Sṛjanam,” was developed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST). Designed to manage biomedical waste sustainably, the plant disinfects pathogenic waste such as blood, urine, sputum, and laboratory disposables without using incinerator...

December 27, 2024 10:05 AM

“Leader of exceptional intelligence, integrity, and wisdom”: Former Canadian PM Stephen Harper mourns Manmohan Singh’s passing

Former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper paid tribute to India’s former Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday in New Delhi at the age of 92. In a heartfelt post on X, Harper described Singh as a leader of "exceptional intelligence, integrity, and wisdom." "I am saddened to learn of the passing of my former colleague, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. He was an individual of exceptional intelligence, integrity, and wisdom. Laureen and I wish to convey our condolence...

November 14, 2024 5:04 PM

ICMR plays a pivotal role in advancing India’s healthcare research landscape: JP Nadda

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has played a transformative role in addressing India’s critical health issues and enhancing the healthcare research landscape, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare JP Nadda said on Thursday. He made this statement during a virtual address at the Health Research Excellence Summit 2024, organized by the Department of Health Research and ICMR in the national capital. The event also marked ICMR’s 113th Foundation Day, celebrating the inst...

November 6, 2024 12:09 AM

Bihar’s nightingale Sharda Sinha passes away at 72

Legendary folk singer Sharda Sinha, fondly known as the "Nightingale of Bihar," passed away at the age of 72 on Tuesday evening. She breathed her last at 9:20 PM at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi. According to AIIMS officials, Sinha succumbed to a refractory shock caused by septicemia. Her son, Anshuman Sinha, confirmed the news through her official Instagram account and shared a picture of his mother. "Your prayers and love will always remain with my mother. ...

October 28, 2024 10:52 AM

PM Modi to inaugurate Jan Aushadhi Kendra at AIIMS New Delhi on October 29

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate a new Jan Aushadhi Kendra at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi on October 29. This initiative is a key part of the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), aimed at providing accessible, quality healthcare to Indian citizens by offering affordable generic medicines. Spanning 1,724 square feet, the AIIMS Jan Aushadhi Kendra will stock more than 2,047 essential generic medicines and 300 types of surgic...

August 16, 2024 5:51 PM

Centre orders govt hospital heads to file FIRs within 6 hours of violent incidents

The Union Health Ministry has implemented new regulations to enhance the safety of doctors and healthcare workers, issuing a stringent directive for government hospitals and medical colleges on Friday. Under the new order, any act of violence against hospital staff must be reported to the police within six hours of the incident. The responsibility for lodging these complaints falls directly on the head of the concerned institution. The directive, issued by the Directorate General of Health Ser...