Category: Health

IVRI Training Programme on Dairy Farming and Milk Processing Concludes

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: The five-day training programme on “Entrepreneurship Development through Dairy Farming and Milk Processing”, organised by the Agri-Business Incubation Centre of the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar, concluded on Saturday. A total of 30 trainees from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh participated in the programme. The chief guest at the valedictory ceremony, Dr Rupsi Tiwari, Joint Director (Extension Education), IVRI, stressed the importance of timely vaccination of dairy animals. She said regular vaccination is essential to protect livestock from various diseases and ensure the sustainability of dairy enterprises.…

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KSSSCI Lucknow Launches Advanced Liquid-Based Cytology Facility for Early Cervical Cancer Detection

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute (KSSSCI), Lucknow, has inaugurated an advanced Liquid-Based Cytology (LBC) facility in its Department of Pathology to strengthen the early and timely detection of cervical cancer. KSSSCI Director Prof. MLB Bhatt inaugurated the facility and highlighted the advantages of LBC over conventional Pap smear testing. He said the advanced technique provides clearer and more reliable results while reducing the chances of sample deterioration, thereby improving the quality of cervical cancer screening. A workshop on LBC technology was also organised for doctors and technical…

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MAX@Home Launches ‘MAX Comprehensive Elder Care Programme’ in Lucknow to Provide Home Healthcare Services for Senior Citizens

Anil Jaiswal

  Lucknow, August 21, 2026: Marking World Senior Citizens Day, MAX@Home, the home healthcare arm of Max Healthcare, in association with Max Super Speciality Hospital, Lucknow, today announced the launch of the ‘MAX Comprehensive Elder Care Programme’. It is one of the first integrated, hospital-backed programmes in Lucknow designed to provide continuous and personalised healthcare for senior citizens in the comfort of their homes. The programme is open to all senior citizens residing in Lucknow and the surrounding areas who are seeking structured, comprehensive healthcare support at home. India is…

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Precision, Prevention and Pulmonary Care: Dr A.K. Pandey’s Vision for the Future

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Dr A.K. Pandey, MBBS, MD, DM in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, is an experienced pulmonologist and critical care specialist at Medinity Hospital with a strong academic background and more than a decade of diverse clinical experience. Born and brought up in Varanasi, he completed his schooling in the holy city of Kashi before pursuing his medical education at King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, where he completed his MBBS in 2005. His interest in respiratory medicine developed further during his postgraduate training at GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, where…

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Major Administrative Reshuffle in UP Health Department; New CMOs Appointed in Varanasi and Siddharthnagar

Arijit Bose
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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Health Department carried out a major administrative reshuffle late Monday night, appointing new Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) in Varanasi and Siddharthnagar and assigning eight medical officers as Chief Medical Superintendents (CMS) of government hospitals across the state The orders were issued on Monday by Health Department Special Secretary Ravi Ranjan as part of a series of transfers and new postings in the Provincial Medical and Health Services cadreNew CMOs AppointedDr Narendra Pratap Singh, a Joint Director-level officer in the Provincial Medical and Health Services cadre, has…

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National Deworming Day Launched in Gonda to Promote Healthy Childhood

Arijit Bose

Gonda: National Deworming Day was launched at the Government Girls Inter College (GGIC) in Gonda on Monday, with District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan administering deworming tablets to students and urging children, parents and schools to work together to ensure a healthier future. The programme was organised under the themes “Healthy Childhood–Bright Future” and “Small Step, Big Health Benefit.” The District Magistrate and Chief Medical Officer were present as chief guests and interacted with students about the health risks associated with worm infections, preventive measures and the importance of maintaining personal hygiene.…

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Young Adults Increasingly Vulnerable to Neurological Disorders, Early Diagnosis and Timely Treatment Hold the Key: Experts at Medanta Neuro Conclave 2026

Anil Jaiswal

Lucknow, 9 August, 2026: Neurological disorders are emerging as one of the biggest public health challenges in India, with experts warning that stroke and other brain disorders are increasingly affecting younger adults due to sedentary lifestyles, hypertension, diabetes and obesity. According to the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study, neurological disorders are today the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide, affecting more than 3.4 billion people. India reports an estimated 1.8–2 million new stroke cases every year, while nearly one in every four adults above the age of…

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ARE WE STILL HAVING THE WRONG CONVERSATION ABOUT BREASTFEEDING?

Arijit Bose

Khyati Agrawal Gupta Observed from 1-7 August, World Breastfeeding Week, launched by WABA in 1992, isn’t just about celebrating breastfeeding. It’s about ensuring mothers receive the counselling, support & resources they need when breastfeeding becomes unexpectedly difficult.  Only 48% of babies under six months worldwide are exclusively breastfed, compared to 63.7% in India. Breast milk acts as a baby’s first natural immunisation, protecting against life-threatening infections like diarrhoea & pneumonia while improving brain development, cognitive performance & gut health.  The challenge begins when a baby arrives too soon. India records…

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KGMU to Host International PH Summit in Lucknow on August 8-9

Arijit Bose

Experts from India and abroad to deliberate on advances in diagnosis, treatment and outcomes of pulmonary hypertension Lucknow: The Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, is set to organise PH Summit Lucknow 2026 – International Conference on Pulmonary Hypertension on August 8 and 9. The two-day conference will be held at the auditorium on the eighth floor of the KGMU Shatabdi Phase-II Hospital. The summit, themed “Advancing Diagnosis, Therapeutics and Outcomes,” will bring together leading specialists from India and abroad to deliberate…

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HPV Vaccine Now Part of Routine Immunisation Programme; Governor Launches Initiative — Bareilly Tops State Chart with 25,053 Doses Administered

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: An important step was taken on Tuesday toward protecting adolescent girls in the state from cervical cancer, a serious and often preventable disease. Governor Anandiben Patel formally launched the inclusion of the HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccine into the Routine Immunisation (RI) programme via an online session. As part of the event held at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, an HPV vaccination camp was also organised, where 11 adolescent girls were vaccinated. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Vishram Singh said HPV vaccination began in April as a special three-month drive and…

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