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Delhi Govt. gets nod for plasma on 200 patients

June 26, 2020

Rohit Shishodia

After getting encouraging results from plasma therapy conducted on 29 patients, the Delhi government will now use plasma therapy on 200 more patients to save their lives.

Delhi: People who visited Agarsen Hospital ordered to self-quarantine

April 8, 2020

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West Delhi Sub-Divisional Magistrate Dharmendra Kumar has ordered that all those who visited or were present at the Maharaja Agrasen Hospital in Punjabi Bagh between March 13 and A

Delhi Police raids tea shop, over 20 staying illegally
April 2, 2020

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A tea shop operating illegally on the main road in Kotla Village, Mayur Vihar Phase-1, Delhi, was raided on Thursday by the Delhi Police which found more than 20 people staying the

Health may become agenda after Delhi polls: Dr Wankhedkar
February 12, 2020

Rohit Shishodia
After the Aam Aadmi Party stormed to power in Delhi for a third consecutive term, doctors believe that one of the major reasons for the landslide victory of the party is its

Coronavirus: NDMC conducts awareness workshop
February 1, 2020

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NEW DELHI: The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) held a workshop in Delhi to create awareness on Coronavirus among doctors working in its allopathic and AYUSH hospitals and dispen

St. Stephen's Hospital to deliberate on 'Difficult Airway'
January 16, 2020

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NEW DELHI: An array of anaesthesiologists and trainers will participate in a workshop on ‘Difficult Airway’ to be organised by the St Stephen’s Hospital, Delhi, o

Delhi: Traffic cops undergo CPR training
January 9, 2020

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NEW DELHI: Personnel of Delhi Traffic Police and Delhi Fire Service underwent cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training, which will help them offer assistance during cardiac eme

Delhi Medical Council elections on March 8
January 9, 2020

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NEW DELHI: The Delhi Medical Council (DMC) has issued a notification for holding its eight-member elections, which will be held on March 8, 2020.

Delhi: Just two dengue deaths in 2019
January 8, 2020

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NEW DELHI: The South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) has reported only two dengue deaths till December last year.

Dr Pratibha Nanda relieved as MS of BJRM hospital
January 4, 2020

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NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has relieved the Medical Superintendent of Babu Jagjivan Ram Memorial (BJRM) hospital, Dr Pratibha Nanda, from the duties for delay in pending court

Health is the focus of NDMC budget 2020-21
January 3, 2020

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NEW DELHI: The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on January 3, 2020, announced its budget worth Rs 4342.40 crore for 2020-21 with enhanced focus on health and a smart approach.

Municipal hospitals neglected by Delhi government: Dr Vardhan
January 2, 2020

Rohit Shishodia
Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has said that hospitals run by the municipal corporations in Delhi have not developed due to the state government's neglect.<

RML hospital starts CGHS OPD in Orthopedics
January 1, 2020

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NEW DELHI: Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) patients and general people over 60 years of age will now be able to walk into RML Hospital for consultation with doctors in the

Community outreach: How Delhi improves its cleanliness rank
December 30, 2019

Rohit Shishodia
The Delhi government is running an intense community outreach campaign to educate people about protecting the environment and hygiene. The government has joined the national

Blanket Bank opened at RML hospital
December 12, 2019

Rohit Shishodia
Attendants of patients, who shiver in the cold in waiting areas at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, can now avail free blankets for the night to protect themselves from the cold.