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Ziqitza Limited Rajasthan - New COVID variants! What should we be worried about?

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  Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus in the year 2020, several variants of the coronavirus have been reported and are under investigation. However, with the rise of each new variant, few questions get raised - How fatal is the virus? Will the COVID-19 vaccination provide enough protection? Will the vaccine work against the new variant? And are there any new guidelines or precautions that need to be followed?   Ziqitza , one of the country’s leading healthcare organisations explains that typically variants of a virus occur, when the virus’ genes changes or undergoes mutation. Ziqitza Healthcare further explains that RNA viruses such as Coronavirus generally evolve and change. Various geographies play a crucial role resulting in genetically distinct variants. As a matter of fact, mutations in viruses is a common phenomenon and all RNA viruses mutate over time, for example, the flu virus mutates more than often which is why physicians recommend getting a flu shot every year.

ZHL Rajasthan - Gearing up in the era of Digital Health: How Dr on call is changing the future of healthcare?

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  The medical industry is largely dependent and typically functions on physical interaction - with patients visiting a doctor, the doctor checking the pulse, temperature, feeling for lumps, peering into mouth for obvious signs of infections etc. However, with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in the year 2020, these practices have taken a backseat or have been largely suspended.   Ziqitza Healthcare , a leading healthcare organisation states that with the emergence of new variants, the coronavirus pandemic is becoming unpredictable as the days pass, and healthcare systems across the world, including that of India, are strained during the lockdowns and the months that followed, a number of hospitals were sealed due to workers succumbing to the coronavirus or testing positive.   In a scenario like this, Ziqitza explains that telemedicine is being touted as a more practical and feasible solution. Ziqitza Healthcare ltd states that the adoption of telemedicine technology make

Ziqitza Limited - How NHM is filling the Gaps for Women’s Health issue in India

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    It is widely accepted across the world that if you educate a woman, you educate the entire family. Similarly, if a woman’s health is taken care of both physically and mentally, the family’s health remains secured. Women are the nurturer and life giver and it is only them who can ensure quality care for their family and children. Ziqitza Health care limited , a leading healthcare organisation believes that the health of the communities and the families are directly connected to the women’s health.   Health plays an important role and it not only contributes towards the well-being of the humans, but also contributes towards the economic growth of a country. Ziqitza Healthcare ltd explains women play a major role in a country’s economic growth, therefore their health is of paramount importance. However, in India, women’s health is shrouded with numerous concerns and influenced by various factors such as, sexual abuse, gender disparities, early marriage, domestic violence, pove

Ziqitza Rajasthan - Why is National Dengue Day observed?

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  National Dengue Day is observed every year on May 16th in India under the recommendation of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The day is observed to generate awareness about dengue fever and to promote and intensify the measures to control the spread of the disease.   Ziqitza Healthcare explains that Dengue fever is a tropical disease and is mosquito-borne. The disease is caused by the virus called dengue. The disease has a gestation period of thirteen to fourteen days and the symptoms typically do not appear before that. The dengue fever symptoms include vomiting, high fever, headache, joint aches etc and the person suffering from dengue develops a characteristic skin rash peculiar to dengue only. The recovery time usually ranges between two to seven days, however, in rare scenarios, the disease develops into a more severe dengue hemorrhagic fever. Ziqitza further explains that the dengue hemorrhagic fever could lead to bleeding, lower count of blood platelets, low b

Ziqitza Healthcare ltd - Must-Carry things if you are travelling during summer

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  The Indian subcontinent is blessed with variety of seasons and climatic conditions, however, Indian summers are dry and sweltering. The temperature rises quite high and the country heats up like a fireball, and can melt tar roads. Earlier hill stations used to provide some respite from heat, but now climate change has led to increased temperature at hill stations during daytime. Ziqitza explains that though the temperature drops at hill stations during the evening, the scorching heat of the day drains you completely.The Indian summers have got a bad reputation for being a party spoiler for the travellers. The unbearable heat can completely knock you off your game!   Ziqitza Healthcare stresses that tourism declines during the summer season as the footfall decreases due to scorching heat. This also means that it is an opportune time for the bravehearts to challenge the heat and explore destinations or travel quieter and easier. Whether you are a tourist or just travelling loca

Ziqitza Healthcare - How to take care of your employees’ health

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  The World Health Organisation defines health as ‘a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity’.   Health plays an important role when it comes to business productivity. Ziqitza healthcare explains that for companies to achieve success in their endeavours, it must prioritise the health of its employees and must ensure that its employees are fit and healthy, and not just physically but mentally as well. Good health of employees ensures great workplace productivity.   Ziqitza Rajasthan further stresses that a healthy life consists of regular exercise, balanced diet and good sleep, and most importantly a stress-free work environment. An employee’s health and wellbeing is an integral part of the workplace because it is directly proportional to the overall employee engagement within the organisation.   Creating a work culture that promotes and emphasises on good health and well-being of the employees is very import

Ziqitza - World Thalassemia Day

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  World Thalassemia Day is celebrated every year on the 8th of May to commemorate the Thalassemia victims and to encourage all those around the world who struggle to live their lives with the disease.   Ziqitza Healthcare explains that Thalassemias are blood disorders that are largely inherited and are characterised by decreased production of haemoglobin and lesser amount of normal blood cells. People who suffer from thalassemia have at least one parent as the carrier of the disease.   Ziqitza further explains that symptoms of thalassemia vary from none to severe and depend on the type of the disease. The most common symptom is mild to severe anaemia which can result in pale and tired skin. ZHL Rajasthan elaborates that thalassemia could lead to bone problems, cause yellowish skin, enlarged spleen and urine which is dark in colour. Children suffering from thalassemia could experience a slow growth rate.   Thalassemias are majorly genetic disorders which are inherited fro