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This blog is created to raise awareness about the importance and value of libraries among the people of our country, special importance is given to exhibit contribution of health science librarians in health and social care within institutions and in nation building.
The health science librarians provide information resources to support health care. They encourage widespread use of health information among doctors, medical students, nurses, physiotherapists, dietitians, social workers and researchers. The technological advancement has enabled libraries to move beyond the four walls of a building, as a result, we, the librarians strive to meet the health information needs of a larger community and try to amend health information delivery at every region, so that people live better, healthier, happier and more productive lives.

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Friday, July 1, 2011

All above 30 yrs to be tested for diabetes: Health minister
NEW DELHI: One person dies due to diabetes every 10 seconds in India and two new persons get the disease in the same time, Union health minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said on Thursday. The number of diabetics in the country is estimated to have risen to around 51 million. Worse, many diabetics remain untreated due to lack of awareness and die due to complications like heart disease and kidney problems caused by the disease, he said.
Posted by Sangeeta Narang at 2:56 AM

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