After three cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) were reported in India, Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar on Monday urged the people of the state to follow the guidelines issued by the Maharashtra Health Department and central government and said that there is "no need to panic."
The preparations for the successful organisation of the Maha Kumbh 2025 are being carried out extensively, with the health department playing a significant role. The health department has made comprehensive arrangements to tackle potential health challenges, especially the HMPV virus.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Monday said that no Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) case has been reported in Mumbai and urged the citizens to take precautions.
This came after the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) confirmed the detection of two cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka, identified through routine surveillance for respiratory viral pathogens.
The Uttarakhand Health Department has ordered all hospitals to remain on alert mode during the New Year celebrations. Health Secretary Dr R Rajesh Kumar has instructed all government medical colleges and government hospitals to further improve emergency medical management. The Health Departm
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has issued an order to identify illegal Bangladeshi migrant children in schools and to ensure that no illegal Bangladeshi migrants are issued birth certificate.
"The Nikshay-Niramaya Chattisgarh program has been launched... This campaign will continue for 100 days. Although the health department is functioning properly but the campaign will speed up their programs. Under this program, efforts will be made to eliminate diseases like leprosy, malar
Pakistan has reported three new polio cases, bringing the total to 59 for the year, according to the National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC). The cases were recorded in Dera Ismail Khan, Kemari, and Kashmore, with all children testing positive for Wild Polio Virus Type 1. Balochistan rem
The Union Health Secretary has written to all Chief Secretaries of states and union territories, urging them to review and strengthen capacities for prevention, preparedness and mitigation against fire accidents in all health facilities.
The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday formed a high-level committee to probe the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College fire tragedy in which 10 infants died in Jhansi.
Tamil Nadu's Public Health Department on Wednesday enumerated a series to steps to enhance security in district hospitals following the shocking incident of a doctor having been "stabbed" by son of a cancer patient in a Chennai hospital.