Category Articles: Health

Sharp rise in dengue cases

August 24, 2023
Sharp rise in dengue cases

Ahmedabad: Over the past week, Ahmedabad Civil Hospital has witnessed an increase of approximately 30% in fever cases caused by both viral infections and vector-borne diseases. The data concerning vector-borne diseases in Ahmedabad indicates that the western areas of the city have reported nearly twice the number of dengue cases compared to the eastern regions. Among the 164 cases recorded between August 14 and 20, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) data shows that 105 cases, equivalent ...Read More

Ahmedabad records 201 Dengue cases in July; 84 in first 5 days of August

August 09, 2023
Ahmedabad records 201 Dengue cases in July; 84 in first 5 days of August

Ahmedabad: The city is witnessing a persistent rise in cases of Dengue fever. According to the data released by AMC's health department about illnesses transmitted by vectors, a total of 201 cases of dengue were documented in city hospitals and urban health centres in the span of July 1 to 31. This represents the highest number recorded in the last seven months. Over the past 36 days, the data indicates that city hospitals have registered a total of 284 dengue cases. Moreover, in the init...Read More

GCRI reported 16,329 cancer cases in 2022 ; 43.5% linked to tobacco consumption

May 31, 2023
GCRI reported 16,329 cancer cases in 2022 ; 43.5% linked to tobacco consumption

Ahmedabad: In 2022, the Gujarat Cancer Research Institute (GCRI) recorded a total of 16,329 cancer cases, with 7,105 cases (43.5%) attributed primarily to tobacco consumption. An analysis of these cases revealed that mouth cancer accounted for 43% of tobacco-related cancers, followed by tongue cancer at 20% and lung cancer at 12%. Experts note that Gujarat is among the states with a relatively high prevalence of tobacco-related cancers. Dr Shashank Pandya, the director of GCRI, highlighted...Read More

NMC approves two medical colleges in Kalol in Gandhinagar

May 17, 2023
NMC approves two medical colleges in Kalol in Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has granted approval for the establishment of two private medical colleges in Kalol of Gandhinagar. Both of these colleges are expected to have 150 seats each, resulting in a total number of medical seats available in the state exceeding 6,400. Both colleges will be affiliated with Gujarat University. DeshGujarat  Read More

Steady reduction in MMR in Gujarat

February 13, 2023
Steady reduction in MMR in Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The maternal mortality rate (MMR) in Gujarat has seen a decline over the past five years, indicating a reduced risk for women during pregnancy. The Union government stated in the parliament that the MMR in Gujarat, as recorded by the sample registration system, went from 87 during 2015-17 to 57 in 2018-20. MMR refers to the number of deaths among women due to pregnancy or childbirth, per 100,000 live births, and is used as a measure of the risk associated with pregnancy. Based...Read More

Five cases of Covid 19’s XBB.1.5 variant in India; Three from Gujarat

January 04, 2023

Gandhinagar: Five cases of COVID-19's XBB.1.5 variant, were found in India, according to data from the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG). Of the five, three cases were found in Gujarat and one each in Karnataka and Rajasthan, according to INSACOG figures on Tuesday. Out of three cases in Gujarat, Two are from Ahmedabad, and one case is form Anand. The XBB.1.5 strain is a relative of the Omicron XBB variant, which is a recombinant of the Omicron BA.2.10.1 and BA.2.75 subvarian...Read More

NHRC seeks report on vision loss cases in Amreli

December 27, 2022
NHRC seeks report on vision loss cases in Amreli

Gandhinagar: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has asked a report form the Gujarat Government about the action taken by them in the Amreli Cataract surgery case where the number of patients reportedly lost the vision after the operation. NHRC on December 24 asked that the the report shall be submitted in four  weeks, it is acting on basis of a complaint by human rights activist Kantilal Parmar. Around 25 patients had undergone cataract surgery at the government-run Shantabaa hos...Read More

Gujarat among top 8 States in bringing down MMR

December 15, 2022
Gujarat among top 8 States in bringing down MMR

Maternal mortality has been an issue of concern in India for many years, and one of the country’s endless endeavours has been to improve maternal health and bring down the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR). MMR is the number of maternal deaths during a given time period per 100,000 live births during the same time period.[1] Maternal mortality in a region is a measure of the reproductive health of women in the area. Many women in reproductive age-span die due to complications during and followi...Read More

Gujarat: Establishing a Robust Health Infrastructure in Two Decades

October 13, 2022
Gujarat: Establishing a Robust Health Infrastructure in Two Decades

Gandhinagar: For a developed nation, ensuring a healthy and fit society is of utmost importance. Narendra Modi had always prioritised a robust healthcare system in Gujarat during his tenure as the Chief Minister. Even today, as the Prime Minister of India, he continues to stress upon the idea of modernising health infrastructure and making it accessible. Special emphasis has been laid on the health and well-being of the poor and slum dwellers and economically weaker sections, both in rural an...Read More

Your Complete Guide to Maternity Cover Insurance

August 22, 2022

Mumbai: Are you looking for a good maternity insurance plan? If you are on your way to become a new parent, maternity cover insurance is a must-have in your financial plan. However, it can be challenging to find the right plan that suits your needs if you don’t know what to look for. Don't worry, we'll answer all of your pertinent questions and assist you in purchasing the best maternity cover health insurance for you. Continue reading to know everything about maternity cover in health i...Read More