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  Noida: Police seize illegal codeine-based cough syrup worth Rs 7.25 lakh; 2 drug traffickers nabbed

  Uttar Pradesh | June 16, 2026 12:18 IST

  Authorities have also launched a manhunt for three other accused, who are currently absconding. Police officials stated that further investigation is underway to uncover the wider network involved in the illegal supply and distribution of codeine-based substances in the region.

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  Cough syrup purchase only with prescription from now on as Centre bans over-the-counter sales

  India | June 16, 2026 11:31 IST

  These medicines will no longer be available over the counter (OTC). Consumers will now have to present a valid prescription issued by a registered medical practitioner to buy such syrups.

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  Centre on alert after suspected Nipah cases in West Bengal; Nadda assures full support

  West Bengal | January 12, 2026 23:49 IST

  The Health Minister said the guidelines to prevent the outbreak of the disease have been shared with the Bengal’s disease surveillance unit. Nadda said he talked with Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to discuss the issue, asserting that the Centre stands firmly with the state government.

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  Chhattisgarh: Raipur lab becomes first in India to get NQAS certificate; JP Nadda hails state govt

  chhattisgarh | January 07, 2026 22:01 IST

  In a letter addressed to State Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal, Nadda said the certification reflects Chhattisgarh’s growing strength in delivering reliable and quality diagnostic services. He noted that the milestone highlights the commitment of the State Government in healthcare sector.

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  Ahmedabad crime branch uncovers major irregularities in clinical drug trials | EXCLUSIVE

  Gujarat | October 09, 2025 18:14 IST

  A 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 IST

  11 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 IST

  AIIMS 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 IST

  Debunking 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

  Tamil Nadu | June 11, 2025 20:25 IST

  Tamil 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 IST

  The 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 IST

  Covid 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 IST

  COVID-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 IST

  The 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 IST

  The 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 IST

  The 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 IST

  Guillain-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 IST

  HMPV 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

  Kolkata | December 31, 2024 14:58 IST

  The 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 IST

  Following 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 IST

  The 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.