New Delhi, February 27 – The nationwide campaign for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch on Saturday, will target approximately 1.15 crore girls aged 14 years across all states and Union territories, the Union health ministry said.The vaccine...
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SAMBA, FEBRUARY 26: The District Task Force on Immunization (DTFI) meeting, chaired by Deputy Commissioner Samba, Ayushi Sudan, was held to review preparations for the launch of the National HPV Vaccination Campaign, aimed at preventing cervical cancer.Chief Medical Officer Dr. Vidhi Bhatia...
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Shillong, February 27 The Meghalaya government has issued a public health advisory after suspected cases of meningococcal infection were reported at an Army training center here, officials said on Friday.The advisory follows recent reports of two Agniveer trainees who died due to suspected...
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Jaipur, February 26 – V.M. Katoch, former Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and former Health Research Secretary from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, described the nationwide rollout of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination as a landmark moment in...
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New Delhi, February 26 – The Indian government’s decision to launch the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign is a crucial step towards achieving the World Health Organization's (WHO) goal of eliminating cervical cancer, experts said on Thursday, while emphasizing the vaccine's safety...
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Union Minister for Civil Aviation K. Ram Mohan Naidu visited areas in Srikakulam town affected by diarrhea today and assured residents that the government would provide full support to affected families.Accompanied by local MLA Gondu Shankar and District Collector Swapna L Dinakar Pundkar, the...
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Buldhana, February 25 – President Droupadi Murmu stated on Wednesday that traditional medical systems have made invaluable contributions to the health of citizens."Systems like Yoga, Ayurveda, and Siddha have been serving people since the beginning of modern medicine," she said.In her speech...
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On Wednesday, President Droupadi Murmu strongly advocated for the cultivation of medicinal plants, emphasizing that this not only improves the financial situation of farmers but also enhances soil health.Speaking after inaugurating the 2026 National Arogya Fair in Shegaon, Maharashtra, she...
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Mumbai, February 24 – President Droupadi Murmu stated on Tuesday that the Government of India has taken several important steps over the past decade to ensure that all citizens remain healthy and have access to quality healthcare.The President said that healthy citizens are the foundation of a...
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Bengaluru, February 21 Non-medical staff are just as important as doctors, and those working in the health sector must serve with humanity, rising above differences of caste and religion, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Saturday.He was speaking after distributing appointment...
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New Delhi, February 21 Union Health Minister J P Nadda launched the indigenously manufactured tetanus and adult diphtheria (Td) vaccine at the Central Research Institute in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, on Saturday.With the formal launch of the Td vaccine, it is now being supplied under the...
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Chandigarh, February 19 Haryana screened approximately 12.40 lakh people for HIV in the current financial year, of which 5,877 were found to be positive, officials said on Thursday.Out of the 12,40,205 samples screened for HIV between April 2025 and January 2026, 5,877 returned positive...
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Somnath, February 17 – The district of Gir Somnath in Gujarat has emerged as a key focus area in the state government's intensified campaign to eliminate tuberculosis (TB). Health teams are conducting door-to-door screening and expanding diagnostic facilities across talukas.The initiative is...
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New Delhi, February 17 – When India speaks of AI in healthcare, it is not limited to sophisticated algorithms or the promise of precision alone, but is measured by the extent to which technology touches lives and addresses health inequities across the country, said Anupriya Patel, Minister of...
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Chennai, February 13 The Tamil Nadu government on Friday allayed fears of bird flu in the state and appealed to the public to inform the local body or the Animal Husbandry department if any dead bird was spotted.Chief Secretary N Muruganandham chaired a review meeting here which was attended...
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