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    Spread of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is assuming epidemic proportions in India, Dr Jitendra Singh said while launching the campaign. He said that Type...
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    India Committed to Protecting Global Health, Says Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

    The health minister highlighted the need to acknowledge existing fault lines in the Global Health Architecture and the importance of building an inclusive, agile...
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    Non-communicable Diseases Emerge as ‘Top Killers Globally’ – WHO

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    ‘Massive COVID-19 Failure’ Sets Back Global Development

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    Health Minister Speaks of Long-Awaited Incentives for ASHA Workers

    ASHA, or Accredited Social Health Activists have been demanding better remuneration for the past many years, but the health minister did not make any...
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    Monkeypox Concern Heightened Only After it Became A ‘Northern’ Disease, Says WHO 

    Castigating developed countries for not paying heed to diseases prevalent in the global south until these hit home, the WHO has urged developed nations...
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    Evolving Cholera Poses Outbreak Threat – Scientists Urge Close Monitoring of Cholera Variants

    New cholera variants capable of causing large outbreaks could emerge, say scientists, recommending Constant monitoring of the evolving cholera bug to prevent outbreaks. The...
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