India Reaffirms Ban on E-Cigarettes, Snubs Philip Morris
India maintains its strict ban on e-cigarettes, rejecting a proposal from Philip Morris International to introduce heated tobacco products, citing public health concerns.
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India's Annual Drug Drive Targets Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination
The Indian government has launched a nationwide annual mass drug administration campaign across 12 endemic states to eliminate lymphatic filariasis by 2027, shifting from biannual rounds to improve compliance and surveillance.
120+ UP Students Ill After School Deworming Drive
More than 120 students in Farrukhabad and Mainpuri districts were hospitalized after falling ill during a school deworming campaign on National Deworming Day. Officials attribute symptoms to anxiety, while political parties allege negligence.
National Deworming Day Observed at BHU Hospital
Sir Sunderlal Hospital at IMS-BHU marked National Deworming Day by administering albendazole tablets to children and adolescents, emphasizing the 'Krimi Mukt Bharat' vision for a healthier future.
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UP Mass Drug Campaign Targets Filaria Elimination in 21 Districts
Uttar Pradesh launches a mass drug administration campaign across 21 districts to eliminate lymphatic filariasis, targeting 1.4 crore people with WHO-recommended medicines from Feb 10-28.
Jamnagar Cholera Outbreak: 15 Cases, Illegal Water Lines Blamed
A cholera outbreak in Jamnagar's Dhararnagar area has resulted in 15 confirmed cases, with officials attributing it to contaminated water from illegal connections. Municipal authorities have taken swift action to control the situation.
Stray Dog Attack in Kochi Leaves Driver Seriously Injured
A 40-year-old pick-up van driver suffered severe injuries after being attacked by a stray dog in Eroor, Kochi. The victim was hospitalized and later referred to Kottayam Medical College for treatment.
Kerala ASHAs Protest at Secretariat on Strike Anniversary
Accredited Social Health Activists in Kerala staged a march and dharna at the Secretariat, commemorating their 265-day strike and reiterating demands for higher honorariums and retirement benefits.
120+ UP Students Hospitalized After Deworming Drive
More than 120 students in Uttar Pradesh's Farrukhabad and Mainpuri districts were hospitalized following a deworming drive, raising concerns about public health safety and medical protocols.
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Fever Cases Rise in Dakshina Kannada, Health Dept Steps Up Surveillance
Dakshina Kannada district health authorities have intensified surveillance as hospitals report increased fever and cough cases. Officials urge prompt medical consultation if symptoms persist beyond two days.
Kishor: Sugar Mill Pollution Poses Major Public Health Risk
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor raises alarm over untreated sewage discharge from Majhaulia Sugar Mill in Bihar, claiming it causes widespread illness and environmental damage in West Champaran villages.
Mass Drug Drive Against Filariasis Launched in Jharkhand
Union Health Minister JP Nadda and Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari jointly launched a mass drug administration campaign targeting filariasis across 14 districts, aiming to cover 1.75 crore people by February 25.
SCB Medical College ICU Negligence Probe After Viral Video
Health authorities in Cuttack have launched an investigation and taken disciplinary action following a viral video showing alleged mismanagement in SCB Medical College's medicine ICU, where a patient fell from bed unattended.
Palghar Healthcare Crisis: 811 Vacant Posts, Hospital Stalls
Healthcare workers protest in Palghar as 811 posts remain vacant and key hospital projects are incomplete. District officials cite funding delays as the primary cause for stalled progress.
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Nepal HPV Vaccination Drive Continues During Election Prep
Nepal is pushing forward with its HPV vaccination campaign targeting girls aged 9-14, even as the country gears up for parliamentary elections, ensuring public health remains a priority.
India's Child Stunting Crisis: 35% Under 5 Affected
Chronic undernutrition affects 35% of Indian children under five, causing irreversible developmental damage. Experts reveal gaps in nutrition programs despite government initiatives.
Nawada Tackles Stray Dog Menace with New Castration Center
Nawada district confronts a severe stray dog bite crisis, with over 6,200 cases reported in 2022-23. A new castration center in Budhaul village, inspected by DM Ravi Prakash, is set to become operational to control the population and prevent rabies deaths
Chennai: Health Drive, Court Cases, Politics & Veterans' Stand
Comprehensive coverage of Chennai's major developments including a new health initiative, ongoing court cases, a strategic political move, and a protest by army veterans. Stay updated on civic, traffic, and administrative news.
Tamil Nadu Pushes Fortified Salt in Ration Shops to Fight Anaemia
Tamil Nadu's food safety department recommends supplying only iron- and iodine-enriched salt through PDS to address high anaemia rates among pregnant women and adolescents despite existing interventions.
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Kerala Struggles to Track HIV-Positive Migrant Workers
Health officials in Perumbavoor face challenges locating migrant laborers who tested HIV-positive due to fake addresses and high mobility, prompting urgent inter-departmental meetings.
Hamirpur Deworming Drive Targets 110,000+ Children
In a significant public health initiative, over 110,000 children in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, are set to receive deworming tablets to combat parasitic infections and improve overall health.
Karnataka Finalizes Suicide Prevention Policy Draft
Karnataka's Social Welfare Minister announces a new suicide prevention policy in final drafting stages, aiming to address mental health crises across the state.
Fighting Menstrual Poverty: The Right to Menstrual Health
UNICEF reports 1.8 billion people menstruate monthly, highlighting the urgent need to address menstrual poverty through health rights for all genders.
Visakhapatnam School Illness: Malaria, Fogging, Snacks Blamed
Over 50 students fell ill at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Kommadi, Visakhapatnam, due to malaria, mosquito fogging, and contaminated snacks. MLA Ganta Srinivasarao visited, citing poor sanitation.
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Ranchi Mass Drug Drive Against Filariasis Begins
Ranchi district health department initiates a mass drug administration program across 619 booths, targeting nearly 500,000 people to eliminate lymphatic filariasis under a national elimination program.
North India Water-Borne Disease Crisis: Data from Punjab, Haryana, HP
Unsafe water and sanitation cause thousands of water-borne disease cases in Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh from 2021 to 2025, with typhoid and acute diarrhoeal diseases prevalent.
DYFI Demands Medical College, Hospital Upgrades in DK
DYFI members in Dakshina Kannada protested for a government medical college, upgraded Wenlock Hospital, and an end to the PPP model, citing poor healthcare regulation and deteriorating public facilities.
Bihar's Mass Drug Administration Campaign Against Filariasis Begins
Bihar launches a massive drug administration campaign against lymphatic filariasis across 34 districts, aiming to protect nearly 8.97 crore people through supervised consumption of anti-filarial medicines until February 28.
Madhubani Launches Mass Drug Campaign Against Filaria
Madhubani district administration initiates a mass drug administration campaign targeting filaria, aiming to cover over 135,000 residents through household visits and mega camps as part of national elimination efforts.
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Health Staff Protest at Chandigarh De-addiction Centre
Fifteen health department employees held a sit-in protest at a government-run de-addiction centre in Chandigarh's Sector 66, demanding better working conditions and resolution of long-pending grievances.
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