Lung Cancer rates in Israel: Smoking remains top risk

A long-term study of lung cancer in Israel released on Wednesday by the Health Ministry found that smoking -- both...

"No need to panic, be cautious": Uttarakhand Health DG on HMPV

Meanwhile, Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava reviewed the present situation of respiratory illnesses in...

“HMPV not a new virus, identified in 2001...”: Health Minister

"Health experts have clarified that HMPV is not a new virus. It was first identified in 2001... HMPV spreads through...

"No reason to worry, closely monitoring situation": Nadda on HMPV

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has confirmed the detection of two cases of human metapneumovirus...

HMPV cases in K'taka: Delhi govt takes precautionary measures 

This came after the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) confirmed the detection of two cases of human...

Union Health Ministry convenes Joint Monitoring Group Meeting

In view of reports about rising cases of respiratory illnesses in China in the past few weeks, a Joint Monitoring...

Director-General of Health Services amid HMPV outbreak in China

The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) under the Union Health Ministry is closely monitoring respiratory and...

Health Ministry monitors flu, respiratory cases amid HMPV in Chin

The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) under the Union Health Ministry is closely monitoring respiratory...

Spurious drugs worth Rs 6.6 crore seized in Kolkata, woman arrest

The raid carried out at M/s Care and Cure For You in Kolkata, resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of...

Health Ministry seizes drugs worth Rs. 6.60 crores in Kolkata 

In a decisive action against the illicit trade of spurious drugs, a joint investigation was conducted by the Central...

New Cases of Avian Flu Reported

H5N1 bird flu was detected in a turkey fattening coop in Moshav Kfar Vitkin, near Netanya. The disease was detected...

Union Health Minister aim to eliminate TB by 2025, held meeting

The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare on Saturday, held a meeting with the Chief Ministers and Health...