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India Issues Ebola Advisory: Zero Cases Reported, High Vigilance Urged
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday issued a public health advisory on Ebola virus disease, stating that no cases have been reported in India so far while urging heightened vigilance among individuals who have recently travelled through Ebola-affected countries.
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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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Ebola Outbreak: Tamil Nadu Intensifies Airport Screening And Hospital Preparedness
Chennai, May 24 (IANS) Tamil Nadu has intensified surveillance and precautionary measures across airports, ports and government healthcare facilities following an advisory issued by the Union Health Ministry regarding the possibility of Ebola Virus D
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Ebola Outbreak Alert Leads To India-Africa Summit Delay
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) The Fourth India–Africa Forum Summit (IAFS IV), initially scheduled to take place in New Delhi from May 28–31, has been postponed due to the evolving health situation in parts of Africa, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
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Delhi Airport Issues Public Health Advisory Amid Ebola Concerns
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Indira Gandhi International Airport on Thursday issued a public health advisory for passengers arriving from or transiting through Ebola-affected countries, asking travellers showing symptoms of the disease to immediately rep
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Heatstroke Alert: Ministry Of AYUSH Shares Foods, Drinks And Habits To Prevent It
Prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion, muscle cramps, fainting, and, in severe cases, heatstroke.
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Hantavirus Cases Isolated: ICMR Says No Immediate Health Threat To India
The Director of the ICMR's National Institute of Virology Dr Naveen Kumar on Friday said the cases appear to be isolated ones and there is no immediate public health threat to India.
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Health Ministry Warns Of Intense Heatwave Between April-June 2026; How The States Are Preparing
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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Food Authority Raises Ashwagandha Alert In Health Supplements: What It Means
FSSAI reiterates that only ashwagandha roots and their extracts are permitted in food and nutraceutical products
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India Cracks Down On Ads For Weight-Loss Drugs Like GLP-1 In New Advisory
India's Health Ministry has warned pharmaceutical firms against promoting GLP-1 weight-loss drugs to the public. The CDSCO says direct or indirect advertising, including influencer campaigns, violates drug laws and could attract regulatory action.
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Union Health Ministry Proposes To Remove Duplicate Viral Testing Of Blood Products
The government has issued a draft Gazette Notification proposing amendments to avoid duplicate viral testing of blood products and invited public comments on it, an official statement said on Wednesday.
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Health Ministry Amends Rules To Ease Drug Research, Cut Regulatory Delays By 90 Days
The Union Health Ministry has amended the NDCT Rules, 2019 to reduce regulatory burden, waive permissions for low-risk studies, and speed up drug development timelines by at least 90 days, boosting pharmaceutical R&D in India.
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New Air Pollution Guidelines: Centre Orders Hospitals To Set Up CHEST Clinics
The Ministry has urged citizens to stay alert, monitor local air quality through the CPCB's Sameer app, and follow all official health advisories to protect themselves from the rising public health threat.
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78 Years Of Indian Healthcare: Milestones To Celebrate On Independence Day
This Independence Day, here are the healthcare milestones that explain how far we've come and what still lies ahead.
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"Misleading": Health Ministry On Warning Labels For Samosas, Jalebis
The Union Health Ministry on Tuesday termed reports claiming it has directed vendors to put warning labels on food items such as samosas, jalebis and laddos as "misleading, incorrect, and baseless".
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India Issues Ebola Advisory: Zero Cases Reported, High Vigilance Urged
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday issued a public health advisory on Ebola virus disease, stating that no cases have been reported in India so far while urging heightened vigilance among individuals who have recently travelled through Ebola-affected countries.
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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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Ebola Outbreak: Tamil Nadu Intensifies Airport Screening And Hospital Preparedness
Chennai, May 24 (IANS) Tamil Nadu has intensified surveillance and precautionary measures across airports, ports and government healthcare facilities following an advisory issued by the Union Health Ministry regarding the possibility of Ebola Virus D
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Ebola Outbreak Alert Leads To India-Africa Summit Delay
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) The Fourth India–Africa Forum Summit (IAFS IV), initially scheduled to take place in New Delhi from May 28–31, has been postponed due to the evolving health situation in parts of Africa, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
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Delhi Airport Issues Public Health Advisory Amid Ebola Concerns
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Indira Gandhi International Airport on Thursday issued a public health advisory for passengers arriving from or transiting through Ebola-affected countries, asking travellers showing symptoms of the disease to immediately rep
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Heatstroke Alert: Ministry Of AYUSH Shares Foods, Drinks And Habits To Prevent It
Prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion, muscle cramps, fainting, and, in severe cases, heatstroke.
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Hantavirus Cases Isolated: ICMR Says No Immediate Health Threat To India
The Director of the ICMR's National Institute of Virology Dr Naveen Kumar on Friday said the cases appear to be isolated ones and there is no immediate public health threat to India.
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Health Ministry Warns Of Intense Heatwave Between April-June 2026; How The States Are Preparing
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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Food Authority Raises Ashwagandha Alert In Health Supplements: What It Means
FSSAI reiterates that only ashwagandha roots and their extracts are permitted in food and nutraceutical products
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India Cracks Down On Ads For Weight-Loss Drugs Like GLP-1 In New Advisory
India's Health Ministry has warned pharmaceutical firms against promoting GLP-1 weight-loss drugs to the public. The CDSCO says direct or indirect advertising, including influencer campaigns, violates drug laws and could attract regulatory action.
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Union Health Ministry Proposes To Remove Duplicate Viral Testing Of Blood Products
The government has issued a draft Gazette Notification proposing amendments to avoid duplicate viral testing of blood products and invited public comments on it, an official statement said on Wednesday.
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Health Ministry Amends Rules To Ease Drug Research, Cut Regulatory Delays By 90 Days
The Union Health Ministry has amended the NDCT Rules, 2019 to reduce regulatory burden, waive permissions for low-risk studies, and speed up drug development timelines by at least 90 days, boosting pharmaceutical R&D in India.
-
New Air Pollution Guidelines: Centre Orders Hospitals To Set Up CHEST Clinics
The Ministry has urged citizens to stay alert, monitor local air quality through the CPCB's Sameer app, and follow all official health advisories to protect themselves from the rising public health threat.
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78 Years Of Indian Healthcare: Milestones To Celebrate On Independence Day
This Independence Day, here are the healthcare milestones that explain how far we've come and what still lies ahead.
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"Misleading": Health Ministry On Warning Labels For Samosas, Jalebis
The Union Health Ministry on Tuesday termed reports claiming it has directed vendors to put warning labels on food items such as samosas, jalebis and laddos as "misleading, incorrect, and baseless".
