GH gets new dialysis centre

2 weeks ago

TANKER Foundation’s Retteri unit gets 2 new dialysis machines

Two new machines have been commissioned at the dialysis unit of the Tamilnad Kidney Research Foundation at the Greater Chennai Corporation urban primary health centre in Retteri in Madhavaram zone. The Retteri dialysis unit is supported by the GCC, Rotary Club of Chennai Towers, the Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme, among other donors. Latha A. Kumaraswami, managing trustee, TANKER …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

World Kidney Day 2025: Hypertension and kidney disease, are they connected? Doctor explains symptoms, prevention tips

Hindustan Times

World Kidney Day 2025: As we celebrate World Kidney Day today, it is essential to address the risk factors and chronic illnesses that can increase the risk of kidney-related ailments. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Mohit Khirbat, consultant, nephrology, CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram said, “Hypertension, or high blood pressure, and kidney disease have a deadly and intricate relationship. …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Kidney disease cases surge in India by 16.38%: Know key factors behind the rise

India Today

Kidney diseases are a public health concern in India, especially because the prevalence has risen from 11.2% to 16.38% among individuals aged 15 and above. On World Kidney Day, experts called for an urgent need for early detection, better management, and policy changes to reduce the burden of chronic kidney disease. If left untreated, chronic kidney disease can lead to …

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World Kidney Day 2025: Doctor shares symptoms of chronic kidney disease to watch out for, risk factors, prevention tips

Hindustan Times

World Kidney Day 2025: Every year, World Kidney Day is observed on the second Thursday of the month of March. World Kidney Day 2025: Know all about chronic kidney disease. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Nikhil Bhasin, consultant nephrologist and renal transplant physician, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central explained chronic kidney disease, the early warning signs to watch out …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

World Kidney Day 2025: Dialysis vs. kidney transplantation; which is better? Doctor’s take

Hindustan Times

World Kidney Day 2025: Every year, World Kidney Day is observed on the second Thursday of March to raise awareness about kidney-related ailments and the need of preventing them. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Sujeeth Reddy, senior consultant nephrologist, Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology, Hyderabad explained the pros and cons of dialysis and kidney transplant. Advantages of …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Aiming for last mile delivery of care with digital infrastructure: PM Modi

The Hindu

Capacity-building and talent-nurturing will prove to be the foundation stones of the country’s progress said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, while addressing the post-budget webinar on employment via video conferencing. The theme of the webinar, ‘Investing in People’, defines the roadmap of Viksit Bharat and the impact of this theme can be seen at a large level on the …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Four dialysis machines launched by TANKER in Chennai, Vellore and Tiruppur

The Hindu

Four dialysis machines have been launched by TANKER foundation at the dialysis units of Chennai Corporation hospital in Valluvar Kottam and other hospitals of Tanker foundation in Vellore and Tiruppur. The Valluvarkottam dialysis unit is supported by the Greater Chennai Corporation, Rotary Club of Madras East, the CMCHIS and many valuable donors. Latha A. Kumaraswami, Managing Trustee of TANKER Foundation …

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1 month ago

MGMGH adds new machine to hemodialysis unit

The Hindu

The hemodialysis unit of the Department of Nephrology and Urology at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital in Tiruchi has received a new dialysis machine through Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation and is in the process of acquiring four more as part of the facility’s expansion plans, officials said on Tuesday. “The hemodialysis unit treats approximately 50 patients per day, and …

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1 month ago

Nandivaram becomes first PHC in the State to start dialysis centre

The Hindu

The upgraded Primary Health Centre in Nandivaram became the first PHC in the State to start a dialysis centre. In India, dialysis centres usually function in taluk government hospitals, government headquarters hospitals, government medical college hospitals, and multi speciality hospitals. The Minister said ₹1 crore has been spent by more than 10 entities including the district administration for installing generators, …

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2 months ago

T.N. government’s scheme paving way for early detection of kidney diseases, says Health Minister

