LIVE UPDATES, LATEST NEWS, BREAKING NEWS, BOLLYWOODPOLITICSTECHINDIAWORLD LIVE Updates: Get the Latest Breaking News from India and the World, Health, Politics, Arts and Entertainment, Sports, Business, Education, Technology and much more - Firstpost.com JOE BIDEN ANNOUNCES COVID-19 VACCINE SHARING PLAN: US TO Washington: President Joe Biden announced Thursday the US will donate 75 percent of its unused COVID-19 vaccines to the UN-backed COVAX global vaccine sharing program, acting as more Americans have been vaccinated and global inequities have become more glaring. Of the first tranche of 25 million doses, the White House said about 19 million will go to COVAX, with approximately 6 million REMAINS OF 215 CHILDREN FOUND AT CLOSED CANADA BOARDING Remains of 215 children found at closed Canada boarding school for indigenous people The Kamloops Indian Residential School was the largest of 139 boarding schools set up in the late 19th century, where students were physically and sexually abused by headmasters and teachers who stripped them of their culture and language ASTRAZENECA VACCINE EFFICACY 6% LESS FOR 'INDIAN' COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine efficacy 6% less for 'Indian' COVID-19 variant compared to British one, finds UK study The study, conducted by Public Health England, also found that a double dose of COVID-19 vaccines is almost as effective against the fast-spreading 'Indian' variant TAMIL NADU ASSEMBLY ELECTION RESULTS 2021: ALLIANCE PARTY Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Result 2021: Get all the Latest News & Coverage on Alliance Party Wise Seat Tally, Live Election Results and Updates. Also check who A BLOOD TEST CAN TELL WHICH COVID-19 PATIENT SHOULD GET A blood test can tell which COVID-19 patient should get steroid treatment and who would react adversely to it The study suggested steroid therapy may benefit patients with severe inflammation, but may negatively impact those with less severe inflammation GOOGLE I/O 2021: DERMATOLOGY ASSIST TOOL SHOWCASED, TO FP Trending May 19, 2021 18:12:30 IST. At the opening day of Google I/O 2021, Google showcased new AI-powered "dermatology assist" tool, which is aimed at helping smartphone users get more information about common skin conditions.Considering that photography doesn't always represent people's skin color accurately, the tech giant admits to developing cameras to better represent a PFIZER READY TO GIVE INDIA 5 CR VACCINE DOSES IN 2021 Moderna is expecting to launch a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine in India next year and is in talks with Cipla among other Indian firms, while another US giant Pfizer is ready to offer five crore shots in 2021 itself, but it wants significant regulatory relaxations including indemnification, sources said on Tuesday. While Moderna has conveyed to Indian authorities that it does not have surplus POST COVID-19 CARE: EASY WAYS TO MANAGE DRY OR WET COUGH A study in The Lancet published in July 2020 shows how certain patients developed a cough with phlegm days after being hospitalised, and the CDC has also acknowledged that it’s likely that COVID-19 patients can develop a phlegmatic cough after being infected. Given that both a dry and productive cough are likely to be symptoms of COVID-19, if you are recovering from the infection, taking WHAT’S YOUR AGEOTYPE? THE SCIENCE OF WHY SOME PEOPLE LOOK The findings suggested that the four types of ageing were metabolic, immune, hepatic (liver-related) and nephrotic (kidney-related). An example of metabolic ageing is the onset of diabetes - there is a rise in the production of haemoglobin A1c which indicated higher blood

