Active lifestyle at any point in adulthood may extend lifespan: Study Pooled data analysis of the study results showed that, overall, a higher level of physical activity was associated with lower risks of all the included outcomes. Information Courtesy By: , HealthcareNews, India | Feeds Pooled data analysis of the study results showed that, overall,…

Union Minister Jitendra Singh invokes Dr B C Roy’s legacy at IMA’s Doctors’ Day celebration The Minister emphasised the urgent need for a holistic, integrated approach to healthcare, blending modern allopathic medicine with AYUSH systems and cutting-edge technological advancements. Information Courtesy By: , HealthcareNews, India | Feeds The Minister emphasised the urgent need for a…

One in five women in WHO Southeast Asia region covered under health insurance, study estimates Further, beyond individual factors, contextual ones such as government commitment, design and implementation of insurance schemes and economic conditions are crucial in determining health insurance coverage, the authors said. Information Courtesy By: , HealthcareNews, India | Feeds Further, beyond individual…

Global vaccine reserves helped avert 5.8 million infections, over 300,000 deaths since 2000: Study The researchers added that with routine vaccination declining and also impacted by cuts to the US’ foreign aid, the study highlights the ongoing need for an insurance policy against major outbreaks of diseases like cholera, Ebola and measles. Information Courtesy By:…

Wockhardt’s Dr. Huzaifa Khorakiwala appointed health advisor to PM of Guinea-Bissau The collaboration is expected to help Guinea-Bissau adapt India’s public health models and pharmaceutical capabilities to its local context. Training programs and capacity-building efforts, supported by Indian stakeholders, are also being implemented to equip Guinea-Bissau’s healthcare professionals with the necessary skills to ensure sustainability…