World Hypertension Day: Health Ministry announces '75/25' initiative for people with hypertension, diabetes

May 17, 2023

To mark World Hypertension Day, Union Health Ministry on Wednesday launched an ambitious initiative of screening and putting 75 million people with hypertension and...

Merck Foundation CEO and Africa First Ladies Release Storybook and Animation Film "Mark's Pressure" to Mark "World Hypertension Day" 2024

May 17, 2024

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 17: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks 'World Hypertension Day 2024' together with Africa's First Ladies,...

Merck Foundation Marking "World Diabetes Day" by Providing out of 2080 Scholarships, 830 Scholarships for Diabetes and Hypertension in 52 Countries

Nov 14, 2024

Accra [Ghana]/ Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 14: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks 'World Diabetes Day 2024' together with Africa's...

Hypertension, diabetes predisposing factors for acute stroke among Indians, says study

Oct 29, 2021

New Delhi [India], October 29 : Hypertension and diabetes as predisposing factors for acute stroke among Indians, highlighted a study conducted by a private...

11 million people suffering from hypertension, diabetes under treatment in India, says WHO director-general Ghebreyesus

Aug 22, 2023

The World Health Organisation (WHO), Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus highlighted that around 11 million people suffering from hypertension and diabetes are on treatment...

Over 16 cr people screened for seven types of diseases since Sept 17

Dec 15, 2023

Over 16 crore people have undergone screening for seven types of diseases, which include TB, hypertension, diabetes, oral cancer, breast cancer, cervical cancer and...