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Centre writes to States/UT over rising COVID cases; stresses on five-fold
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 6 (ANI): The Centre on Saturday wrote to six states and the Union Territory of Delhi directing them to ensure adequate testing, promote COVID-appropriate behaviour and increase the pace of vaccination to control the further spread of viral infection promptly and in
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NHA joins hands with Quality Council of India to accredit Ayushman Bharat
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): The National Health Authority (NHA) has onboarded the Quality Council of India (QCI) for six months to accredit and rate HMIS (Health Management Information System)/ LMIS (Laboratory Information Management System) solutions that have integrated with Ayushma
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See Union Govt's guidelines for battling Monkeypox outbreak
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): In the wake of the rising cases of Monkeypox in the country, Union Health Ministry on Wednesday released guidelines to prevent the spread of Monkeypox disease.
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Monkeypox: Centre writes to UAE to intensify exit screening
Updated : 1 week, 6 days ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 2 (ANI): The Joint Secretary in the Union Health Ministry has written to Dr Hussain Abdul Rahman, Executive Director and IHR focal point in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), requesting him to intensify screening to ensure that persons exhibiting symptoms suggestive of
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India records 19,673 new cases of COVID, 39 deaths
Updated : 2 weeks, 1 day ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 31 (ANI): India recorded 19,673 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, according to data shared by the Union Health Ministry on Sunday.
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Health Ministry urges 14 States, UTs to expedite completion of new medical
Updated : 2 weeks, 4 days ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 29 (ANI): The Centre on Thursday urged 14 states to accelerate the utilisation of central funds and exponentially expedite the completion of new medical colleges attached to existing District/ Referral hospitals approved under the Centrally sponsored scheme for early
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Can Monkeypox spread through Sex? Check what experts have to say
Updated : 2 weeks, 6 days ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 26 (ANI): After monkeypox was declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization, concerns have emerged about sexual behaviour considering that the virus can be spread through close contact of any kind, including through kissing, touching, oral and
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Five Safdarjung doctors debarred from duty after pregnant woman delivers b
Updated : 3 weeks, 6 days ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): The Union Health Ministry sought a report from Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC ) Safdarjung hospital after women delivers baby outside the hospital, and five doctors have been debarred from the duties.
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Union Health Ministry seeks report from VMMC, Safdarjung Hospital after wo
Updated : 3 weeks, 6 days ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): Ministry of Health and Family Welfare sought a report from Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjang Hospital after a woman delivered her baby on the floor outside the emergency department on Tuesday morning.
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India reports second confirmed Monkeypox case from Kerala
Updated : 4 weeks ago IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], July 18 (ANI): India reported the second confirmed Monkeypox case from Kannur district on Monday, confirmed officials from Union Health Ministry and National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
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Gap between second COVID jab and booster dose reduced from 9 to 6 months
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 6 (ANI): In view of the evolving scientific evidence and global practices, the Union Health Ministry on Wednesday revised the duration between the second COVID vaccine dose and precautionary dose from the existing 9 months to 6 months.
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COVID-19: Wearing masks mandatory in Chennai, violators to cough up Rs 500
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 5 (ANI): Following a surge in COVID-19 cases in Tamil Nadu, Greater Chennai Corporation on Tuesday made it mandatory for people in Chennai to wear face masks failing which a fine of Rs 500 will be levied on the individual by the officials concerned.
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