Category: Health

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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Brain tumours don’t always announce themselves with headaches, warns Medanta expert – Modern medicine has made surgery safer and more precise

Anil Jaiswal

Dr. Kamlesh Singh Bhaisora, Director, Neurosurgery at Medanta Lucknow Lucknow, 3 August, 2026: Brain tumours are abnormal growths that develop in the brain and may be either non-cancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant). In India, an estimated 40,000 new cases of brain tumours are diagnosed every year. While they can occur at any age, they are most commonly seen in adults between 20 and 60 years of age. Many people believe that persistent headaches are the hallmark of a brain tumour. While headaches can certainly occur, they are not always the…

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AIIMS Raebareli Signs MoU with Seva Daan Arogya Foundation to Build Night Shelter for Patients’ Attendants

Arijit Bose

Raebareli: In a significant step towards improving patient care and support services, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Raebareli and Seva Daan Arogya Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the construction of a night shelter for attendants of patients visiting the institute. The MoU exchange ceremony was held in the presence of AIIMS Raebareli Executive Director Amita Jain. Under the agreement, Seva Daan Arogya Foundation will construct a dedicated rest house within the AIIMS campus to provide safe, hygienic and dignified accommodation for family members accompanying patients, particularly…

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Don’t Ignore a Mouth Ulcer — It Could Save Your Life: Expert Warns About Head & Neck Cancer 

Arijit Bose

Head & Neck Cancer Can Return in 20–40% of Patients Mouth ulcer lasting more than 5–10 days? Get it checked immediately—it could be cancer Mumbai (Anil Bedag): Amid the rising incidence of head and neck cancer in India, medical experts have stressed the importance of continued vigilance even after successful treatment. On the occasion of World Head and Neck Cancer Day, Dr. Amit Chakraborty, Head & Neck Cancer Surgeon at SSO Hospital, said that cancer survivors remain at risk of recurrence, making regular follow-ups and a healthy lifestyle essential. Dr.…

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SGPGIMS Scientists Develop Human Heart Valve Cell Culture System, Advancing the Future of Regenerative Heart Valve Therapy

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Researchers at the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow, have achieved an important breakthrough by successfully isolating and growing human heart valve interstitial cells (VICs) in the laboratory. These cells play a vital role in maintaining the structure of heart valves and repairing damaged valve tissue. The researchers also modified the cells’ metabolism to study how their functions change during disease. This work is an important step toward developing tissue-engineered human heart valves that may benefit patients requiring heart valve replacement in the future. This study…

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SGPGIMS Organises Awareness Programme ‘Spandan: Cancer, Treatment and Beyond’ on World Head & Neck Cancer Day

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: On the occasion of World Head & Neck Cancer Day, the Department of Head & Neck Surgery at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow, organised an awareness programme titled “Spandan: Cancer, Treatment and Beyond” to spread awareness about head and neck cancers, their early detection, advanced treatment options and rehabilitation. The programme was attended by SGPGIMS Dean Prof. Shaleen Kumar as the chief guest and Chief Medical Superintendent Prof. Devendra Gupta as the guest of honour. The event commenced with a welcome address by Dr Amit…

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