Odisha flood: One person missing, 50 villages marooned in Balasore
ASHAs under CHCs & PHCs are actively distributing ORS & Halogen tablets in 11 submerged villages of Bhograi and Dahamunda PHC areas and 17 villages of Ghantua and Jamkunda PHC areas. Health teams on-ground. Essential medicines stocked at PHC, Sub Centres & ASHA level. pic.twitter.com/0eC6X0JlWo
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Time of India
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- Time of India
Month-long communicable disease control drive starts July
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Mint
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- Mint
These innovative, made-in-India health tech products are saving lives
For Sanjita Paswan, an ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) worker at the Primary Health Center in Dabhel, Daman, carrying a heavy weighing machine up and down multiple floors was once part of her daily routine. To fulfill the requirements of the Home-Based Newborn Care (HBNC) program, she would use the machine to weigh newborns—often a time-consuming and delicate task. Thanks to artificial intelligence, that process has been transformed. Instead of lugging equipment around, Sanjita now simply takes a 15-second video of the baby using her smartphone. In just minutes, vital anthropometric data—including weight, length, head circumference, chest circumference, and mid-upper arm circumference—is automatically recorded. This breakthrough is powered by Shishu Maapan, an AI-enabled tool developed by Wadhwani AI, revolutionizing how newborn health is monitored across India. Shishu Maapan is amongst the many health tech innovations being made in India to meet the country's healthcare needs locally. With a population exceeding 1.4 billion, India faces distinct healthcare challenges that global solutions alone can't address. Most international innovations lack the affordability, accessibility, and local relevance essential to meet the country's unique needs. Indian start-ups are rising to the occasion and are constantly coming up with innovative products which is ensuring the rapid expansion of the health tech sector in the country. Joysoles Socks Who knew something as simple as a pair of socks could be a small but mighty health tool in managing diabetes symptoms? Joysoles designs high-performance foot care products for women with their proprietary GuardianWeave fabric technology. They offer two products-the Non-Binding Diabetic socks and Compression socks. The non-binding diabetic socks are stretchy and boast a non-binding design that does not restrict blood flow. These socks are designed to protect your feet from neuropathy with a reinforced performance footbed. They also claim to reduce the risk of infections with its antimicrobial and antifungal properties. The compression socks meanwhile offer a mild graduated compression which enhances blood circulation and leg support. Offering graduated compression, these socks help reduce swelling, improve energy, and prevent varicose veins. Designed for daily wear, these socks are readily available on their website. Sunflox-Spandan One of the biggest challenges in India is timely and accessible cardiac care. Launched in 2016, Spandan is a compact, matchbox-sized portable ECG device that turns any smartphone into a clinical-grade cardiac screening tool. It brings electrocardiography to the palm of your hand. It is a battery-free device that functions without internet and delivers the same accuracy as international machines at one-tenth the cost. 'It lets users take 12-lead ECG tests using a smartphone. It offers clinical-grade accuracy and real-time heart monitoring—ideal for home or on-the-go use", explains founder Rajat Jain from Dehradun. It has a user-friendly app that provides instant PDF reports and tracks the heart's rhythm 24/7 in real-time. Innergize Stress is a leading healthcare issue plaguing the country with more than 14 percent of the total population in India suffering from variations of mental disorders as per a Statista Research Department Report from December 2023. Stimulating the vagus nerve helps in reducing stress. The InnerGize wellness system from a Bengaluru-based health-tech startup comprises a discreet wearable and an app that leverages Neuro-Acoustic Vagal Modulation technology that activates the vagus nerve which is responsible for the body's relaxation system. 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It kick starts the body's pain-dampening system which in turn triggers the release of natural brain chemicals that block pain resulting in a widespread soothing effect, alleviating migraine pain. Each device has in-built 18, 45-minute treatment sessions. It is to be used within 60 minutes of the onset of headache for acute treatment of migraine or every alternate day. Shravan Shravan by Dozee is an AI-powered, contactless remote health monitoring service designed to help families and caregivers keep track of their elders' health. The system uses a sensor mat placed under the mattress to continuously track vital signs such as heart rate, respiration rate, non-contact blood pressure, and sleep patterns without requiring the elderly to wear any devices. This unobtrusive approach ensures that their daily routines remain undisturbed while providing caregivers and healthcare professionals with real-time insights. 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Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Maternal mortality claimed 1,168 lives in Maharashtra in 2024-25