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LIVE UPDATES, LATEST NEWS, BREAKING NEWS, BOLLYWOODPOLITICSTECHINDIAWORLD LIVE Updates: Get the Latest Breaking News from India and the World, Health, Politics, Arts and Entertainment, Sports, Business, Education, Technology and much more - Firstpost.com JOE BIDEN ANNOUNCES COVID-19 VACCINE SHARING PLAN: US TO Washington: President Joe Biden announced Thursday the US will donate 75 percent of its unused COVID-19 vaccines to the UN-backed COVAX global vaccine sharing program, acting as more Americans have been vaccinated and global inequities have become more glaring. Of the first tranche of 25 million doses, the White House said about 19 million will go to COVAX, with approximately 6 million REMAINS OF 215 CHILDREN FOUND AT CLOSED CANADA BOARDING Remains of 215 children found at closed Canada boarding school for indigenous people The Kamloops Indian Residential School was the largest of 139 boarding schools set up in the late 19th century, where students were physically and sexually abused by headmasters and teachers who stripped them of their culture and language ASTRAZENECA VACCINE EFFICACY 6% LESS FOR 'INDIAN' COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine efficacy 6% less for 'Indian' COVID-19 variant compared to British one, finds UK study The study, conducted by Public Health England, also found that a double dose of COVID-19 vaccines is almost as effective against the fast-spreading 'Indian' variant TAMIL NADU ASSEMBLY ELECTION RESULTS 2021: ALLIANCE PARTY Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Result 2021: Get all the Latest News & Coverage on Alliance Party Wise Seat Tally, Live Election Results and Updates. Also check who A BLOOD TEST CAN TELL WHICH COVID-19 PATIENT SHOULD GET A blood test can tell which COVID-19 patient should get steroid treatment and who would react adversely to it The study suggested steroid therapy may benefit patients with severe inflammation, but may negatively impact those with less severe inflammation GOOGLE I/O 2021: DERMATOLOGY ASSIST TOOL SHOWCASED, TO FP Trending May 19, 2021 18:12:30 IST. At the opening day of Google I/O 2021, Google showcased new AI-powered "dermatology assist" tool, which is aimed at helping smartphone users get more information about common skin conditions.Considering that photography doesn't always represent people's skin color accurately, the tech giant admits to developing cameras to better represent a PFIZER READY TO GIVE INDIA 5 CR VACCINE DOSES IN 2021 Moderna is expecting to launch a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine in India next year and is in talks with Cipla among other Indian firms, while another US giant Pfizer is ready to offer five crore shots in 2021 itself, but it wants significant regulatory relaxations including indemnification, sources said on Tuesday. While Moderna has conveyed to Indian authorities that it does not have surplus POST COVID-19 CARE: EASY WAYS TO MANAGE DRY OR WET COUGH A study in The Lancet published in July 2020 shows how certain patients developed a cough with phlegm days after being hospitalised, and the CDC has also acknowledged that it’s likely that COVID-19 patients can develop a phlegmatic cough after being infected. Given that both a dry and productive cough are likely to be symptoms of COVID-19, if you are recovering from the infection, taking WHAT’S YOUR AGEOTYPE? THE SCIENCE OF WHY SOME PEOPLE LOOK The findings suggested that the four types of ageing were metabolic, immune, hepatic (liver-related) and nephrotic (kidney-related). An example of metabolic ageing is the onset of diabetes - there is a rise in the production of haemoglobin A1c which indicated higher blood

sugar levels.

