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.
Government deworming programs and increased hygiene awareness have led to a significant reduction in soil-transmitted helminths among children in Karnataka, though pinworm cases persist in some areas.
The Chief Minister emphasized that a healthy routine is a fundamental right for all citizens, urging government and community action to promote wellness and prevent diseases.
Staff at a de-addiction centre in Mohali staged a protest after inmates attempted to flee, highlighting security concerns and operational challenges in such facilities.
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India bears one-third of global oral cancer cases, with 70-80% diagnosed at advanced stages. Experts urge early screening to boost survival rates from below 30% to over 80%.
A fire at Wardha district general hospital revealed a Rs1.6 crore firefighting system that failed to function, with incomplete work and administrative negligence under scrutiny.
A survey in Lucknow identifies over 10 high-risk zones for severe kite-string injuries, highlighting banned Chinese manjha and glass-coated threads as major threats, especially to two-wheeler riders on bridges and in dense areas.
Nagpur division accounts for nearly 75% of Maharashtra's active lymphatic filariasis cases, with Chandrapur district reporting 9,180 cases in 2025. Health officials clarify these are chronic, non-transmissible cases.
Nagpur district recorded 902 new leprosy cases from April to December 2025, with prevalence rate reaching 1.61 per 10,000. Officials attribute rise to intensified surveillance, not outbreak, with over 32 lakh people screened.
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Prayagraj health authorities launch a universal drug administration campaign from Feb 10-28 to eliminate filariasis in Bahadurpur and Urua blocks, targeting 6.44 lakh people with door-to-door teams.
A troubling report from Himachal Pradesh reveals how young women are increasingly becoming victims of chitta addiction, facing abuse and societal neglect in a hidden epidemic.
Odisha health officials launch a 10-day mass drug administration program targeting 7.4 lakh people to eliminate filariasis. The campaign involves 2,200 health workers and focuses on five districts.
Mumbai witnessed three organ donations within 24 hours, involving kidneys, liver, cornea, and skin. The city has recorded 10 donations this year, with calls for increased efforts in government hospitals.
Gaya district health department launches a comprehensive filaria prevention drive starting February 10, featuring a mega camp and door-to-door medicine administration targeting 44.39 lakh people across 22 blocks.
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A financial deadlock between Bihar and UP medical institutions has suspended cashless treatment for thousands of Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries from Bihar at Varanasi's BHU Trauma Centre for over 30 days.
Karnataka recorded over 90,000 dog attack cases in three years, with Bengaluru alone responsible for 63,858 incidents. Government spending focuses on vaccination and sterilization, but compensation data reveals urban-rural disparities in fatalities.
A 28-year-old advocate in Lucknow sustained facial and neck cuts after contact with a banned Chinese manjha kite string, highlighting ongoing enforcement failures and public safety risks in the city.
Following the death of an eight-year-old girl in Mauli Jagran, Mayor Saurabh Joshi has called for immediate preventive measures and a comprehensive review of sanitation and drinking water safety to address serious public health concerns.
Residents of Pattanam village panchayat in Coimbatore protest open dumping and burning of waste near a waterbody and abandoned quarry, citing severe health hazards and environmental pollution.
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Sixteen students were hospitalized after falling ill from suspected food poisoning at an SC girls' hostel in Bellampalli. Officials have issued a show-cause notice to the hostel welfare officer.
A new book argues that research on lifestyle diseases in India must integrate socio-economic factors like poverty and inequality, not just individual choices, to address the nation's health crisis effectively.
A 17-year-old boy, Jaskaran Singh, died by suicide at his home in Kaunke Kalan, Ludhiana. Police attribute the tragedy to mounting mental stress, exacerbated by his father working abroad. The incident underscores the region's growing mental health concern
Leading experts debate moving antibiotics to Schedule X for stricter control amid alarming antimicrobial resistance rates. Studies show India faces a major public health emergency by 2050 without urgent action.
Thousands of TB patients in Mumbai are left without promised nutritional support as India's 2025 TB elimination deadline passes. The Nikshay Poshan Yojana faces severe implementation gaps.
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Leaking pipes, poor sewage systems, and polluted water sources create a hazardous drinking water situation for millions in India, disproportionately affecting the poor.
The Andhra Pradesh government will provide free Ferric Carboxymaltose injections to pregnant women with anaemia, along with free transportation via Thalli Bidda Express, to improve maternal health outcomes.
Seventy students fell ill after consuming a mid-day meal at a school in Madhepura's Sahugarh village. One girl is in serious condition. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
K9 Healers and K9 School launch a science-led National Dog Bite Prevention & Reduction Campaign, addressing India's 17-18 million annual bites and high rabies deaths through a six-layer framework focusing on pet ownership and community welfare.
Dental health has become a stark marker of inequality, with 'poor teeth' highlighting structural neglect, shame, and barriers to opportunity, as seen in Australia, the UK, and the US.
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Mizoram Health Minister Lalrinpuii emphasizes the ABC approach—abstinence, being faithful, and condom use—as key to reducing HIV prevalence in Northeast India, where rates are highest nationally.
