Bhubaneswar, October 24, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a bid to strengthen community health and create lasting benefits for children and their families, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has launched an expanded immunization drive in collaboration with the Ministry of AYUSH. This extended initiative aims to scale up the ‘Swarna Prasan’ immunization programme across the districts of Kalahandi, Koraput, and ...

Delhi, October 24, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Corneal blindness is emerging as a growing health crisis in India, with projections estimating an annual increase of 20,000 to 25,000 new cases. This alarming trend adds to the existing patient pool of approximately 1.2 million individuals suffering from this condition, making it a significant contributor to the country’s overall blindness burden, which accounts ...

Kolkata, October 21, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a heartfelt tribute to Breast Cancer Month, Medica Superspecialty Hospital hosted a special event, ‘Bijoya: Brave and Beautiful,’ celebrating the resilience of women who have triumphed over breast cancer or are currently battling the disease. The gathering aimed to highlight the importance of early detection, support systems, and the strength of community in ...

New Delhi, October 20, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  As urban air pollution continues to rise, a remarkable natural remedy is gaining attention for its skin health benefits: bamboo charcoal, affectionately dubbed the “black diamond.” A recent medical study has highlighted its effectiveness not only in purifying water but also in protecting facial skin from the adverse effects of pollution. The study ...

Bhubaneswar, October 17, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The evolution of anaesthesia over the centuries has not only advanced patient safety but also dispelled many myths surrounding its use. Marking Anaesthesia Day on October 16, Dr. Amrita Panda, Head of the Department of Anaesthesiology at KIMS, highlighted the significant progress in the field and the modern safeguards in place to ensure safe ...

Bhubaneswar, October 9, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a significant step to reinforce its commitment to consumer protection and distributor support, Amway India, a prominent leader in health and wellness, has launched a robust awareness campaign against unauthorized sales of its products. The initiative is aimed at educating consumers and stakeholders about the risks of purchasing products from unauthorized channels, while ...

As we celebrate World Mental Health Day 2024 on October 10, our focus turns to a critical aspect of modern work life: mental health in the workplace. The theme, “It is Time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace,” serves as a powerful reminder of the urgent need to address this often-overlooked element of employee well-being, particularly in the Indian ...

Kolkata, October 4, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Linde India today announced the commissioning of a state-of-the-art 250 metric tonnes per day air separation unit (ASU) at Ludhiana, Punjab. The new facility, which is the company’s second merchant plant in northern India, will significantly boost Linde’s capacity to supply critical gases, including medical and industrial oxygen, nitrogen, and argon, to a wide ...

New Delhi, October 4, 2024 (TBB Bureau):  The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on Friday officially notified the Ecomark Rules as part of the ‘LiFE’ (Lifestyle for Environment) initiative, which was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2021. This new framework, established on September 26, 2024, replaces the Ecomark scheme introduced in 1991, signifying a modern ...

Bhubaneswar, October 2, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a breakthrough for spine surgery, Odisha now offers the world’s first 3D+4K 55’’ Endospine Surgery for treating slipped disc and sciatica, two of the most painful and common spinal ailments. This advanced technology, now available at Modern Ortho Clinic, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar, is led by renowned endoscopic surgeon and orthopaedician, Dr. P.C. Dey. Dr. ...