The Hindu

Subramanian on Monday said the State government’s scheme - Siruneeragam Kakkum Seermigu Maruthuva Thittam - helped in early detection of kidney diseases. The scheme that was launched in 2023 aimed at screening persons, including those in rural areas, and identify kidney diseases in the early stage and facilitate treatment, he said at Tamilnad Kidney Research Foundation’s 32nd Annual Charity and …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

BIDMC, USA introduces global health initiative in Pune

Hindustan Times

PUNE The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, USA—an affiliate of Harvard Medical School—has introduced Global Health Initiative in India. Under the initiative the BIDMC has started a Point-of-Care Ultrasound training programme for the teaching faculty of BJ Medical College and Sassoon General Hospital in Pune, said the officials on Thursday. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, USA, an affiliate …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ludhiana: Medicine shortage hits ops at Jawaddi dialysis centre

Hindustan Times

Patients at the Nar Seva Narayan Seva Dialysis Centre, located at the urban community health centre in Jawaddi, are facing inconvenience due to delays in timely supply of essential medicines. The centre, set up by the NGO Welfare Society, has been operational since October 22, 2023, providing life-saving dialysis treatments to approximately 50 patients every day in two shifts. Each …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu may adopt PPP model to run dialysis units

New Indian Express

TIRUNELVELI: The state government may adopt a Public-Private Partnership model like Telangana for running haemodialysis units. The National Health Mission -Tamil Nadu recently formed a 20-member expert committee to develop a comprehensive policy-driven road map for implementing haemodialysis services. According to the proceedings of mission director Dr A Arun Thamburaj, the expert committee will study and document the best practices …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Rural dialysis patients travelling thousands of kilometres and dodging roos to reach treatment

ABC

Three times a week, every week, Edwin Foster drives a round-trip of 250 kilometres for kidney dialysis treatment. "It took a while to be diagnosed and to actually start dialysis I had some unusual symptoms, an occasion where my lips swelled right up," Mr Foster said. "People are either forced to travel beyond their local area for dialysis or they …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Patients urge for more dialysis machines in Telangana government hospitals

New Indian Express

KHAMMAM: With the growing number of dialysis patients in the erstwhile Khammam district, there seems to be an urgent need to increase the number of dialysis machines and beds in all government hospitals. We have submitted a proposal to increase the number of machines and beds in hospitals with higher patient numbers.” One of the dialysis patients, N Ramakrishna, said: …

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9 months ago

800 machines installed at 219 dialysis centres in State: Minister

The Hindu

Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dinesh Gundu Rao on Monday said in Kushalnagar that 800 dialysis machines had been installed in over 219 centres set up across the State for the benefit of kidney patients. The Minister was speaking after inaugurating a dialysis facility at the Kushalnagar Community Health Centre in Kodagu district. The Minister said steps will be …

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9 months, 1 week ago

When is World Kidney Cancer Day 2024? Know causes, symptoms and treatment and more about this deadly disease

India TV News

Kidney cancer, also known as renal cancer, is a serious health concern affecting thousands of people worldwide. Every year, on the second Thursday of June, World Kidney Cancer Day is observed to raise awareness about this disease, its causes, symptoms, and available treatments. In 2024, World Kidney Cancer Day falls on June 20. By raising awareness and promoting early detection …

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1 year ago

Understanding dialysis outcome patterns in India through a nationwide study

The Hindu

Hockman et al, ‘Centre-level variation in the survival of patients receiving haemodialysis in India: findings from a nationwide private haemodialysis network’, The Lancet Regional Health-Southeast Asia, March 13, 2024 The authors attempt to analyse the survival of patients undergoing dialysis at 193 centres in India. Measuring differences The authors measured the differences in the survival rate between dialysis centres across …

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1 year ago

World Kidney Day 2024: 6 healthy habits to keep your kidneys safe

India TV News

Kidneys are an important vital organ of our body and play a key role in filtering uremic toxins and maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance. International Society of Nephrology in collaboration with International Federation of Kidney Foundations, initiated a global campaign “World Kidney Day” to create awareness of kidney diseases. Exercise regularly and maintain healthy weight: Overweight and Obesity are associated …

