HEALTH

High blood pressure - otherwise known as hypertension - is the leading risk factor for heart disease in Bangladesh and accounts for more than 240,000 deaths annually . It can also lead to heart attacks, strokes and kidney disease despite being preventable, and can be handled by strengthening the primary healthcare system in Bangladesh . Bangladesh has made dramatic progress by increasing 20-fold the number of patients on treatment while also doubling the quality of treatment .
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2 years ago Read more at The Business Standard

The health department's proactive approach included a comprehensive survey of 2,000 homes within the last 48 hours . District health officer Dr. Suresh Bhonsle pointed towards the inadvertent mixing of sewerage and drinking water as the preliminary cause behind the outbreak .
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2 years ago Read more at BNN Breaking

The widely held perception regarding the lives of children and adolescents in some of the richest countries is that theirs is a life of enjoyment and fun . In a meeting of its House of Delegates in mid-2023, the American Medical Association (AMA) adopted a policy recognizing that children’s mental health and barriers to care in the US represented a national emergency . After all, effective remedial action depends first on a proper identification of causes .
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2 years ago Read more at The Statesman

On Polio Day 2024, let us reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that every child has access to lifesaving vaccines . Together, we can consign polio to the annals of history and ensure a brighter future for generations to come .
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2 years ago Read more at India TV News

India has been steadily carving out a niche for itself in global healthcare over the past several decades . With a robust academic infrastructure and a large pool of talented researchers, the country has been at the forefront of pioneering breakthroughs . Flourishing Life Science Industry India's flourishing life science industry boasts the largest number of FDA-approved production facilities globally, outside the US, and its expansion shows no signs of slowing down .
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2 years ago Read more at CNBCTV18

The World Health Organization (WHO) plays a crucial role in safeguarding global health . This GK MCQ quiz will test your knowledge on various aspects of this esteemed organization . WHO mentions: "Founded in 1948, WHO is the United Nations agency that connects nations, partners and people to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable' 2. What is the headquarters of the WHO?
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2 years ago Read more at Jagran Josh

Dr Clare Looker will speak at the University of Melbourne Department of Rural Health’s International Women’s Day event on Tuesday, March 5, at 5.30pm . She will focus on women’s empowerment and public health, sharing her insights, experiences, and expertise in public health medicine .
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2 years ago Read more at Shepparton News

Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act (MTP) falls short of recognising women’s bodily autonomy and their right to decide when to terminate a pregnancy . Recent cases where women approached the courts seeking abortion on the grounds of mental health reveal how the MTP Act fails to adequately address the diverse needs and concerns of women . In both cases, the gestational age was beyond the permissible limit under MTP .
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2 years ago Read more at Deccan Herald

Home minister Anil Vij directed the force to develop gyms in all police stations across the state . The new police stations should have a better architecture, cooling mechanisms and natural lighting, Vij said .
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2 years ago Read more at The Times of India

Starting this year, Polish students from grades 4th to 8th will undergo mandatory fitness tests as part of their physical education curriculum . This initiative, introduced by recent amendments to the Education Law, aims to assess students’ physical abilities and promote overall health . Advertisment Data Management and Privacy Test results, along with students’ height and weight data, will be recorded on the SportoweTalenty platform managed by the Ministry of Sport .
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2 years ago Read more at BNN Breaking