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    Ministry of Ayush to organize Sensitization Program for General Insurance Companies and Ayush Hospital Owners

    The program will discuss the regulatory framework and policy support needed to mainstream Ayush treatments in health insurance schemes and facilitate a dialogue between...
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    Asia Pacific

    Vigilance Needed to Avert Spread of Bird Flu to Humans

    Concerns on bird flu’s pandemic potential grew following its spread to dairy cows. Although of great concern there is yet no sign of H5N1...
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    Bangladesh

    In Bangladesh, Nipah Virus Keeps the Health System on its Toes

    There’s no cure and no vaccine for the Nipah Virus – and so far this year, both confirmed cases have resulted in deaths. By Mohammad...
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    E-governance

    What Ails the Enrolment and Distribution of Ayushman Bharat Cards?

    A person named "Poonam Kumari" in Hindi script might be registered as "Punam Kumari" in Roman script (English). Such variations can create confusion during...
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    Health Policy

    Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif Renews Pledge to Ensure Health Facilities To All

    In order to ensure health for all and as promised to the nation in the PML-N manifesto, the prime minister said their focus would...
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    Afghanistan

    Taliban Rule Exacerbates Malnutrition Crisis: Afghan Women and Children Hardest Hit

    Dozens of malnourished children are registered every day, in serious need of medical attention. Some of them suffer from moderate to acute malnutrition with...
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    Gender equality

    WHO Report Reveals Gender Inequalities at the Root of Global Crisis in Health and Care Work

    Women comprise 67 per cent of the paid global health and care workforce. In addition to this paid work, it has been estimated that...
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    Child mortality

    Global Child Deaths Reach Historic Low in 2022 – UN Report

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