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Health secy asks states, UTs to strengthen fire safety in hospitals

This directive comes in the wake of a tragic fire at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Jhansi Medical College

Separate law for offences against health care professionals not needed: NTF

The recommendations said most of the state laws cover minor offences and prescribe punishment for them and the major offences or heinous crimes are adequately covered under the BNS

US health officials report 1st case of new mpox variant in traveller

Earlier this year, scientists reported the emergence of a new form of mpox in Africa that was spread through close contact including through sex

McDonald invests $100 mn to bring customers back after E coli outbreak

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said that slivered onions on the Quarter Pounders were the likely source of the E. coli. Taylor Farms in California

Treatment worth Rs 9 cr authorised for 4,800 elderly under AB PM-JAY: Govt

Since the launch of the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card, treatment worth more than Rs 9 crore have been authorised, benefiting more than 4,800 elderly citizens aged 70 years and above

Lubrizol, Polyhose sign MoU to set up medical tubing unit near Chennai

Production is expected to commence in 2026, and will make tubing that can be used in highly specialised devices such as balloon and minimally-invasive-procedure catheters

Over 800 million adults have diabetes globally, many untreated: Study

In 2022, there were around 828 million people aged 18 years and older with type 1 and type 2 diabetes worldwide, the study found

Top 5 winter skincare routines for your dry skin to keep it healthy

Including effective skincare helps in hydration and protection of your skin and keeps it healthy and radiant throughout India's winter. Check out five winter skincare routine to avoid dry skin

ICMR seeks 'out of the box' ideas from scientists to solve health problems

Proposals aiming for 'incremental' knowledge' or 'process innovation 'will not be funded through this scheme, the ICMR said

Menstrual hygiene policy for school students framed, approved: Centre to SC

The top court was hearing a PIL filed by Congress leader and social activist Jaya Thakur seeking directions to the Centre and states to provide free sanitary pads to female students

Delhi reports 5-year high in chikungunya, malaria cases; dengue declines

As of November 9 this year, 728 malaria cases and 172 chikungunya cases were reported in the city

India needs to expand local vaccine manufacturing, research: GTRI report

It also suggested the government to launch an investigation to track all adverse health events post-vaccination as this could help make future vaccine rollouts more transparent

World Pneumonia Day 2024: Know history, prevention, significance and theme

World Pneumonia Day is celebrated every year on November 12. Pneumonia continues to be a life-threatening disease, but it is treatable and preventable

New study claims Mpox clade la has evolved to spread from human to human

Investigation of the Clade la strain of the virus circulation in Central Africa shows genetic mutations indicative of sustained human-to-human spread

WHO chief warns of imminent famine in North Gaza, calls to scale up efforts

He gave a call for an immediate scale-up and safe access for humanitarian aid, primarily food and medicines to tackle severe malnutrition

PepsiCo, Unilever sell lower quality products in India, finds report

A health rating system found that the average score for products across 30 companies was 1.8 out of 5 for low-income countries, while it was 2.3 for high-income countries

Tamil Nadu govt declares snake bite as notifiable disease in the state

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched a global strategy for controlling snake bite-induced deaths and disabilities

What is Saree and Petticoat Cancer? Is this for real? How to prevent it?

Skin cancer may result from the saree wearing with waist cords that are tied firmly, says study. The traditional saree tying involves tightening the waist cord resulting in pressure at the waist

Coordinated efforts reduced dengue mortality, spread: TN health department

Amid the ongoing North East Monsoon, Tamil Nadu has been reporting sporadic cases of fever and dengue across the state

Zika virus case detected in Gujarat; patient discharged after treatment

A 70-year-old man from Gandhinagar city contracted Zika virus infection following which he was treated in a hospital and discharged, officials said on Thursday.