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Stroke may claim 10m lives annually by 2050: Study

NEW DELHI: Stroke-related fatalities could escalate to a staggering 10 million per annum globally by the year 2050, a new study published in the Lancet Neurology journal suggests. Low and middle-income countries are expected to bear its maximum brunt. However, the study underscores that stroke is a highly preventable and treatable condition. The research indicates […]

H3N2 scare: Health Ministry issues advisory to states/UTs

With India witnessing a surge in influenza A subtype H3N2 as per the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the Health ministry held a review meeting with Niti Aayog on Saturday. Through a letter, all states and Union Territories have been asked to take stock of hospital preparedness including drugs, medical equipment, medical oxygen, etc, […]