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3 deaths, 300 fresh Covid cases in Kerala; active cases in state at 2,341
The number of people who were cured, discharged or migrated in the last 24 hours after being diagnosed with the infection stood at 211
 "3 deaths, 300 fresh Covid cases in Kerala; active cases in state at 2,341")
2 Covid-related deaths reported in Karnataka; 92 active cases in state
Two Covid-19 related deaths and 20 fresh cases were reported in Karnataka, according to a Health bulletin issued on Wednesday
 "2 Covid-related deaths reported in Karnataka; 92 active cases in state")
Mock drills in hospitals every three months even as the pandemic is over
Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya asks hospitals to be prepared for Covid, as India reports 341 fresh cases
 "Mock drills in hospitals every three months even as the pandemic is over")
Covid New Variant: Everything you need to know about JN.1 found in Kerala
Karnataka, Kerala's neighbouring state, has instructed senior citizens to wear masks. State health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Monday said an order would be issued accordingly
 "Covid New Variant: Everything you need to know about JN.1 found in Kerala")
JN.1 Covid variant: States issue advisories, Mandaviya holds review meet
On December 19, WHO classified the JN.1 variant as a 'variant of interest' but maintained that it does not pose much threat to the public
 "JN.1 Covid variant: States issue advisories, Mandaviya holds review meet")
Only 18% tested, India risks undetected community spread of JN.1: Study
JN.1 cases have been detected in the US, China, and India. Official figures from India show just over 1700 active cases nationwide
 "Only 18% tested, India risks undetected community spread of JN.1: Study")
WHO classifies 'low' risk JN.1 coronavirus strain as 'variant of interest'
The United Nations agency said current vaccines continue to protect against severe disease and death from JN.1 and other circulating variants of the COVID-19 virus
 "WHO classifies 'low' risk JN.1 coronavirus strain as 'variant of interest'")
Dog bite cases in India rise by 26.5% YoY to 2.75 million incidents in 2023
The states witnessing the least number of dog bite incidents were Nagaland (569), Mizoram (1,035), Ladakh (2,316), Manipur (2,511), and Arunachal Pradesh (3,757)
 "Dog bite cases in India rise by 26.5% YoY to 2.75 million incidents in 2023")
Increase budget allocation on health to 2.5 pc of GDP: NATHEALTH
The focus for boosting the value chain should remain on augmenting local capabilities to extend care to the most remote areas, while concurrently emphasising localisation, NATHEALTH said
 "Increase budget allocation on health to 2.5 pc of GDP: NATHEALTH")
Centre's guidelines on new Covid-19 variant implemented in MP: CM Yadav
On Monday, the Centre asked states and Union Territories to maintain constant vigil amid the rise in COVID-19 cases and the detection of the first case of the new JN.1 variant in the country
 "Centre's guidelines on new Covid-19 variant implemented in MP: CM Yadav")
Kerala reports 4 Covid deaths as cases spike, MoHFW conducts mock drill
Nothing to worry about, says state health minister
 "Kerala reports 4 Covid deaths as cases spike, MoHFW conducts mock drill")
Reducing social media usage by 30 minutes improves mental health: Report
The study found that found that refraining from social media gave people more time to do their job and thus suffered less from divided attention
 "Reducing social media usage by 30 minutes improves mental health: Report")
Govt improving citizens' health with holistic approach, campaigns: Shah
Campaigns such as Swachh Bharat Yojana launched for prevention of diseases as well as initiatives to take health services to every part of the country have played a crucial role, Shah said
 "Govt improving citizens' health with holistic approach, campaigns: Shah")
Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA nod to sell generic anti-epileptic medication
The company said it will manufacture the product at the group's formulation manufacturing facility in Moraiya, Ahmedabad
 "Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA nod to sell generic anti-epileptic medication")
Reliance General Insurance launches new policy for overseas treatment
Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd (RGICL) on Saturday said it has launched a new policy to make global healthcare accessible to Indians.
 "Reliance General Insurance launches new policy for overseas treatment")
Indian companies likely to garner up to 50% USFDA nod share in 2023
Companies may get up to 375 ANDA approvals in 2023, more than last year's 355
 "Indian companies likely to garner up to 50% USFDA nod share in 2023")
Haemophilia care body HHCN proposes India-specific guidelines for treatment
Claiming to be the first set of local directives for haemophilia treatment, the guidelines have been released in collaboration with National Health Mission representatives from 16 states
 "Haemophilia care body HHCN proposes India-specific guidelines for treatment")
No shortage of TB drugs in India, regular supply to states ensured: Govt
"Regular assessments are conducted to evaluate the stock positions at various levels, from central warehouses to peripheral health institutes," it said
 "No shortage of TB drugs in India, regular supply to states ensured: Govt")
Long use of e-cigarettes may lead to drug addiction, say health experts
"Alongside this concerning trend, another issue is that these devices become gateway devices to more serious addictions like using cocaine and nicotine," Dr Sarma said
 "Long use of e-cigarettes may lead to drug addiction, say health experts")
Mefenamic acid can have adverse reactions; govt issues drug safety alert
The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission states that mefenamic acid can cause adverse reactions, including drug reactions with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms syndrome
 "Mefenamic acid can have adverse reactions; govt issues drug safety alert")