Union Health Ministry confirms Nipah virus situation in West Bengal is contained with only two cases since December. Thailand and Nepal implement precautionary screening for travelers from India.
Kanpur food safety department inspected 26 packaged drinking water units, found violations at several. Licences of 4 units suspended, 4 more recommended for suspension.
Hyderabad residents face severe mosquito infestation as GHMC reorganization delays lake maintenance contracts, creating ideal breeding grounds and raising dengue concerns across multiple localities.
Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences organized a comprehensive Cardiac Lifestyle and CPR training workshop in Lucknow, emphasizing prevention and emergency response for heart health.
Trichy district recorded 102 leprosy cases from April to December last year, showing a slight rise. Health officials attribute this to enhanced screening under the National Leprosy Eradication Programme.
In a concerning incident in Karnataka, 59 students from a government school fell ill after consuming iron tablets. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the illness.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation seized and destroyed 60kg of unhygienic food from 40 stalls at Khandagiri Mela. Food safety teams are conducting joint inspections to ensure hygiene and prevent health risks.
Deputy CM Pravati Parida launches SUPOSHIT Odisha Mission, urging fruit distribution at anganwadi centers for birthdays to fight malnutrition. Uniform costs increased for 14.76 lakh children.
Union Health Ministry clarifies only two Nipah virus cases reported in West Bengal since December, with all 196 contacts testing negative. Government maintains monoclonal antibody reserve for early treatment.
Multiple Asian countries including Thailand, Nepal, and Taiwan have implemented enhanced airport screening measures following confirmed Nipah virus cases in West Bengal, India. The deadly virus carries a 40-75% mortality rate with no available vaccine.
Air pollution poses severe risks to children's health, including increased asthma rates, impaired brain development, and higher infection susceptibility, with long-term consequences.
Health officials confirm five Nipah virus cases in West Bengal, India, with 100 contacts quarantined. Asian nations implement airport screenings amid concerns about hospital transmission and high fatality rates.
India's medical professionals gathered at the One India Conclave on Republic Day to address the growing hypertension crisis, emphasizing prevention and awareness.
A new Lancet study projects that the global health impacts from plastic pollution could double by 2040, highlighting urgent environmental and public health risks.
Yacharam village in Telangana reports 9 dog bites monthly, with villagers demanding government action as 100 dogs allegedly killed. Police find 30 carcasses, 17 booked.
Residents in Chennai's Tambaram Corporation report alarming mosquito surge due to stagnant water and poor fogging, leading to increased dengue and malaria cases, especially among vulnerable groups.
Andhra Pradesh's health department plans to administer free Albendazole tablets to over 1.1 crore children aged 1-19 years on February 17 for National Deworming Day, targeting intestinal worms affecting 34% of the state's population.
Forty-one students at a private nursing college in Coimbatore's Vattamalaipalayam reported vomiting and diarrhoea, suspected from hostel water. Health officials are investigating.
India's obesity crisis demands a nuanced debate beyond medicalisation, addressing structural factors like poverty and discrimination. Experts call for holistic approaches.
A retired teacher's death in Indore's Bhagirathpura locality marks the third fatality in four days, with residents blaming contaminated water while officials cite co-morbidities, igniting a fierce political debate.
A 13-year-old boy in Mhow has been admitted with Hepatitis A symptoms, bringing the total to 4 children hospitalized. Health officials confirm all patients are stable, with survey teams deployed in affected areas and special water tankers arranged.
Madhya Pradesh's Narmada Jayanti celebrations highlighted a stark divide: massive pilgrim gatherings at holy ghats versus Indore's Bhagirathpura residents fearing contaminated water linked to deaths.
One year after Pune's severe Guillain-Barré Syndrome outbreak, systemic shortcomings in water safety and healthcare preparedness continue, with limited progress on key preventive measures.
A 75-year-old retired teacher's death in Indore, linked to contaminated water, marks the third fatality in four days, fueling a fierce political dispute between BJP and Congress over official casualty counts and government compensation.
Tamil Nadu faces a chikungunya alert with rising cases. Learn about symptoms, risks, and WHO-backed prevention steps to stay safe from this mosquito-borne disease.
UP Food Safety and Drug Administration suspends licenses of 159 packaged drinking water units across the state for serious violations of food safety norms following a statewide crackdown.
An 8-year-old girl sustained multiple injuries in a stray dog attack in Lucknow's Maulvi Ganj, while children were chased by a pack in Rajajipuram. Residents blame local feeding practices and inaction.
Pune Municipal Corporation announces drainage and stormwater line repairs near Barangani Mala well to eliminate sewage seepage risks, following last year's GBS outbreak in Sinhagad Road area.
On World Leprosy Day 2026, doctors clarify misconceptions about leprosy transmission. Learn how the disease spreads, its symptoms, and modern treatment options available in India.
Residents of Nawalpura in Barwani faced panic as contaminated water flowed from household taps during sewerage repair work, spoiling stored water and prompting immediate municipal action.