General category patients to get Peginterferon on government rate contract

There’s some respite for Hepatitis-C patients belonging to general category in Haryana, particularly Ratia (Fatehabad), where an unusually high incidence of the infection has been detected.

19th May is the world hepatitis testing day. The reason this day is being observed is because 50% people, even in developed countries, are not aware of that they are suffering from hepatitis.

Consumption of water contaminated with faecal coliform is the major reason behind outbreak of jaundice that has so far claimed 10 lives in Biratnagar, according to experts.

As many as nine locals have died and over 6,000 afflicted by hepatitis 'E' in Biratnagar Municipality.

The Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) today said the jaundice outbreak in Biratnagar may be brought under control in a week.

Palampur, April 23: Increase in cases of renal failure, gastric ulcer, hepatic, cancer and tuberculosis in the state has become a matter of serious concern.

New Delhi: You may have heard of kidney dialysis but did you know that even the liver can be flushed of its toxins using a similar method?

Americans used more health services and spent more on prescription drugs in 2013, reversing a recent trend, though greater use of cheaper generic drugs helped control spending, according to a repor

He’s the consummate villain: terrorizing villagers, pillaging towns and commanding a loyal gang of friends and flies. His name? Mr. Poo.

The ‘Health of the Nation’ report compiled by the Pakistan Medical Association shows that the health indicators in Pakistan have not improved during the last many years and in some areas the situat