Health
10 more killed by the deadly Nipah virus in Kerala, Health Minister takes stock of situation
The deadly Nipah virus has taken 10 more lives in Kerala. The state is put on high alert over the infection. The reason behind the outbreak is said to be due to bodies of dead bats found in a well near Kozhikode. Most of the affected belonged to regions of Kozhikode and Mallapuram. Meanwhile, a […]
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Assam government appoints 345 new doctors to serve in rural areas
In a significant development, the Assam government has appointed 345 new doctors who will serve in different rural areas of the state. Minister of state for health Pijush Hazarika handed over the appointment letters to the newly appointed doctors at the Sanakardev Kalakshetra in Guwahati today.
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Major health infra push in Assam, foundations to be laid for as many as 19 cancer hospitals
Foundation stones for as many as 19 cancer hospitals to be laid in Assam on June 17. The state government had tied up with Tata Trust to set up the cancer hospitals. Tata Group Chairman emeritus Ratan Tata will attend the foundation laying ceremony. The cancer hospitals have been categorized into three levels, namely L1, […]
6 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Assam to set up 19 new cancer hospitals
19 new cancer hospitals to come up in Assam by 2019. The hospitals will be set up by the Assam Government in collaboration with the Tata Trust and the Assam Cancer Care Foundation. This was disclosed by health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The hospitals will come up in Kokrajhar, Dhubri, Goalpara, Nagaon, Darrang, Lakhimpur, Tinsukia, Sivasagar, […]
6 years ago#Northeast Live Digital Desk
Vice president Venkaiah Naidu launches ‘Atal Amrit Abhiyan’ in Guwahati; calls of change in mindset of men to tackle crimes against women
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on his visit to Guwahati during the launch of Assam Government’s Atal Amrit Abhiyan, touched on the critical issue of crime against women facing the country and said men have to change their mindset as the Indian society had tremendous respect for women in the past. He also said there is an urgent need […]
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World Health Day observed in Sikkim
While great strides have been made in the field of medical technology, India still carries the burden of most diseases. As observed across the world, state level World Health Day was observed today in Sikkim with a vision to eliminate tuberculosis by 2022. The international theme for the celebration was Universal Health Coverage. Sikkim Chief […]
6 years ago