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1 year ago

World Kidney Day 2024: Date, history, and significance

India Today

World Kidney Day falls on March 14, bringing attention to the importance of kidney health and raising awareness about kidney diseases. As World Kidney Day 2024 approaches, it is an opportunity for individuals and communities around the globe to come together and prioritise kidney health. Here are some key aspects of its importance: One of the primary objectives of World …

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1 year ago

World Kidney Day 2024: 6 ways to protect your kidney and prevent risk of chronic diseases

India TV News

Kidneys are an important vital organ of our body and play a key role in filtering uremic toxins and maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance. The International Society of Nephrology in collaboration with the International Federation of Kidney Foundations, initiated a global campaign “World Kidney Day” to create awareness of kidney diseases. In this awareness campaign, Dr. Mamidi Pranith Ram, a …

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1 year ago

World Kidney Day 2024: How to live well with kidney disease? Know 3 expert-backed rules for recovery

India TV News

World Kidney Day 2024 is a momentous occasion that focuses on spreading awareness and understanding about kidney disease, its prevention and management. With the number of people living with kidney disease increasing every year, it is crucial to educate individuals on how to live well with this condition. According to Dr Sashi Kiran A, Consultant Nephrologist, Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad, chronic …

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1 year, 1 month ago

CM opens GKNMH Medical Research Institute and Out Patient Centre in Coimbatore

The Hindu

Expanding its medical infrastructure and services, Coimbatore-based G. Kuppuswamy Naidu Memorial Hospital opened an exclusive integrated outpatient centre on Avinashi Road in the city on Tuesday. Stalin inaugurated the new facility by name GKNMH Medical Research Institute and Out Patient Centre through video conferencing from Chennai. Highlighting the prevalence of lifestyle diseases, District Collector Kranthi Kumar Pati said medical facilities …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Odisha: CM inaugurates 73 Ama Hospitals, 5 dialysis centres

New Indian Express

BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday virtually inaugurated 73 Ama Hospitals in 15 districts and five dialysis centres at sub-division level. The Ama Hospitals, transformed under government’s 5T Initiatives include five each in Bargarh and Kendrapara; seven in Sundargarh, four each in Sambalpur, Dhenkanal, Jagatsinghpur, Kalahandi, Nuapada and Rayagada; six in Keonjhar, two each in Malkangiri, Jharsuguda; nine in …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Advanced diabetes centre at SGPGI from February

Hindustan Times

Advanced Diabetes Centre at the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences will be operational from February though the inauguration day is yet to be decided. Patients grappling with issues such as eye problems, kidney disorders, and diabetic foot complications will find solace in the advanced care that will be offered here.” “The integrated approach offered by the centre …

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1 year, 3 months ago

New dialysis machines to be installed in govt. facilities

The Hindu

Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dinesh Gundu Rao said new dialysis machines would be installed in all government facilities in three out of the four administrative divisions in the State in the next one month. Replying to a question raised by Yashpal Surana in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday on the hardship faced by patients due to improper maintenance …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Initiative for organ donation drive in Pune

Hindustan Times

Jehangir hospital in Pune has launched organ donation initiative under the Digital Health mission Maha-Ayudaan by the government of Maharashtra. Jehangir hospital in Pune has launched organ donation initiative Hospital’s advanced transplant centre is providing individuals with the opportunity to register for organ donation until June 19, 2024. “Within our state-of-the-art Advanced Transplant Centre, our emphasis on guided protocols and …

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1 year, 8 months ago

New research centre in Andhra Pradesh to treat kidney diseases

Hindustan Times

Hyderabad The research centre, being constructed at Palasa in Andhra Pradesh at a cost of ₹ 50 crore, will be associated with a 200-bed super-speciality hospital exclusively for kidney patients. “The construction of research centre-cum-hospital has been completed and is awaiting inauguration soon,” special chief secretary of Andhra Pradesh government, M T Krishna Babu, said. “In the last five years, …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Patients diagnosed under doorstep MTM scheme must visit healthcare centre every two months: officials

The Hindu

The Tamil Nadu government’s flagship scheme Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam may be drawn up on a door-to-door screening model for early detection and treatment of non communicable diseases such as diabetes and hypertension, but health officials have now raised a key necessity that needs to be put in place, to achieve disease control: diagnosed persons should visit the nearest Primary Health …

