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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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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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Hantavirus Surveillance: India Deploys 165-Lab 'Viral Shield' To Track Virus Spread
he Indian Council of Medical Research has activated the Viral Shield protocol to make sure the Andes strain doesn't breach the country's borders. Here is how their measures can protect the people from the deadly infection.
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India Deploys 'Aarogya Maitri' Health Cube In Jamaica For Humanitarian Emergency Response
The Jamaica deployment is being viewed as part of India's broader outreach to CARICOM countries, where healthcare, disaster resilience, and capacity building have emerged as key pillars of cooperation
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Quack Or Qualified? Expert Explains How To Spot A Registered Doctor From A Fake
Verifying a doctor's registration with the National Medical Commission or State Medical Council is essential to ensure qualified medical care.
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1 In 5 Pregnant Women In Northeast India Vitamin B1 Deficient: See Signs, Risks, How To Treat
If your body doesn't have enough vitamin B1, it can lead to beriberi, a disease that causes weakness, swelling, and even heart failure. Pregnant women need more thiamine because their bodies work harder to nourish the growing baby.
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Nationwide HPV Vaccination Rollout A Landmark Step In Public Health, Says Former ICMR Director General
V.M. Katoch, former Director General (DG) of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and former Health Research Secretary from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, on Thursday, described the nationwide rollout of the
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Will Examine If Cut-Off Reduction For NEET-PG Affects Quality Of Education: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will examine if the NEET-PG 2025 cut-off reduction impacts postgraduate medical education quality amid petitions challenging the percentile cut-off.
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India Deploys AI To Predict The Next Pandemic: Indian Council Of Medical Research Launches New Pathogen Detection Tool
The Indian Medical Council has launched a new pathogen detection tool. An AI-driven tool could predict the spread of serious diseases, and here is what you should know.
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ICMR Begins Human Trials For Improved Kyasanur Forest Disease Vaccine
Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) is a regional infectious disease in the Western Ghats region, in states like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa, and Maharashtra.
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Foreign Medical Graduate Exam December 2025 Results To Be Out On This Date
FMGE December 2025 results will be declared by NBEMS on February 17, 2026. Candidates can access results online using their credentials.
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Two Suspected Nipah Virus Cases In West Bengal, Centre Deploys National Team
The suspected cases were detected on January 11, 2026, at the Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (VRDL) of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) at AIIMS Kalyani.
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NMC Hiring For Legal Officer Posts On Contract Basis
NMC invites applications for two Legal Officer positions on short-term contracts. Eligible candidates must have LLB and 10 years standing with Bar Council. Apply by Jan 12.
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Can't Read Your Doctor's Handwriting? There Is A New Order For Them
Illegible prescriptions may soon be a thing of the past. The National Medical Commission has ordered doctors to write prescriptions clearly to improve patient safety, reduce medication errors and ensure accountability across medical colleges.
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Union Cabinet Approves Single Higher Education Regulator Replacing Multiple Bodies
The new regulator, named Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhikshan, will handle regulation, accreditation, and professional standards but will not manage funding or oversee medical and law colleges.
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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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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
-
Hantavirus Surveillance: India Deploys 165-Lab 'Viral Shield' To Track Virus Spread
he Indian Council of Medical Research has activated the Viral Shield protocol to make sure the Andes strain doesn't breach the country's borders. Here is how their measures can protect the people from the deadly infection.
-
India Deploys 'Aarogya Maitri' Health Cube In Jamaica For Humanitarian Emergency Response
The Jamaica deployment is being viewed as part of India's broader outreach to CARICOM countries, where healthcare, disaster resilience, and capacity building have emerged as key pillars of cooperation
-
Quack Or Qualified? Expert Explains How To Spot A Registered Doctor From A Fake
Verifying a doctor's registration with the National Medical Commission or State Medical Council is essential to ensure qualified medical care.
-
1 In 5 Pregnant Women In Northeast India Vitamin B1 Deficient: See Signs, Risks, How To Treat
If your body doesn't have enough vitamin B1, it can lead to beriberi, a disease that causes weakness, swelling, and even heart failure. Pregnant women need more thiamine because their bodies work harder to nourish the growing baby.
-
Nationwide HPV Vaccination Rollout A Landmark Step In Public Health, Says Former ICMR Director General
V.M. Katoch, former Director General (DG) of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and former Health Research Secretary from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, on Thursday, described the nationwide rollout of the
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Will Examine If Cut-Off Reduction For NEET-PG Affects Quality Of Education: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will examine if the NEET-PG 2025 cut-off reduction impacts postgraduate medical education quality amid petitions challenging the percentile cut-off.
-
India Deploys AI To Predict The Next Pandemic: Indian Council Of Medical Research Launches New Pathogen Detection Tool
The Indian Medical Council has launched a new pathogen detection tool. An AI-driven tool could predict the spread of serious diseases, and here is what you should know.
-
ICMR Begins Human Trials For Improved Kyasanur Forest Disease Vaccine
Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) is a regional infectious disease in the Western Ghats region, in states like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa, and Maharashtra.
-
Foreign Medical Graduate Exam December 2025 Results To Be Out On This Date
FMGE December 2025 results will be declared by NBEMS on February 17, 2026. Candidates can access results online using their credentials.
-
Two Suspected Nipah Virus Cases In West Bengal, Centre Deploys National Team
The suspected cases were detected on January 11, 2026, at the Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (VRDL) of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) at AIIMS Kalyani.
-
NMC Hiring For Legal Officer Posts On Contract Basis
NMC invites applications for two Legal Officer positions on short-term contracts. Eligible candidates must have LLB and 10 years standing with Bar Council. Apply by Jan 12.
-
Can't Read Your Doctor's Handwriting? There Is A New Order For Them
Illegible prescriptions may soon be a thing of the past. The National Medical Commission has ordered doctors to write prescriptions clearly to improve patient safety, reduce medication errors and ensure accountability across medical colleges.
-
Union Cabinet Approves Single Higher Education Regulator Replacing Multiple Bodies
The new regulator, named Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhikshan, will handle regulation, accreditation, and professional standards but will not manage funding or oversee medical and law colleges.
