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Ahmedabad crime branch uncovers major irregularities in clinical drug trials | EXCLUSIVE
Gujarat | October 09, 2025 18:14 ISTA comprehensive report has been submitted to the Health Department, Municipal Corporation and the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for further action.
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Cough syrup deaths: Centre issues advisory for states, says tests found no link to kidney failure
India | October 03, 2025 18:48 IST11 children died in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan over the past few days after reportedly consuming cough syrups, some prescribed by doctors, while other bought directly from a pharmacy.
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AIIMS Delhi to install 'Sugar and Oil boards' in canteens as part of Health Ministry’s drive
Health | July 16, 2025 20:34 ISTAIIMS Delhi will soon install 'Sugar and Oil' boards in its canteens and cafeterias as part of the Union Health Ministry's initiative to promote healthier eating and curb rising obesity. The boards will display information on the sugar, oil, and calorie content of food items served.
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No link between COVID-19 vaccines and sudden deaths, health ministry clarifies
Health | July 02, 2025 23:11 ISTDebunking the myths! India's Health Ministry sets the record straight: COVID-19 vaccines are safe, and there's no link to sudden deaths. Get the facts here.
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Tamil Nadu: 85 hospitalised due to suspected food poisoning in Madurai
June 11, 2025 20:25 ISTTamil Nadu: The Dean of Government Rajaji Hospital in Madurai confirmed that all patients are currently in stable condition. Meanwhile, several additional cases have emerged in various hospitals throughout Virudhunagar district.
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Covid cases in India cross 5,000, Kerala worst hit state, reveals Health Ministry data
India | June 06, 2025 14:43 ISTThe Covid cases have crossed 5000 in India with 498 new cases reported in the last 24 hours. While around 500 new cases were added, 64 patients were also cured/discharged/migrated over the last 24 hours.
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COVID-19 update: India has 3,961 active cases, 32 deaths as of June 2, says Health Ministry
India | June 02, 2025 12:38 ISTCovid cases: According to the official data, four deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours—one each from Delhi, Kerala, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh.
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COVID-19: Health ministry issues advisory amid rise in cases, urges public not to panic
India | May 24, 2025 23:45 ISTCOVID-19 cases in India: The health ministry highlighted that a robust national surveillance system is in place through the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)’s sentinel surveillance network
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Health Ministry, AIIMS, Safdarjung, RML hospitals cancel staff leaves, activate emergency protocols
India | May 09, 2025 22:24 ISTThe Union Health Ministry, along with AIIMS, Safdarjung, and Ram Manohar Lohia hospitals in Delhi, has cancelled all staff leaves indefinitely and activated emergency protocols amid a military standoff with Pakistan. The directive follows a preparedness review by Health Minister J P Nadda on Friday.
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CGHS rule changed: No application needed, Govt to auto-issue health cards to all eligible employees
Business | April 13, 2025 11:45 ISTThe Health Ministry has mandated automatic issuance of CGHS cards to central government employees contributing to the scheme via salary deductions, even if they haven’t applied for it. This removes bureaucratic hurdles and ensures access to health benefits.
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Health ministry urges IPL to ban tobacco, alcohol advertising
India | March 10, 2025 13:42 ISTThe health ministry has urged the IPL and the BCCI to ban all forms of tobacco and alcohol advertising, including surrogate ads, during the upcoming IPL season starting March 22.
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GBS outbreak: Maharashtra reports 130 Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases, 73 confirmed | Latest updates
Maharashtra | January 30, 2025 21:10 ISTGuillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) cases in Maharashtra rose to 130, with 73 confirmed. ICMR investigated possible causes, including Campylobacter jejuni and norovirus. Expert team deployed to Pune.
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HMPV cases: 'No reason to worry, India is ready to respond promptly', says Health Minister JP Nadda
India | January 06, 2025 19:27 ISTHMPV cases: The Indian Council of Medical Research detected two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka through routine surveillance for multiple respiratory viral pathogens, the Union health ministry said on Monday.
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Health Ministry cracks down on spurious drugs, seizes stock worth Rs 6.60 crore in Kolkata
December 31, 2024 14:58 ISTThe Health Ministry, in collaboration with CDSCO and West Bengal authorities, seized spurious drugs worth Rs 6.60 crore in Kolkata. The operation uncovered counterfeit anti-cancer and diabetic medicines.
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Health Ministry issues advisory after first mpox clade 1b case reported in Kerala
India | September 26, 2024 20:12 ISTFollowing the detection of a more virulent Mpox Clade 1b strain in a Kerala man, the Union Health Ministry has issued actionable guidelines for states and union territories to prevent the virus’s spread.
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Mpox detected in India: Government confirms first case of monkeypox, says viral strain not present
India | September 09, 2024 18:49 ISTThe Health Ministry stressed that the current case is an isolated case, similar to the earlier 30 cases reported in India from July 2022 onwards. It clarified that the latest case is not a part of the current public health emergency (reported by WHO) which is regarding clade 1 of mpox.
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Serum Institute 'hopeful' of producing Mpox vaccine, says CEO Adar Poonawalla
India | August 21, 2024 8:46 ISTThe Serum Institute of India is working on a vaccine for Monkeypox, with CEO Adar Poonawalla expressing optimism about its development within a year. The initiative follows the World Health Organization's declaration of Monkeypox as a global health emergency.
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Kolkata rape-murder: Delhi doctors provide free OPD on road outside Health Ministry
India | August 19, 2024 13:45 ISTThe nationwide strike called by the medical fraternity will continue, however, the resident doctors of Delhi hospitals including, AIIMS, are provide free OPD services of around 36 specialities outside the Health Ministry.
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Union Health Minister Nadda reviews mpox situation, risk of large outbreak currently low for India
India | August 17, 2024 19:01 ISTUnion Health Minister JP Nadda took a review meeting with the senior officials of his ministry regarding the situation and preparedness. The World Health Organization (WHO) again declared Monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern on August 14.
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Nipah case: Centre to deploy outbreak response team to support Kerala in probing virus
India | July 21, 2024 16:52 ISTOutbreaks of the Nipah Virus Disease (NiVD) have been reported in Kerala in the past, with the last occurring in 2023 in Kozhikode district, Union Health Ministry's statement said.
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