Category : Public Health


AP Uses AWARE Platform for 5-Day Heat Wave Forecasts

Andhra Pradesh health department implements AWARE digital platform to provide 4-5 day heat intensity alerts. Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav announces comprehensive Summer Action Plan-2026 with temperature classification system and medical preparedness.

KSCPCR Demands Nutritional Centre at Udupi Hospital

The Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights conducted a surprise inspection and ordered the establishment of a Nutritional Rehabilitation Centre at Udupi's District Mother and Child Hospital without delay.

India's Antibiotic Crisis: Experts Warn Against Misuse

Medical experts in India are raising alarms about widespread antibiotic misuse for minor illnesses like colds and coughs, which don't respond to these drugs. This dangerous practice is fueling antibiotic resistance, creating a major public health threat.

Jaundice Outbreak in Hamirpur: 39 Sick, Water Contaminated

A jaundice outbreak in Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur district has affected 39 people, including 14 students, with contaminated water from local schemes suspected as the cause. Health and Jal Shakti Departments are mobilizing teams for testing and preventive

Andhra Pradesh Milk Adulteration Deaths Rise to 14

A severe milk contamination incident in East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, has resulted in 14 fatalities and multiple hospitalizations. Laboratory tests confirm acute renal failure leading to multi-organ failure in victims.

Chennai Lake Area Health Crisis from Uncollected Garbage

Approximately 5,000 residents near Chitlapakkam lake in Chennai are at risk due to massive garbage dumping, with irregular waste collection by private contractors leading to public health hazards and animal endangerment.

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