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Gujarat Launches India’s First Tribal Genome Sequencing Project

Source:  HET Context: Gujarat became the first Indian state to launch a Tribal Genome Sequencing Project to build a reference genetic database aimed at improving healthcare access for tribal populations. About Gujarat Launches India’s First Tribal Genome Sequencing Project: What It Is? A pioneering genomic research initiative to sequence the genomes of 2,000 tribal individuals …

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Compassion in Healthcare

Syllabus: Health Source:  TH Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released a report highlighting the need for compassion in primary healthcare. What is Compassion in Healthcare? Definition: Compassion involves empathy, active listening, and responsive action tailored to the patient’s context and emotions. E.g. WHO defines it as “awareness, empathy, and action” in patient care. …

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