Nov 21, 2022 | First Aid Guide, NEWS & EVENTS |
Choking is a medical emergency. Knowing what to do when someone is choking could save their life. A person chokes when the flow of air to their lungs gets blocked, causing breathing difficulties. Children and adults with a disability are at greater risk of choking....
Nov 18, 2022 | NEWS & EVENTS, Pediatrics |
Celebrated internationally on November 17th, World Prematurity Day (WPD) acknowledges the journeys of preterm infants and their families as well as raises awareness of the challenges faced by children born preterm and their families. Preterm babies can suffer lifelong...
Nov 17, 2022 | NEWS & EVENTS, Pediatrics |
Newborn Care Week is observed on November 15th to 21st, the aim for celebrating the week is to raise awareness about the importance of the newborn care for child survival and development. The day aims of reducing the neonatal mortality rate and making people aware and...
Nov 17, 2022 | Neurology, NEWS & EVENTS |
National Epilepsy Day is observed to create awareness about epilepsy, a chronic disorder of brain characterized by recurrent ‘seizures’ or ‘fits’ Epilepsy is a central nervous system (neurological) disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or...
Nov 17, 2022 | NEWS & EVENTS, Pulmonology |
World COPD Day is observed on November 16th every year. The theme for the year 2022 is “Your Lungs For Life.” The day aims to create awareness about the condition and ways to reduce the burden of COPD worldwide. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)...
Nov 14, 2022 | NEWS & EVENTS |
Children’s Day is celebrated across India to raise awareness about the rights, education, and welfare of children. It is celebrated on 14 November every year on the birthday of the First Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, who was known to have...
