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Rozlyn Khan shows solidarity with Tahira Kashyap in her second fight against breast cancer
Mumbai, April 9: Stage 4 cancer survivor Rozlyn Khan has expressed her support for Ayushmann Khurrana's wife, Tahira Kashyap, after she was diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time.
Non-communicable disease is silent tsunami, which is silently living among us: Sangita Reddy, Joint MD, Apollo
By Shalini Bhardwaj, New Delhi, April 8: Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals, said that non-communicable disease is a silent tsunami and stressed that it should, therefore, be treated almost like a war situation.
Round 2 for Me: Tahira Kashyap opens up about breast cancer relapse
Mumbai, April 7: Filmmaker Tahira Kashyap, known for her directorial debut 'Sharmajee Ki Beti', has revealed that her breast cancer has relapsed after seven years.
Symptom-free does not mean disease-free: Apollo Hospitals Health of the Nation 2025 report reveals hidden epidemic of chronic illnesses
New Delhi, April 7: Apollo Hospitals on Monday launched the fifth edition of its Health of the Nation 2025 (HoN-2025) report with a clear message: "Don't wait for symptoms--make preventive health your priority." Based on health screenings from over 2.5 million individuals across India, the report reveals a silent epidemic--millions are living with undiagnosed chronic conditions despite showing no visible symptoms.
Jharkhand population to be screened for sickle cell anaemia: CCMB
Hyderabad, April 4: The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), an autonomous institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has entered into MoU with the Tata Steel Foundation (TSF) and the National Health Mission (NHM), Jharkhand, to screen the population of the eastern tribal state for sickle cell anaemia (SCA).
BJP MP Sanjay Seth to launch 'Fatty Liver Free Ranchi' campaign on April 5
Ranchi, March 31: Minister of State for Defence and Member of Parliament from Ranchi, Sanjay Seth, is set to launch a special campaign on April 5 to screen and provide free treatment for fatty liver disease in his Parliamentary constituency.
Madhusudan Agrawal, Co-Founder and Vice Chairman of Ajanta Pharma, conferred 'Consular of the Year' award
New Delhi, March 22: Madhusudan Agrawal, the Honorary Consul of Uganda in Mumbai, India (Western Zone) and a renowned philanthropist, has been honoured with the prestigious 'Consular of the Year' award by the Honorary Consular Corps Diplomatique-India (HCCD).
Medical checkup camp at Gujarat Assembly from March 18 to 21: Official
Gandhinagar, March 14: The Gujarat State Health and Family Welfare Department is set to organize a Medical Checkup Camp at the Gujarat Legislative Assembly from March 18 to 21, 2025.
Govt treats 42.01 mn for hypertension, 25.27 mn for diabetes under '75 by 25' initiative
New Delhi, March 12: Under the ambitious ‘75 by 25’ initiative, India has treated 42.01 million people for hypertension or high blood pressure and 25.27 million for diabetes, said Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav in the Parliament.
Bihar Health Minister inaugurates free rural cancer screening program in Patna
Patna, March 9: Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey on Saturday inaugurated a statewide free rural cancer screening programme covering 8,387 panchayats in nearly 45,000 villages across all 38 districts in the state.
Abhishek Banerjee skips 1st meeting of Trinamool's core committee on screening of voters list in Bengal
Kolkata, March 6: Trinamool Congress General Secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee on Thursday skipped the crucial first meeting of the core committee of the party set up to screen the voters' list in West Bengal and identify the bogus voters there.
UP's Siddharthnagar working on war footing for intensive TB elimination drive
Siddharthnagar, March 6: A team of experts at Siddharthnagar district in Uttar Pradesh is working on war footing for the 100-day Intensive TB Elimination Drive.
Nearly 4.9 lakh children undergo health checkups in Gujarat's Sabarkantha
Sabarkantha, March 4: Approximately 4,89,722 schoolchildren underwent health screening over the past year under the government's Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) in Gujarat's Sabarkantha district.
Over 65,000 new cancer cases reported annually in state: Veena George on Kerala cancer campaign
Thiruvananthapuram, February 28: Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Friday highlighted the rising number of cancer cases in the state, revealing that over 65,000 new cancer cases are reported annually in Kerala, despite high health literacy, many patients seek treatment only in advanced stages of the disease.
