Category : Public Health


Nutrela Serves 1 Lakh Protein Meals to Delhi-NCR Children

On National Protein Day, Nutrela's #NutrelaGivesBack campaign distributed protein-rich meals to approximately one lakh children across 52 slum clusters in Delhi-NCR, highlighting India's ongoing protein deficiency challenge.

PM Modi Launches National HPV Vaccination Drive from Ajmer

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a nationwide HPV vaccination campaign from Ajmer on February 28, 2026. The government has pre-supplied adequate vaccine doses to all states and trained staff for seamless implementation.

UP Filariasis Campaign Review: Focus on 100% Coverage

National Health Mission director Dr Pinky Jowel reviewed the filariasis elimination campaign in Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing mass drug administration must reach every beneficiary. The campaign runs from Feb 10-28 across 21 districts.

Indore Vaccination Tragedy: Toddler Dies, Another Critical

A routine vaccination drive in Nayakheda village, Indore, turned tragic as a 10-month-old boy died and a 1.5-year-old fell critically ill post-immunization. Authorities have sealed the vaccine vial and launched investigations amid allegations of negligenc

Surat Food Safety: 6 Samples Fail Quality Tests

Surat Municipal Corporation's health lab finds wheat flour and milk samples substandard in recent inspections. Violations include excess acidity and low fat content, prompting intensified food safety checks across the city.

Nagpur Residents Face Health Risks from Burst Sewer Line

Residents of Ashtavinayak Alankar Society in Godhani, Nagpur, are confronting severe health concerns due to a burst sewer line causing foul odour and stagnant wastewater, with authorities yet to provide a permanent solution despite repeated complaints.

Haryana Prepares for HPV Vaccination Campaign Launch

Haryana initiates district-level preparations for the HPV vaccination campaign, targeting 14-year-old girls. The drive, starting Feb 28, will use Gardasil vaccine with strict safety protocols and digital tracking via U-WIN portal.

AP Sees Surge in Water and Foodborne Disease Outbreaks

Andhra Pradesh reports over 100 diarrhoea cases in Srikakulam with one death, highlighting a shift from vector-borne diseases. Drug-resistant pathogens found in water and food samples raise public health concerns.

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