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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.
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Serum Institute 'hopeful' of producing Mpox vaccine, says CEO Adar Poonawalla
India | Aug 21, 2024, 08:46 AM 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 | Aug 19, 2024, 01:45 PM 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 | Aug 17, 2024, 07:01 PM 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 | Jul 21, 2024, 04:52 PM 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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Health Ministry issues food advisory to combat heatwave: Know how to stay safe
India | Apr 11, 2024, 02:58 PM ISTThe Health Ministry has issued a food advisory to help citizens combat the ongoing heatwave season, prompted by warnings from the India Meteorological Department. The advisory emphasizes adopting summer-friendly dietary habits and lifestyle adjustments to stay healthy amid rising temperatures.
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Health Ministry introduces myCGHS iOS App with enhanced security measures
Health | Apr 04, 2024, 07:43 AM ISTThe Ministry of Health and Family Welfare unveiled the 'myCGHS' app tailored for iOS devices, equipped with robust security features such as two-factor authentication and mPIN functionality.
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Israel-Hamas War: Over 240 people in Gaza killed in last 24 hours as IDF operations expand
World | Dec 27, 2023, 04:08 PM ISTThe health ministry reported that at least 241 people were killed and 382 others were wounded in Gaza, with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas denouncing the war as a "great crime" against his people. A total of 20,915 people have died in Gaza after 11 weeks of fighting.
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COVID-19: No plan to make RT-PCR testing mandatory at airports so far, say Health Ministry sources
India | Dec 21, 2023, 06:50 PM ISTCOVID-19 update: States have been urged to ensure effective compliance of the detailed operational guidelines for revised surveillance strategy for COVID-19 shared by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
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'CoWIN portal completely safe': Govt refutes claims of data breach
India | Jun 12, 2023, 06:34 PM ISTThe CoWIN portal is totally protected with sufficient shields for information protection, the Health Ministry said in an explanation, adding an inward activity has been started to survey the current safety efforts.
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Covid19 on the rise: India reports 4,435 new cases in 24 hours, highest single-day rise in 5 months
India | Apr 05, 2023, 11:16 AM ISTThe national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.76 per cent, according to the health ministry website.
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Covid-19: India records highest cases in 5 months with over 2,100 fresh infections
India | Mar 29, 2023, 11:27 AM ISTCovid cases in India: The total tally of coronavirus cases was recorded at 4.47 crore (4,47,09,676).
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Covid-19: India logs 1,300 fresh cases in single day, active tally climbs to 7,605
India | Mar 23, 2023, 11:52 AM ISTThe daily positivity was recorded at 1.46 per cent while the weekly positivity was pegged at 1.08 per cent.
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COVID-19: Single-day rise of 1,071 fresh cases in India; active tally climb to 5,915
India | Mar 19, 2023, 11:49 AM ISTCovid-19 update in India: The active cases now comprise 0.01 per cent of the total cases, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.8 per cent.
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'Cases of seasonal influenza expected to decline by March-end' informs health ministry
India | Mar 10, 2023, 05:44 PM ISTH3N2: Union Health Ministry informed that cases of seasonal influenza are expected to decline by March-end.
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Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare receives Porter Prize 2023 for containment of Covid
India | Mar 02, 2023, 06:49 PM ISTThe prize was presented to MoHFW in the virtual presence of the Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, and Secretary of the MoHFW, Rajesh Bhushan.
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Heatwave Advisory: Do's and don'ts, Centre advises to avoid tea and foods high in protein
Health | Mar 02, 2023, 10:09 AM ISTHeatwave Advisory: In its latest heatwave alert, the union health ministry has warned citizens to stay away from high-protein meals and beverages including tea, coffee, and carbonated soft drinks.
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Health Ministry proposes to increase charges under CGHS amid unpaid debts
India | Feb 23, 2023, 01:34 PM ISTMore than 600 private hospitals are currently affiliated with the CGHS, with major institutions like Medanta, Fortis, Narayana, Apollo, Max, and Manipal serving as its cornerstones.