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Health Ministry Warns Of Intense Heatwave Between April-June 2026; How The States Are Preparing
- Wednesday April 29, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
India's Health Ministry has warned of intense heatwaves from April to June 2026. States are activating heatstroke units, stocking ORS, and issuing advisories to prevent rising cases of heat-related illness.
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www.ndtv.com
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Quack Or Qualified? Expert Explains How To Spot A Registered Doctor From A Fake
- Friday April 17, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Verifying a doctor's registration with the National Medical Commission or State Medical Council is essential to ensure qualified medical care.
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www.ndtv.com
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Trump Imposes 100% Tariffs On Patented Drugs: Will It Impact India?
- Friday April 3, 2026
- World News | Edited by Srishti Kapoor
The bigger picture threatens a move away from established production hubs like India.
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www.ndtv.com
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US-Israel-Iran War Is Impacting Global Medicine Supply Chains, See List Of Countries Affected
- Monday March 30, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
The ongoing US-Israel-Iran war is disrupting global medicine supply chains, affecting cancer drugs, insulin and essential aid. WHO warns of delays, rising costs and risks for vulnerable nations across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
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www.ndtv.com
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Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana Expands Access For People In Dumka, Jharkhand
- Friday March 20, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Dumka (Jharkhand), March 19 (IANS) People in Jharkhand's Dumka district are purchasing medicines at affordable rates from a pharmacy centre operating under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana, bringing significant relief to poor and u
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www.ndtv.com
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Pakistan Faces Critical Medicine Shortage Amid Import Disruptions, Only 45 Days Of Supply Remain
- Friday March 13, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Pakistan faces critical medicine shortages as Middle East conflict disrupts imports of pharmaceutical raw materials and essential supplies.
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www.ndtv.com
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Jan Aushadhi Kendra In Jamtara Provides Affordable Medicines To Poor, Middle-Class People, Drawing Over 200 Patients Daily
- Sunday March 8, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
The Jan Aushadhi Kendra located near Veer Kunwar Chowk in Jamtara district of Jharkhand, is fast emerging as a major relief for poor and middle-class people, ensuring that affordable and quality medicines reach the general public.
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www.ndtv.com
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Gujarat Adds 150 Drugs To Essential List, Doubles Free Medicines In Government Hospitals
- Saturday March 7, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
The number of medicines and surgical items provided free of cost in government hospitals across Gujarat has doubled in the last two years, increasing from 717 to 1,479 following the addition of 150 new drugs to the state's Essential Drugs List (EDL).
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www.ndtv.com
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Gujarat Expands Essential Drug List To 1,479; Removes 57 Medicines, Adds 150 New Ones
- Thursday March 5, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
The Gujarat government has expanded its Essential Drug List (EDL) for 202526 by adding 150 medicines following a review of the existing list, a move aimed at strengthening the availability of free treatment across public
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www.ndtv.com
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Health Ministry Warns Of Intense Heatwave Between April-June 2026; How The States Are Preparing
- Wednesday April 29, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
India's Health Ministry has warned of intense heatwaves from April to June 2026. States are activating heatstroke units, stocking ORS, and issuing advisories to prevent rising cases of heat-related illness.
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www.ndtv.com
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Quack Or Qualified? Expert Explains How To Spot A Registered Doctor From A Fake
- Friday April 17, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Verifying a doctor's registration with the National Medical Commission or State Medical Council is essential to ensure qualified medical care.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Trump Imposes 100% Tariffs On Patented Drugs: Will It Impact India?
- Friday April 3, 2026
- World News | Edited by Srishti Kapoor
The bigger picture threatens a move away from established production hubs like India.
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www.ndtv.com
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US-Israel-Iran War Is Impacting Global Medicine Supply Chains, See List Of Countries Affected
- Monday March 30, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
The ongoing US-Israel-Iran war is disrupting global medicine supply chains, affecting cancer drugs, insulin and essential aid. WHO warns of delays, rising costs and risks for vulnerable nations across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
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www.ndtv.com
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Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana Expands Access For People In Dumka, Jharkhand
- Friday March 20, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Dumka (Jharkhand), March 19 (IANS) People in Jharkhand's Dumka district are purchasing medicines at affordable rates from a pharmacy centre operating under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana, bringing significant relief to poor and u
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www.ndtv.com
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Pakistan Faces Critical Medicine Shortage Amid Import Disruptions, Only 45 Days Of Supply Remain
- Friday March 13, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Pakistan faces critical medicine shortages as Middle East conflict disrupts imports of pharmaceutical raw materials and essential supplies.
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www.ndtv.com
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Jan Aushadhi Kendra In Jamtara Provides Affordable Medicines To Poor, Middle-Class People, Drawing Over 200 Patients Daily
- Sunday March 8, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
The Jan Aushadhi Kendra located near Veer Kunwar Chowk in Jamtara district of Jharkhand, is fast emerging as a major relief for poor and middle-class people, ensuring that affordable and quality medicines reach the general public.
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www.ndtv.com
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Gujarat Adds 150 Drugs To Essential List, Doubles Free Medicines In Government Hospitals
- Saturday March 7, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
The number of medicines and surgical items provided free of cost in government hospitals across Gujarat has doubled in the last two years, increasing from 717 to 1,479 following the addition of 150 new drugs to the state's Essential Drugs List (EDL).
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www.ndtv.com
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Gujarat Expands Essential Drug List To 1,479; Removes 57 Medicines, Adds 150 New Ones
- Thursday March 5, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
The Gujarat government has expanded its Essential Drug List (EDL) for 202526 by adding 150 medicines following a review of the existing list, a move aimed at strengthening the availability of free treatment across public
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www.ndtv.com