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Meghalaya launches 3 mobile medical units for remote areas

Meghalaya launches 3 mobile medical units for remote areas

Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma launched three Mobile Medical Units to improve healthcare access in remote areas. Serving Mawpat, Pynursla and Baghmara, the units will cover around 93 villages and over two lakh people. They will provide consultations, diagnostics, medicines, follow-up care, NCD screening and referrals to higher healthcare facilities when required.

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Medical Dialogues 11:54 AM • 16 Sept 2026
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Doctors warn UTI-like symptoms may signal urological cancer

Doctors warn UTI-like symptoms may signal urological cancer

Dr Khizar Raoof Mohammed explains that burning urination, frequency and urgency usually indicate a UTI, but persistent or recurrent symptoms may also occur with urological cancers, particularly bladder cancer. Blood in urine, negative cultures or symptoms that persist despite treatment warrant medical evaluation to identify the underlying cause and avoid delayed diagnosis.

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Medical Dialogues 9:27 AM • 16 Sept 2026
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I Lost 26 Kgs — Zylo AI Calorie Tracker Made It Possible, it's the best calorie Tracker I have used

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Poor sleep in one partner can affect both partners’ diets: Study

Poor sleep in one partner can affect both partners’ diets: Study

A new Concordia-led study of cohabiting couples found poor sleep in one partner may affect both partners' diets. A partner's poorer sleep was linked to less effort and confidence in eating healthily in the other person. Researchers suggested a tired partner may bring more calorie-dense foods such as chips, chocolate and sweets into the household and influence shared household choices.

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Concordia.ca 9:27 AM • 16 Sept 2026
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17-year-old donates stem cells to brother battling leukemia

17-year-old donates stem cells to brother battling leukemia

A 17-year-old girl donated stem cells to her 10-year-old brother battling relapsed leukemia, enabling Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital near Chandigarh to perform its first allogeneic bone marrow transplant. The stem cells successfully engrafted following chemotherapy and transplantation. The child recovered and was discharged in good health, with continued post-transplant monitoring planned.

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Medical Dialogues 9:24 AM • 16 Sept 2026
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Probe sought against WB Medical Council officials

Probe sought against WB Medical Council officials

APHN secretary Rajeev Pandey has filed a police complaint seeking a probe into senior West Bengal Medical Council officials over alleged irregularities linked to registration of fake doctors. APHN claimed registrations increased between 2017 and 2025 despite repeated alerts. WBMC president Sudipta Roy denied the allegations and said the charges were politically motivated.

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Medical Dialogues 6:42 AM • 16 Sept 2026
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South Korea plans abortion pills for women up to 9 weeks pregnant

South Korea plans abortion pills for women up to 9 weeks pregnant

South Korea plans to formally introduce abortion pills for women up to nine weeks pregnant. Initially, hospitals will directly prescribe and dispense the medication for two years before pharmacies are permitted to dispense it. Authorities will assess applications for approval, including the medicines' safety and quality, before proceeding with their introduction.

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Medical Dialogues 6:40 AM • 16 Sept 2026
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DR Congo reports 7,258 Ebola cases amid declining trend

DR Congo reports 7,258 Ebola cases amid declining trend

DR Congo has reported 7,258 confirmed Ebola cases across seven provinces, including 3,510 deaths and 1,726 recoveries. Officials said the outbreak peaked in August and is now showing an overall decline. However, transmission continues in several areas, particularly North Kivu, with the outbreak affecting 62 health zones across the country.

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Medical Dialogues 6:36 AM • 16 Sept 2026
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India sends 10 tonnes of HIV medicines to Botswana

India sends 10 tonnes of HIV medicines to Botswana

India has dispatched 10 tonnes of antiretroviral medicines to Botswana to support its public health system in treating HIV/AIDS. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the initiative reflects India’s commitment to strengthening healthcare cooperation with Global South partners. India and Botswana have also been expanding bilateral cooperation in healthcare.

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Medical Dialogues 6:33 AM • 16 Sept 2026
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BRICS backs greater cooperation on traditional medicine

BRICS backs greater cooperation on traditional medicine

The New Delhi Declaration adopted at the 18th BRICS Summit has backed stronger cooperation in Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine. Member nations supported a proposed BRICS Expert Working Group to promote dialogue, research and evidence-based approaches. The declaration also calls for collaboration on medicinal plants and related areas.

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Medical Dialogues 5:43 AM • 16 Sept 2026
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Tripura issues notices to 19 unregistered rehab centres

Tripura issues notices to 19 unregistered rehab centres

The Tripura State Mental Health Authority has issued show-cause notices to 19 private rehabilitation centres for allegedly operating without mandatory registration and failing to meet standards under the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017. The centres have been given seven days to respond. Officials warned that failure to comply or take corrective measures could invite action under the Act.

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Medical Dialogues 5:40 AM • 16 Sept 2026
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