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IEIC, NIMHANS & GoI’s consumer affairs dept partner for study on tech de-addiction
The findings will inform evidence-based policy decisions, emphasizing the establishment of guardrails and the development of effective coping mechanisms to safeguard consumers, the IEIC said in a press statement.
NIMHANS & Dementia India Alliance ink MoU to promote the cause of dementia
NIMHANS and DIA signed a MoU to collaborate on dementia care with an aim to improve the quality of life for persons with dementia and their caregivers. They will work together on advocacy, outreach, training, research, and support services. The MoU includes activities like support groups, information dissemination, research initiatives, education programs, and conferences.
NCBS and NIMHANS launch Rohini Nilekani Centre for Brain and Mind
The Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies (RMP) will fund CBM operations for five years, from April 2023. CBM will focus on long-term examination of environmental and genetic factors involved in brain development which underlie mental illnesses. NCBS will employ around 100 more people for this centre.
Rohini Nilekani to give Rs 100 crore for new mental health research centre
The Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies Foundation has provided a grant of INR 100 crore to the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences and the National Centre for Biological Sciences to help establish a centre for brain and mind. The centre will spend five years researching five mental illnesses, including bipolar disorder, dementia, and addiction.
Pandemic fatigue is taking a toll on mental health of pros
Dr Pratima Murthy, director at Bengaluru-based National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (Nimhans) says that the prolonged uncertainty about the future is creating a sense of loss of control among professionals.
One-stop centres & BPR&D planning self-defence camps for women in every district: Smriti Irani
"One-stop centres in collaboration with the Bureau of Police Research and Development are planning to organise self-defence camps for women and girls in every district," she told in her speech at the conference organised on the occasion of the International Women's Day.
National Tele Mental Health programme to be launched
Sitharaman said the programme will include a network of 23 tele-mental health centres of excellence, with NIMHANS being the nodal centre and International Institute of Information Technology-Bangalore (IIITB) providing tech support.
Budget 2022 impact on pharma & healthcare
The Budget speech identified ‘Genomics and Pharmaceuticals’ to be among the sunrise opportunities eligible for supportive policies, light-touch regulations, facilitative actions to build domestic capacities and promotion of R&D. The government will promote thematic funds for blended finance with the government share being limited to 20% and the funds being managed by private fund managers.
Karnataka launches 'Brain Health Initiative' to help people beat Covid stress
Under this programme, the doctors will be trained in screening and treating mental health patients. The initiative is being rolled out in Bengaluru, Kolar and Chikkaballapur districts on pilot basis.
Union Health Minister asks doctors to realise PM's dream of quality health care for Indians
Noting that Modi had dreamt of 'Atma Nirbhar Bharat,' which means India's all round development including health, the Union Minister said, "Narendra Modi wants to see India's health infrastructure and quality health as number one. He wants the country to be wealthy."
Mandaviya for incorporating the role of Indian traditions in mental health in medical syllabus
"All our festivals were part of mental treatment. Our gatherings on religious and social events, our prayers in the morning and evening and our Aarati are all associated with our mental health. These traditions used to treat mental problems," the Minister told the gathering.
COVID-19:SC asks Centre to reconsider decision to exclude compensation for those who died by suicide
The top court was considering the fresh guidelines issued by the Centre to simplify the process of issuance of death certificates, as per the directions in the judgment delivered on June 30. The apex court asked the Solicitor General about the persons who committed suicide while they were suffering from Corona.
Supreme Court postpones PG entrance test of AIIMS and JPMER
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to cancel the AIIMS and JIPMER common entrance test for admission to PG courses but ordered that it may be postponed for a month to allow MBBS doctors on Covid-19 duty to study for these examinations.
Government asks private TV news channels to display four new Covid helpline numbers
In a letter to all private TV news channels, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said the national helpline numbers should be run as a ticker or any other appropriate way at periodic intervals.
Analysis shows children between 0-14 years less affected by COVID: Govt
He said in a written reply that infection among children is mild and most of them remain asymptomatic. "Hence no specific action plan has been formulated in the current response phase to minimise the adverse effects of COVID-19 on such children," he said.
Karnataka makes negative RT-PCR report mandatory for passengers arriving from Maharashtra
"All those arriving from Maharashtra and checking into hotels, resorts, hostels, homestays, dormitories, etc. shall compulsorily produce a negative RT-PCR certificate that is not older than 72 hours. Owners of the above-mentioned places should ensure that the occupants produce a negative RT-PCR certificate," read an official statement.
Cases of new UK mutant COVID strain go up to 73 in India
Of the 73 cases, the mutated UK strain was detected in eight samples at National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), New Delhi, in 20 at the Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB), Delhi, in one at National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBMG), Kalyani (near Kolkata), in 30 at the National Institute of Virology in Pune, in three at the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) in Hyderabad and 11 were sequenced at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences Hospital (NIMHANS) Bengaluru.
Karnataka Health Minister hints at police action against untraceable UK returnees
Replying to queries, he said he would hold a meeting with Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai after the cabinet meeting because the UK returnees could not be tracked, have switched off their phones and were not responding to requests through media and social media.
Govt amends assessment guidelines for learning disability
In a gazette notification, the government said psychiatrists have also been included in the medical authority for assessment of Specific Learning Disabilities.
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