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Health Ministry Bans 16 Fixed Dose Combination Drugs Across India With Immediate Effect
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) In a major move aimed at strengthening patient safety and ensuring the rational use of medicines, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Saturday said that it has prohibited the manufacture, sale and distribution of 16 Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) drugs for human use across the country.
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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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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's Women Health Campaign Sets 3 Guinness World Records
India has achieved three Guinness World Records under the nationwide 'Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan' (SNSPA), a campaign focused on preventive and women-centric healthcare.
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Explained: What Are Sugar And Fat Boards? Why Is The Government Pushing Them In Indian Institutions
In a new initiative, the Ministry of Health has urged all government offices to prominently display "sugar and fat boards" to push for healthier workplaces.
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How Does Antimicrobial Resistance Work In Your Body?
In this article, we will explore how AMR develops, its impact on the human body, and the pros and cons of this biological phenomenon.
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Ahead Of Heatwave, Health Ministry Issues Guidelines
As the summer season approaches, the Ministry of Health has taken proactive steps to ensure public safety amidst rising temperatures and potential heatwaves.
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Bird Flu Strikes Vietnam: Health Ministry Confirms Student's Death From H5N1
The Health Ministry expressed concern that changing weather patterns, brought on by shifting seasons, could create favourable conditions for the virus to spread.
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Heatwave Alert: Ministry Of Health Shares Food Guidelines To Stay Cool
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India (GOI) recently took to Twitter to share some guidelines to protect against heat-related illnesses.
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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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Shortness Of Breath, Fatigue: Covid Complications 1 Year Post-Discharge
Participants of the National Clinical Registry of COVID-19 who were followed for a year reported dyspnea or shortness of breath (18.6 per cent), fatigue ( 10.5 per cent) and mental health issues (9.3 per cent) after 30-60 days post-discharge.
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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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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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Health Ministry Bans 16 Fixed Dose Combination Drugs Across India With Immediate Effect
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) In a major move aimed at strengthening patient safety and ensuring the rational use of medicines, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Saturday said that it has prohibited the manufacture, sale and distribution of 16 Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) drugs for human use across the country.
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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.
-
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's Women Health Campaign Sets 3 Guinness World Records
India has achieved three Guinness World Records under the nationwide 'Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan' (SNSPA), a campaign focused on preventive and women-centric healthcare.
-
Explained: What Are Sugar And Fat Boards? Why Is The Government Pushing Them In Indian Institutions
In a new initiative, the Ministry of Health has urged all government offices to prominently display "sugar and fat boards" to push for healthier workplaces.
-
How Does Antimicrobial Resistance Work In Your Body?
In this article, we will explore how AMR develops, its impact on the human body, and the pros and cons of this biological phenomenon.
-
Ahead Of Heatwave, Health Ministry Issues Guidelines
As the summer season approaches, the Ministry of Health has taken proactive steps to ensure public safety amidst rising temperatures and potential heatwaves.
-
Bird Flu Strikes Vietnam: Health Ministry Confirms Student's Death From H5N1
The Health Ministry expressed concern that changing weather patterns, brought on by shifting seasons, could create favourable conditions for the virus to spread.
-
Heatwave Alert: Ministry Of Health Shares Food Guidelines To Stay Cool
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India (GOI) recently took to Twitter to share some guidelines to protect against heat-related illnesses.
-
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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Shortness Of Breath, Fatigue: Covid Complications 1 Year Post-Discharge
Participants of the National Clinical Registry of COVID-19 who were followed for a year reported dyspnea or shortness of breath (18.6 per cent), fatigue ( 10.5 per cent) and mental health issues (9.3 per cent) after 30-60 days post-discharge.
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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).
-
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.
