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No test, no marriage? This country makes premarital medical examinations for couples mandatory from this yearThe Ministry of Health in Oman has made premarital medical examinations for couples mandatory from January 1, 2026. The rules apply even if...
So, are you pregnant yet? Inside China's in-your-face push for more babiesFaced with a declining population, the Chinese government is actively promoting childbirth by intruding into private lives. This includes m...
Over 1 crore people screened for sickle cell disease under national missionThe mission entails screening of seven crore population for sickle cell disease in the age group of zero to 40 years, pre-marital and pre-c...
Focus shifts to healthcare delivery in 2023 as Covid stress easesA major initiative this year has been the launch of the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in...
Govt mulling incentives for ASHA workers to mobilise individuals for sickle cell disease screeningThe Indian government is considering providing incentives to ASHA health activists to encourage them to mobilize individuals for sickle cel...
Govt to provide sickle cell anaemia cards to tribals below 40The screening is aimed at reducing the prevalence of the disease. The Union health ministry in collaboration with the tribal ministry and s...
World Thalassemia Day: Why couples should match blood, not 'kundli', before marriageThalassemia, a blood disorder, is caused by the weakening and destruction of blood cells.