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Union Health Minister JP Nadda inaugurates Central Research Laboratory at AIIMS Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, April 12: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda inaugurated the Central Research Laboratory at AIIMS Bhubaneswar here on Saturday.

Kenya receives 10,700 doses of mpox vaccine

Nairobi, April 10: Kenya on Thursday received 10,700 doses of mpox vaccines, a boost to its efforts against the spread of the disease.

Pralhad Joshi writes to JP Nadda to act against erring establishments, ensure safety standards for food

New Delhi, April 4: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday wrote to his cabinet colleague JP Nadda, urging immediate action against erring establishments to protect public health and ensure consumer trust.

Govt allocated Rs 919 lakh in 2023-24 to tackle AMR: Minister

New Delhi, March 28: The Union government on Friday announced that it has allocated Rs 919 lakh to increase surveillance and awareness of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in 2023-24.

Centre releases national guidelines on medical oxygen management

New Delhi, March 27: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday released the national guidelines on medical oxygen management.

Union Health Ministry releases national guidelines on medical oxygen management

New Delhi, March 27: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released the National Guidelines on Medical Oxygen Management at a workshop held at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi.

Delhi HC issues notice on PIL against restricted operative hours of blood banks

New Delhi, March 26: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday agreed to examine a public interest litigation (PIL) raising the plight of blood donors who face significant difficulties in donating blood due to 'restricted' operative hours of the blood banks, i.e. till 4 p.m. or 5 p.m.

Union Health Minister JP Nadda inaugurates World TB Day summit

New Delhi, March 24: Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Monday inaugurated the World TB Day 2025 Summit.

Israel: Food Business Licensing Reform to allow regulatory relief

Tel Aviv, March 24: Israel's Ministry of Health is promoting food business licensing reform that it says will allow regulatory relief for restaurants, cafes and cafeterias, while protecting public health.

Centre set to expand, extend Tuberculosis program nationwide

By Shalini Bhadrwaj, New Delhi, March 24: The central government is expected to announce the expansion of its tuberculosis program to all districts across the country, alongside an extension of the 100-day TB campaign, which concludes today, official sources said.

President Murmu urges for collective efforts to make India TB-free

New Delhi, March 23: On the eve of World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, which is observed every year on March 24, President Droupadi Murmu emphasised the importance of eliminating TB through a united and dedicated effort.

Early diagnosis of TB crucial for effective treatment: Health Ministry

New Delhi, March 22: Early diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) is crucial for the treatment to be effective, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Saturday, ahead of the World Tuberculosis Day.

AI-based solutions transforming public health system in India: Centre

New Delhi, March 21: The Health Ministry on Friday said it is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to drive transformative change in public health services across the country.

Quad workshop on pandemic preparedness for Indo-Pacific begins under India's presidency

New Delhi, March 17: The 'Quad Workshop on Pandemic Preparedness for the Indo-Pacific Region' commenced on Monday and will go on till March 19 under India's presidency of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), stated the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

Fiji declares dengue fever outbreak in Western Division

Suva, March 13: Fiji's Health Ministry has declared a dengue fever outbreak in the Western Division, where the highest number of cases have been reported.

Health Ministry asks IPL to ban direct and indirect ads promoting alcohol, tobacco

New Delhi, March 10: The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) has asked officials at the Indian Premier League to ban all forms of tobacco and alcohol advertisements from upcoming sports events.

Released Israeli hostages suffered severe malnutrition, muscle loss

Tel Aviv, March 6: Released hostages suffered extreme malnutrition, with some losing up to 40 per cent of their body weight, severe muscle loss and vitamin deficiencies, the Israeli Health Ministry disclosed on Wednesday.

Limit screen time, reduce gaming volume to prevent hearing loss in kids: Health Ministry

New Delhi, March 3: Limiting exposure to screens and reducing gaming volume is essential to prevent hearing loss in children, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on World Hearing Day on Monday.

HIV self-testing a revolutionary tool in Mizoram's fight against AIDS: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Feb 25: HIV self-testing is proving to be a revolutionary tool in Mizoram's fight against HIV/AIDS, offering a more private, convenient and effective means of diagnosis, the Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

Health Ministry issues Stop Activity and production order for Tapentadol, Carisoprodol drug combination

New Delhi, February 23: After a joint team from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) and the state regulatory authority conducted an audit of Aveo Pharmaceuticals, the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry has issued a Stop Activity Order that halts all operations at the company's premises.

