Tele MANAS: Revolutionizing Mental Health Care in India

The Tele MANAS initiative, officially named Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States, represents a groundbreaking effort by the Government of India to address the country’s significant mental health crisis. Launched on October 10, 2022, during World Mental Health Day, this initiative aims to provide universal access to essential mental health services, particularly in remote and underserved areas. Tele MANAS embodies a significant step towards democratizing access to mental health care in India. By leveraging technology, this initiative addresses the pressing mental health needs of millions, ensuring that support…

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Lupin Launches Aptivate Achi Bhookh Fest in Mumbai and Suburbs

Lupin Life, the consumer healthcare division of global pharma major Lupin Limited (Lupin) today announced the flag-off of its Aptivate Achi BhookhFestin Mumbai and its suburbs. The fest aims to create awareness around the significance of optimal good nutrition for children to enable holistic health and stronger immunity and help mothers in encouraging healthy eating habits. The event features multiple on-ground activities, sessions led by expert nutritionists, yoga, puzzles, and fun games.   The first phase of the Aptivate Achi Bhookh Fest reached over 8,200 households and 29,200 people across 17…

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Building Safe Spaces: A Mental Health Day Call to Leaders

Balbir Singh, CEO, Great Place To Work, India On World Mental Health Day, we must recognize that creating safe spaces for employees to express their mental health challenges is not just a responsibility but a necessity. Our research shows that one in four employees hesitate to speak about stress, anxiety, or burnout, fearing judgment. Despite the increasing availability of mental health benefits such as wellness leaves, holistic wellbeing programs and sensitization workshops—however the low utilization of the counselling services tells us there’s more work to do.  As leaders, it’s crucial…

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The Importance of Magnesium: A Key Mineral for Women’s Health

Dr. Raghavendra Ramanjulu, Lead Consultant – Palliative Medicine & Rehabilitation   Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in numerous bodily functions. Despite its significance for overall health, magnesium is often overlooked. This vital nutrient supports various systems, including blood sugar regulation, depression management, muscle function, heart and kidney health, sleep quality, and bone strength. For women, magnesium is particularly important during growth spurts, pregnancy, menopause, and later life. Its adequate intake can significantly impact overall well-being and help the body navigate these life stages effectively. Magnesium…

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KIMS Hospitals signs MoU with Intuitive to Launch 25 New Robotic Surgery Programs; Expanding Accessibility in Tier 2 & 3 Cities

  da Vinci systems to be introduced in tier 2 and tier 3 cities in Karnataka, Maharashtra Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Telangana.   Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) Hospitals, one of India’s leading corporate healthcare groups, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Intuitive, a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS). The Robotic Surgery Centre of Excellence will be based out of KIMS-PES Hospital, Bangalore and will provide training for all Robotic Surgeries across specialities to all KIMS branches in India. This collaboration will establish…

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P.D. Hinduja Hospital’s Unique Campaign Encourages Mumbaikars to ‘Unmute Your Heart’ and Take Control of Cardiovascular Health

 India is grappling with a silent but deadly epidemic of cardiovascular disease (CVD). As heart disease continues to claim lives at an alarming rate, P. D. Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre is stepping forward with an interesting campaign – ‘Unmute Your Heart’ for World Heart Day 2024. The hospital has unveiled a unique, first-of-its-kind campaign at various ‘Love Mumbai’ signs across the city, symbolizing the campaign theme “Unmute Your Heart.” The striking display serves as a powerful reminder of the urgent need to understand how lifestyle and daily habits impact heart…

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Surgical robotics pioneer Intuitive opens Global Capability Centre in Bengaluru

  ·         Intuitive CEO Gary S. Guthart and Minister for Medical Education, Government of Karnataka, Dr. Sharanprakash Rudrappa Patil inaugurated the centre at a ceremony today. ·         The Global Capability Centre (GCC) will employ up to 250 full-time positions across a range of functions, a clear commitment from Intuitive to strengthening the surgical robotics ecosystem in India Intuitive, a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer in robotic-assisted surgery (RAS), announced the opening of its Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Bengaluru today. The new centre will drive innovation and enable the enhancement…

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Dr. Devi Shetty unveils first of its kind robotic cardiac center of excellence in Bengaluru

·         This center is the fastest in the country and second fastest in the world to perform 100 robotic cardiac surgeries ·         This first of its kind private robotic cardiac center in the country has four well trained surgeons to perform robotic cardiac surgeries Dr. Devi Shetty, Chairman and Executive Director of Narayana Health, unveiled first of its kind robotic cardiac center of excellence in an event held at Mazumdar Shaw Medical Centre, Narayana Health City, Bengaluru. This is a significant step in making one of the advanced surgical technologies, robotic-assisted surgery,…

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Sensodyne Celebrates World Dentist Day with #DoctorsOfJoy Campaign

Sensodyne, a leading oral care brand from Haleon (formerly GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare), is pleased to announce the launch of #DoctorsOfJoy campaign in celebration of World Dentist Day, observed annually on October 3rd.   As a leader in tooth sensitivity care, Sensodyne proudly emphasizes the crucial role that dentists play in improving people's lives and daily experiences. Our latest campaign, #DoctorsOfJoy, highlights how dentists empower individuals to fully enjoy life's moments by addressing oral health issues.   Through a captivating series of four digital films, the campaign showcases the transformative impact…

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Healthy Living: Nutritional Principles in Naturopathy

By Dr. Aasna Ann Jose Nutrition plays a central role in maintaining holistic health. Health, in naturopathy, is not merely the absence of disease but a state of physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being. While all these aspects of health are interconnected, a balanced diet is particularly vital for supporting the body's inherent healing abilities, a core belief in naturopathy. Naturopathy views the body as an integral part of nature, working in harmony with its constructive principles. Gut Health and Lifestyle Diseases The human gut hosts trillions of microbes, which…

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