WHO reports alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages are becoming more affordable in India despite strong links to cancers, liver disease, diabetes and heart conditions. Weak tax design fails to curb consumption.
Residents of Abhay Khand in Ghaziabad report severe water contamination as sewer water mixes with Ganga supply, causing widespread illness and forcing families to buy drinking water daily.
Health experts debunk common myths about blood donation, highlighting safety, eligibility, and benefits. Learn the truth to encourage more donors.
The GBA initiates a crucial Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign targeting infants and toddlers up to five years old. Parents with delayed or missed vaccinations must visit local PHCs immediately.
Mohali faces a severe stray dog menace with a 33% increase in bite cases over three years. The city's canine population has nearly doubled, overwhelming sterilization efforts and raising public safety concerns.
Panchkula reports 14,230 dog bite cases in 2025, the highest in three years. Civic authorities fail to implement Supreme Court guidelines, leaving residents at risk.
Health authorities in Varanasi report a sharp increase in dog bite cases, with the IMS-BHU Trauma Centre providing free anti-rabies vaccines and emergency care to prevent fatal rabies infections.
Delhi has recorded nine dengue cases in January, with five infections contracted outside the city. MCD intensifies preventive measures amid ongoing mosquito breeding.
Madurai district reports 1,127 teen pregnancies below 18 years in 2023-24 via RTI data. Activists highlight underreporting and call for awareness programs and better surveillance to address the issue.
Ranchi district announces 14 panchayats as TB-free, highlighting community health initiatives and nutritional support under the TB-free India campaign.
Hundreds of Kanpur residents joined a walkathon organized by city doctors and community leaders to raise awareness about health, education, and sanitation.
Neemuch administration launches intensive campaign to safeguard public health after detection of Guillain-Barré Syndrome cases. Officials inspect water infrastructure and order immediate safety measures.
Indore Municipal Corporation initiates comprehensive water distribution network strengthening following contamination deaths in Bhagirathpura, focusing on pipeline replacement and infrastructure upgrades.
Tamil Nadu health authorities have ordered enhanced disease monitoring across the state following confirmed Nipah virus cases in West Bengal, focusing on travelers and healthcare facilities.
Ahmedabad recorded 523 TB deaths in 2025, with 59% occurring within 30 days of detection. Experts point to delayed diagnosis, malnutrition, and comorbidities as major factors.
Haritha Keralam Mission launches a state-wide initiative distributing menstrual cups and installing incinerators in schools and colleges to promote menstrual hygiene and environmental sustainability.
Hospital data from Pakistan's Sindh province reveals 103 deaths from mosquito-borne diseases in 2025, highlighting a severe public health crisis.
India faces a severe diabetes crisis, with lifestyle factors like poor diet and inactivity driving a surge in cases. Experts warn of a major public health challenge by 2026.
Shinder Kaur from Sherewal village has lost all six sons to Punjab's drug epidemic. Her youngest, Jasvir Singh, was found dead by a canal, highlighting the devastating impact of synthetic heroin 'chitta' on families.
Families in Bhagirathpura, Indore, who lost loved ones to water contamination, met Rahul Gandhi, stressing that safe drinking water infrastructure is more critical than financial assistance.
Health officials confirm all suspected Nipah virus samples tested negative in Kolkata. Only two nurses remain positive, with one showing improvement. Contact tracing yields mostly negative results.
NGOs in Surat report increased rescue calls for birds entangled in hanging manja. Volunteers urge residents to remove deadly kite strings from buildings and trees.
Public health experts call for progressive GST rates on antibiotics based on WHO classification to tackle antimicrobial resistance ahead of Union Budget 2026-27.
Residents of Puthagaram in Madhavaram face a dual crisis: sewage spills from tankers and severe traffic congestion near a pumping station, with authorities failing to act.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation directs hospitals to submit waterborne and vector-borne disease data through HMIS portal for real-time tracking and accurate records.
Punjab Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh addressed a youth conclave in Chandigarh, urging young people to become role models in the fight against tobacco. He highlighted the state's low tobacco use rates and called for collective action.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation partners with veterinary institutions to vaccinate stray dogs against rabies, aiming for a rabies-free city following Supreme Court warnings.
The Swachh Aadat initiative promotes better hygiene practices nationwide, aiming to improve public health and sanitation through community engagement and education.
Four talukas in Gujarat's Bharuch, Narmada, and Dang districts report filaria cases. State health officials plan a massive drug administration drive from February 10 to 12.
Mapusa Municipal Council gets 15 days to fix sanitation issues at fish market complex or face water and electricity disconnection after health inspection found serious violations.