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 "New Covid symptoms you shouldn't ignore: Watch out for these oral signs")
Covid-19 vaccine Sputnik V gets DCGI nod; may be available by May
Russian Covid-19 vaccine granted restricted emergency-use authorisation in India
 "Covid-19 vaccine Sputnik V gets DCGI nod; may be available by May")
Green card: Indian-American healthcare workers hold protest at US Capitol
A group of frontline Indian-American healthcare professionals, stuck in the 150-plus-year Green Card backlog, held a peaceful demonstration in front of the Capitol
 "Green card: Indian-American healthcare workers hold protest at US Capitol")
Stocks of diagnostic chains factoring in near-term positives: Analysts
They say it will be a good strategy to exit these stocks at least for now. Over the long-run, however, Dr Lal Pathlabs, Metropolis Healthcare and Thyrocare Tech still offer room for growth
 "Stocks of diagnostic chains factoring in near-term positives: Analysts")
First baby born in Spain with coronavirus antibodies, says report
A boy born last week on the Spanish island of Ibiza has become the first newborn in Spain with Covid-19 antibodies, after his mother received the vaccine in the third trimester of her pregnancy
 "First baby born in Spain with coronavirus antibodies, says report")
Healthcare sector expected to reach $372 billion in 2022: Niti Aayog report
Non-metros (Tier-II and III cities) are expected to recover faster than the metropolitan areas and tier-I cities
 "Healthcare sector expected to reach $372 billion in 2022: Niti Aayog report")
40-beds hospital opened at Tikri to provide health services to farmers
Indian National Lok Dal has on Wednesday established a 40-bed hospital at Tikri border for the farmers who are protesting against the Centre's three farm laws for several months
 "40-beds hospital opened at Tikri to provide health services to farmers")
Stressed even in normal times, Indian health care held up in a crisis year
As anti-virus vaccines become the biggest productivity leap of the 21st century, India could possibly emerge as the destination of choice for products against a larger number of viral diseases
 "Stressed even in normal times, Indian health care held up in a crisis year")
70,000 Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centres operationalised: Govt
India has marked a key milestone in universalising primary health care with the target of operationalising 70,000 Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) by March 31
 "70,000 Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centres operationalised: Govt")
Higher than expected stroke risk in coronavirus patients, says study
New research found patients hospitalised with Covid-19 had a higher risk of stroke, compared with patients who had similar infectious conditions such as influenza and sepsis in prior studies
 "Higher than expected stroke risk in coronavirus patients, says study")
CM Kejriwal reviews health project, asks officials to ensure on-time wrap
Kejriwal on Thursday reviewed the Health Information Management System (HIMS) project
 "CM Kejriwal reviews health project, asks officials to ensure on-time wrap")
PM to address 'Janaushadhi Diwas' celebrations on Sunday via video link
PM Modi will address the 'Janaushadhi Diwas' celebrations on Sunday via video conferencing and dedicate to the nation the 7,500th 'Janaushadhi Kendra' in Shillong, his office said.
 "PM to address 'Janaushadhi Diwas' celebrations on Sunday via video link")
Covid vaccination: Hospitals await final word on price ahead of next phase
Self-registration for the 60-plus group opens on March 1; service charge at private hospitals may be capped at Rs 100 per jab
 "Covid vaccination: Hospitals await final word on price ahead of next phase")
Over 1.23 cr healthcare, frontline workers vaccinated against Covid: Govt
The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered to healthcare and frontline workers has crossed 1.23 crore in the country, the health ministry said on Wednesday
 "Over 1.23 cr healthcare, frontline workers vaccinated against Covid: Govt")
Govt working on four fronts holistically to keep India healthy: PM Modi
The world has noted the strength shown by India's health sector during the Covid-19 pandemic, he said
 "Govt working on four fronts holistically to keep India healthy: PM Modi")
Govt working with four-pronged strategy towards healthy India, says PM Modi
Centre is aiming to provide better healthcare to every citizen, Modi said
 "Govt working with four-pronged strategy towards healthy India, says PM Modi")
IMF says Covid-19 pandemic might widen wealth differences in Europe
IMF's Kristalina Georgieva praised EU govts for putting more than 3 trillion euros in fiscal support for firms and households, including job-retention schemes that helped more than 54 million workers
 "IMF says Covid-19 pandemic might widen wealth differences in Europe")
Dr Reddy's applies for emergency use approval for Sputnik V vaccine
Aims to launch the vaccine in March if regulator approval comes through
 "Dr Reddy's applies for emergency use approval for Sputnik V vaccine")
Uttarakhand flash flood: NTPC sets up medical team at Tapovan site
State-run power giant NTPC on Friday said it has set up a medical team of doctors and para-medical staff and started medical camps for general public at Tapovan which was ravaged by a flash flood
 "Uttarakhand flash flood: NTPC sets up medical team at Tapovan site")
India proved wrong all those who raised apprehensions: PM on Covid handling
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took on the opposition parties for criticising the government's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, and said India has proved wrong all those who raised apprehensions
 "India proved wrong all those who raised apprehensions: PM on Covid handling")
