Need to focus more on achieving health equality in India: Poonam Muttreja

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) From the Ayushman Bharat scheme to digital health innovations, India has achieved significant milestones in the health sector in the last five years, and now the focus must shift to achieving equality, said Poonam Mutreja, Executive Director, Population Foundation of India.

'Govt must now focus on tackling emerging infectious diseases, NCDs'

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) While India has made significant progress in the healthcare sector, tackling emerging infectious diseases and non-communicable diseases must be among its top priorities, said a leading infectious disease expert on Tuesday.

Study shows alcohol on long-haul flights may harm your heart

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Drinking and napping on long haul flights may not be good for the heart, even among the young and healthy, finds a study on Tuesday.

First phase of CSIR's initiative to map cardio-metabolic diseases in India is completed

India played key role in adoption of health regulations at World Health Assembly: Centre