public health

Kolkata, March 30 – The Excise Department has seized a large quantity of raw materials and equipment used in the manufacture of fake liquor in Siliguri, West Bengal, a senior Election Commission official said on Monday.According to reports, approximately 1,560 litres of OP spirit (surgical...

Kishangarh (Rajasthan), March 29 Endless white plains under the sun, no pine trees, and no chilly air, yet the scenery looks like a winter postcard. Many people confuse it with Bolivia's Salt Flats, the snow-covered Gulmarg, or even the picturesque Swiss Alps.This scenic location, which has...

Kishangarh (Rajasthan), March 29 Endless white plains under the sun, no pine trees, and no air pollution, yet the scenery looks like a winter postcard. Many mistake it for Bolivia's Salt Flats, snow-covered Gulmarg, or even scenic Switzerland.This picturesque location, which has become a...

Washington, March 27 – A surge in counterfeit prescription pills and the emergence of new synthetic compounds are intensifying the drug crisis, officials told members of the US Congress, highlighting how quickly the threat is evolving.At a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing...

Mumbai, March 27 – Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Friday that the government aims to provide affordable and quality healthcare to every citizen within a 5-8 km radius of their home, adding that the state is leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance TB control...

Mumbai, March 27 Maharashtra has the potential to become a global hub for integrated healthcare and recovery, and the government remains fully committed to strengthening the sector, advancing medical education, and supporting innovation, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Friday.The...

New Delhi, March 27 Emphasizing the need for a fundamental shift in India's approach to healthcare, public health experts on Friday said the system must move beyond curative care and adopt preventive, promotional, and holistic models.These observations were made at the 4th annual summit on...

New Delhi, March 27 Gujarat BJP MP Babubhai Jesangbhai Desai raised concerns in the Rajya Sabha on Friday about the increasing incidence of lung cancer among non-smokers, attributing the trend to deteriorating air quality, and urged the government to launch a national screening program for early...

In Sikkim, the Namchi District Police organized an awareness campaign under the "Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan" (Drug-Free India Campaign) yesterday at Tendong Hill, Namchi District. The campaign aimed to raise awareness about preventing alcohol and drug abuse while promoting a healthy and...

Islamabad, March 26 – More than 669,000 people in Pakistan are affected by tuberculosis, which causes 51,000 deaths annually, according to local media outlets, citing the latest statistics released by the World Health Organization (WHO) on World Tuberculosis Day. Pakistan accounts for 73% of the...

Chandigarh, March 26 – The Haryana Health Department has approved the establishment of an HIV viral load testing laboratory at the Civil Hospital in Panchkula, near here.This will make Haryana the second state to have a dedicated facility for this purpose, with the first being located in...

Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Kishtwar, Dr. Yudhvir Singh Kotwal, addressed the media to refute allegations circulating on social media against the hospital and the Health Department. He explained that power issues are affecting the functionality of the CT scan machine, and that discussions are...

On Thursday, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said that healthcare and education are the top priorities of his government.In his reply to the debate on grant demands in the Assembly, the Chief Minister assured that the government would not cut a single rupee from the funds allocated...

Hyderabad, March 26 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said on Thursday that the completion of multispecialty hospitals in Warangal and the state capital will add 10,000 beds to the state's public health system.Speaking during the Question Hour in the assembly, Reddy also said the health...

Tokyo, March 26 More than 600 students and staff members at multiple schools in Kumatori Town, Osaka, have reported symptoms of food poisoning, public broadcaster NHK reported on Thursday.Students and staff members at eight elementary and junior high schools in the town have successively...

Chennai, March 26 – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a rise in temperatures across Tamil Nadu over the next three days, signaling the onset of warmer conditions in several parts of the state.According to the latest weather bulletin, the maximum temperature is expected to...

Chandigarh, March 25 The Haryana government has launched a series of state-specific interventions, including corporate funding, the use of artificial intelligence in tuberculosis (TB) testing, and last-mile healthcare delivery, to detect and treat the disease before symptoms appear, an official...

New Delhi, March 25 Soil dryness caused by drought can increase the amount of natural antibiotics and promote the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, according to an analysis.The findings, published in the journal Nature Microbiology, suggest that the rise in soil dryness, driven by...

Patna, March 24 Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha said on Tuesday that the sale of meat by unlicensed vendors will not be allowed in the state.Speaking to reporters here, Sinha said, "Licenses have been made mandatory for operating meat shops in Bihar. We are firm on checking the...

Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda stated today that timely diagnosis, quick referral, and access to quality treatment can save lives and prevent lifelong disability from stroke. He made this statement while virtually addressing the 3rd edition of FICCI's National Stroke...