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Agartala (Tripura) [India], October 26 (ANI): Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu launched the Food Basket Distribution initiative for TB patients under the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan's Nikshay Mitra Campaign at Sukanta Academy Auditorium in Agartala, Tripura, on Saturday. During the event, the Governor emphasised the importance of collective responsibility in achieving the vision of a TB-free India and appreciated the efforts of NHM and the Rotary Club for their crucial role in ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, J P Nadda, on Saturday addressed the 50th Annual Convocation Ceremony of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here, commending the institution's contribution to medical education, research and patient care. Congratulating the graduating batch, Nadda urged young doctors to "serve with empathy, uphold the highest standards of ethics and embrace innovation" to address the nation's evolving healthcare needs. Nadda highlighted t ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Telangana Drug Control Administration (DCA), on Saturday, October 25, warned retail and wholesale pharmacies against the illegal sale of mephentermine injections to gyms and fitness center. The DCA maintained that certain gyms and fitness centers illegally procured and sold anabolic-androgenic steroids and cardiac stimulants like mephentermine Injection to gym-goers, who are reportedly misusing them for bodybuilding purposes. "The abuse of prescription medicines such as anabolic ...Read More >
The National Human Rights Commission has taken note of widespread reuse of cooking oil. Concerns were raised about public health risks and environmental pollution. The NHRC has directed the Union Health Ministry and FSSAI to investigate these allegations. A state-wise report is required. An action taken report is also mandated within two weeks. The NHRC has issued a notice to the Union Health Ministry and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) over a complaint raising concerns on ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Residents across the newly-formed Tambaram Municipal Corporation are facing an unprecedented surge in mosquito infestations, leading to sleepless nights and a rising fear of vector-borne diseases like dengue. The problem, described as the worst in recent memory, is rampant throughout the corporation, with Zone 4 (Wards 55 to 61) and areas like Chrompet, Pallavaram, Sembaikuppam, Pammal, Anagaputhur, Thiruneermalai, Perungulathur, and Peerkankaranai being particularly affected. The pri ...Read More >
LAHORE - Punjab is again facing smog crisis, raising fears of potential school closures and early winter vacations just like last year. As Met Office issued warning about rapidly worsening smog across the province, with Lahore experiencing particularly hazardous conditions. Persistent dry weather is driving pollution levels higher, and experts predict the situation will deteriorate further in the coming days. Lahore has been named the world's most polluted city, with a dangerously high Air Qual ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24 (PTI) Being exposed to bright light at night, including scrolling through one's phone, could be related with a 56 per cent higher risk of heart failure, and can be a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases among adults aged 40 and above, according to a new study. Researchers led by those at Australia's Flinders University analysed more than 13 million hours of light exposure data collected through sensors that nearly 89,000 people in the UK wore on their wrist. The ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 24: ProlyteORS, the flagship brand of Cipla Health Limited, welcomes the recent directive from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), which mandates the removal of the term 'ORS' from food and beverage product names, labels, and trademarks, unless they meet the medically approved formulation of an Oral Rehydration Solution as mandated by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Also Read | Real Sociedad vs Sevilla, La Liga 2025-26 Free Live S ...Read More >
Chemical emergencies, whether accidental or deliberate, pose an escalating threat to public health, environmental stability, and economic systems. India took a major step toward strengthening its national health security framework with the release of three specialized training modules on Public Health Management of Chemical Emergencies, developed by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). The modules were officially launched today ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Education, IT and Electronics minister Nara Lokesh, on the fourth day of his tour in Australia, held a series of high-level meetings for arriving at or elevating AP's partnership with Australia in education, trade, aquaculture, and sports infrastructure. During a meeting with Griffith University vice president (Global) Marnie Watson at the Gold Coast campus, Lokesh urged the establishment of a Griffith University India Centre in Andhra Pradesh to coordinate research, student exchang ...Read More >
Delhi Air Pollution: As the Air Quality Index (AQI) remains in the 'very poor' category, increasing the risks of health problems, especially respiratory issues, the former director of AIIMS Delhi, Dr Randeep Guleria, on Wednesday said that those who have underlying respiratory conditions, need to be extra careful. Guleria, who is also the Chairman of Internal Medicine, Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at Medanta The Medicity, noted that to some extent, the rising air pollution can be termed a pub ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana health minister Damodar Raja Narasimha on Wednesday, October 21 hit back at the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) over remarks on Basti Dawakhanas. In a statement, Narasimha said that the BRS is indulging mud slinging by raising issues regarding the Basti Dawakhanas. The health minister added that the Telangana government is providing medical services to approximately 45,000 patients every day. "All types of medicines are available at the basti Dawakhanas, through diagnostic hu ...Read More >
BRS demands that the Government of Telangana immediately inspect all the Basti Dawakhanas. Hyderabad (Telangana): In a shocking discovery during a recent inspection conducted by BRS Official Spokesperson Manne Krishank at the Rasoolpura Basti Dawakhana, it was revealed that patients were being administered medicines that had expired three months ago. This incident came to light following a call from KT Rama Rao (KTR), the Working President of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), urging visits to ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The BRS leaders on Tuesday visited Basti Dawakhanas in the city and targeted the government for mismanagement of these Basti Dawakhanas. The BRS leaders also alleged that the doctors in some of the clinics gave tablets, which had expiry date. The BRS Working President KT Rama Rao, along with party leaders, inspected Basti Dawakhana at Ibrahimnagar in Khairatabad constituency on Monday. During the visit, KTR interacted with patients and enquired about the issues being faced at the hea ...Read More >
New Delhi: When the air quality station at RK Puram reached peak PM2.5 levels of 1,476 micrograms per cubic metre around midnight, its real-time hourly data went missing from Delhi Pollution Control Committee's website for five hours. The data was available again from 6am, showing a downward trend at 1,187ug/m3, followed by 1,064ug/m3 at 7am. Experts alleged that several stations of DPCC, Central Pollution Control Board and India Meteorological Department stopped showing hourly data after PM10 a ...Read More >
