A report by an expert group set up by NITI Aayog report titled ‘Future Pandemic Preparedness and Emergency Response —A Framework for Action’ has recommended a separate legislation called Public Health Emergency...
Excess heat during summer gives an extra challenge to remain hydrated and maintain a healthy heart. Certain foods can exacerbate these challenges and increase the risk of heart problems. Let’s understand how we can...
In the wake of recent tragic incident of alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at R.G Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, the union health ministry has asked all states and UTs to constitute a ‘Hospital...
Emphasising that there is a shortage of nearly 30 per cent of doctors and specialists at many hospitals in the city, Delhi health minister Saurabh Bhardwaj on Tuesday alleged that despite repeated requests to the Lieutenant...
Amid the ongoing doctors’ protest over alleged rape and death of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, the union health ministry on Saturday assured of constituting a Committee to suggest all such possible measures for ensuring the...
Amid the ongoing stir across the nation over the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, the union health ministry on Friday said that the head of the institution will be responsible for filing an FIR within...
The Union Health Ministry on Thursday said that 148 cases of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome have been reported in the country since June, and 59 patients have died. The ministry said that Chandipura virus (CHPV) has been...
Second only to lung cancer in men and ranking third after breast and lung cancers in women, head and neck cancers have become more common in the cancer incidences in India. Head and neck cancer includes a range of cancers...
Adequately spaced pregnancies can significantly improve maternal and child health outcomes, Union minister Anupriya Patel said on Friday, underlining that this also reduces risks and empowers women to make informed choices...
In a new and significant development, ‘Mothers Against Vaping’, a united front of concerned mothers combatting the promotion of New-Age Tobacco Devices such as e-cigarettes, vapes, electronic nicotine delivery systems,...
