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Noida: Police seize illegal codeine-based cough syrup worth Rs 7.25 lakh; 2 drug traffickers nabbed
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 16, 2026, 12:18 PM ISTAuthorities 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 | Jun 16, 2026, 11:31 AM ISTThese 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 | Jan 12, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTThe 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 | Jan 07, 2026, 10:01 PM ISTIn 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 | Oct 09, 2025, 06:14 PM 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 | Oct 03, 2025, 06:48 PM 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 | Jul 16, 2025, 08:34 PM 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 | Jul 02, 2025, 11:11 PM 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
Tamil Nadu | Jun 11, 2025, 08:25 PM 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 | Jun 06, 2025, 02:43 PM 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 | Jun 02, 2025, 12:38 PM 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, 11:45 PM 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, 10:24 PM 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 | Apr 13, 2025, 11:45 AM 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 | Mar 10, 2025, 01:42 PM 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 | Jan 30, 2025, 09:10 PM 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 | Jan 06, 2025, 07:27 PM 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
Kolkata | Dec 31, 2024, 02:58 PM 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 | Sep 26, 2024, 08:12 PM 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 | Sep 09, 2024, 06:49 PM 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.