Health Sector News
Scientists create ’see-through’ mice using food dye found in Doritos chips
Scientists at Stanford University recently claimed that a dye that helps to give Doritos chips their orange hue can turn a mouse’s skin transparent
1 min read8 Sep 2024Health ministry creates national portal to seek suggestion on safety and working conditions of medical staff
The health ministry has directed state governments to provide information on the security measures available in medical institutions.
2 min read27 Aug 2024US approves first Chikungunya vaccine amid growing global health concerns
The US FDA has approved the world’s first Chikungunya vaccine, Ixchiq, developed by Valneva. An application for authorisation has also been sent to the European Medicines Agency
2 min read10 Nov 2023The Health Tests You Need at Age 30, 40 and 50
It’s hard to keep track of when to start getting screened for health issues. Here’s a guide.
5 min read18 May 2023New covid cases cross 10k; may keep rising for 12 days
Three out of four infections in the latest surge are due to XBB.1.16, a sub-variant of Omicron. However, cases continue to be mild, requiring few hospitalizations.
1 min read13 Apr 2023India global example of using technology for making available efficient services: VP Dhankhar
The government has also taken several initiatives to ease the burden on the poor and downtrodden section, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar said
6 min read10 Mar 2023AI in opioid addiction: Artificial intelligence can play a big role in treatment, preventing deaths
80,000 Americans die from opioid overdoses every year.
2 min read19 Feb 2023Cabinet approves MoU between India, Cambodia on cooperation in health sector
The MoU will encourage cooperation between the two countries through joint initiatives and technology development in the health sector
1 min read29 Oct 2020Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared