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US Reduces Recommended Childhood Vaccines From 17 To 11
The dramatic shift - announced by the US health department, led by long-time vaccine skeptic Robert F Kennedy Jr - means the country will no longer recommend that every child receive immunisations against several diseases including rotavirus.
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Bird Flu Outbreak In Kerala Prompts Heightened Surveillance In Tamil Nadu
In response to the detection of avian influenza (H1N1) in neighbouring Kerala, the Tamil Nadu Public Health Department has ordered heightened surveillance and preventive measures in districts along the border to prevent spread.
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Kerala Reports Avian Influenza Outbreak In Alappuzha And Kottayam, Government Intensifies Surveillance
Kerala has reported a fresh outbreak of avian influenza, with the highly contagious viral disease confirmed in Alappuzha and Kottayam districts, triggering emergency containment measures by multiple government depart
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"It's Malpractice": US Moves To Cut Off Transgender Care For Children
The US Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday unveiled a series of regulatory actions designed to block access to gender-affirming care for minors, building on broader Trump administration restrictions targeting transgender Americans.
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UP Food Authority Busts 750 Sacks Of Roasted Chana Laced With Yellow Dye Harmful For Kidneys, Liver
Each sack reportedly contained 40 kilograms of chana, which had arrived in Gorakhpur from Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
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India Needs A One Health Approach To Prepare For Future Pandemics, Says ICMR Director General
India needs a robust One Health approach and effective measures to combat future pandemics, said Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICDR), Secretary, Department of Health Research (DHR).
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BTSC Bihar Staff Nurse Result 2025 Released Today For Over 11,000 Positions
Candidates who appeared for the BTSC staff nurse exam can check their pass or fail status online using their registered mobile number and password once results are published on the official website.
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US Health Department Probes Potential Covid Vaccine-Linked Fatalities
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is conducting a broad investigation into deaths potentially linked to Covid-19 vaccines, a spokesperson for Donald Trump's vaccine-skeptic health secretary said Tuesday.
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Delhi Sees Over 2 Lakh Respiratory Cases In 6 Major Hospitals In 3 Years
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has disclosed that six major central government hospitals in Delhi recorded a staggering 2,04,758 cases of acute respiratory illness (ARI) presenting to emergency departments between 2022 and 2024.
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Viral: US Restaurant Worker Caught Slamming Frozen Meat On Pavement Near Garbage Heap
After the video went viral, investigators discovered major violations, including a cockroach infestation, improper sanitisation of utensils and equipment, and a failure by staff to demonstrate basic food-safety knowledge.
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Safety Lapses, Weak Oversight Being Probed Into Cough Syrup Deaths: Report
Officials are investigating whether safety lapses in the supply of a pharmaceutical ingredient were responsible for contaminating cough syrup that has killed at least 24 children in recent months, according to three people familiar with the matter.
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Rajasthan Medical Body Bans 7 Firms, 40 Medicines In 2025 For Substandard Quality
Rajasthan Medical and Health Department, intensifying its focus on strengthening healthcare quality and ensuring better services for the public, is adopting a zero-tolerance policy toward negligence or irregularities.
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Karnataka Funds Private Hospitals In Bengaluru To Treat Dog Bites
The Karnataka government on Wednesday revised the order for giving compensation for injuries and deaths caused by stray dog bites in Bengaluru. The order has been issued for the Greater Bengaluru Region.
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9 Of 14 Get Eye Infections After Cataract Surgery At Chhattisgarh Hospital
Nine people have developed eye complications after they underwent cataract surgeries at a government hospital in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh, prompting the health department to order an inquiry, officials said on Wednesday.
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Delhi Minister Warns Hospitals On Medicine Shortages, Sets 10-Day Deadline
Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Saturday issued a warning to the heads of all government hospitals, demanding that medicine shortages be addressed within 10 days, amid ongoing concerns over supply gaps and patient complaints.
