HEALTH

notes repeated new government plans to repeal smokefree laws. The notes contained alternative proposals including freezing tobacco excise tax and giving new-generation tobacco and nicotine products special tax treatment. RNZ data and features journalist Kate Newton has been looking at the notes.
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2 years ago Read more at RNZ

A 2023 Pew Research poll found 60% of Americans are uncomfortable with AI being used in their health care. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has warned AI can still be prone to human bias. For those concerned, healthcare leaders emphasize that doctors are still making care decisions, every step of the way.
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2 years ago Read more at Medical Xpress

Not a single pulse polio case has been registered in AP since 2008, Health Minister Vidadala Rajini said. The programme was held to mark National Polio Eradication Day in Guntur.
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2 years ago Read more at Deccan Chronicle

DTC's driver selection manual sets forth rigorous medical standards. This practice seems to diverge from policy, with drivers like Tejpal Singh and Amit Bhati never being called for biennial eye check-ups despite crossing age threshold.
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2 years ago Read more at BNN Breaking

Director Family Welfare, MCH and Immunisation, Dr. Tabasum Jabeen and other officers and officials of the department were present on the occasion. On the 2nd and 3rd day, the teams will conduct house-to-house visits to ensure coverage of those missed during the booth activity. Ample quantity of pulse polio doses have been made available at designated booths throughout the territory.
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2 years ago Read more at Greater Kashmir

Dr Sushil Sharma, Head of the Cardiology Department at GMCH Jammu, conducted a day-long cardiac awareness cum health check-up camp at Government High School, Kotli Jijjan, Block Tikri Udhampur. The camp aimed to increase awareness about the cardinal symptoms of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) among the general public and address the issue of misdiagnosis. This initiative aims to facilitate timely referrals to nearby cardiac facilities, ultimately reducing morbidity and mortality
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2 years ago Read more at Rising Kashmir

National Immunization Day Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization Program 2024 was initiated on Sunday. Dr. Sapam Ranjan Singh highlighted the government's commitment to reaching approximately 3.5 lakh children aged 0 to 5 years.
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2 years ago Read more at The Economic Times

Silverline Health Care clinic in Wentworth is set to open its doors on Monday. It represents a critical step forward in addressing the chronic shortage of medical services that has plagued the town for years. With the arrival of two full-time doctors, residents can look forward to improved access to healthcare. This development is particularly significant considering the hardships faced by the community during the pandemic.
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2 years ago Read more at BNN Breaking

Amid plummeting temperatures in Nimruz Province, a concerning rise in pneumonia and malnutrition cases among children under five has emerged. Medical professionals in the region corroborate, citing the harsh winter, inadequate nutrition, and economic challenges as key factors exacerbating children's health issues. The local healthcare infrastructure, already stretched thin, finds itself overwhelmed by the increasing demand for pediatric care.
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2 years ago Read more at BNN Breaking

Nana Akwasi Ofori Ababio, the Chief of Sefwi-Bodi, has taken a significant step towards enhancing healthcare access by registering 1000 children onto the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) This move aims to alleviate the financial burden on parents struggling to afford healthcare services in the Western North Region of Ghana. The gesture is emblematic of a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by his community.
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2 years ago Read more at BNN Breaking