Transforming India’s approach to cancer care
In India, a country with a vast population and a diverse socio-economic fabric, healthcare remains fraught with challenges including disparities in access. These socio-economic disparities are deep, and
Cancer
-
Mediterranean diet may reduce risk of form of breast cancer – study
Eating plenty of nuts, fruit and fish may cut risk of getting oestrogen-receptor-negative cancer, Dutch research finds. Following a Mediterranean diet could help reduce the risk of contracting one of the
-
Marshall Islands first to ratify global HFC greenhouse gas pact
The decision is a sign of continuing action to limit global warming despite uncertainty about future U. S. climate policies under President Donald Trump. The Marshall Islands in the Pacific Ocean became
-
Study: Less radiation cuts risk of second cancers
— Confirming an effect long suspected but never before proven, a study based at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital found that the reduced use of radiation in treating young cancer patients radically
-
Increased risk of 11 types of cancer linked to being overweight, researchers warn
Study shows strong evidence of a link between excess body fat and cancers of the colon, breast, pancreas and ovary among others Being overweight could increase the risk of a host of cancers, including
-
Lifestyle diseases pose new burden for Africa
Anxiety grips Jennifer Nakazi as her phone beeps for the third time since she arrived at a busy bank lobby in downtown New York. She’s going to wire money to her family in Uganda. Her brother is calling
-
Arrangements for National Survey to Determine Cancer Cases in Sudan next May
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced arrangements for a comprehensive national survey to determine volume of cancer cases and deaths in Sudan besides knowing the capabilities of hospitals
-
Nigeria: WHO Urges Early Detection of Cancer, As 80,000 Die Yearly in Nigeria
With over 8.8 million cancer deaths recorded globally yearly out of which an estimated 80,000 are Nigerians, the World Health Organisation, WHO, has called on specialists to pay special attention to early
-
Unhealthy lifestyle may cause 17.6 million cancer-related deaths globally in 30 years – WHO
Matshidiso Moeti, the WHO Regional Director for Africa, said in a statement released in Abuja on Saturday that African countries would be the most affected by the disease. “Cancer is a leading cause of
-
Guide to cancer early diagnosis
Launched ahead of the World Cancer Day (4 February), the new WHO guidance aims to improve the chances of survival for people living with cancer by ensuring that health services can focus on diagnosing
-
Sharp decline in maternal, infant mortality rate: J P Nadda
"The comparison between Sample Registration System's report released in 2005 and 2015 clearly shows the decline," Nadda said at a conference. Various healthcare schemes and awareness programmes undertaken