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US Reduces Recommended Childhood Vaccines From 17 To 11
The dramatic shift - announced by the US health department, led by long-time vaccine skeptic Robert F Kennedy Jr - means the country will no longer recommend that every child receive immunisations against several diseases including rotavirus.
-
Bird Flu Outbreak In Kerala Prompts Heightened Surveillance In Tamil Nadu
In response to the detection of avian influenza (H1N1) in neighbouring Kerala, the Tamil Nadu Public Health Department has ordered heightened surveillance and preventive measures in districts along the border to prevent spread.
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Kerala Reports Avian Influenza Outbreak In Alappuzha And Kottayam, Government Intensifies Surveillance
Kerala has reported a fresh outbreak of avian influenza, with the highly contagious viral disease confirmed in Alappuzha and Kottayam districts, triggering emergency containment measures by multiple government depart
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"It's Malpractice": US Moves To Cut Off Transgender Care For Children
The US Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday unveiled a series of regulatory actions designed to block access to gender-affirming care for minors, building on broader Trump administration restrictions targeting transgender Americans.
-
UP Food Authority Busts 750 Sacks Of Roasted Chana Laced With Yellow Dye Harmful For Kidneys, Liver
Each sack reportedly contained 40 kilograms of chana, which had arrived in Gorakhpur from Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
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India Needs A One Health Approach To Prepare For Future Pandemics, Says ICMR Director General
India needs a robust One Health approach and effective measures to combat future pandemics, said Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICDR), Secretary, Department of Health Research (DHR).
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BTSC Bihar Staff Nurse Result 2025 Released Today For Over 11,000 Positions
Candidates who appeared for the BTSC staff nurse exam can check their pass or fail status online using their registered mobile number and password once results are published on the official website.
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US Health Department Probes Potential Covid Vaccine-Linked Fatalities
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is conducting a broad investigation into deaths potentially linked to Covid-19 vaccines, a spokesperson for Donald Trump's vaccine-skeptic health secretary said Tuesday.
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Delhi Sees Over 2 Lakh Respiratory Cases In 6 Major Hospitals In 3 Years
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has disclosed that six major central government hospitals in Delhi recorded a staggering 2,04,758 cases of acute respiratory illness (ARI) presenting to emergency departments between 2022 and 2024.
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Viral: US Restaurant Worker Caught Slamming Frozen Meat On Pavement Near Garbage Heap
After the video went viral, investigators discovered major violations, including a cockroach infestation, improper sanitisation of utensils and equipment, and a failure by staff to demonstrate basic food-safety knowledge.
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Safety Lapses, Weak Oversight Being Probed Into Cough Syrup Deaths: Report
Officials are investigating whether safety lapses in the supply of a pharmaceutical ingredient were responsible for contaminating cough syrup that has killed at least 24 children in recent months, according to three people familiar with the matter.
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Rajasthan Medical Body Bans 7 Firms, 40 Medicines In 2025 For Substandard Quality
Rajasthan Medical and Health Department, intensifying its focus on strengthening healthcare quality and ensuring better services for the public, is adopting a zero-tolerance policy toward negligence or irregularities.
-
Karnataka Funds Private Hospitals In Bengaluru To Treat Dog Bites
The Karnataka government on Wednesday revised the order for giving compensation for injuries and deaths caused by stray dog bites in Bengaluru. The order has been issued for the Greater Bengaluru Region.
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9 Of 14 Get Eye Infections After Cataract Surgery At Chhattisgarh Hospital
Nine people have developed eye complications after they underwent cataract surgeries at a government hospital in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh, prompting the health department to order an inquiry, officials said on Wednesday.
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Delhi Minister Warns Hospitals On Medicine Shortages, Sets 10-Day Deadline
Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Saturday issued a warning to the heads of all government hospitals, demanding that medicine shortages be addressed within 10 days, amid ongoing concerns over supply gaps and patient complaints.
