“Air Pollution Causes 2 Million Deaths Annually in India: Dr. Surya Kant”

Special Lecture and Hindi Workshop on “Air Pollution: A Major Challenge to Health” held at CSIR-CDRI, Lucknow Lucknow: A special lecture on “Air Pollution: A Major Challenge to Health” was organized at the CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) Auditorium, Lucknow. The keynote speaker for the event was Dr. Surya Kant, Professor & Head, Department of Respiratory Medicine, King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow; and National Core Committee Member, Doctors for Clean Air and Climate Action. Dr. Surya Kant highlighted that haemoglobin and oxygen are vital for human life, but inhaling…

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Medanta Clinic Inaugurated at Amrawati Sports City, Offering Services from OPD to Physiotherapy

  • Medanta Clinic opens at  Amrawati  Sports City, ensuring healthcare security for residents • Along with sports and lifestyle, healthcare now at your doorstep: Medanta Clinic launched at Amrawati   Sports City Lucknow, September 29, 2025, Residents of Amrawati  Sports City will now have access to advanced healthcare facilities within the premises. On Monday, Amrawati Sports City Management, in collaboration with Medanta, gifted its residents the Medanta Hospital Clinic, where patients will receive high-quality medical services at affordable rates. The clinic has been set up at Amrawati Sports City, Tower…

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A New Direction in Organic Management of Ashwagandha Cultivation: Prof. Amritesh Chandra Shukla

Lucknow: Harshita Gaurav, a research scholar from the Department of Botany, University of Lucknow, successfully defended her Ph.D. thesis titled “Withania somnifera L. Dunal: Major Pests and Diseases and Their Biological Management under In-vitro and Pot Trial Conditions” under the supervision of Prof. Amritesh Chandra Shukla. In her research, Harshita identified the major pests and diseases affecting Ashwagandha and suggested effective measures for their biological management. Field surveys, particularly in the Raebareli region, revealed that pathogens were causing crop losses of up to 40–50%. External examiner Dr. Vinita Tripathi from…

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AbbVie Hosts National Conclave on World Retina Day to Spotlight Rising Burden of Diabetic Macular Edema

Sugar vs Sight: Addressing the Race to Prevent Diabetes-Related Blindness Leading Retina Specialists and Endocrinologists unite to emphasize the urgent need for early detection, wider access to treatment, and stronger policy support to address diabetes-related vision loss and improve retinal care in India Delhi: AbbVie, a global biopharmaceutical leader committed to developing innovative medicines and solutions, hosted the National Conclave on World Retina Day at the India Habitat Centre, Delhi, to spotlight Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), one of the leading causes of vision loss among people living with diabetes. According…

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Zydus and Pinkathon Join Hands to Drive Breast Cancer Awareness in India

By Anil Jaiswal  Mumbai: Zydus Lifesciences Limited, a global innovation-driven healthcare company, has partnered with Pinkathon, India’s largest women’s run, to raise awareness about breast cancer across the country. The collaboration was formally announced at the launch of the 10th edition of the Mumbai Pinkathon, scheduled to take place on December 21, 2025, at the MMRDA Grounds, BKC. The new initiative, titled “Zydus Pinkathon”, will be held across six Indian cities through 2025–26, with a strong focus on empowering women to prioritize their health and embrace preventive practices such as…

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Army and Medanta Hospital Sign MOU to Provide World-Class Healthcare for Ex-Servicemen

Lucknow: In a landmark initiative aimed at providing quality healthcare to ex-servicemen and their dependents, Medanta Hospital, Lucknow, has been included in the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS). The agreement was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the Army and Medanta Hospital. Representing the Army, Major General Salil Seth, General Officer Commanding of the Central Uttar Pradesh Sub-Area, attended the event. Medanta Hospital was represented by Medical Director Dr. Rakesh Kapoor along with heads of various departments. As the largest super-specialty hospital in the Lucknow region, Medanta’s…

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NIFAA silver jubilee eve to felecitate young social workers nationally

Delhi :  The silver jubilee program of the prime social organization NIFAA will be held from 21st September to 24th September where the President of Mauritius will be the Chief Guest . A total of 3000 social workers from all over the country and abroad will participate in Delhi and Haryana. In this silver jubilee program of NIFAA, which has been awarded the National Youth Award and the Guinness Book of World Records six times, one male and one female social worker from every district of the country will be…

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LU adopts 75 TB patients on account of ‘Sewa Pakhwada’

Lucknow : On the occasion of PM Narendra Modi’s birthday ,under ‘Sewa Pakhwada’ campaign,  Lucknow University adopted 75 tuberculosis patients and distributed nutrition packets to them. Speaking on the occasion, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Manuka Khanna said, “TB-free India is the resolve of our Prime Minister and we will eradicate it like polio. “She added that the drive will continue and more and more patients will be adopted.She also said the initiative was inspired by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel. The university administration and teachers will now help TB patients in the…

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Six-Day OPD Services at Cancer Institute; World-Class Blood Bank to be Established: Prof. MLB Bhatt

Lucknow – The Kalyan Singh Cancer Institute is steadily emerging as a premier center for cancer treatment, offering world-class facilities, advanced machines, and expert doctors. This was shared by the institute’s Director, Prof. Madan Lal Brahm Bhatt, during a press conference. Prof. Bhatt said that the institute has set new benchmarks in cancer care, leading to a growing inflow of patients from distant regions. “The Cancer Institute runs OPD services six days a week, benefitting nearly 400 patients daily. All our faculty departments are actively functional,” he stated. Currently, the…

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UP Government and UNICEF Organize State-Level Program to Promote Healthy Diets Among Schoolchildren

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government, in collaboration with UNICEF, organized a state-level programme in the capital to spread awareness about healthy diets and active lifestyles among school-going children and adolescents. The initiative brought together senior officials, health experts, educators, and students to deliberate on strategies to improve nutrition for the state’s 80 million schoolchildren. The programme was inaugurated with the ceremonial lamp-lighting by Leena Johri, Principal Secretary, Women and Child Development Department; Dr. Piyali Bhattacharya, Pediatrician, SGPGI; Dr. Monika Agrawal, Head of Department, King George’s Medical University; Kanchan Verma, Director…

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