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Of the first tranche of 25 million doses, the White House said about 19 million will go to COVAX, with approximately 6 million ASTRAZENECA VACCINE EFFICACY 6% LESS FOR 'INDIAN' COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine efficacy 6% less for 'Indian' COVID-19 variant compared to British one, finds UK study The study, conducted by Public Health England, also found that a double dose of COVID-19 vaccines is almost as effective against the fast-spreading 'Indian' variant BODY PRODUCES ANTIBODIES AGAINST COVID-19 FOR MONTHS EVEN Months after recovering from mild cases of COVID-19, people still have immune cells which produce antibodies against the novel coronavirus, according to a study.The researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, US, noted that such cells could persist for a lifetime, churning out antibodies all the while. REMAINS OF 215 CHILDREN FOUND AT CLOSED CANADA BOARDING Remains of 215 children found at closed Canada boarding school for indigenous people The Kamloops Indian Residential School was the largest of 139 boarding schools set up in the late 19th century, where students were physically and sexually abused by headmasters and teachers who stripped them of their culture and language COVID VACCINES ALMOST CERTAINLY LESS EFFECTIVE AGAINST The vaccines being administered to protect against COVID-19 are almost certainly less effective against preventing the transmission of the B1.617.2 variant first identified in India, a leading UK scientist who advises the country's vaccination programme said on Saturday.. Professor Anthony Harnden, from the University of Oxford who is the deputy chair of the Joint Committee on Vaccination A BLOOD TEST CAN TELL WHICH COVID-19 PATIENT SHOULD GET A blood test can tell which COVID-19 patient should get steroid treatment and who would react adversely to it The study suggested steroid therapy may benefit patients with severe inflammation, but may negatively impact those with less severe inflammation KERALA ASSEMBLY ELECTION RESULTS 2021: ALLIANCE PARTY WISE Alliance Wise and Party Wise Kerala Election Results 2021 LIVE. Here is the full party and alliance-wise tally of the Kerala Assembly elections 2021. Scroll down to see how big alliances and individual parties fared compared to the 2016 elections . ALLIANCE / PARTY. SOME COUNTRIES ARE OPTING OUT OF COVID-19 VACCINATION The Conversation Feb 22, 2021 17:22:21 IST. Some countries, such as Tanzania and Madagascar, have issued statements saying they do not have plans to vaccinate their populations against COVID-19.Moina Spooner, an editor with The Conversation Africa, asked pathology expert Dr Ahmed Kalebi to unpack what this means for the global effort to contain the pandemic. POST COVID-19 CARE: SEVEN TIPS TO HELP RECOVERING 1. Adjust expectations: It’s quite natural for memory and concentration issues to come up after being unwell, so don’t beat yourself up about not being able to get back to your old life and abilities immediately. Take your time, give your mind and body a chance to recuperate. 2. Brain exercises: Start new activities or hobbies that stimulate the brain, like puzzles, word games, number LIVE UPDATES, LATEST NEWS, BREAKING NEWS, BOLLYWOODPOLITICSTECHINDIAWORLD LIVE Updates: Get the Latest Breaking News from India and the World, Health, Politics, Arts and Entertainment, Sports, Business, Education, Technology and much more - Firstpost.com JOE BIDEN ANNOUNCES COVID-19 VACCINE SHARING PLAN: US TO Washington: President Joe Biden announced Thursday the US will donate 75 percent of its unused COVID-19 vaccines to the UN-backed COVAX global vaccine sharing program, acting as more Americans have been vaccinated and global inequities have become more glaring. Of the first tranche of 25 million doses, the White House said about 19 million will go to COVAX, with approximately 6 million ASTRAZENECA VACCINE EFFICACY 6% LESS FOR 'INDIAN' COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine efficacy 6% less for 'Indian' COVID-19 variant compared to British one, finds UK study The study, conducted by Public Health England, also found that a double dose of COVID-19 vaccines is almost as effective against the fast-spreading 'Indian' variant BODY PRODUCES ANTIBODIES AGAINST COVID-19 FOR MONTHS EVEN Months after recovering from mild cases of COVID-19, people still have immune cells which produce antibodies against the novel coronavirus, according to a study.The researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, US, noted that such cells could persist for a lifetime, churning out antibodies all the while. REMAINS OF 215 CHILDREN FOUND AT CLOSED CANADA BOARDING Remains of 215 children found at closed Canada boarding school for indigenous people The Kamloops Indian Residential School was the largest of 139 boarding schools set up in the late 19th century, where students were physically and sexually abused by headmasters and teachers who stripped them of their culture and language COVID VACCINES ALMOST CERTAINLY LESS EFFECTIVE AGAINST The vaccines being administered to protect against COVID-19 are almost certainly less effective against preventing the transmission of the B1.617.2 variant first identified in India, a leading UK scientist who advises the country's vaccination programme said on Saturday.. 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Some countries, such as Tanzania and Madagascar, have issued statements saying they do not have plans to vaccinate their populations against COVID-19.Moina Spooner, an editor with The Conversation Africa, asked pathology expert Dr Ahmed Kalebi to unpack what this means for the global effort to contain the pandemic. POST COVID-19 CARE: SEVEN TIPS TO HELP RECOVERING 1. Adjust expectations: It’s quite natural for memory and concentration issues to come up after being unwell, so don’t beat yourself up about not being able to get back to your old life and abilities immediately. Take your time, give your mind and body a chance to recuperate. 2. Brain exercises: Start new activities or hobbies that stimulate the brain, like puzzles, word games, number TECHNOLOGY NEWS: LATEST TECH NEWS, GADGETS, MOBILE PHONES Latest Technology news related to Mobile, Tablets, Laptops, Gaming and Internet with expert analysis from Tech2. 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GOOGLE I/O 2021: DERMATOLOGY ASSIST TOOL SHOWCASED, TO FP Trending May 19, 2021 18:12:30 IST. At the opening day of Google I/O 2021, Google showcased new AI-powered "dermatology assist" tool, which is aimed at helping smartphone users get more information about common skin conditions.Considering that photography doesn't always represent people's skin color accurately, the tech giant admits to developing cameras to better represent a IT RULES 2021 EXPLAINED: NON-COMPLIANCE WILL EXPOSE On 25 February 2021, the Central Government enacted the InformationTechnology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, which cast various obligations on internet intermediaries, and in particular, on social media REMAINS OF 215 CHILDREN FOUND AT CLOSED CANADA BOARDING Remains of 215 children found at closed Canada boarding school for indigenous people The Kamloops Indian Residential School was the largest of 139 boarding schools set up in the late 19th century, where students were physically and sexually abused by headmasters and teachers who stripped them of their culture and language PULSE OXIMETERS FOR COVID-19: WHAT OXYGEN SATURATION Oxygen saturation (also called SpO2) is a fraction of the oxygen-saturated haemoglobin, compared to the total haemoglobin in the blood. The normal values of SpO2 range from 92 to 100 percent.For a healthy person, SpO2 values usually fall between 94-96 percent.However, a value below 90 percent during a COVID-19 outbreak could indicate low oxygen level, a condition known as hypoxemia. CAN THOSE WHO TEST NEGATIVE STILL SPREAD COVID-19?-HEALTH The patients remained contagious between one to eight days after testing negative. The median age of patients was 35.5 years, and the average duration of symptoms was 8 days. The researchers also suggested that more severe infections could lead to longer shedding times, but more research is needed to study this claim. TAMIL NADU ASSEMBLY ELECTION RESULTS 2021: ALLIANCE PARTY Alliance Wise and Party Wise Tamil Nadu Election Results 2021 LIVE. Here is the full party and alliance-wise tally of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2021. Scroll down to see how big alliances and individual parties fared compared to the 2016 elections . ALLIANCE /

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FAINTING SPELLS DUE TO LOW BLOOD PRESSURE: WHY THEY HAPPEN Fainting spells due to low blood pressure: Why they happen, what should or shouldn’t be done when they occur Medically, fainting is known as syncope and usually happens due to hypotension. LIVE UPDATES, LATEST NEWS, BREAKING NEWS, BOLLYWOODPOLITICSTECHINDIAWORLD LIVE Updates: Get the Latest Breaking News from India and the World, Health, Politics, Arts and Entertainment, Sports, Business, Education, Technology and much more - Firstpost.com ASTRAZENECA VACCINE EFFICACY 6% LESS FOR 'INDIAN' COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine efficacy 6% less for 'Indian' COVID-19 variant compared to British one, finds UK study The study, conducted by Public Health England, also found that a double dose of COVID-19 vaccines is almost as effective against the fast-spreading 'Indian' variant PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE MAY COME TO INDIASEE MORE ON

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GOOGLE I/O 2021: DERMATOLOGY ASSIST TOOL SHOWCASED, TO FP Trending May 19, 2021 18:12:30 IST. At the opening day of Google I/O 2021, Google showcased new AI-powered "dermatology assist" tool, which is aimed at helping smartphone users get more information about common skin conditions.Considering that photography doesn't always represent people's skin color accurately, the tech giant admits to developing cameras to better represent a IT RULES 2021 EXPLAINED: NON-COMPLIANCE WILL EXPOSE On 25 February 2021, the Central Government enacted the InformationTechnology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, which cast various obligations on internet intermediaries, and in particular, on social media REMAINS OF 215 CHILDREN FOUND AT CLOSED CANADA BOARDING Remains of 215 children found at closed Canada boarding school for indigenous people The Kamloops Indian Residential School was the largest of 139 boarding schools set up in the late 19th century, where students were physically and sexually abused by headmasters and teachers who stripped them of their culture and language PULSE OXIMETERS FOR COVID-19: WHAT OXYGEN SATURATION Oxygen saturation (also called SpO2) is a fraction of the oxygen-saturated haemoglobin, compared to the total haemoglobin in the blood. The normal values of SpO2 range from 92 to 100 percent.For a healthy person, SpO2 values usually fall between 94-96 percent.However, a value below 90 percent during a COVID-19 outbreak could indicate low oxygen level, a condition known as hypoxemia. CAN THOSE WHO TEST NEGATIVE STILL SPREAD COVID-19?-HEALTH The patients remained contagious between one to eight days after testing negative. The median age of patients was 35.5 years, and the average duration of symptoms was 8 days. The researchers also suggested that more severe infections could lead to longer shedding times, but more research is needed to study this claim. TAMIL NADU ASSEMBLY ELECTION RESULTS 2021: ALLIANCE PARTY Alliance Wise and Party Wise Tamil Nadu Election Results 2021 LIVE. Here is the full party and alliance-wise tally of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2021. Scroll down to see how big alliances and individual parties fared compared to the 2016 elections . ALLIANCE /

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FAINTING SPELLS DUE TO LOW BLOOD PRESSURE: WHY THEY HAPPEN Fainting spells due to low blood pressure: Why they happen, what should or shouldn’t be done when they occur Medically, fainting is known as syncope and usually happens due to hypotension. COVID-19 CRISIS: UNLESS 70% OF GLOBAL POPULATION IS "The pandemic will be over once we reach 70 percent minimum coverage in vaccination," the regional director said. In the 53 countries and territories that make up the WHO's European region - including several in Central Asia - 26 percent of the population has received a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.. In the European Union, 36.6 percent of the population has received at least one dose and EPFO ALLOWS ANOTHER WITHDRAWAL FROM EMPLOYEE PROVIDENT The Employee Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will allow its members to make another withdrawal from the EPF account due to COVID-19 second wave as a non-refundable advance. This is the second time that the state-run pension fund manager has made this announcement in a bid to help citizens amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.. The Ministry of Labour & Employment, in a press PFIZER, MODERNA, JOHNSON AND JOHNSON VACCINES EFFECTIVE Washington: COVID-19 vaccines approved by the United States like Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson and Johnson have effectiveness against the B1617 variant of the virus that is predominant in India, which is experiencing one of the worst outbreaks of the pandemic, a top American health official said. The observation is based on the latest data about the variant and the three major vaccines LATEST LAPTOPS : LATEST LAPTOPS PRICE, FULL SPECIFICATION latest laptops - Here you can check latest Laptops price, camera, battery, ram, storage, memory other specifications and features online. 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GOA PRESCRIBES IVERMECTIN FOR ALL ABOVE 18 TO FIGHT COVID Goa on Monday announced that all citizens above 18 years will be given Ivermectin drug irrespective of their coronavirus status in a bid to bring down mortality.. State health minister Vishwajit Rane said patients will be given Ivermectin 12 mg for a period of five days as expert panels from the UK, Italy, Spain, and Japan have found a statistically significant reduction in mortality, time to SBI CLERK RECRUITMENT 2021: LAST DATE TO FILL ONLINE SBI Clerk Recruitment 2021: Last date to fill online application form extended till 20 May; check sbi.co.in The State Bank of India has extended the last date to apply for the Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) posts to Thursday, 20 May. HAPPY EID-UL-FITR 2021: MESSAGES, GREETINGS, WISHES Happy Eid-ul-Fitr 2021 on 14 May 2021: Eid Mubarak Wishes Images, Quotes, Status, Wallpapers, Messages, Photos, GIF Pics. Eid-ul-fitr which marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan will be celebrated in India on Friday, 14 May. After 30 EIGHT DEAD IN WEST BENGAL AS THUNDERSTORMS, HEAVY RAINS Kolkata: Eight people were killed in different parts of West Bengal as thunderstorms and heavy rains battered the southern districts of the state on Tuesday afternoon, officials said. Lightning and gusty winds with speed reaching up to 54 km per hour lashed Kolkata, Howrah, North 24 Parganas, Nadia, Murshidabad, Bankura, Purba Bardhaman, Paschim Medinipur, Birbhum and Purulia districts, a Met LIVE UPDATES, LATEST NEWS, BREAKING NEWS, BOLLYWOODPOLITICSTECHINDIAWORLDFIRSTPOST INDIA NEWSFIRSTPOST NEWS LIVE Updates: Get the Latest Breaking News from India and the World, Health, Politics, Arts and Entertainment, Sports, Business, Education, Technology and much more - Firstpost.com REMAINS OF 215 CHILDREN FOUND AT CLOSED CANADA BOARDING Remains of 215 children found at closed Canada boarding school for indigenous people The Kamloops Indian Residential School was the largest of 139 boarding schools set up in the late 19th century, where students were physically and sexually abused by headmasters and teachers who stripped them of their culture and language COVID-19 CRISIS: UNLESS 70% OF GLOBAL POPULATION IS "The pandemic will be over once we reach 70 percent minimum coverage in vaccination," the regional director said. In the 53 countries and territories that make up the WHO's European region - including several in Central Asia - 26 percent of the population has received a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.. In the European Union, 36.6 percent of the population has received at least one dose and BODY PRODUCES ANTIBODIES AGAINST COVID-19 FOR MONTHS EVEN Months after recovering from mild cases of COVID-19, people still have immune cells which produce antibodies against the novel coronavirus, according to a study.The researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, US, noted that such cells could persist for a lifetime, churning out antibodies all the while. VIETNAM IDENTIFIES NEW, HIGHLY TRANSMISSIBLE HYBRID OF Vietnam identifies new, highly transmissible hybrid of COVID variants identified in India and UK Health minister Nguyen Thanh Long said the new variant could be responsible for a recent COVID-19 surge in Vietnam, which has spread to 30 of the country's 63 municipalities and

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World Cancer Day, observed every year on February 4, is an opportunity for everybody across the globe to unite and reinforce the fight against cancer. Cancer affects the lives of almost every single person in the world now; it's rare to come across someone who hasn’t had a family member, friend, colleague or themselves be diagnosed with this

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Representational image. Image source: Getty Images. WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER According to the World Health Organization, the global cancer burden is estimated to have caused 9.6 million deaths in 2018, along with 18.1 million new cases in the same year. Almost half of the new cases and more than half of the cancer deaths in 2018 occurred in Asia, which has nearly 60% of the world's population. The WHO expects these numbers to double by 2030. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research (NICPR) noted that approximately 2.25 million Indians are living with one of the 36 recognised types of cancer in India, with more than 1.1 million new cases coming up. A total of 7,84,821 people died of cancer in India in the same year. Oral cavity, lung and breast cancers account for the majority of cases in India. Yes, the cancer burden on India is quite high. But the important thing to note here is that many cancers are preventable, especially in developing countries where a renewed focus on cancer research, awareness and accessible healthcare facilities for all can go a long way in improving the conditions. This is the reason why it's vital that you join the fight against cancer because little steps taken in the global battle against this disease can and will matter. The theme for World Cancer Day 2020 is "I am and I will" which emphasises the role every individual can play in this fight against cancer. You too can expand your role and take the following easy-yet-effective steps.

1. INFORM YOURSELF

The first step you need to take before you roll up your sleeves to spread awareness about cancer is to be informed yourself. You should find out more about the different types of cancer, the impact they have on your community and country, and how to reduce cancer risks by making effective lifestyle changes. The government of India, WHO and organizations like the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) have easily accessible data on every type of cancer you need to know

about.

2. USE YOUR VOICE

The next step is to recognise that you have a voice and it matters. Initiate conversations about cancer in your family, friend circle and every other community network you are a part of. Listen to cancer patients and survivors within these networks to better understand what the healthcare system needs, and then use your voice to spread awareness and promote change in attitudes about cancer.

3. GET SOCIAL

Thanks to the social media boom, you have platforms from where you can spread information, exchange ideas and connect with other individuals and organizations from around the world who are also immersed in the fight against cancer. Share stories from your own community, voice your concerns, mobilise support by creating events and communities on

social media.

4. ADVOCATE FOR ACTION You might assume that donating for a cause is where the buck stops, but there is more you can do. Use your voice to communicate with healthcare professionals, policymakers in your city or state, and even government officials. These are the people who can spark effective changes on the ground, apart from having more successful means of spreading awareness at the grassroots level. 5. TRANSLATE MATERIALS FOR AWARENESS A lot of the research and information about cancer, especially the ones published by international organizations, do not reach people because they are in English. If you are bilingual, which most people in India anyways are, you could make a great contribution to the cause by translating materials from English to local languages to spread

more awareness.

The steps mentioned above are all easy to accomplish and the means are within your reach. So this World Cancer Day, take a pledge to do a little more to join the global fight against cancer. _For more information, read our article on __Breast Cancer: Symptoms, Causes, Risks and Prevention_

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