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21 Mar

MGL Aarogya Programme Empowers 2,000 Rural Women in Raigad with Cervical Cancer Awareness and Screening

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 21: In a significant step towards women’s healthcare, the Science and Technology Park, Pune, in collaboration with its incubatee company AyuGen Biosciences Private Limited, has successfully implemented a Cervical Cancer Awareness and Screening Programme for 2,000 rural women from the Raigad district of Maharashtra. The initiative, supported by Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL), Mumbai, under the MGL Aarogya Programme, aims to promote early detection and prevention of cervical cancer among underserved communities. Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer affecting women in India, with a particularly high incidence among those aged 25 to 50 years. Notably, rural regions report some of the highest…

17 Mar

Breathe Better with Ayurveda: Ayurvedic Approach towards Asthma

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New Delhi [India], March 17: India planned to achieve the ‘health for all’ agenda by 2000. However, the goal is yet nowhere near being accomplished even by the end of 2025. As per the estimate of WHO (World Health Organization), with a total of 339 million asthma patients worldwide, a count of 1000 are dying every day. The majority of this count is completely preventable if timely diagnosis and the right treatment are offered. In India, about 6% of children and 2% of adults have become the victims of Asthma. However, this noncommunicable disease can affect the individual of any…

12 Mar

“IVF is Not the Last Resort – Boost Your Fertility Naturally,” Says Holistic Wellness Expert

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New Delhi [India], March 12: For many couples with infertility, in-vitro fertilization (IVF) is thought to be the only option. However, according to holistic fertility specialists, fertility can often be greatly enhanced naturally before even thinking of going to medical options. As integrative health is becoming more well-known, people are now seeking ways to improve their reproductive health through lifestyle adjustments. “Many couples struggling with conception believe IVF is their only option. However, in most cases, fertility can be significantly improved through natural methods before opting for medical intervention. Lifestyle factors like a balanced diet, regular exercise, stress management, and proper sleep play…

12 Mar

Sankalp India Launches 10-Bed Bone Marrow Transplant Unit for Children with Blood Disorders in Ahmedabad

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Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 12: Sankalp India Foundation proudly announces the opening of its new 10-bed Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Unit for children battling blood disorders such as hemoglobinopathies, including sickle cell and thalassemia, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. This state-of-the-art unit represents a significant milestone in the Foundation’s continuous efforts to provide specialized, life-saving healthcare for children living with these challenging blood conditions. The BMT unit, set up in partnership with medical experts and supported by generous donors, offers critical care to children who have long endured the hardships of blood transfusions and related complications. Located at Health 1 Super Speciality…

12 Mar

Candor IVF Center’s unique initiative on Women’s Day: Free Pap smear tests for women

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Surat (Gujarat) [India], March 12: Marking International Women’s Day in a unique way, Surat-based Candor IVF Center organised a free Pap smear test camp for women. The initiative aimed to raise awareness about cervical cancer and encourage preventive healthcare among women. More than 1,000 women benefitted from the camp. Speaking about the initiative, Dr Jaydev Dhameliya, IVF & Reproductive Medicine Specialist, Candor IVF Center said the objective was to promote awareness and encourage women to take preventive measures against cervical cancer. “Through this initiative, we aimed to educate women about the importance of Pap smear tests and encourage them to focus…

11 Mar

9th International Diabetes Summit – 2025 by Chellaram Diabetes Institute held in Pune – March 2025

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Pune (Maharashtra) [India], March 11: India can develop indigenous low-cost medical equipment, molecules and therapies and give it to the world, opined. India has the potential to show the way to the world in diabetes treatment, said Dr. V. Mohan, President and Director of the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation and Chairman of Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialties Centre, Chennai. The 9th International Diabetes Summit – 2025 (International Diabetes Summit) organized by Chellaram Diabetes Institute at J.W. Marriott, Pune saw more than 2500 doctors participating in deliberations on various topics related to diabetes. Prof. Dr. C.B. Sanjeevi from Karolinska Institute, Sweden, Dr…

08 Mar

Doctor Wellcon 2025: 3-Day Meditation Camp Inaugurated by Sadguru Shivkripanand at L.G Hospital

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Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 8: If we talk about the health of the entire society, then doctors are its pillars. If doctors are healthy, then the society will become healthy. Continuous flow of patients and illnesses as well as negative environment also affect the health of doctors and that is why today doctors experience stress in many ways. The only way to free yourself from all this and live a beautiful, positive, peaceful life is through ‘meditation’. Dr. Wellcon 2025, a three-day meditation camp, has begun on March 7, 2025 at Narendra Modi Medical College (L.G. Hospital) Auditorium, Ahmedabad, in…

08 Mar

Dr. Sukanya Mehra Champions Cervical Cancer Awareness and Prevention on International Women’s Day

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In a significant move towards improving public health, the Central Government has joined forces with State Governments to address health issues, including cancer prevention and control. This collaboration aligns with the National Program for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Stroke (NPCDCS), aimed at implementing a comprehensive framework under the National Health Mission (NHM) for district-level activities. NPCDCS focuses on essential objectives such as cancer awareness, screening, early diagnosis, and timely referral for appropriate treatment. Attention is primarily directed towards three main cancers: breast, cervical, and oral. Given the alarming statistics indicating a rise in cervical cancer…

08 Mar

Empowering Hygiene: Mental Switch Donates Napkin Incinerator Machines

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 8: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Mental Switch proudly takes a meaningful step towards promoting menstrual hygiene and environmental sustainability. This initiative, the brainchild of R.R. Sharath Singh—author of Sky Monk and facilitator at Mental Switch—is dedicated to ensuring that young girls and women have access to safe and dignified sanitary waste disposal solutions. To commemorate this special day, Mental Switch has donated 10 Napkin Incinerator machines to DR. B.R. Ambedkar Residential Girl School & Kitturu Rani Chennamma Residential Girl, reinforcing our commitment to women’s health and well-being. But this is just the beginning—over the next six…

08 Mar

Reveal Lasers Initiative: Dr. Soma Sarkar and Dr. Preeti Shirkande Lead Vital Women’s Health Awareness

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 8: This Women’s Day, Reveal Lasers transcended traditional celebrations, spearheading a transformative healthcare awareness campaign that directly addressed the critical needs of women in Mumbai. In a powerful collaboration with renowned medical experts, Dr. Soma Sarkar (Dermatologist) and Dr. Preeti Shirkande (Gynaecologist), the initiative brought essential knowledge and practical advice on women’s health directly to the community of Triratna Bhavan, with association with Florian Foundation, Mumbai Hulchal and Shri Mauli Shakti Foundation by Bharat Sarkar dedicated to social upliftment. Recognizing the often-overlooked health concerns of women across diverse backgrounds, Reveal Lasers India, an event designed to…