Centre halts export of unapproved drug combo by Aveo Pharmaceuticals, seizes 1.3 cr tabs

New Delhi, Feb 23: The Health Ministry on Sunday said it has taken decisive action following reports highlighting the export of unapproved combination drugs, containing Tapentadol and Carisoprodol, by Indian pharmaceutical manufacturer, Aveo Pharmaceuticals in Mumbai to certain west African countries.

K'taka seeks help from Union Health Ministry in fighting contaminated drugs menace

Bengaluru, Feb 21: The Karnataka government has sought assistance from the Union Health Minister in countering the menace of sale of drugs which have failed tests and further appealed to ensure steps to withdraw contaminated drugs from market all across India.

Health Ministry launches screening drive against high BP, diabetes, cancer in adults

New Delhi, Feb 20: In a bid to tackle the escalating burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in the country, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday launched a nationwide screening drive against hypertension (also known as high BP), diabetes and cancer in adults aged over 30 years and above.

Health Ministry to launch nationwide screening drive for high BP, diabetes, cancer

New Delhi, Feb 18: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has announced a nationwide screening drive for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like high blood pressure, diabetes and cancer.

Flu cases on the rise in Kyrgyzstan; health ministry monitors attendance in schools

Bishkek, Feb 18: The incidence of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) and influenza has been rising in Kyrgyzstan, the press service of the country's Ministry of Health said and added that it has initiated monitoring of children's attendance in schools.

Timeline for Small Pharma Manufacturers' compliance with revised schedule 'M' extended

New Delhi, February 13: The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has conditionally extended the due date for implementation of revised Schedule M (Good Manufacturing Practices provision) in respect of small and medium manufacturers having turnover of Rs. 250 crores or less, up to December 31, as stated in press release.

TB Mukt Bharat campaign screens 5.63 cr people, notifies 1.59 lakh new TB patients: Nadda

New Delhi, Feb 7: The health ministry's 100-day intensified campaign on tuberculosis Mukt Bharat has screened 5.63 crore vulnerable people and notified 1.59 lakh new TB patients from 347 districts, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda in Parliament on Friday.

59 cases of HMPV reported from 11 states in January: Prataprao Jadhav

New Delhi, Feb 7: A total of 59 cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) -- a respiratory illness -- have been reported from 11 States/UTs in India, between January 6 and 29 this year, said Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare on Friday.

Uganda safe for tourism, trade despite Ebola outbreak: health ministry

Kampala, Feb 5: Uganda's Ministry of Health said Wednesday the country is safe for tourism and trade despite an Ebola outbreak.

Nepal rolls out HPV vaccination campaign on World Cancer Day to immunize over 1.6 million girls

Kathmandu, February 4: Nepal has launched the national Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign on World Cancer Day today, aiming to immunize over 1.6 million girls aged 10-15 years.

Health Ministry releases first-ever quality ratings for Internal Medicine Departments

Tel Aviv, February 4: The Assuta Ashdod Hospital in Ashdod was rated Israel's top medical center in the Health Ministry's first ever quality and service ratings released on Monday.

India making tremendous strides in tackling Neglected Tropical Diseases: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Jan 30: India is making tremendous strides in tackling Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD), said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday on the occasion of World NTD Day.

Jitan Ram Manjhi administers pledge on TB Mukt Bharat

New Delhi, Jan 29: Citing a good example of the 'whole of government approach' to fight the menace of tuberculosis (TB) in India, Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Jitan Ram Manjhi administered a pledge on 'TB Mukt Bharat'.

Deaths in Rajouri not caused by any virus or disease: J-K Health Minister Sakina

Jammu, January 16: Jammu and Kashmir Health Minister Sakina Masood Itoo has clarified that 13 deaths in three families in a remote village in Rajouri district were not caused by any mysterious disease or virus as all tests have shown negative results.

Uganda on high alert following suspected Marburg virus disease outbreak in neighboring Tanzania

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