MINISTRY OF HEALTH

Pavan Choudary, chairman, Medical Technology Association of India (MTAI), termed the move a path-breaking effort by the government towards equitable policy making, spanning the crucial last mile which was uncovered so far.

India is ahead of several countries in drafting a legal framework to support the implementation of the 'One Health' initiative, which integrates the health of people, animals, and the environment. The 'One Health' approach is crucial for addressing ...

The UK and other countries are dealing with the outbreak of meningococcal disease after it was detected in some individuals returning from Saudi Arabia. This can be fatal in some cases. It is important to take some precautions.

NEET-PG exam: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has postponed the NEET-PG Entrance Examination, originally scheduled for tomorrow, citing recent allegations questioning the integrity of certain competitive exams. The ministry stated that thi...

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 39 people in northern Gaza on Saturday, with rescue workers searching for survivors. Fadel Naem, director of al-Ahli Hospital, reported receiving over three dozen bodies. The Palestinian Civil Defense dug through r...

The move comes with the NEET-UG 2024 exam, which saw nearly 2.4 million participants, facing allegations of question paper leaks and grace marks being awarded to over 1,500 students. The results, announced on June 4, triggered protests and legal act...

Heatwave deaths: The Union health ministry reported 143 confirmed heatstroke deaths in India, but data from states suggests a total of 448 confirmed and suspected fatalities this summer. Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number of deaths, with Delh...

The union labour ministry in New Delhi criticized Amazon for inadequate occupational safety and working conditions at its Manesar warehouse. Labour secretary Sumita Dawra met with Amazon officials to address issues related to facilities like utiliti...

The Indian health ministry has reported 143 recorded deaths and 41,789 people suffering from suspected heatstroke between March 1 and June 20 this year. However, the heatwave toll is expected to be higher due to the lack of updated data from states ...

The guidelines stress the need for a multi-disciplinary approach for patients with multiple co-morbidities and highlight the importance of training in high-quality patient care.

In what could ease access to some patented medicines, the government has allowed global tenders to be floated for procurement of 120 drugs, including anti-diabetic medication Semaglutide, after the health ministry raised concerns over lack of domest...

The new government under Narendra Modi aims to extend Ayushman Bharat coverage to individuals above 70 years and implement the pan-India roll out of the U-WIN portal for digitizing routine vaccinations as part of the 100-day agenda for the Union hea...

JP Nadda, new Health Minister, sets agenda for first 100 days including extending Ayushman Bharat scheme to 70+ age group and launching U-Win vaccine portal.

Jagat Prakash Nadda has been allocated the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new cabinet. He returns to the ministry after leading the Bharatiya Janata Party for over fo...

274 Palestinians killed in Israeli rescue operation in Gaza. 700 wounded. Largest since October. Hostages held by Hamas rescued.

Birth rate and number of marriages have once again again Japan. This has prompted an urgent budgetary intervention by the government.

The government urged all states and union territories to promptly implement heat health action plans to safeguard people from intensifying heatwaves. In a meeting chaired by Dr. Atul Goel of the health ministry, directives included assessing healthc...

India records 56 deaths from suspected heat stroke cases between March and May. Data by Union Health Ministry and National Centre for Disease Control reveals 46 deaths in May. Heatwave conditions affect the country.

India, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), plans to strengthen its drug regulatory system to ensure quick access to high-quality medical products for all. Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra highlighted the country's core ca...