New Delhi: The continued unhygienic state of washrooms in court complexes across the country constitutes a persistent violation of the fundamental rights and the right to dignity of all users, including judges, advocates, litigants and staff, according to status report filed on behalf of different High Courts before the Supreme Court. The apex court was informed that the poor condition of washrooms, even in High Courts in metropolitan cities, was not an isolated incident but showed a systemic a ...Read More >
The FrankAdvice report, for Dental for All, paints a grim picture: our failure to provide affordable dental care is not only cruel to individuals but also shockingly costly for all of us. Many adults avoid seeing a dentist because of the cost: about 44% delay care or forgo it. Around a quarter of adults rate their oral health as "bad". These figures aren't just statistics; they represent hundreds of thousands of people living with untreated decay, broken teeth, gum disease, infections - conditi ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Mahayuti government has decided to set up a 'War Room' for the integration of various health schemes in the state, said officials from the chief minister's office (CMO). This dedicated team will make sure the state's healthcare schemes are effectively implemented and there is no duplication of benefits. This War Room will work under the supervision of the Chief Minister's Relief Fund and Charitable Hospital Help Desk, and will be headed by Praveen Pardeshi, Chief Executive Officer ( ...Read More >
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir has reported a surge in dengue cases this year, with nearly 2,200 infections recorded so far, health officials said on Monday. They urged people to take preventive steps to stop further spread of the mosquito-borne disease. According to official data accessed by the news agency -- Kashmir News Observer (KNO), 2,168 dengue cases have been confirmed across the Union Territory till date. Among these, Jammu district reported the highest number of cases (960), followed by ...Read More >
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh said that he met a number of corporate leaders and academicians in Australia on Monday as part of promoting the state for partnerships and investments. The IT Minister is on a seven-day tour of Australia under the 'Special Visitors Program'. "I visited the University of New South Wales (UNSW) today in Sydney as part of my Australia tour. I engaged with senior executives and researchers on advanced teaching, renewable energy, and AI innovation," ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Telangana Drugs Control Administration (DCA) has recently flagged the improper use and illegal sale of the cardiovascular drug Mephentermine Sulphate injections in gyms across Secunderabad. Acting on a tip-off from the Karkhana police, DCA officials conducted a raid on an unlicensed premises owned by M Naresh at Namalagundu, Secunderabad, seizing 66 vials of the cardiac stimulant drugs Termin and Termiva. These injections, primarily intended for medical use to normalise decrease ...Read More >
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Lucknow: In a bid to safeguard public health during the festive season, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has spearheaded a statewide crackdown against food adulterators. The 'Diwali Special Campaign' -- which ran from Oct 8 to 17 -- saw the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department's enforcement teams conducting rigorous inspections and raids across various districts. The campaign resulted in decisive action against adulterated and contaminated food items, ensuring a safer Diwali for all.Led ...Read More >
As Uganda joined the rest of the world to mark Global Handwashing Day, the government, in partnership with Dettol Uganda, renewed its commitment to promoting hygiene, dignity, and health in schools and communities. The call to action was made by Florence Nambozo, minister of state for Karamoja Affairs, during the celebrations and the official launch of phase II of the Dettol Hygiene Quest, a global education programme designed to equip young children with essential hygiene skills for life. Tar ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, Oct 18: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today addressed the 16th Indian Dental Association J&K Dental Conference at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) here today. Addressing the gathering, Minister lauded the vital contributions of dental professionals in strengthening the healthcare system of Jammu and Kashmir. She underlined that oral health is cornerstone of overall well-being and must be integrated more prom ...Read More >
Deepavali fever has gripped Puducherry with shoppers flocking to various outlets for buying clothes, electronic items, home decor, crackers and confectionery. The traditional shopping areas, including Jawaharlal Nehru Street and adjoining lanes, have started attracting good crowd from Friday evening itself. With just a day to go for the Deepavali celebrations, people in large numbers were seen on the streets from Saturday morning for last minute shopping. "Though some people finished their fes ...Read More >
Noida: The district administration has directed all departments to intensify surveillance and act strictly against stubble burning and garbage fires -- two major contributors to local pollution, officials informed on Saturday. The directions come amid the deteriorating air quality in the National Capital Region (NCR). District officials have been asked to maintain round-the-clock monitoring in both rural and urban pockets, ensure rapid response teams remain active, and impose fines on individu ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Despite the high prevalence of diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs), 69% households in Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh have members addicted to sugar or sugary products, a national survey has found.The survey, which collected responses from 8,950 residents across the three northern states, revealed an alarming level of sugar dependence among households in a region already struggling with rising cases of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke, particularly Punjab, wh ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a major crackdown against food adulteration ahead of the festive season, Delhi Police has recovered over 6,800 units of adulterated desi ghee and sweets, arresting 25 individuals in six separate raids conducted across the city this month. According to a senior police officer, the raids were carried out based on tip-offs regarding the sale and production of adulterated food products, which tend to spike during festivals. "These actions are crucial as they directly concern public h ...Read More >
Lucknow: State minister Arun Kumar Saxena on Friday urged people to use only green crackers this Diwali for a pollution-free festival."On Diwali, use only green crackers developed and approved by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), because they contain very little or no amount of harmful chemicals like barium, potassium, nitrate, sulphur and aluminium compared to the traditional ones, and also cause very little noise and air pollution," said the minister of state for enviro ...Read More >
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