Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Patel, stated that India currently supplies almost 30 percent of generic medicines globally, which reflects the country's growing role in affordable healthcare worldwide.Responding during the question hour in the Lok Sabha, the...
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healthandfamilywelfarehealthcare costs
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market surveillance
medical council of india
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Bengaluru, March 23 The Karnataka government has proposed a draft policy for responsible digital use among students, amid growing concerns about excessive screen time, technology addiction, and cyber risks, emphasizing the need for schools to incorporate digital wellness into the curriculum for...
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mental health
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parental involvement
school curriculum
screen time
social media
student education
teacher training
technology addiction
New Delhi, March 16 Shiv Sena member Milind Deora urged the government on Monday to increase offshore gas exploration and invest in bio-CNG projects to reduce import dependence.Participating in the debate over the Appropriation bill in the Upper House, Deora said the government should also...
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offshore gas exploration
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waste-to-gas
Shimla, March 3 The Himachal Pradesh government has declared snakebite envenomation (poisoning) a notifiable disease in the state, in line with the National Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming (NAPSE) in India by 2030, a statement issued here on Tuesday said.A state...
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healthandfamilywelfarehealth facilities
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Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda met with students at Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini in New Delhi today. In a social media post, Mr. Nadda stated that during the meeting, they discussed topics such as leadership, transparent governance, and the increasing responsibility...
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young people
February 28, Kohima: Nagaland today launched the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign against cervical cancer in line with the nationwide rollout.Addressing the state launch at the Naga Hospital Authority, Kohima, Commissioner and Secretary for Health and Family Welfare, Anoop...
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Jaipur, February 28 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign from Ajmer on Saturday, marking a major step toward protecting women from cervical cancer.Under this initiative, eligible adolescent girls will receive the HPV vaccine to...
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anms (auxiliary nurse midwives)
ashas (accredited social health activists)
cervical cancer prevention
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healthandfamilywelfarehealth initiatives
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Imphal, February 28 – Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh launched 33 ambulances dedicated to maternity services for various districts of the state on Saturday, aiming to strengthen maternal and child healthcare delivery across all 16 districts.Health officials said the ambulances...
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cancer prevention
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healthandfamilywelfare
hpv vaccine
human papillomavirus (hpv) vaccination
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manipur
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north eastern council
tobacco consumption
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Itanagar, February 28 Terming the rollout of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program a significant milestone under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on Saturday that the initiative marks an important step towards securing...
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Bengaluru, February 27 – The Karnataka government, led by the Congress, reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating dog-mediated human rabies by 2030 and reducing deaths caused by venomous snakebites through the implementation of two comprehensive state action plans.The State Action Plan for...
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February 26, New Delhi – The "Medical Colleges Research Connect 2026" event was held in New Delhi today, with a focus on strengthening research within medical institutions, addressing infrastructure gaps, and building capacity across the country.The event was organized in the presence of...
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Kasauli, February 21 – Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare J. P. Nadda launched the indigenously manufactured tetanus and adult diphtheria (Td) vaccine at the Central Research Institute (CRI) here in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday.Addressing the gathering, Union Minister Nadda...
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healthandfamilywelfare
himachal pradesh
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india
j. p. nadda
tetanus vaccine
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universal immunization programme (uip)
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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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financial assistance
haryana
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hiv testing
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integrated counselling and testing centres
ngos
opioid substitution therapy
people living with hiv (plhiv)
pregnant women screening
red cross societies
sexual transmitted infections
February 19, New Delhi – Heads of State continue to arrive in New Delhi for the India-AI Impact Summit.The President of Switzerland, Guy Parmelin, arrived in the city this morning.The visit is expected to further strengthen the India-Switzerland partnership across various sectors of mutual...
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healthandfamilywelfare
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international cooperation
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new delhi
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swiss confederation
switzerland
Health and Family Welfare Minister J. P. Nadda met his Brazilian counterpart, Alexandre Padilha, in New Delhi on the sidelines of the India-AI Impact Summit. In a social media post, the Ministry of Health announced that during the meeting, both sides discussed ways to make healthcare more...
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medical product regulations
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new delhi
February 17, New Delhi: India’s Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Patel, participated in a session titled "Innovation to Impact: AI as a Public Health Game-Changer" at the India AI Impact Summit 2026.During the event, the Minister emphasized that Artificial Intelligence...
New Delhi, February 15 In a bureaucratic reshuffle, the Delhi government has transferred 72 senior officers, including those from the IAS (AGMUT) cadre, assigning them additional responsibilities in different departments.According to a Services department order issued on Saturday, 36 IAS...
administrative reforms department
arunachal pradesh
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delhi urban shelter improvement board
district magistrate
education department
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goa
healthandfamilywelfare
higher education
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industries department
labour commissioner
land and building department
mizoram
north delhi
outer north delhi
planning department
power department
sc/st/obc welfare
social welfare department
technical education
trade and taxes
union territory
urban development
west delhi
Shimla, February 12 The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet on Thursday approved the toll tax policy and the excise policy for 2026-27, and gave its approval to form a Cabinet Sub-Committee to draft the Himachal Pradesh State Lottery (Regulation) Rules, 2026.The committee will be headed by Rural...
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cbse schools
digital classroom project
distil global skills and digital university
drug testing laboratories
excise policy
healthandfamilywelfare
himachal pradesh
indira gandhi matri shishu sankalp yojana
indira gandhi sukh shiksha yojana
marriage grant (disabilities)
maternity leave
medical colleges
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