Category: Health

Lucknow: SGPGI celebrated Internationdal Yoga Day with great enthusiasm and active participation from all healthcare professionals including faculty, staff members and students today on 21st June. The programme commenced early morning at lecture theatre, Library Complex. Dean, SGPGI Prof Shaleen Kumar introduced the Chief Guest Yogacharya Dr Ravindra Verma and his wife Mrs. Anchal Verma. Ph.D. in Yoga, Dr Ravindra Verma is Yoga Educator & practitioner with over 30 years of experience in Yoga, Naturopathy and Physical Fitness. He is currently serving as Associate Professor in the Department of Yoga…

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Major Leap in Heart Care: Minimally Invasive Cardiac Procedures Rise by 25% in Mumbai Mumbai (Anil Bedag): Mumbai is no longer just India’s financial capital; it is also rapidly emerging as a leading hub for advanced cardiac care. Over the past year, the city has witnessed a remarkable 25% increase in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) and other minimally invasive cardiac procedures. Experts believe that modern technology, improved diagnostics, and growing awareness have opened new avenues of treatment for heart patients. Aortic stenosis, a serious heart condition that primarily affects…

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Bareilly: A special Health Fair and Medical Check-up Camp was organised at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly under the guidance and inspiration of Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.P. Singh. The event was jointly organised by the University Health Centre and Rajshree Research Medical Institute, Bareilly, with the objective of promoting health awareness and preventive healthcare among the university community. The health camp was conducted from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and witnessed enthusiastic participation from teachers, officers, employees, students, security personnel, and outsourced staff members of the university. A team of…

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Admission Within 24 Hours Mandatory to Avail Benefits Lucknow: A comprehensive cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims has been rolled out to ensure timely medical care and reduce financial burdens on affected families. To facilitate the effective implementation of the PM-Rahat (Prime Minister Road Accident Victim Hospitalisation and Assured Treatment) Scheme, a one-day training workshop was organized at the auditorium of the Chief Medical Officer’s Office in Lucknow. Addressing the workshop, Dr. N.B. Singh, Chief Medical Officer, Lucknow, described the PM-Rahat Scheme as a significant initiative aimed at providing…

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Specialists Stress Early Detection, Healthy Lifestyle, and Public Awareness to Prevent Cirrhosis and Liver Cancer Lucknow: The Department of Hepatology at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences marked Global MASH Day 2026 with a comprehensive awareness and academic programme aimed at highlighting the growing burden of fatty liver disease and promoting preventive healthcare measures. Formerly known as NASH (Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis), the condition is now referred to as MASH (Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis). Global MASH Day is observed annually on the second Thursday of June to raise awareness about fatty liver…

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Free Screening Facilities for Thalassemia and Genetic Disorders to Benefit Expectant Couples and Newborns Lucknow: King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, marked a significant advancement in medical education and diagnostic services with the inauguration of a newly renovated Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) Practical Laboratory and the DBT NIDAN (National Inherited Disease AdministratioN) Centre in the Department of Pathology. The facilities were inaugurated by Prof. Soniya Nityanand on June 15, 2026. Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Nityanand congratulated the Department of Pathology for strengthening the university’s academic and clinical infrastructure.…

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Lucknow: A major public health initiative aimed at understanding and addressing the burden of lead exposure in Uttar Pradesh was formally launched today at the Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (Dr. RMLIMS), Lucknow, in collaboration with UNICEF. The project, titled LEAD-UP (Lead Exposure Assessment and Detection in Uttar Pradesh), was inaugurated during a formal ceremony held at the Director’s Board Room in the Administrative Block of the institute. The inaugural session was graced by  Amit Kumar Ghosh, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Medical Health, Family Welfare and Medical…

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Bareilly: Shri Ram Murti Smarak (SRMS) Medical College observed World Eye Donation Day with a renewed call for greater public awareness and participation in eye donation, emphasizing its transformative role in restoring sight and improving lives. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Neelima Mehrotra, Head of the Department of Ophthalmology at SRMS Medical College, highlighted the importance of eye donation and urged people to pledge their eyes after death. She said that eye donation is one of the noblest acts of humanity, enabling individuals to continue giving the gift of sight…

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Dedicated Bone Marrow Transplant Wing to Be Established Soon at SRMS Medical College Bareilly: In a landmark achievement for healthcare in northern India, Shri Ram Murti Smarak Institute of Medical Sciences (SRMS Medical College), Bareilly, has successfully conducted the first Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) in the Rohilkhand and Kumaon region. The breakthrough procedure has provided a new lease of life to a 47-year-old woman from Banbasa, Uttarakhand, who had been suffering from Multiple Myeloma, a type of blood cancer, for more than a year. The successful transplant makes SRMS Medical…

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Vayu Mitra Campaign Launched Against Air Pollution Lucknow: To raise public awareness about the increasing air pollution in the country and the serious health problems arising from it, the “Vayu Mitra Campaign” has been launched. Dr. Surya Kant, Head of the Department of Respiratory Medicine at King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, has been entrusted with the important responsibility of serving as the National Convener of this campaign. Recognizing clean air as the right of every citizen, the campaign aims to achieve the goal of “Clean Air – Healthy Life”…

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