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1 year, 11 months ago

New dialysis centre, blood bank in Hyderabad hospital

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: One more government-run dialysis centre that provides free service to patients was inaugurated at the Nampally Area Hospital on Thursday, along with the starting of a blood bank. This takes the number of government dialysis centres in the state from 3 in the past to 102, and government-run blood banks from 28 to 56, health minister T. Harish Rao …

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2 years ago

Dr Mehta’s Hospital organises walkathon for World Kidney Day

The Hindu

Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals organised a walkathon to celebrate World Kidney Day from its Vellapanchavadi premises on Thursday and around 200 people, including doctors, healthcare workers, patients and the general public participated. World Kidney Day is observed on March 2 and emphasizes the importance of kidney health and risk factors associated with the disease. This year’s theme was “Preparing for the …

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2 years ago

World Kidney Day 2023: Foods to eat and avoid for repairing kidneys

India TV News

World Kidney Day is observed every year on March 9 to create awareness about the significant role kidneys play in maintaining our overall health. A kidney patient must remember to avoid fruits, dry fruits, juices, and those foods containing high amounts of phosphorus, like meat, seeds, legumes, nuts, and fish. Kidney patients should also monitor their salt intake and avoid …

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2 years ago

World Kidney Day 2023: All you need to know

India Today

World Kidney Day is a yearly health-related event that takes place on the second Thursday of March. World Kidney Day is a global effort to raise awareness about the importance of our kidneys. WORLD KIDNEY DAY 2023: THEME "Kidney Health for Everyone - Preparing for the Unexpected, Supporting the Vulnerable," is the theme for World Kidney Day 2023. WORLD KIDNEY …

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2 years ago

2L die annually due to a lack of awareness of kidney disease

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: Ahead of World Kidney Day on March 9, nephrologists in the city said that nearly 2 lakh patients die every year in the country due to a lack of awareness of kidney disease. They said that it is the responsibility of governments as well as physicians to provide awareness, support, and reassurance to those people who are suffering from …

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2 years ago

Health minister launches free dialysis centre on Jan Aushadhi Diwas

Live Mint

New Delhi: Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched the NaMo Free Dialysis Centre and 100th Janaushadhi Kendra in Bengaluru South on Tuesday. “Keeping this in mind, Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been opened across the country. “NGOs and many others joined the journey of Jan Aushadhi and today more than 9000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras are in existence.” Mandaviya urged the youth …

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2 years ago

World Kidney Day: Transplant patients now planning to begin life afresh

Hindustan Times

LUCKNOW Following a hiatus of seven years, 30-year-old Sachin Kumar is ready to start working again. He was among the several others who attended the programme held at the Lucknow-based King George’s Medical University ahead of World Kidney Day. Transplant is done only under specific medical conditions when there is no other better medical option left,” said Professor Vishwajeet Singh, …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Alternative Treatments for Kidney Illness Beyond Dialysis

News 18

Every year, World Kidney Day is observed on March 9 to raise awareness about the importance of kidney health and to spread information about the prevention and treatment of kidney diseases. Dr. Vishwanath S, HOD & Consultant – Nephrology, Transplant Physician, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, says, “Kidney disease is a condition that impairs the kidneys’ ability to properly function. …

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2 years, 10 months ago

World Hypertension Day: How high blood pressure has become leading cause of kidney diseases

Firstpost

World Hypertension Day: When the function of the kidneys begins to fail, they can cause a further increase in blood pressure World Hypertension Day is observed on 17 May every year to educate the masses about the ill effects of hypertension on the body. Over two-thirds of the cases of chronic kidney disease in Western countries are on account of …

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3 years ago

NephroPlus Summit proffers integrated solutions to kidney care

Firstpost

NephroPlus, India’s largest dialysis care network, on the occasion of World Kidney Day, convened a first-of-its-kind virtual summit on 6th March 2022, bringing together more than 700 proponents for Kidney Health & Dialysis Care The burden of Chronic Kidney Disease and risk factors like hypertension and diabetes are substantial and provide a solid rationale to share knowledge, inspire action and …

