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Centre To Release National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) Soon; What Is The NFHS And How Does It Shape India's Healthcare Policy?
The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) is a large-scale, multi-round household survey conducted across India to collect detailed information on population, health, and nutrition.
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Combating Non-Communicable Diseases Top Priority, Says Health Minister Nadda
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda said on Tuesday that the government has adopted a multi-pronged strategy to combat Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) as these account for 60 per cent of the total
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World Tuberculosis Day 2026: Union Health Minister JP Nadda To Preside Over National Event
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is set to commemorate World TB Day 2026 with a national-level event to be held on March 24 at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
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Centre Approves Major Food Safety Reforms, FSSAI Licences to Get Lifetime Validity
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday approved a set of major regulatory and procedural reforms aimed at improving ease of doing business while maintaining strong food safety standards in the country.
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India Proposes Training Programmes For Foreign Drug Regulators
India is likely to provide practical insights to certain countries on the best practices in drug regulations and the impactful initiatives taken by the Indian drug regulators, officials said on Wednesday.
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Union Health Ministry Approves Menstrual Hygiene Policy For School Going Girls
The Menstrual Hygiene Policy for School Going Girls by the Union Health Ministry will focus on improving the menstrual hygiene standards
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India Says Closely Monitoring Respiratory Illness Outbreak In China
The Health Ministry said it is closely monitoring outbreaks of H9N2 (Avian influenza virus) cases and clusters of respiratory illness in children in northern China.
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Tele-Mental Health Service Received 1 Lakh Calls Since October 2022: Centre
Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele Manas) Helpline, launched in 2022 to provide 24x7 tele-mental health services, received 1 lakh calls till now since its inception, Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya said.
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Niranjan Pujari To Be New Odisha Health Minister After Death Of Naba Das
After the untimely death of Health and Family Welfare Minister of Odisha, Naba Das, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has allocated the Health and Family Welfare dept to Finance Minister Niranjan Pujari, informed the Chief Minister's Office.
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Health Ministry Proposes To Set Up New Board Under NMC In Lieu Of NBEMS
The new board will substitute the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) and will conduct the National Exit Test (NExT).
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India's Cancer Cases, Deaths Have Increased Since 2020: Union Minister
Estimated cancer cases and mortality due to it have increased in the country between 2020 and 2022, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, citing official data.
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Amid Rise In Covid Cases, Centre's Advisory To These 7 States
Amid a rise in coronavirus infections in some parts of the country, the central government has asked Delhi and six states to ensure adequate testing, promote Covid-appropriate behaviour and increase the pace of vaccination to contain the surge.
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Maharashtra: Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation Gets Permission To Set Up Medical College For PG Courses
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has been granted permission to set up a medical college for postgraduate courses in the city, a civic official said on Saturday.
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157 New Medical Colleges Approved Since 2014: MoHFW To RTI Query
A total of 157 new medical colleges have been approved under a centrally-sponsored scheme in the country since 2014 and funds of 17,691.08 crore spent on it, according to an official response to an RTI query.
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"Observe Low-Key Festivity This Year": Top Medical Body's Latest Covid Appeal
Ahead of the festive season, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Director-General Balram Bhargava today made a fervent appeal to people to avoid non-essential travel and to observe a low-key festivity "at least this year".
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Centre To Release National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) Soon; What Is The NFHS And How Does It Shape India's Healthcare Policy?
The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) is a large-scale, multi-round household survey conducted across India to collect detailed information on population, health, and nutrition.
-
Combating Non-Communicable Diseases Top Priority, Says Health Minister Nadda
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda said on Tuesday that the government has adopted a multi-pronged strategy to combat Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) as these account for 60 per cent of the total
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World Tuberculosis Day 2026: Union Health Minister JP Nadda To Preside Over National Event
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is set to commemorate World TB Day 2026 with a national-level event to be held on March 24 at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
-
Centre Approves Major Food Safety Reforms, FSSAI Licences to Get Lifetime Validity
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday approved a set of major regulatory and procedural reforms aimed at improving ease of doing business while maintaining strong food safety standards in the country.
-
India Proposes Training Programmes For Foreign Drug Regulators
India is likely to provide practical insights to certain countries on the best practices in drug regulations and the impactful initiatives taken by the Indian drug regulators, officials said on Wednesday.
-
Union Health Ministry Approves Menstrual Hygiene Policy For School Going Girls
The Menstrual Hygiene Policy for School Going Girls by the Union Health Ministry will focus on improving the menstrual hygiene standards
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India Says Closely Monitoring Respiratory Illness Outbreak In China
The Health Ministry said it is closely monitoring outbreaks of H9N2 (Avian influenza virus) cases and clusters of respiratory illness in children in northern China.
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Tele-Mental Health Service Received 1 Lakh Calls Since October 2022: Centre
Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele Manas) Helpline, launched in 2022 to provide 24x7 tele-mental health services, received 1 lakh calls till now since its inception, Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya said.
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Niranjan Pujari To Be New Odisha Health Minister After Death Of Naba Das
After the untimely death of Health and Family Welfare Minister of Odisha, Naba Das, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has allocated the Health and Family Welfare dept to Finance Minister Niranjan Pujari, informed the Chief Minister's Office.
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Health Ministry Proposes To Set Up New Board Under NMC In Lieu Of NBEMS
The new board will substitute the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) and will conduct the National Exit Test (NExT).
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India's Cancer Cases, Deaths Have Increased Since 2020: Union Minister
Estimated cancer cases and mortality due to it have increased in the country between 2020 and 2022, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, citing official data.
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Amid Rise In Covid Cases, Centre's Advisory To These 7 States
Amid a rise in coronavirus infections in some parts of the country, the central government has asked Delhi and six states to ensure adequate testing, promote Covid-appropriate behaviour and increase the pace of vaccination to contain the surge.
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Maharashtra: Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation Gets Permission To Set Up Medical College For PG Courses
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has been granted permission to set up a medical college for postgraduate courses in the city, a civic official said on Saturday.
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157 New Medical Colleges Approved Since 2014: MoHFW To RTI Query
A total of 157 new medical colleges have been approved under a centrally-sponsored scheme in the country since 2014 and funds of 17,691.08 crore spent on it, according to an official response to an RTI query.
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"Observe Low-Key Festivity This Year": Top Medical Body's Latest Covid Appeal
Ahead of the festive season, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Director-General Balram Bhargava today made a fervent appeal to people to avoid non-essential travel and to observe a low-key festivity "at least this year".