1 2 3 Pune: As many as 1,168 women in the state lost their lives to maternal mortality in 2024-25, health department officials said. Pune district accounted for the highest number of maternal deaths at 95 during this period. Officials cited high population as well as the district being a referral point for other neighbouring districts, with many complicated cases referred at the last minute for the high number of deaths. The leading causes of these deaths were hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, haemorrhage, sepsis, pulmonary embolism and other serious diseases like TB, cancer, etc, said health officials. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune As per the state health department, 2024-25 saw a slightly higher number than 2023-24 when 1,131 maternal deaths were reported. In the past five years, the number of maternal deaths has been fluctuating with no steady decline or rise in numbers. Officials said that of the 1,168 maternal deaths reported in 2024-25, 68 women were from outside Maharashtra. Maternal mortality in a region is a measure of the reproductive health of women in the area. Many women in reproductive age die due to complications during and following pregnancy and childbirth or abortion. As per World Health Organization, "Maternal death is the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and site of the pregnancy, from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management but not from accidental or incidental causes. " Dr Sandeep Sangale, additional director, State Family Welfare Bureau, Maharashtra, said, "We have been making several efforts to bring down maternal mortality in the state and right now as per the Sample Registration System (SRS) report on maternal mortality, the state's ratio stands at 36 for 2020-2022, which was 38 for 2019-2021." Maharashtra has the second lowest maternal deaths after Kerala. "The national average for 2020-22 stands at 88. Through our home-based care and post-natal visits by Asha workers, we have been able to reduce mortality. We will further strive to reduce maternal deaths because each life is precious. Although cities may show a higher death rate, this is because they are referral points for neighbouring districts, so when the case reaches at the last minute, the death is registered under that district," he added. SRS is one of the largest demographic sample surveys in the country that, among other indicators, provide direct estimates of maternal mortality through a nationally representative sample Dr Abhijit More, health activist and co-convener Jan Swasthya Abhiyan, said, "Compared to other states, Maharashtra is doing better. Multiple policies targeted at decentralizing maternal care at the village level, providing nutrition to pregnant women and keeping a tab on every pregnant case through Asha workers have helped in achieving this. These early interventions and a robust women's hospital network in multiple districts are lowering deaths among women, however, we must work to ensure no woman dies due to unavailability of healthcare at the right time. " Pune: As many as 1,168 women in the state lost their lives to maternal mortality in 2024-25, health department officials said. Pune district accounted for the highest number of maternal deaths at 95 during this period. Officials cited high population as well as the district being a referral point for other neighbouring districts, with many complicated cases referred at the last minute for the high number of deaths. The leading causes of these deaths were hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, haemorrhage, sepsis, pulmonary embolism and other serious diseases like TB, cancer, etc, said health officials. As per the state health department, 2024-25 saw a slightly higher number than 2023-24 when 1,131 maternal deaths were reported. In the past five years, the number of maternal deaths has been fluctuating with no steady decline or rise in numbers. Officials said that of the 1,168 maternal deaths reported in 2024-25, 68 women were from outside Maharashtra. Maternal mortality in a region is a measure of the reproductive health of women in the area. Many women in reproductive age die due to complications during and following pregnancy and childbirth or abortion. As per World Health Organization, "Maternal death is the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and site of the pregnancy, from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management but not from accidental or incidental causes. " Dr Sandeep Sangale, additional director, State Family Welfare Bureau, Maharashtra, said, "We have been making several efforts to bring down maternal mortality in the state and right now as per the Sample Registration System (SRS) report on maternal mortality, the state's ratio stands at 36 for 2020-2022, which was 38 for 2019-2021." Maharashtra has the second lowest maternal deaths after Kerala. "The national average for 2020-22 stands at 88. Through our home-based care and post-natal visits by Asha workers, we have been able to reduce mortality. We will further strive to reduce maternal deaths because each life is precious. Although cities may show a higher death rate, this is because they are referral points for neighbouring districts, so when the case reaches at the last minute, the death is registered under that district," he added. SRS is one of the largest demographic sample surveys in the country that, among other indicators, provide direct estimates of maternal mortality through a nationally representative sample Dr Abhijit More, health activist and co-convener Jan Swasthya Abhiyan, said, "Compared to other states, Maharashtra is doing better. Multiple policies targeted at decentralizing maternal care at the village level, providing nutrition to pregnant women and keeping a tab on every pregnant case through Asha workers have helped in achieving this. These early interventions and a robust women's hospital network in multiple districts are lowering deaths among women, however, we must work to ensure no woman dies due to unavailability of healthcare at the right time. "
