National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (NAP-AMR) (2025-2029) One Health Approach Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) refers to the condition when the routinely used medicines like antibiotics, antivirals, antiparasitic drugs, or antifungals become ineffective for treating the respective organisms. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) …
‘Kilkari’ (meaning ‘a baby’s gurgle’), is a centralized interactive voice response (IVR) based mobile health service which delivers free, weekly, time-appropriate 72 audio messages about pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare directly to families’ mobile phones from the second trimester of pregnancy until the child …
The National TB Call Centre – Ni-kshay SAMPARK (1800-11-6666) is managed by CTD and is operational all 7 days in a week, from 7 am to 11 pm. The operation of Ni-kshay SAMPARK commenced in May 2018 and is currently …
India has adopted multiple mobile-based digital health solutions to strengthen service delivery, surveillance and behaviour change communication under the National Health Mission and Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. 1. Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (RMNCH+) i) Mother and Child Tracking …
Syndromic Case Management (SCM) is the cornerstone of STI/RTI management, being a comprehensive approach for STI/RTI control endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO). This approach classifies STI/RTI into syndromes, which are easily identifiable group of symptoms and signs and …
The “Heal in India” initiative is a government-led program aimed at promoting India as a global hub for medical tourism. Launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) in collaboration with other stakeholders, this initiative seeks to attract …
ACE INHIBITORS-SIDE EFFECTS Hypotension: an initial sharp fall in BP occurs especially in diuretic-treated and CHF patients Hyperkalemia: more likely in patients with impaired renal function and in those taking K+ sparing diuretics, NSAIDs or beta blockers. Cough: a persistent …
Computers are being increasingly used in medical profession. Computer techniques have tremendous applications in medical field, where it has the largest amount of social impact. The application of computer techniques in various fields of medicine are: Health Information system (Registration, admission/transfer/discharge, …