Health (General) – Newsletter for February 14, 2011

Lavasa Women’s Drive to spread cancer awareness

MUMBAI – Aiming to spread cancer awareness, the third edition of the Lavasa Women’s Drive will be flagged off from Mumbai and Pune Feb 27, ahead of the International Women’s Day March 8, a company official said.

An initiative of Lavasa Corporation Limited, in addition to Mumbai, Lavasa Women’s Drive will also be flagged off …. Source article  : Lavasa Women’s Drive to spread cancer awareness.

China reiterates strict ban on hepatitis B tests during pre-employment exams

NEW DELHI – To check companies reported violation of rules to require hepatitis B tests for job applicants, the Chinese Government has reiterated a strict ban on the tests during pre-employment physical examinations.

China’s Ministry of Health said that no health institutions are allowed to provide hepatitis B checks as part of pre-employment physical tests regardless …. Original article  : China reiterates strict ban on hepatitis B tests during pre-employment exams.

Adolescents warned about ‘Love Bug’ on V-Day

LONDON – Young people aged 16-19 years have received Valentines Day missives from health professionals in Britain to raise awareness about the dangers of Chlamydia, an infection that could render them infertile.

The Valentine mail shots were sent to all teenagers in this age bracket, regardless of whether they have ever been sexually active, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Adolescents warned about ‘Love Bug’ on V-Day.