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'Caution Not Anti-Science': Siddaramaiah On Covid Vaccine-Sudden Death Claim
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has responded to Biocon Ltd Executive Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw's suggestion that he acknowledge the science behind vaccine development, rather than engage in retrospective blame.
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'No Evidence Linking Covid Vaccines To Sudden Deaths': Top Health Official
In the backdrop of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah linking heart-related deaths in the state's Hassan district to Covid-19 vaccines, the Union Health Ministry has clarified that there is no evidence of a connection between the two.
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Active Covid Cases Cross 4,000 Mark, 5 Deaths In Last 24 Hours
India's active COVID-19 cases have crossed the 4,000 mark, with Kerala remaining the most affected state followed by Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Delhi, according to the Union Health Ministry data released on Tuesday.
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India Records 257 Covid Cases Amid Surge, 23 In Capital
India is currently witnessing a modest rise in Covid-19 infections, with the Union Health Ministry reporting 257 active cases so far. Kerala, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu account for over 85 per cent of these cases.
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Health Ministry Cancels Leaves Of All Officers, Activates Emergency Protocol
Union Health Ministry and the Centre-run AIIMS, Safdarjung and Ram Manohar Lohia hospitals in New Delhi have cancelled leaves of all its officers and staffers indefinitely and activated emergency protocols amid a military standoff between India-Pak.
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Government Asks IPL To Ban Tobacco, Alcohol Advertising
The Union Health Ministry has urged the Indian Premier League (IPL) to ban all tobacco and alcohol advertising, including surrogate promotions, within stadium premises during matches as well as telecast sessions on national television.
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HMPV Epidemic In China: Should You Be Worried In India?
HMPV Cases In India: While the rise in HMPV cases in China has understandably raised concerns, the situation in India remains under control with only a few reported cases.
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Union Health Ministry Approves Menstrual Hygiene Policy For School Going Girls
The Menstrual Hygiene Policy for School Going Girls by the Union Health Ministry will focus on improving the menstrual hygiene standards
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Menstrual Hygiene Policy For School Students Approved: Supreme Court Told
The Centre on Monday informed the Supreme Court of framing the "Menstrual Hygiene Policy for School Going Girls" approved by the Union Health Ministry.
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"Right To Choose Death": Doctors Prepare Draft Guidelines For Terminally Ill Patients
The recently released Union Health Ministry's "Guidelines for Withdrawal of Life Support in Terminally ill Patients" was the result of joint brainstorming by as many as 25 doctors from across India.
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Health Ministry Comes Up With New Draft Guidelines On Passive Euthanasia
Doctors should take a "considered decision" on withdrawal of life support in terminally ill patients on the basis of certain conditions including a documented informed refusal by the patient or their kin, according to draft guidelines by Union Health
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Health Ministry Asks For Detailed Report As Tirupati Laddoo Row Escalates
Union Health Minister JP Nadda has asked Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu for a "detailed report" on the row over animal fat in ghee used to make laddoos offered as 'prasadam' to the deity at the Tirupati temple.
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Give Reports On Security Measures In Medical Institutions: Centre To States
The Union Health Ministry has urged the states to submit action-taken reports on the immediate and short-term security measures implemented in medical institutions for doctors and healthcare workers.
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"Regulate Access, Have Security Patrols": Centre's Advice On Doctors' Safety
The Union Health Ministry on Friday wrote to states to follow Supreme Court orders on establishing "certain basic requirements... to assuage doctors over workplace safety".
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Health Ministry To Set Up National Task Force For Safety Of Doctors
The Union Health Ministry on Wednesday issued an Office Memorandum on the National Task Force, formed by the Supreme Court for the medical professionals' safety.
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'Caution Not Anti-Science': Siddaramaiah On Covid Vaccine-Sudden Death Claim
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has responded to Biocon Ltd Executive Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw's suggestion that he acknowledge the science behind vaccine development, rather than engage in retrospective blame.
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'No Evidence Linking Covid Vaccines To Sudden Deaths': Top Health Official
In the backdrop of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah linking heart-related deaths in the state's Hassan district to Covid-19 vaccines, the Union Health Ministry has clarified that there is no evidence of a connection between the two.
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Active Covid Cases Cross 4,000 Mark, 5 Deaths In Last 24 Hours
India's active COVID-19 cases have crossed the 4,000 mark, with Kerala remaining the most affected state followed by Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Delhi, according to the Union Health Ministry data released on Tuesday.
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India Records 257 Covid Cases Amid Surge, 23 In Capital
India is currently witnessing a modest rise in Covid-19 infections, with the Union Health Ministry reporting 257 active cases so far. Kerala, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu account for over 85 per cent of these cases.
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Health Ministry Cancels Leaves Of All Officers, Activates Emergency Protocol
Union Health Ministry and the Centre-run AIIMS, Safdarjung and Ram Manohar Lohia hospitals in New Delhi have cancelled leaves of all its officers and staffers indefinitely and activated emergency protocols amid a military standoff between India-Pak.
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Government Asks IPL To Ban Tobacco, Alcohol Advertising
The Union Health Ministry has urged the Indian Premier League (IPL) to ban all tobacco and alcohol advertising, including surrogate promotions, within stadium premises during matches as well as telecast sessions on national television.
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HMPV Epidemic In China: Should You Be Worried In India?
HMPV Cases In India: While the rise in HMPV cases in China has understandably raised concerns, the situation in India remains under control with only a few reported cases.
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Union Health Ministry Approves Menstrual Hygiene Policy For School Going Girls
The Menstrual Hygiene Policy for School Going Girls by the Union Health Ministry will focus on improving the menstrual hygiene standards
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Menstrual Hygiene Policy For School Students Approved: Supreme Court Told
The Centre on Monday informed the Supreme Court of framing the "Menstrual Hygiene Policy for School Going Girls" approved by the Union Health Ministry.
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"Right To Choose Death": Doctors Prepare Draft Guidelines For Terminally Ill Patients
The recently released Union Health Ministry's "Guidelines for Withdrawal of Life Support in Terminally ill Patients" was the result of joint brainstorming by as many as 25 doctors from across India.
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Health Ministry Comes Up With New Draft Guidelines On Passive Euthanasia
Doctors should take a "considered decision" on withdrawal of life support in terminally ill patients on the basis of certain conditions including a documented informed refusal by the patient or their kin, according to draft guidelines by Union Health
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Health Ministry Asks For Detailed Report As Tirupati Laddoo Row Escalates
Union Health Minister JP Nadda has asked Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu for a "detailed report" on the row over animal fat in ghee used to make laddoos offered as 'prasadam' to the deity at the Tirupati temple.
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Give Reports On Security Measures In Medical Institutions: Centre To States
The Union Health Ministry has urged the states to submit action-taken reports on the immediate and short-term security measures implemented in medical institutions for doctors and healthcare workers.
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"Regulate Access, Have Security Patrols": Centre's Advice On Doctors' Safety
The Union Health Ministry on Friday wrote to states to follow Supreme Court orders on establishing "certain basic requirements... to assuage doctors over workplace safety".
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Health Ministry To Set Up National Task Force For Safety Of Doctors
The Union Health Ministry on Wednesday issued an Office Memorandum on the National Task Force, formed by the Supreme Court for the medical professionals' safety.
