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No cause for concern over HMPV in India, say health authorities as cases d
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Amid growing concern about Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in the country, Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava on Monday reviewed the present situation of respiratory illnesses in the country and the status of public health measures for its management.
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Uttarakhand Health Department orders hospitals to stay on alert during New
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
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
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Union Health Secretary asks states, UTs to strengthen fire safety in hospi
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
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.
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Union Health Secretary issues advisory as air quality worsens, SC enforces
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The Union Health Secretary on Monday issued an updated advisory to states and union territories regarding Air pollution.
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India has emerged as a global leader in pharmaceuticals: Union Health Sec
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
India has emerged as a global leader in pharmaceuticals, being the third-largest producer and a key supplier of generic medicines, said Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava while addressing the annual India Leadership Summit 2024, organised by the US-India Strategic Partnership Fo
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West Bengal: 4 detained after junior doctors protest over attack at Sagore
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Following the protests, police deployment at the hospital has been increased, and additional CCTV cameras have been installed to enhance security measures.
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Health Ministry issues an advisory to states, UTs on "Mpox"
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra on Monday issued an advisory to states and union territories regarding the precautionary actions, symptoms and causes of WHO declared Public Health Emergency of International Concern "Mpox".
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Centre asks states and UTs to provide action taken report on safety and se
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra has written to all states and Union Territories to provide an action taken report before September 10 on safety and security measures for doctors and healthcare workers.
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Union Home, Health Secretaries chair virtual meeting on enhancing safety f
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan and Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra co-chaired a virtual meeting with Chief Secretaries and DGPs of States on Wednesday to discuss immediate steps needed to be taken for the safety and security of doctors and healthcare professionals in the backdrop of
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Union Home, Health Secys chair high-level meet to enhance safety of health
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
In response to the Supreme Court's August 22 order, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan and Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra co-chaired a virtual meeting in Delhi involving the Chief Secretaries and Directors General of Police (DGPs) from various states to implement essential safety me
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"Conspiracy being hatched by LG, his lawyer and Health Secretary to keep D
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Earlier, Saurabh Bhardwaj sought an explanation from Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar about his claims of pending decisions and directed him to spell out what decisions have been pending.
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'Anti-retroviral therapy centres being set up in Almora, Tanakpur, Srinaga
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
The Health Secretary informed that ART centres have been established and made functional in Government Medical College, Srinagar, District Pauri Garhwal and Sub District Hospital, Karnaprayag, District Chamoli.
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