New Delhi, Aug 26 — The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Wednesday said that it has issued a notice to five-star hotel Andaz Delhi in Aerocity after an inspection uncovered multiple food safety and hygiene violations, including nearly 87 kg of expired sweets.During the…
New Delhi, Aug 26 — There is no need to panic amid growing swine flu cases in India, the Indian Council of Medical Research's (ICMR) former Director General, Prof Nirmal Kumar Ganguly, said on Wednesday, while advising citizens to take precautions.In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Prof…
Colombo, Aug 26 — The recent visit of a Sri Lankan Ministry of Health delegation to India came at a time when the island nation has been making efforts to strengthen food safety governance and modernise regulatory approaches. The insights gained during the visit to India, a report highlighted on…
New Delhi, Aug 26 — The mother of Rishikesh Kumar, the 31-year-old MSc Physics student at IIT Delhi who died by suicide on the institute's campus, has recalled an emotional conversation with him a day before his death, saying he had spoken about intense emotional pain and suicidal thoughts despite…
Jaipur, Aug 26 — Amid the increasing HINI cases raising concern among health authorities, Agriculture Minister Dr. Kirodi Lal Meena has tested positive for swine flu and was admitted late on Tuesday night to the Medical ICU at Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur.Dr. Meena was admitted to Bed…
Noida, Aug 26 — In view of the rising number of swine flu cases in Gautam Buddha Nagar, the Health Department has stepped up vigilance and issued an advisory for the public. Nearly 120 cases of swine flu have been reported in the district so far, prompting authorities to strengthen preparedness and…
Agartala, Aug 25 — Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Tuesday that the state government has accorded special importance to the recruitment of doctors and health workers, along with expanding health infrastructure, to provide advanced and modern medical services to every citizen. The Chief…
Midnapore, Aug 25 — Doctors at Midnapore Medical College and Hospital in West Bengal have successfully performed a Caesarean section on a 25-year-old woman suffering from the rare neurological disorder Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease. Both the mother and newborn are reported to be healthy.…
Jaipur, Aug 25 — In view of rising H1N1 cases in Delhi, Bengaluru and other parts of the country, Rajasthan Medical and Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar on Tuesday conducted a detailed review of measures to prevent and control seasonal diseases during the rainy season and issued strict…
Kolkata, Aug 25 — The West Bengal Police's anti-corruption wing on Tuesday arrested three laboratory technicians of a state-run hospital on charges of black marketing of blood.The three arrested laboratory assistants are attached to state-run Panskura Super Speciality Hospital in East Midnapore…
Amravati (Maharashtra), Aug 25 — A seven-member committee has been set up by the Maharashtra government to conduct a probe into the fire that broke out at the District Women's Hospital in Amravati, claiming the lives of three newborn babies, and submit its report within seven days, District…
Dhaka, Aug 25 — At least five more children have died from the measles outbreak in Bangladesh, raising the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 943 this year, amid an escalating health crisis in the country, local media reported on Tuesday.According to the Directorate General of Health…
Mumbai, Aug 25 — Public Health and Family Welfare Minister Prakash Abitkar on Tuesday directed all government, private and charitable healthcare facilities across Maharashtra to conduct immediate fire, electrical, structural and equipment safety audits and submit findings directly to the state…
Jaipur, Aug 25 — The Rajasthan government has taken stringent action against Neelkanth Fertility and Women Care Hospital Private Limited following prima facie violations of provisions governing Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) and surrogacy services, officials said on Tuesday. Nine…
Ahmedabad, Aug 25 — With India facing a significant gap between the number of people requiring corneal transplants and the availability of donated corneas, Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya on Tuesday urged people to create greater awareness about eye donation and encourage more people to…
Ajmer, Aug 25 — Navnidhi Sharma, father of alleged dowry death victim Twisha Sharma, on Tuesday said that the family was not satisfied with the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) probe into the purported suicide of his daughter, since the agency filed the charge sheet in the case "solely…
Bhopal, Aug 25 — The Madhya Pradesh government will use digital health systems to bridge the healthcare gap in remote areas and ensure that advanced medical services are accessible to people at the last mile, Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla said on Tuesday. Addressing a state-level workshop…
New Delhi, Aug 25 — The Directorate of Education (DoE) on Tuesday issued an advisory to all government, government-aided, and private unaided recognised schools, urging them to reinforce health awareness and respiratory hygiene practices among students and staff members amid a spike in swine flu…
New Delhi, Aug 25 — Amid a spike in reports of Influenza A (H1N1), commonly known as swine flu, in several cities across the country, the Indian Council of Medical Research's (ICMR) Director General, Dr Rajiv Bahl, on Tuesday said that majority of the diagnosed cases are "mild and self-limiting",…
New Delhi, Aug 25 — Cautioning the public against panic, Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said on Tuesday that Chief Minister Rekha Gupta convened a review meeting over H1N1 cases in the city and assured that the situation regarding influenza is “under control”. Speaking to reporters after…
Hyderabad, Aug 25 — Telangana BJP President N. Ramchander Rao called off his hunger strike after he fell ill on Tuesday. He had launched a 48-hour hunger strike on Monday, demanding the state government to release the pending reimbursement dues.As Ramchander Rao’s blood pressure dropped, causing…