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9 Killed In Cafe Blast In Syria's Damascus
The Interior Ministry is set to announce its initial findings soon, said Damascus Governor Maher Idlibi.
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Jan Vishwas Act 2026: Centre Eases Compliance Burden For Food, Pharma Sectors
The Centre has operationalised key reforms under the Jan Vishwas Act, 2026 relating to the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
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Institutional Deliveries Up From 88.6% To 90.6% In 2023-24: NFHS-6
According to the NFHS-6 data for 2023-24, 95.9 per cent of pregnant women received antenatal care (ANC), while mothers receiving ANC in the first trimester increased from 70 per cent to 76.2 per cent.
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Centre On Ebola Alert: Health Minister Reviews Preparedness Amid WHO Emergency
The Centre has stepped up Ebola preparedness measures across the country after the World Health Organization declared the ongoing outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), with Union Health Minister JP Nadda reviewing surveillance and response mechanisms amid global concerns over the spread of the virus. Officials said...
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'Break The Barrier': Healthy Ministry Focused On Better Access To Treatment For Childhood Cancer
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) For addressing childhood cancer the Union government is committed to "break the barrier" in such a way that all of them survive, said L. Swasticharan, Deputy Director General of Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) u
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No Ebola Case In India, Airports Put On Alert After WHO Warning
The Centre has reviewed standard operating procedures for screening, surveillance, quarantine and case management, while laboratory preparedness is also being ramped up. The National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune has been designated for Ebola tes
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India Launches Fire Safety Week In Hospitals To Prevent Disasters; See Details, What To Expect
India's Health Ministry has launched a nationwide Fire Safety Week in hospitals to boost preparedness, prevent deadly incidents, and strengthen emergency response systems. Here's why it matters for public health.
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Health Ministry Mulls Ban On Cough Syrups For Children Under 2 Years: Report
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Health Ministry is reportedly considering banning prescriptions of paediatric cough syrups for children under two years and discouraging their use for those under five.
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Health Insurance Terms, Conditions Confusing You? New Panel To Make It Simpler For All
The newly formed panel by the regulator is expected to review key aspects of the health insurance ecosystem and recommend reforms.
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Health Ministry Bans Nimesulide Oral Doses Above 100 Mg Over Safety Concerns
The government has banned the manufacture, sale and distribution of all oral formulations of pain and fever medications, containing Nimesulide above 100 milligrams in immediate release dosage form, with immediate effect.
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Strong Science, Peoples Participation Driving Indias Public Health: JP Nadda
Indias public-health journey has entered a decisive and results-oriented phase, said Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda on Wednesday.
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Health Ministry And WHO Launch Campaign On Delhi Metro For Women's Health
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), on Wednesday rolled out a month-long campaign on the Delhi Metro to boost the health and well-being of women and girls.
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Centre Holds High-Level Meeting After Cough Syrup Deaths
The Union Health Ministry on Sunday held an emergency high-level meeting with health secretaries and drug control officials from all States and Union Territories in the wake of multiple child deaths linked to contaminated cough syrup.
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Health Ministry Official Duped Of Rs 27 Lakh In Currency Trade Scam, Case Filed
An senior official of the Union Health Ministry was allegedly duped of Rs 27 lakhs under the pretext investing his money into the currency market, Delhi police officials informed on Wednesday.
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If Samosa-Jalebi Was Your Diet For Too Long, Eating Clean Can Make You Sick
If samosa-jalebi has dominated your diet for long, switching to clean eating might feel rough at first, with bloating, mood swings, energy crashes
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9 Killed In Cafe Blast In Syria's Damascus
The Interior Ministry is set to announce its initial findings soon, said Damascus Governor Maher Idlibi.
-
Jan Vishwas Act 2026: Centre Eases Compliance Burden For Food, Pharma Sectors
The Centre has operationalised key reforms under the Jan Vishwas Act, 2026 relating to the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
-
Institutional Deliveries Up From 88.6% To 90.6% In 2023-24: NFHS-6
According to the NFHS-6 data for 2023-24, 95.9 per cent of pregnant women received antenatal care (ANC), while mothers receiving ANC in the first trimester increased from 70 per cent to 76.2 per cent.
-
Centre On Ebola Alert: Health Minister Reviews Preparedness Amid WHO Emergency
The Centre has stepped up Ebola preparedness measures across the country after the World Health Organization declared the ongoing outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), with Union Health Minister JP Nadda reviewing surveillance and response mechanisms amid global concerns over the spread of the virus. Officials said...
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'Break The Barrier': Healthy Ministry Focused On Better Access To Treatment For Childhood Cancer
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) For addressing childhood cancer the Union government is committed to "break the barrier" in such a way that all of them survive, said L. Swasticharan, Deputy Director General of Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) u
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No Ebola Case In India, Airports Put On Alert After WHO Warning
The Centre has reviewed standard operating procedures for screening, surveillance, quarantine and case management, while laboratory preparedness is also being ramped up. The National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune has been designated for Ebola tes
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India Launches Fire Safety Week In Hospitals To Prevent Disasters; See Details, What To Expect
India's Health Ministry has launched a nationwide Fire Safety Week in hospitals to boost preparedness, prevent deadly incidents, and strengthen emergency response systems. Here's why it matters for public health.
-
Health Ministry Mulls Ban On Cough Syrups For Children Under 2 Years: Report
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Health Ministry is reportedly considering banning prescriptions of paediatric cough syrups for children under two years and discouraging their use for those under five.
-
Health Insurance Terms, Conditions Confusing You? New Panel To Make It Simpler For All
The newly formed panel by the regulator is expected to review key aspects of the health insurance ecosystem and recommend reforms.
-
Health Ministry Bans Nimesulide Oral Doses Above 100 Mg Over Safety Concerns
The government has banned the manufacture, sale and distribution of all oral formulations of pain and fever medications, containing Nimesulide above 100 milligrams in immediate release dosage form, with immediate effect.
-
Strong Science, Peoples Participation Driving Indias Public Health: JP Nadda
Indias public-health journey has entered a decisive and results-oriented phase, said Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda on Wednesday.
-
Health Ministry And WHO Launch Campaign On Delhi Metro For Women's Health
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), on Wednesday rolled out a month-long campaign on the Delhi Metro to boost the health and well-being of women and girls.
-
Centre Holds High-Level Meeting After Cough Syrup Deaths
The Union Health Ministry on Sunday held an emergency high-level meeting with health secretaries and drug control officials from all States and Union Territories in the wake of multiple child deaths linked to contaminated cough syrup.
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Health Ministry Official Duped Of Rs 27 Lakh In Currency Trade Scam, Case Filed
An senior official of the Union Health Ministry was allegedly duped of Rs 27 lakhs under the pretext investing his money into the currency market, Delhi police officials informed on Wednesday.
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If Samosa-Jalebi Was Your Diet For Too Long, Eating Clean Can Make You Sick
If samosa-jalebi has dominated your diet for long, switching to clean eating might feel rough at first, with bloating, mood swings, energy crashes
