Kolkata: Reaffirming the Xaverian spirit of service and its guiding motto “Nihil Ultra” (Nothing Beyond), the St. Xavier’s College (Calcutta) Alumni Association (SXCCAA), in collaboration with the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal, successfully organised the Mega Health & Eye Check-Up Camp 2026 on Sunday at the Raghabpur Campus of St. […]
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Kolkata: Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life is universally recognised as essential for an infant’s optimal growth, development, and immunity. Complementary feeding should begin after six months, while breastfeeding may be continued up to two years or beyond with an adequate, diverse, and age-appropriate diet. However, despite clear guidelines, the reality in […]
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Siliguri: Manipal Hospital Siliguri, a unit of the Manipal Hospitals Group—one of Eastern India’s largest healthcare networks—successfully treated a 22-year-old student who sustained a severe head injury after falling from a third-floor rooftop while flying kites. The patient, Ravi Gupta (name changed), a resident of Kishanganj, was admitted to the hospital on January 3, 2026, […]
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Kolkata: Every life saved begins with a race against time, and at the heart of that race are ambulance drivers who navigate chaos, uncertainty, and urgency to deliver hope. Honouring these unsung heroes and the families who stand firmly behind them, Manipal Hospitals Kolkata organised ‘Salute the Real Heroes Family’, a heartfelt initiative dedicated to […]
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Kolkata: With India ranked 5th globally for pollution in 2023, the rising burden of pollution-related diseases—particularly allergic rhinitis (AR)—has emerged as a major public health concern. Studies indicate that 20–30% of the population suffers from AR, while 53% of patients with nasal symptoms were found to have allergic rhinitis across 19 Indian states. Pollution has […]
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Kolkata: Manipal Hospitals EM Bypass, a unit of one of India’s leading healthcare networks, Manipal Hospitals Group, announced the launch of MAHI (Manipal Hospitals Healthy India)—a new-age, retail-focused preventive health and wellness platform—at a special event in Kolkata. The launch, attended by leading clinicians and key stakeholders, highlighted the growing national shift towards wellness-led, preventive […]
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Kolkata: Manipal Hospital, EM Bypass—part of the Manipal Hospitals Group, one of Eastern India’s largest healthcare providers—has achieved a major milestone in advanced cardiac care with the successful implantation of Eastern India’s first indigenously manufactured MyCLIP TEER heart device. The life-saving procedure was performed on November 29, 2025, on a 60-year-old patient from Asansol, who […]
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Kolkata: In a thoughtful blend of indulgence and awareness, Apollo Cancer Centre (ACC) has unveiled ‘Check-Olate’, an innovative initiative that transforms a simple bar of chocolate into a powerful reminder for women to prioritise their health. More than just a treat, Check-Olate encourages women to pause, reflect, and adopt breast self-examination as a regular act […]
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Kolkata : Neotia Bhagirathi Woman and Child Care Centre—one of Eastern India’s most trusted names in women’s and child healthcare—announced a major milestone with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art Centre for Paediatric Multispecialty at its New Town hospital. The new advanced facility was unveiled by Mr. Harshavardhan Neotia, Chairman, Ambuja Neotia Group. Developed as a […]
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Kolkata: Manipal Hospital Dhakuria, a unit of one of India’s largest healthcare networks – the Manipal Hospital Group – organised a special Men’s Health Awareness Session today to highlight pressing health concerns among men, with particular focus on prostate-related conditions and mental well-being. The programme sought to break the silence that often surrounds men’s health […]
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