public health

Kushinagar (UP), April 3 At least 26 schoolchildren reportedly complained of breathing difficulties after inhaling toxic smoke from burning dry leaves and garbage near a school here, officials said on Friday.All the children were taken to the Community Health Centre in Sevarhi, where they were...

Raipur, April 2 To strengthen public healthcare services, the Chhattisgarh government has decided to establish a network of medical laboratories across the state, an official said on Thursday.A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed with HLL Lifecare Limited, a Central public sector...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 2 Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Thursday claimed that Rajasthan has become a national leader in healthcare, while Kerala’s globally recognized public health system is declining due to the LDF government’s "misgovernance".The former Rajasthan CM, who is in Kerala to...

Chandigarh, April 2 The Haryana government has approved ₹37.60 crore for the construction of eight new primary health centres (PHCs) in rural areas, Health Minister Arti Singh Rao said on Thursday.She said the move is aimed at strengthening healthcare services and improving access for people...

Hyderabad, April 2 – An MLA from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) in Telangana staged a unique protest on Thursday by wearing a dress made from a mosquito net to highlight the growing mosquito problem in Hyderabad.Devirreddy Sudheer Reddy, who represents the LB Nagar constituency, held a press...

Hyderabad, April 2 Highlighting the mosquito problem in Hyderabad, opposition BRS MLA D Sudheer Reddy addressed a press conference on Thursday wearing a dress made using mosquito net.He criticized the Congress government for failing to control the spread of mosquitoes and demanded that they...

April 02, New Delhi: A voluntary blood donation camp was organized at the Culture Center of Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday, in collaboration with All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi.The camp saw enthusiastic participation from donors, spreading the noble message of serving...

New Delhi, April 1 Several opposition MPs on Wednesday criticised the government over the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, saying the blanket decriminalisation proposed under it is dangerous for society and demanding that it be referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC)...

New Delhi, April 1 Diets that are not ideal, such as those that are low in whole grains or high in sodium, may have been responsible for over four million deaths worldwide from ischemic heart disease in 2023, according to an analysis.Ischemic heart disease, also known as coronary artery...

POONCH, April 1, 2026: The Health Department observed "Prevention of Blindness Week" from April 1 to April 7 at the Raja Sukhdev Singh District Hospital in Poonch. The aim was to raise awareness among the general public about preventing visual impairment.

Dhaka, April 1 – As the measles outbreak raises public health concerns across Bangladesh, at least four children have died from suspected cases and related complications in the past 24 hours, bringing the total death toll to 44 this year, local media reported on Wednesday.According to Shankar...

New Delhi, April 1 A member of parliament from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) urged the government on Wednesday to expand free healthcare access across the country, criticizing the growing commercialization of medical services and the practices of private hospitals and insurance companies.Sant...

Chennai, April 1 – As the Tamil Nadu Assembly election campaign reaches its most critical phase, the state is likely to face a parallel challenge from rising temperatures, as weather authorities warn of an impending heatwave across several regions.The increase in heat is likely to coincide...

Amaravati, March 31 – Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday directed that the Sanjeevani project for creating digital health records be extended to the entire state by July.The project is currently being implemented in Kuppam and Naravaripalli in the Chittoor district...

Amaravati, March 31 Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said that village meetings, camps, and awareness programs will be held every fourth Saturday under the 'Swarna Andhra Population Management' initiative to improve public health.Reviewing the Sanjeevani project, Naidu directed officials to...

Islamabad, March 31 – Karachi, Pakistan, has reported its first case of mpox in 2026, according to local media reports on Tuesday, citing hospital sources.A 31-year-old man who had recently returned from abroad was screened at the Karachi airport, where his symptoms raised suspicion of...

Hanoi, March 31 – Vietnam's capital, Hanoi, has recorded 29 cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the year, with no deaths reported, according to the local daily, Tuoi Tre, on Tuesday.The Hanoi Centre for Disease Control reported 17 new infections across 12 communes and wards between March...

Hyderabad, March 30 The Telangana Legislative Assembly on Monday passed a resolution urging the Centre to ban the herbicide paraquat dichloride (24%), citing its lethal impact on human health and biodiversity.State Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao, who moved the resolution, called on...

New Delhi, March 30 – Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday at the Prime Minister's office here. This was his first meeting with the Prime Minister since taking office as Governor.During the meeting, the Governor discussed in detail matters...

New Delhi, March 30 Just a few minutes of vigorous activity each day may lower one's risk of eight major conditions, including arthritis, heart, liver, and kidney disease, and dementia, according to a study.While short bursts of intense activity, such as running to catch a bus, were linked to...