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Health Ministry To Set Up National Task Force For Safety Of Doctors

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Health Ministry To Set Up National Task Force For Safety Of Doctors

The Union Health Ministry on Wednesday issued an Office Memorandum on the National Task Force. New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry on Wednesday issued an Office Memorandum on the National Task Force, formed by the Supreme Court for the medical professionals’ safety. The panel will be headed by Cabinet Secretary, Government of India as its…

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Doctors’ Strike Continue Across Country

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Doctors’ Strike Continue Across Country

Federation of Resident Doctors Association members hold placards as they call for a nationwide strike. New Delhi: The Federation of Resident Doctors’ Association announced the extension of its indefinite strike to protest the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata after their meeting with officials from the Union health ministry failed to bring…

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Health Ministry Dismisses Reports On High Number Of ‘Zero Dose Children’ In India

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Health Ministry Dismisses Reports On High Number Of ‘Zero Dose Children’ In India

The percentage coverage for all antigens in India is higher than the global average. New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry on Thursday said media reports stating that India has a high number of ‘zero dose children’, who did not receive any vaccine, in comparison to other countries based on UNICEF report depicts an incomplete picture…

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Health Ministry Allows Use Of “Leftover” Organs, Blood, Hair For Research

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Health Ministry Allows Use Of “Leftover” Organs, Blood, Hair For Research

New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry has issued guidelines for the ethical use of “leftover, de-identified and anonymous” samples generated from a diagnostic or surgical procedure on patients for commercial use. These specimens include organs, parts of organs, cells, tissues, cell products such as blood, blood products (even positive for eHBsAG/HCV/HIV/Syphilis and expired blood), urine,…

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No Abnormal Rise In Seasonal Flu Cases In Country So Far: Health Ministry

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No Abnormal Rise In Seasonal Flu Cases In Country So Far: Health Ministry

Seasonal influenza is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses (Representational) New Delhi: There has been no abnormal rise in cases of seasonal flu in any part of the country as of now, the Union health ministry said on Monday, underlining that it is keeping a close watch on the situation through its Integrated…

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Ahead Of Heatwave, Health Ministry Issues Guidelines

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Ahead Of Heatwave, Health Ministry Issues Guidelines

Heatwave guidelines: This comes after earlier precautions listed by the Health Ministry to beat the heat. As the summer season approaches, the Ministry of Health has taken proactive steps to ensure public safety amidst rising temperatures and potential heatwaves. In a recent announcement on X, formerly Twitter, the Ministry has outlined a few measures discussed…

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Why Do Some Medicines Have A Red Line On Them? Health Ministry Responds

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Why Do Some Medicines Have A Red Line On Them? Health Ministry Responds

Ministry of Health in an advisory emphasized the importance of paying attention to a specific detail Ever noticed that red stripe on some medicine packets? It’s not just for decoration! This seemingly minor detail carries a big message about the medication inside. The problem? Many people miss this crucial clue, which can lead to taking…

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Health Ministry Refutes Reports Of Tuberculosis Medicine Shortages

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Health Ministry Refutes Reports Of Tuberculosis Medicine Shortages

The ministry put out a note, rejecting reports of medicine shortage. (Representational) New Delhi: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued a statement refuting recent media reports that suggest a shortage of anti-Tuberculosis (TB) drugs in India and question the efficacy of these drugs under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP). The ministry…

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