awareness

  1. Over 46 percent young adults quit tobacco in India, UP leads: Report

    World No Tobacco Day is celebrated every year on 31 May. The VPCI survey based on NTQLS data revealed that 1,44,938 people quit tobacco from 4,77,585 registered calls to the tobacco quit line, with a total of 8.2 million calls receiving Interactive Voice Response (IVR). ) between May 2016 and...
  2. “Canvas of Hope”: Kauvery Hospital's special initiative for Bladder Cancer Awareness Month

    Kaveri Hospital's special initiative for Bladder Cancer Awareness Month• This initiative is to raise awareness about timely diagnosis of bladder cancer• The hospital also highlighted a latest technology that helps detect bladder cancerChennai, 30 May 2024: Cauvery Hospital Alwarpet...
  3. “Canvas of Hope”: Kauvery Hospital's special initiative for Bladder Cancer Awareness Month

    VMP Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 30: Cauvery Hospital Alwarpet, Tamil Nadu's leading multi specialty healthcare chain, launched an art expo “Canvas of Hope” which aims to raise awareness about bladder cancer through art. . , The hospital in collaboration with Merck Specialty Pvt Ltd has...
  4. Sustainable Shubhangi uses bamboo toothbrushes, lamps made from reused glass bottles

    World Environment Day, which is celebrated on 5 June, encourages awareness to protect the environment.Shubhangi, who plays Angoori Bhabhi in the sitcom 'Bhabiji Ghar Pa Hai', shared: "I have tried many things in my life, from using bamboo for toothbrushes to making teddy bears from old clothes...
  5. Unclaimed deposits in banks increased by 26 percent to Rs 78,213 crore

    Mumbai: According to the RBI's annual report released on Thursday, unclaimed deposits with banks have seen a 26 per cent year-on-year increase to Rs 78,213 crore at the end of March 2024.The amount held by the Depositor Education and Awareness Fund at the end of March 2023 was Rs 62,22 crore...
  6. Parents should discuss menstrual health, hygiene with daughters, sons: NCW chief

    New Delhi [India], National Commission for Women (NCW) in collaboration with Shavings organized an event in Delhi on the occasion of Menstrual Hygiene Day on 28th May to raise awareness about menstrual health and hygiene among women and girls. . NCW Chairperson Rekha Sharma stressed on the role...
  7. Global charities launch awareness campaign to protect cheetahs in Somalia

    The campaign, organized by the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) and the Will Africa Fund, aims to combat the illegal wildlife pet trade in cheetahs from the Horn of Africa, Xinhua news agency reports.The charity highlighted innovative media strategies employed by the Will Africa Fund to reduce...
  8. Metropolis Healthcare's comprehensive study reveals important insights into prenatal testing to detect true high-risk pregnancies

    SMP New Delhi [India], May 29: In its continued commitment to raise awareness about women and children's health issues, Metropolis Healthcare Ltd. India's leading diagnostic service provider is dedicated to empowering pregnant couples with essential knowledge and awareness about the health of...
  9. Menstrual hygiene management is need of the hour: ASSOCHAM CSR Council Chairperson

    Putting forward the facts and figures related to this very important issue, she said, “The effectiveness of menstrual hygiene management is an area that receives less attention than desired. The National Family Health Survey reveals that about 22.7 per cent of women in India do not use sanitary...
  10. Health Secretary meets Google's Chief Health Officer, highlights need for greater collaboration in AI

    New Delhi: Union Health Secretary Apoorva Chandra met Google Chief Health Officer Dr Karen DeSalvo at a side event of the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva and highlighted the need for greater collaboration in AI, an official statement said.Chandra is leading the Indian delegation at the...
  11. Workshop organized for more than 220 Sanchar Mitras from about 20 States, Union Territories

    New Delhi [India], Department of Telecommunications in collaboration with National Institute of Telecommunications, Ghaziabad (NTIPRIT) on Tuesday organized an awareness workshop for Sanchar Mitras to establish a bridge between DoT and citizens and promote collaborative approach. An attempt was...
  12. Babaji Burgerwala on his scooter with gunman campaigned in Ludhiana

    By Ashok Ra Ludhiana (Punjab) [India] Ravinder Pal Singh, also known as "Babaj Burgerwala", is once again contesting the Ludhiana Lok Sabha elections as an independent candidate, without any high-profile means or campaign strategy. He moves around on a scooter accompanied by his lone gunman...
  13. India urgently needs stem cell donors to fight blood disorders, experts say

    World Blood Cancer Day is observed every year on May 28 to raise awareness about the deadly cancer and other blood disorders like thalassemia and aplastic anemia, which affects more than one lakh people in the country.Although conventional methods such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy are...
  14. 1 in 8 women at risk of developing thyroid disorder in her lifetime: Expert

    World Thyroid Day is observed every year on 25 May to raise awareness among the public about thyroid diseases and the need to keep the thyroid gland healthy to ensure a healthy life.According to Dr Rajesh Rajput, Director of Endocrinology and Diabetology, Medanta Gurugram, the burden of...
  15. AIIMS expert warns rise in high blood pressure in children, adults a matter of concern

    By Shalini Bhardwaj New Delhi [India], Children and adults with high blood pressure have double the risk of major cardiovascular problems. It gradually damages almost all vital organs including the heart, kidneys, eyes and brain. Its manifestations are usually seen in adults when they have...
  16. Kerala government running awareness campaign to prevent spread of leptospirosis: Health Minister Veena George

    Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], The Kerala government is running an awareness campaign to prevent the spread of leptospirosis as cases are rising due to heavy rains, state Health Minister Veena George said on Friday. Veena George said, “Right now it is raining heavily in Kerala. There are...
  17. In 'Illness to Wellness' awareness session, experts warn that uncontrolled thyroid disease can lead to major health complications

    The panel included Dr. (Prof.) Chandrakant Sambhaji Pandav, Member, National Nutrition Mission Council and former Head, Community Medical Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi; Dr. Subhash K Wangnu, Senio Consultant – Endocrinologist and Diabetologist, Indraprastha Apollo...
  18. Renowned Padmashree artistes laud young artiste Ananya Jain's impressive performance at NGO fundraiser

    PN New Delhi [India], May 24: To raise awareness on the growing issue of gender-based violence across the world, 16-year-old young artist, Ananya Jain from Shi Nadar School, Noida took to the stage. Recently at a cultural fundraising event at Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi on 5th May. In...
  19. Pakistan has launched a public awareness campaign to deal with the ongoing heat wave

    "Mass awareness among the public about heat waves by adopting preventive measures and mitigating its impacts by issuing advisories, public service messages and awareness campaigns through television, radio and social media platforms," ​​the official said. Measures are being taken to contain the...
  20. Football Association signs MoU with UAE Government Cyber ​​Security Council

    Dubai [UAE], The UAE Football Association today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Cyber ​​Security Council of the UAE Government in the capital, Dubai. The move aims to enhance cooperation through exchange of experiences in areas related to information and cyber security...