Since launch of 100-day campaign, over 5.1 lakh TB patients notified across India
New Delhi, February 22: Since the launch of the 100-day Intensified TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan on December 7, 2024, by the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda, over 5.1 lakh notifications have been recorded across India, said a statement from Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Saturday.
'Mother India', 'DDLJ' to be screened at The Academy Museum
New Delhi, February 21: Indian iconic films such as 'Mother India', 'Amar Akbar Anthony', 'Devdas', and 'Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge' will be screened at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.
Health Ministry launches screening drive against high BP, diabetes, cancer in adults
New Delhi, Feb 20: In a bid to tackle the escalating burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in the country, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday launched a nationwide screening drive against hypertension (also known as high BP), diabetes and cancer in adults aged over 30 years and above.
Health Ministry to launch nationwide screening drive for high BP, diabetes, cancer
New Delhi, Feb 18: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has announced a nationwide screening drive for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like high blood pressure, diabetes and cancer.
The Academy to host special screening of the Ashutosh Gowariker directorial 'Jodhaa Akbar'
Mumbai, Feb 15: The period film 'Jodhaa Akbar', which starred Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai, has clocked 17 years of its release. On the occasion, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is set to hold a special screening of the film in March.
FOCP leads initiatives during 10th Gulf Cancer Awareness Week
Sharjah, February 14: Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP) is running a series of impactful initiatives throughout the whole month of February 2025 to mark the 10th edition of Gulf Cancer Awareness Week, reinforcing its commitment to cancer advocacy, patient support, and community education.
Over 14.6 cr women screened for breast cancer, more than 9 cr for cervical cancer: Nadda
New Delhi, Feb 8: More than 14.6 crore women across the country have been screened for breast cancer, and over nine crore for cervical cancer, said Union Health Minister J P Nadda.
Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan share warm hug at screening of 'Loveyapa', fans excited
Mumbai, February 5: Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan on Wednesday reunited at the special screening of the film 'Loveyapa', which features latter's son Junaid Khan in the lead role.
Rekha, Dharmendra's heartwarming reunion steals the spotlight at 'Loveyapa' screening
Mumbai, February 5: Bollywood debut of Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor in 'Loveyapa' is just around the corner, and ahead of its official release, a star-studded special screening was held in Mumbai on February 4.
Dharmendra meets Aamir Khan at special screening of 'Loveyapa'
Mumbai, February 4: Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan on Tuesday evening organised a special screening of his son Junaid's first theatrical release 'Loveyapa'.
Bollywood power couple Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt attend Aamir Khan's screening of 'Loveyapa'; check pics
Mumbai, January 4: Bollywood's power couple, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt were spotted attending a special screening of 'Loveyapa', which stars actors Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor on Monday evening.
PMJAY-MA Scheme becomes boon for Cancer patients in Gujarat; over 2 lakh patients receive free treatment in 6 years
Gandhinagar, February 3: The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has proven to be an invaluable boon for the poor and middle class. On the occasion of World Cancer Day, observed every year on 4th February, we are exploring how the PMJAY has emerged as a lifeline for patients in need of treatment and diagnosis for serious diseases like cancer, according to an official statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO).
Ahmedabad Airport introduces advanced baggage screening in T-2 to improve international arrival experience
Ahmedabad, January 31: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad has created a customs screening room - an advanced inline screening room - in Terminal-2, equipped to enable customs officials to screen arrival baggage quickly and efficiently.
Gadkari lauds 'Project Abhay', stresses on road safety, improving truck drivers' lives
New Delhi, January 29: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari presided over an event at IIT Delhi, during which the findings of Project Abhay were released, and lauded the initiative for improving the lives of truck drivers.
AI-driven technique analyses heart cells' inner electrical signals from outside: Study
California, January 18: A team of researchers led by the University of California, San Diego, and Stanford University has discovered a noninvasive approach for monitoring electrical activity inside cardiac muscle cells from the outside, without physically penetrating the cells.
Kajol reunites with her on-screen 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham' son Jibraan at film screening
Mumbai, January 17: Actor Kajol bumped into her on-screen son Jibraan Khan at the screening of 'Azaad' film.