Health

No cause for concern over HMPV in India, say health authorities as cases detected

Amid growing concern about Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in the country, Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava reviewed the present…

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ICMR detects two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has confirmed the detection of two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka,…

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Health Ministry monitoring respiratory, seasonal influenza cases amid HMPV outbreak in China, say Officials sources

The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) under the Union Health Ministry is closely monitoring respiratory and seasonal influenza cases…

2 weeks ago

Health Ministry takes swift action against Spurious Drugs; seizes drugs worth Rs. 6.60 crores in Kolkata

In a decisive action against the illicit trade of spurious drugs, a joint investigation was conducted by the Central Drugs…

2 weeks ago

PoGB: Locals in Astore district face health crises amid shortage of doctors

Residents of the Qamri area in Astore district in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan(PoGB), are facing a growing health crisis due to…

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WHO urges member countries in Southeast Asia to bolster efforts to end TB

The World Health Organization has urged member countries in the Southeast Asia region to build on the momentum created to…

1 month ago

Hepatitis C screenings to be expanded in Taiwan: Health Minister

Taiwan is intensifying efforts to screen and treat hepatitis C among high-risk groups, including prisoners, drug users, and individuals with…

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JP Nadda to launch 100-day TB Elimination campaign in Haryana’s Panchkula today

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda, will officially launch the ambitious 100-Day TB Elimination Campaign in Panchkula…

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Indo-US Bridging RARE Summit 2024: Effort against rare diseases, celebrates India’s health sector transformation

The Indo-US Bridging RARE Summit 2024 took place in New Delhi, India from November 16 to November 18. The Summit…

2 months ago

“Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps”: WHO Southeast Asia Director calls for diabetes management on World Diabetes Day

On the occasion of World Diabetes Day on Thursday, Saima Wazed, the World Health Organisation Regional Director for Southeast Asia,…

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