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3 years ago

Keep your kidney hale and hearty

Hindustan Times

A pair of bean-shaped organs on either side of the spine, each about the size of a fist, at the lowest level of the rib cage are our kidneys, one of the most important organs for the human body to function. Also, they remove acid that is produced by the cells of the body besides maintaining a healthy balance of …

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3 years ago

World Kidney Day 2022: Date, theme, objectives and all you need to know

India Today

World Kidney Day is an annual event observed every second Thursday in the month of March. This year World Kidney Day will be observed on March 10, 2022. World Kidney Day is a global campaign aimed at raising awareness of the importance of our kidneys. World Kidney Day 2022: Theme The World Kidney Day 2022 theme is “Kidney Health for …

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3 years ago

World Kidney Day 2022: Diabetes can damage your kidneys; watch out for warning signs

Hindustan Times

World Kidney Day 2022: If you have suffering from diabetes for long and not really managing your blood sugar levels well, you could be at a high risk of damaging your kidneys. There is a number of ways in which diabetes contribute to kidney damage from blood vessel becoming leaky, urine retention in bladder, to increase in bacteria growth. Dr …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Tamil Nadu Village Becomes Hotspot for Chronic Kidney Ailments

News 18

A village in Tamil Nadu has become a hotspot for kidney diseases after at least seven people went for a dialysis over a period of time after developing health complications. We will continue to test all the residents.” State Nodal officer for Renal Health Care and Head of Department, Nephrology, Rajiv Gandhi Hospital, Gopalakrishnan, said, “Seven patients aged between 20 …

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3 years, 9 months ago

No more kidney dialysis? Lebanese hospitals issue warning

Associated Press

BEIRUT — Hospitals in Lebanon warned Thursday they may be forced to suspend kidney dialysis next week due to severe shortages in supplies, the latest in Lebanon’s accelerating crises and collapsing health sector. On Thursday, doctors said they may be forced to suspend kidney dialysis next, blaming shortages on a dispute between medical importers and the Central Bank over subsidies. …

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3 years, 10 months ago

World Hypertension Day 2021: Theme, History and Significance Amid COVID-19

News 18

People across the world observe World Hypertension Day on May 17 in order to increase awareness about the health condition. History of World Hypertension Day World Hypertension Day was launched by the World Hypertension League – an umbrella organisation of 85 national hypertension societies – on 14 May 2005 with an aim to increase awareness about the condition among hypertensive …

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4 years ago

World Kidney Day 2021: Daily exercise may improve health of kidney patients

India TV News

World Kidney Day 2021: Daily exercise may improve health of kidney patients Chronic kidney disease affects around 700 million people worldwide. A new study suggests that optimal amount of physical activity in patients with kidney disease may boost better health. "Our results suggest that physical activity should be integrated into the clinical care of patients with kidney disease," said researcher …

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4 years ago

World Kidney Day 2021: History, Theme and Significance

News 18

Every year, World Kidney Day is marked on the second Thursday of March. World Kidney Day is a global health campaign that brings focus to the importance of fighting kidney disease. Theme The theme of World Kidney Day 2021 is “Living Well with Kidney Disease”. World Kidney Day helps to reduce the impact of kidney disease and related health problems. …

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4 years ago

Free-of-charge dialysis hospital at Delhi's Bangla Sahib

India TV News

A 101-bedded dedicated free-of-charge kidney dialysis centre is up and running at the premises of Gurudwara Bangla Sahib from Sunday onwards. The Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee on Sunday inaugurated the facility, touted as the country's biggest kidney dialysis hospital. Established in the gurudwara complex, the Guru Harkishan Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Kidney Dialysis Hospital, has no cash …

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4 years, 4 months ago

World Diabetes Day 2020: Theme, date, history, significance and all you need to know

India Today

World Diabetes Day is observed on November 14 each year. World Diabetes Day falls during a global Covid-19 pandemic that has already taken the lives of well over a million people. World Diabetes Day 2020: Theme The theme for World Diabetes Day 2020 is The Nurse and Diabetes. World Diabetes Day 2020: History World Diabetes Day was created in 1991 …

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