Pune Residents Demand Action Against Garbage Burning
Pune residents report increasing incidents of open garbage burning in riverbeds and open plots, urging PMC to strengthen surveillance and enforcement to protect air quality and public health.
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Chandigarh Outcry Over Contaminated Water in City Areas
Residents in Chandigarh are protesting due to contaminated water supply in urban areas, raising health concerns and demanding immediate action from authorities.
Haryana CM Opens 22 Day-Care Cancer Centres in All Districts
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini inaugurated 22 day-care cancer centres across all 22 districts, providing chemotherapy, palliative care, and follow-up treatment locally to reduce patient costs and hospital burden.
Sirhind Sewer Overflow Triggers Major Health Concerns
Residents in Sirhind localities face severe health risks due to overflowing sewers, with stagnant water causing mosquito breeding and foul odors. Authorities are under pressure to address the sanitation crisis promptly.
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Buxar DM Launches Mass Drug Drive Against Filariasis
District Magistrate Sahila initiated the Mass Drug Administration campaign in Buxar to combat filariasis, urging public participation and dispelling myths about the disease.
Bihar's Mass Drug Drive Aims to Eliminate Filariasis
Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey launched a state-wide mass drug administration campaign targeting 8.93 crore people to eliminate filariasis, with over 1.20 crore receiving medication on day one.
PGI Study Launches Social Media Safety for Adolescents
An ICMR-funded PGI study conducted a social media safety intervention in Panchkula, addressing digital habits, family relationships, alcohol exposure, and risky sexual behaviors among adolescents.
India's Preventable Health Crisis: Tobacco & Alcohol Toll
India faces a severe public health crisis with 260 million tobacco users and 14-16% alcohol consumers, contributing to over 1.3 million preventable deaths annually. Experts warn of rising youth consumption and misconceptions about 'safe' usage levels.
India's Silent Hepatitis Crisis: Millions Unaware
Millions in India unknowingly live with hepatitis B or C, causing silent liver damage. Experts warn of low awareness and urge testing to prevent cirrhosis and cancer.
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Social Media's Harmful Impact on Youth Mental Health Raised in Rajya Sabha
Rajya Sabha member Jebi Mather Hisham expresses serious concern over social media's role in adolescent mental health crises, citing recent student suicides linked to online platform overuse.
Mainpuri Students Hospitalized After Deworming Day Medication
Approximately 20 students from a government school in Mainpuri, Agra, were rushed to hospital after consuming Albendazole tablets during National Deworming Day. Officials confirm all children are stable, attributing symptoms to panic rather than medicatio
India Reaffirms Ban on E-Cigarettes, Snubs Philip Morris
India maintains its strict ban on e-cigarettes, rejecting a proposal from Philip Morris International to introduce heated tobacco products, citing public health concerns.
India's Annual Drug Drive Targets Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination
The Indian government has launched a nationwide annual mass drug administration campaign across 12 endemic states to eliminate lymphatic filariasis by 2027, shifting from biannual rounds to improve compliance and surveillance.
120+ UP Students Ill After School Deworming Drive
More than 120 students in Farrukhabad and Mainpuri districts were hospitalized after falling ill during a school deworming campaign on National Deworming Day. Officials attribute symptoms to anxiety, while political parties allege negligence.
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National Deworming Day Observed at BHU Hospital
Sir Sunderlal Hospital at IMS-BHU marked National Deworming Day by administering albendazole tablets to children and adolescents, emphasizing the 'Krimi Mukt Bharat' vision for a healthier future.
UP Mass Drug Campaign Targets Filaria Elimination in 21 Districts
Uttar Pradesh launches a mass drug administration campaign across 21 districts to eliminate lymphatic filariasis, targeting 1.4 crore people with WHO-recommended medicines from Feb 10-28.
Jamnagar Cholera Outbreak: 15 Cases, Illegal Water Lines Blamed
A cholera outbreak in Jamnagar's Dhararnagar area has resulted in 15 confirmed cases, with officials attributing it to contaminated water from illegal connections. Municipal authorities have taken swift action to control the situation.
Stray Dog Attack in Kochi Leaves Driver Seriously Injured
A 40-year-old pick-up van driver suffered severe injuries after being attacked by a stray dog in Eroor, Kochi. The victim was hospitalized and later referred to Kottayam Medical College for treatment.
Kerala ASHAs Protest at Secretariat on Strike Anniversary
Accredited Social Health Activists in Kerala staged a march and dharna at the Secretariat, commemorating their 265-day strike and reiterating demands for higher honorariums and retirement benefits.
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120+ UP Students Hospitalized After Deworming Drive
More than 120 students in Uttar Pradesh's Farrukhabad and Mainpuri districts were hospitalized following a deworming drive, raising concerns about public health safety and medical protocols.
Fever Cases Rise in Dakshina Kannada, Health Dept Steps Up Surveillance
Dakshina Kannada district health authorities have intensified surveillance as hospitals report increased fever and cough cases. Officials urge prompt medical consultation if symptoms persist beyond two days.
Kishor: Sugar Mill Pollution Poses Major Public Health Risk
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor raises alarm over untreated sewage discharge from Majhaulia Sugar Mill in Bihar, claiming it causes widespread illness and environmental damage in West Champaran villages.
Mass Drug Drive Against Filariasis Launched in Jharkhand
Union Health Minister JP Nadda and Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari jointly launched a mass drug administration campaign targeting filariasis across 14 districts, aiming to cover 1.75 crore people by February 25.
SCB Medical College ICU Negligence Probe After Viral Video
Health authorities in Cuttack have launched an investigation and taken disciplinary action following a viral video showing alleged mismanagement in SCB Medical College's medicine ICU, where a patient fell from bed unattended.
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Palghar Healthcare Crisis: 811 Vacant Posts, Hospital Stalls
Healthcare workers protest in Palghar as 811 posts remain vacant and key hospital projects are incomplete. District officials cite funding delays as the primary cause for stalled progress.
Nepal HPV Vaccination Drive Continues During Election Prep
Nepal is pushing forward with its HPV vaccination campaign targeting girls aged 9-14, even as the country gears up for parliamentary elections, ensuring public health remains a priority.
India's Child Stunting Crisis: 35% Under 5 Affected
Chronic undernutrition affects 35% of Indian children under five, causing irreversible developmental damage. Experts reveal gaps in nutrition programs despite government initiatives.
Nawada Tackles Stray Dog Menace with New Castration Center
Nawada district confronts a severe stray dog bite crisis, with over 6,200 cases reported in 2022-23. A new castration center in Budhaul village, inspected by DM Ravi Prakash, is set to become operational to control the population and prevent rabies deaths
Chennai: Health Drive, Court Cases, Politics & Veterans' Stand
Comprehensive coverage of Chennai's major developments including a new health initiative, ongoing court cases, a strategic political move, and a protest by army veterans. Stay updated on civic, traffic, and administrative news.
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Tamil Nadu Pushes Fortified Salt in Ration Shops to Fight Anaemia
Tamil Nadu's food safety department recommends supplying only iron- and iodine-enriched salt through PDS to address high anaemia rates among pregnant women and adolescents despite existing interventions.
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