Health Screening News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Gujarat screens 1.68 crore citizens for non-communicable diseases
Ahmedabad, Nov 13: The Gujarat government has screened nearly 1.68 crore citizens aged above 30 for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension and diabetes, a move hailed as a milestone in preventive healthcare.
Gujarat: Over 50,000 people screened at GCRI, cancer awareness programs held
Ahmedabad, Nov 12: On the occasion of National Cancer Awareness Day, several programs were organised across Gujarat to educate people about the life-threatening ailment, while campaigns were organised to screen people for the fatal disease.
New blood test to predict risk of liver cirrhosis, cancer within 10 years
New Delhi, Sep 29: A newly developed blood test may aid in predicting the risk of developing severe liver disease within 10 years, according to a study.
Ayush Ministry joins national women's health campaign starting Sep 17
New Delhi, Sep 14: The Ministry of Ayush is participating in the 'Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan', a national women's health campaign planned to be launched by the Health and Family Welfare Ministry on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday, which falls on September 17, an official said on Sunday.
Young adults largely unaware of being diabetic: The Lancet
New Delhi, Sep 9: A majority of young adults with diabetes are unaware that they have the disease, posing a significant health risk, according to a study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.
Sickle Cell Disease: India achieves milestone with 6 cr screenings, says Govt
New Delhi, July 22: A total of 6 crore people in the country have been screened for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) against the targeted 7 crore under the National Sickle Cell Mission, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Tuesday.
Indian scientists develop optical sensing platform to detect cholesterol
New Delhi, April 23: A team of interdisciplinary researchers at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) in Guwahati, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), has developed an optical sensing platform for cholesterol detection, based on silk fibre functionalised using phosphorene quantum dots, it was announced on Wednesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.