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‘SuperMum’ campaign results in startling improvements in people’s hand-washing behavior
An analysis of a unique "SuperMum" (SuperAmma) handwashing campaign shows for the first time that using emotional motivators, such as feelings of disgust and nurture, rather than health messages, can result in significant, long-lasting improvements in people's handwashing behaviour, and could in turn help to reduce the risk of infectious diseases.
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- Education, Health Care
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- South Asia
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Indian Medical Devices Industry Welcomes Changes in Bill
The bill is significant because it recognises medical devices as distinct from pharmaceuticals for the first time and brings needed clarity to device regulation.
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- Health Care
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- South Asia
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e-health Centre Soon in Ghatshila Subdivision
The electronic health centre that will commence at Musabani Surda in March has the capacity to diagnose 90 patients each day.
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- Health Care
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- South Asia
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Mobile Vaccine Vans to Make Healthcare Services More Convenient in Kashmir
Under the scheme of the National Rural Health Mission, Teeka Express, a mobile vaccine van, was launched in Rajouri District.
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- Education, Health Care
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- South Asia
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- governance, vaccines
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State Bank of Pakistan Launches 5-year Strategic Plan for Islamic Banking
This was discussed by Saeed Ahmed Deputy Governor of State Bank of Pakistan on Islamic Finance in his opening remarks at a two day workshop on Islamic Banking and Finance for journalists organized by SBP here on Monday.
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Indian bank launches “Branch on Wheels”
The 'Branch on Wheels' is a first of its kind initiative by any private sector bank in India.
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Mastercard Exec Discusses Business Opportunities and Challenges in India
India has some challenges because it is such a huge country. The population is divided into different strata of people whom you are trying to reach out to.
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Crowdfunding Platform Nyaya Raises Cash for Healthcare for Nepal’s Poor
In December, the New York-based NGO officially launched its Crowdfund Health portal to solicit donations to fund health care for the poor.
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- Health Care
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