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Government Has Big Plans To Celebrate 100 Crore Vaccination Mark: Health Minister
The government is planning to celebrate the extravaganza moment of reaching the 100 crore vaccination mark by making announcements at airports, seaports, railways, bus, and metro stations. The health minister stated that the target is expected to be accomplished by October 18 or 19. Furthermore, he stated that there are plans to activate 80,000 vaccination centers so that more people could come forward and take the vaccination shot.
Tags: health care, COVID 19 VACCINE, Coronavirus Vaccines, India
Courtesy: The Times Of India
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Centre Asks Major Oil Producing States To Reduce Edible Oil Prices
The Department of Food and Public Distribution has asked major oil-producing states to take required measures to ensure the reduction in the prices of edible oils. The directions have been given to eight states, including Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh. The reduction would thereby help in bringing down the food inflation levels, by providing relief to customers if prices reduce by Rs 15 to 20 per kilogram.
Tags: Edible Oils, health care, Inflation, India
Courtesy: The Economic Times
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Govt Commissions 2,494 Oxygen Plants In 'Record' 112 Days
In a remarkable achievement, as many as 2,494 medical oxygen generation plants have been authorized at government hospitals in 112 days across 733 districts in India. It's a capacity to produce 3,324 tonnes of medical oxygen per day. Notably, 100% of the sanctioned plants are fully operational in 22 states and Union Territories. Reportedly, the government took the crisis as an opportunity to install these plants at hospitals.
Tags: health care, oxygen cylinders, Delhi, PSA, Covid-19
Courtesy: The Times Of India
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Govt Raises Abortion Limit To 24 Weeks; Medical Termination Of Pregnancy Rules
The government has notified the new Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Rules, 2021, that revised eligibility criteria for abortion, making it up to 24 weeks, which was previously up to 20 weeks. The eligibility criteria are also considered in cases of women who want to change their marital status during pregnancy, like widowhood or divorce, and even in cases of rape, incest, or sexual assault.
Tags: Women Safety, Abortion, health care, pregnancy
Courtesy: The Times Of India
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18 Elderly Women Participate in 'Lota Daud'
In an uncommon initiative, locals in Bhopal organised an event called "Lota Daud" on October 12. In the event, about 18 elderly women participated in a race carrying water pots in their hands. The message conveyed to the society through this was about awareness against the evil practice where women had no option but to use open spaces for defecation.
Tags: Bhopal, health care, menstrual hygiene, Madhya Pradesh
Courtesy: ANI
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Andhra Pradesh Govt To Recruit For 14,200 Medical Posts
Andhra Pradesh government is set to open recruitment for 14,200 posts in different Primary Health Care Centers, Medical Colleges, and Teaching hospitals. During a review meeting on the prevailing COVID situation, CM Reddy stated that recruiting process will begin from October 1 and continue till November 15. Besides, he also ordered officials to provide the best medical services in government hospitals amid the rising active cases in the… read-more
Tags: Covid -19, Andhra Pradesh, andhra cm ys jagan mohan reddy, health care, Medical posts
Courtesy: ANI News
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69% Of Young Adults With ADHD Use Drugs: Study
Scientific research has found that young adults suffering from the disease Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD are mostly inclined towards having a drug addiction. According to a mental health survey, 69% of young adults are addicted to some kind of drug than people without ADHD. "These results emphasize the importance of addressing depression and anxiety when providing care to those with co-occurring ADHD and substance use… read-more
Tags: health care, ADHD, Drug use, Scientific Reports, mental health
Courtesy: Futurism
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Gurugram-based Company Develops Device That Cures Breathing Condition
Pluss Advanced technologies (PAT), a Gurugram-based material research and manufacturing company has produced a one-of-its-kind device named 'MiraCradle' that can treat asphyxia (a breathing condition). The device uses therapeutic hypothermia to treat the condition. "Nearly 500 hospitals across the world are using MiraCradle to save the lives of newborns at low costs. In the last seven years, it has impacted the lives of more than 20,000… read-more
Tags: health care, asphyxia, Gurugram manufacturer, Samit Jain
Courtesy: The Better India
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US Drug Companies To Pay Billions In Historical Opioids Settlement
A group of 15 US state attorneys general negotiated a settlement deal from large drug companies for $26 billion for allegedly distributing addictive drugs and opioids. The deal became the second-largest cash settlement ever, after the $246 billion tobacco agreement in 1998. Under the deal, the three largest US drug distributors, McKesson Corp, Cardinal Health Inc, and AmerisourceBergen Corp would pay a combined $21bn, while Johnson &… read-more
Tags: United States, Johnson & Johnson, Drugs, Attorney General, corporate, health care, Medical Supplies
Courtesy: The Guardian
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Karnataka's Allahpur Village Reports Zero COVID-19 Cases
Allahpur village in Karnataka reported zero covid cases during the second wave. Achieving a covid-free village, Mallikarjun Radder, president of Allahpur Gram Panchayat stated, "Being a part of a small village, it was difficult to brainstorm measures to curb the virus. So we formed a covid task workforce, wherein members went from door-to-door and distributed masks and sanitizer." Elucidating this achievement, a villager stressed upon a team… read-more
Tags: Covid-19, health care, Covid Task force, masks
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
