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Centre takes major steps on sale of Cough Syrups after safety issues
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
In a major step to ensure the safety of people, the government of India on Monday Proposed amendments for strict criteria on the sale of cough syrups over the counter. The Union government has issued a draft of an important amendment to the Drugs Rules-1945. The Health Ministry has propos
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Cigarette, gutkha prices set to rise as Centre sharply hikes excise duties
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Cigarettes and other tobacco products are set to become significantly more expensive from February 1, 2026, after the Centre announced a steep hike in excise duties, citing rising public health costs, and long-standing revenue leakages in the sector.
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"Will not tolerate any negligence": Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav on Indor
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Yadav met people undergoing treatment after falling ill due to alleged consumption of contaminated water in Indore.
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Beeja House Sets India & Asia Book of Records at 'What Your Doctor Wants Y
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 31: In a landmark moment for doctor-led public health education, Beeja House successfully set and was felicitated for the India Book of Records and Asia Book of Records title for the "Largest Wall Display of Doctor-Written Patients' FAQs", achieved duri
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Pak: Rawalpindi authorities fail to curb pollution from non-compliant bric
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Authorities in Rawalpindi have failed to stop pollution from brick kilns operating without mandatory zig-zag technology, particularly in Gujar Khan. Residents report health risks and weak enforcement, while kiln owners cite high costs. Citizens and legal experts have demanded stricter action
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Chemists Association seeks PM Modi's immediate intervention on illegal e-p
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Referring to the Prime Minister's recent 'Mann Ki Baat' address, in which he emphasised the need to check upon the unchecked sale of antibiotics, AIOCD said that ICMR findings underline a national health emergency where commonly used antibiotics for pneumonia and urinary tract infections
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Indian Level II Plus Hospital honoured for bravery and commitment in Goma
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Reinforcing India's enduring commitment to United Nations peacekeeping and its standing as a credible security partner, the India Level II Plus Hospital (earlier India Level III Hospital) deployed with United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Con
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JP Nadda chairs high-level review on healthcare reforms, TB Mukt Bharat in
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, J.P. Nadda, on Monday convened a high-level review meeting with the Health Minister and senior officials of Haryana to evaluate healthcare delivery and strengthen the implementation of national health programmes
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Cardiologists Call for Science-Led Reassessment of Saturated Fats and Palm
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], December 29: At the 100th National Conference of the Indian Medical Association (IMA NATCON 2025), cardiologists called for a more evidence-based understanding of dietary fats and cardiovascular health, emphasising that long-standing assumptions must be reviewed
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Took precautionary measures: DK Shivakumar on Kerala CM's remark on demoli
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday responded to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's remarks on the recent demolition drive in Karnataka, saying the action was taken as a "precautionary measure" in the interest of public health and safety.
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Pakistan's urban neglect deepens as Karachi suffers from failed developmen
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Karachi continues to face the burden of unfinished infrastructure projects, exposing deep governance failures and worsening public health conditions.
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Pakistan: Ambulance services to shut down nationwide amid standoff with au
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Ambulance Union Pakistan announced a nationwide suspension of private ambulance services after failed talks with authorities, citing neglect and unjust treatment, and warned services will remain halted until concrete action is taken to address operators' long-pending demands.
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