Category : Public Health


Pune Launches HPV Vaccination Drive for Girls Aged 14-15

Pune Municipal Corporation initiates dedicated HPV vaccination campaign targeting young girls to prevent cervical cancer. The drive, part of universal immunization, began with 25 girls receiving Gardasil vaccine across municipal hospitals.

Bengaluru Tobacco Drive: 1,609 Violations, Rs 7.5L Fines

Greater Bengaluru Authority's special enforcement drive registered 1,609 tobacco violations, collecting nearly Rs 7.5 lakh in fines. The operation focused on public smoking, loose cigarette sales near schools, and illegal e-cigarettes.

Amul Notices in Jaipur Expired Products Investigation

Health officials in Jaipur will issue notices to Amul and others as part of an investigation into alleged tampering and resale of 1.5 lakh kg of expired Amul-branded products, with machinery seized for date erasure.

Goa to Get New Primary Health Centre in Indiranagar, Chimbel

Health Minister Vishwajit Rane confirms a proposal to establish a primary health centre in Indiranagar, Chimbel, addressing long-standing healthcare gaps for residents. The plan involves bifurcating the existing Chimbel PHC to better serve the growing pop

TN Health Group Seeks White Paper on Cough Syrup Deaths

A Tamil Nadu health association, led by senior paediatrician Dr C S Rex Sargunam, demands a state white paper on Sresan Pharma after its contaminated cough syrup killed over 20 children in Madhya Pradesh, calling for drug regulation reforms.

Gumla Health Camps for PVTGs in 11 Habitations

The Gumla administration organized special health camps at 11 PVTG habitations across four blocks, focusing on mother-child care, immunizations, and disease screening. Similar camps are scheduled for Tuesday.

Rajahmundry Milk Adulteration Deaths Rise to 11

The death toll in the Rajahmundry milk adulteration case has increased to 11, with a 73-year-old woman succumbing to acute renal failure. Nine others remain hospitalized, five on ventilators, after consuming milk contaminated with toxic Ethylene Glycol.

Mandya's Month-Long Menstrual Health & Cup Campaign

Mandya district launches a comprehensive menstrual health campaign from March 8 to April 8, focusing on hygiene education and distributing menstrual cups to women across age groups to create pad-free villages.

Koppal Health Camp: No Doctors Attend Despite Promises

A health camp in Koppal's Kunikeri tanda faced severe criticism after no doctors attended, despite district administration assurances. Villagers, suffering from industrial pollution-related ailments, expressed deep disappointment.

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