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NGT takes suo motu cognizance of sewage-filled Velachery lake in Chennai
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report highlighting the alarming degradation of a lake near Perumal Koil Street in Chennai's Velachery area.
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Union Health Minister JP Nadda inaugurates 1st edition of 'Conclave on Bes
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The two-day Conclave seeks to showcase exemplary practices adopted by various AIIMS institutions, focusing on patient-centric care, operational efficiency, digital transformation, and academic excellence.
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"Over 200 diarrhoea cases reported in Jajpur," says Director of Public Hea
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Director of Public Health, Odisha, Dr Nilakantha Mishra, said on Friday that there is a sudden rise in diarrhoea cases in the last three days, with over 200 people affected in Jajpur District in Odisha.
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Uniting for Impact: "United Against Dengue" Collaboration Launches to Elev
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], June 12: With dengue cases continuing to rise across Asia due to factors such as changing climate conditions, increased urbanization, and population growth, a new regional collaboration has been launched to contribute to ongoing efforts in addressing this growing pub
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11 years of PM Modi Government: Labour Ministry drives transformation in s
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
As the Government of India marks 11 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, the Ministry of Labour and Employment highlights its key achievements in labour welfare, social security, and public healthcare.
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Kabul faces severe water crisis, may run dry by 2030: Mercy Corps
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Kabul is facing a serious water crisis, with groundwater levels dropping and many wells drying up. Without urgent action, the city could run out of water by 2030, causing hardship and migration for millions, warns Mercy Corps, as reported by Khaama Press.
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New mRNA vaccine is more effective, less costly to develop: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A new type of mRNA vaccine is more scalable and adaptable to continuously evolving viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 and H5N1, according to a study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health and the Pennsylvania State University.
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Strict monitoring of street and hotel food essential for public health: Ka
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Emphasising the need for stringent regulation of food quality, Dr Sharan Prakash Patil, Minister for Medical Education, Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood urged both state and central food and drug authorities to closely monitor and regulate the standards of street and hotel
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India, Central Asia pledge joint action on health, climate, and clean ener
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
At the 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue held in New Delhi on Friday, the foreign ministers of India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan reiterated their commitment to collaborative approaches to global public health, sustainable development, and climate resi
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Union Health Ministry reviews current situation of COVID-19 and public hea
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In view of the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in India, a series of technical review meetings were held on June 2 and 3 under the chairpersonship of Dr Sunita Sharma, Director General of Health Services (DGHS), with various representatives.
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Reckitt Partners with Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) to Drive Tr
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 4: Reckitt, a leading global consumer health and hygiene company, has partnered with the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) to strengthen its purpose-led programs across India, with a focus on health, hygiene, sanitation, and life skills education.
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National Green Tribunal takes up plea on health hazards from airborne dust
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A school student has petitioned the National Green Tribunal (NGT), highlighting the harmful effects of airborne dust generated during street sweeping and its impact on public health. The petition states that the widespread feeding and proliferation of pigeons across Delhi-NCR result in exce
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