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Health News
India likely to allow restricted sale of Tamiflu Friday
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) With over 5,500 cases of swine flu in India and the virus continuing to spread, the health ministry is likely Friday to allow restricted sales of H1N1 pre... More
Survey to check villagers' health, flagship scheme's impact
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) A survey will be taken up in nine states to assess the health of rural population since the launch of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM).
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Seven more swine flu deaths, India's toll 145
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Seven people, including two each in Maharashtra, Kerala and Karnataka, died due to swine flu Wednesday, taking India's toll to 145, health authorities said... More
Seeing the world through someone else's eyes
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Sixty-four-year old Sudha Jain looked into the eyes of Rajendra Kumar, a stranger, and couldn't stop herself from crying. Kumar was the recipient of her de... More
Karnataka swine flu toll rises to 44
Bangalore, Sep 9 (IANS) A 28-year-old man died of influenza A (H1N1) in Bagalkot in Karnataka, taking the death toll in the state to 44, an official said Wednesday.
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Scared of sun, this man hasn't stepped out for 25 years
Dhamtari (Chhattisgarh), Sep 9 (IANS) He hasn't stepped out of his house for 25 years. No, he isn't physically challenged. This 44-year-old man, who lives in a Chhattisgarh villag... More
Daily soaps are fine, but highlight health issues too: Unicef
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) There are a few serials highlighting women's issues, one on child marriage and lots of family dramas. Now producers should touch upon topics related to he... More
3 more swine flu deaths take India's toll to 138
New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Three more people - all in Maharashtra - died of swine flu Tuesday, taking the country's toll to 138, health officials said here.
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Delhi reports 84 new swine flu cases
New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) A total of 84 people, including 38 children, tested positive for swine flu Tuesday in the national capital, taking the total number of those affected with ... More
Ramalinga Raju suffers cardiac arrest in jail, shifted to hospital
Hyderabad, Sep 8 (IANS) Disgraced founder of Satyam Computer Services Limited B. Ramalinga Raju suffered cardiac arrest in a jail here Monday night and was rushed to a hospital.
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Four more swine flu deaths take India's toll to 135
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Four people, including two in Goa, died due to swine flu Monday, taking India's total toll to 135, health authorities said here.
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Three Delhi schools close down due to swine flu scare
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) The swine flu scare in the national capital forced the closure of three public schools Monday after some of their students tested positive for the influenz... More
ILO to hold workshop on HIV/AIDS in workplace
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) The International Labour Organisation (ILO) will organise a three-day workshop on HIV/AIDs from Sep 9.
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Fourth swine flu death in Delhi
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) The national capital recorded its fourth swine flu death Monday when a 69-year-old man died due to the influenza A (H1N1) infection, health authorities sai... More
30 children fall ill after eating Jatropha seeds
Raipur, Sep 7 (IANS) At least 30 children fell ill in Chhattisgarh Monday after they consumed seeds of the poisonous Jatropha plant, which is used to extract bio-fuel, police said... More |
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