public health

New Delhi, March 24 The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) organized a walkathon in south Delhi on Tuesday as part of its "Dust-Free Delhi" campaign, with over 500 residents participating, officials said.The walkathon, led by MCD Commissioner Sanjeev Khirwar, began at 7 am from DDA Park in...

New Delhi, March 24 On the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day, India announced the world’s first clinical study to scientifically evaluate Ayurveda as an adjunct to standard Anti-Tuberculosis Treatment (ATT), the government said on Tuesday.The collaborative clinical study between the...

Meghalaya has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving a TB-free status, with the Health Department intensifying efforts through a focused 100-day campaign and community-driven interventions.Speaking at the World TB Day programme held here on Tuesday, Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla...

New Delhi, March 24 India launched a groundbreaking global clinical study on Tuesday to scientifically evaluate traditional Ayurveda as a complementary treatment for modern tuberculosis (TB).The study will enroll 1,250 newly diagnosed TB patients across eight institutions, focusing on body...

Aizawl, March 24 Mizoram recorded 145 deaths due to tuberculosis and 2,275 new tuberculosis cases over the past year, according to data released by the state Health Department on Tuesday.Of the 2,275 people diagnosed with tuberculosis last year, 1,364 were males and 911 were females, the data...

Palghar, March 24 A nine-year-old girl died of rabies after she failed to take the vaccine shots, citing fear of injections, in Palghar district of Maharashtra, officials said on Tuesday.Kashish Sahni, a Class 4 student and resident of Nalasopara West, succumbed to the infection at a hospital...

Mumbai, March 24 Maharashtra Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Tuesday opposed the reported move to hand over a rare, historically significant vaccine strain from the Haffkine Institute to a private company, alleging it could adversely impact public health and make vaccines...

Diphu, March 24 Over 150 people fell ill after attending a wedding ceremony in Assam's Karbi Anglong district, an official said on Tuesday.Two seriously ill individuals have been admitted to the Diphu Medical College and Hospital, while the others were receiving treatment at the local...

Shimla, March 23 Hundreds joined a protest in Nalagarh in the Solan district of Himachal Pradesh on Monday to demand the immediate closure of a pharmaceutical plant in the area, alleging that many residents were experiencing breathing difficulties due to toxic gases released from it.Prior to...

On the eve of World Tuberculosis Day, President Droupadi Murmu emphasized that tuberculosis continues to be a major public health challenge, affecting millions of lives worldwide. She urged all stakeholders to work together with unwavering determination to finally eradicate tuberculosis. In her...

On Monday, Meghalaya intensified its efforts to establish a science-based food safety system, with Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla emphasizing that strong laboratories, skilled personnel, and coordinated efforts are crucial. Shylla was speaking at a technical session at the State Food Testing...

Gandhinagar, March 23: Gujarat has achieved 94 percent of its tuberculosis (TB) detection target set by NITI Aayog and has recorded a clinical recovery rate of 91.74 percent, according to data released by the state health department ahead of World TB Day.Highlighting its progress in the...

New Delhi, March 23 President Droupadi Murmu on Monday called on all stakeholders to work together with a firm resolve to eradicate tuberculosis once and for all.In a message, she said that tuberculosis (TB) continues to pose a significant public health challenge, affecting millions of lives...

New Delhi, March 23 – The government is planning to commemorate World Tuberculosis (TB) Day 2026 with a national event on March 24, to showcase key achievements, innovative strategies, and strengthened community engagement under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP), according...

Pune, March 22 Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan said on Sunday that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India's traditional systems of medicine have gained renewed global recognition.Addressing the 81st Foundation Day celebrations of Nisargopachar Ashram at Uruli Kanchan in...

Hyderabad, March 22 Researchers from CSIR-CCMB, along with partner institutions, have uncovered widespread patterns of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes in bacteria across major Indian cities, offering new insights into a growing global health threat.Antimicrobial resistance occurs when...

Rajasthan, March 22 Dog bite cases in Rajasthan saw a sharp increase in 2025, nearly doubling from the previous year, with children accounting for a significant number of victims, according to official data. Jaipur emerged as the worst-affected district.An RTI application revealed that the...

Malerkotla, March 21 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced on Saturday the establishment of a Rs 563-crore medical college along with a network of hospitals aimed at expanding access to quality treatment in the region.Mann was addressing a gathering after greeting people on the...

Chennai, March 21 – With temperatures steadily rising across the city and several parts of Tamil Nadu, the Directorate of Public Health (DPH) has issued a comprehensive advisory urging residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses.The move comes amid growing concerns that...

New Delhi, March 20 Union Minister Jitendra Singh received a lifetime achievement award in medicine and diabetes at the MVCON 2026, organized by MV Diabetes Chennai, on Friday.The minister was awarded for his "outstanding contribution as a distinguished medical professional, author, and...