The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has strengthened India’s preparedness against seasonal and zoonotic influenza through a two-day Influenza Chintan Shivir held in New Delhi from December 22 to 23, 2025. The high-level deliberative platform focused on enhancing inter-ministerial and inter-sectoral convergence ahead of the upcoming flu season….
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Influenza Chintan Shivir Boosts India’s Flu Preparedness
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has strengthened India’s preparedness against seasonal and zoonotic influenza through a two-day Influenza Chintan Shivir held in New Delhi from December 22 to 23, 2025. The high-level deliberative platform focused on enhancing inter-ministerial and inter-sectoral convergence ahead of the upcoming flu season….
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“Anupriya Patel Urges Young Doctors to Serve with Compassion”
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel, on Monday addressed the 7th convocation ceremony of Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) and Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi, highlighting the significant transformation achieved in India’s healthcare and medical education landscape over the past 11 years. The convocation…
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PM Hails Guinness World Records under Swasth Nari Abhiyaan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and participants of the Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan for setting three Guinness World Records™ titles. The initiative marks a major milestone in the government’s ongoing efforts to promote women’s health, wellness, and empowerment under the Nari…
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Prataprao Jadhav Reviews Swachhata Drive Progress
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, reviewed the progress of Special Campaign 5.0 at Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi. The campaign focuses on institutionalizing cleanliness and improving efficiency in government offices through record management, grievance disposal, and sustainable practices. Massive Swachhata Push Across Health Institutions…
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CPR Awareness Week 2025 Launches Nationwide to Save Lives
New Delhi, October 13: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched CPR Awareness Week 2025 (13–17 October) to raise nationwide awareness about Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) — a vital emergency procedure that can save lives during cardiac arrest. The campaign was inaugurated by Union Health Secretary Smt. Punya Salila…
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Health Secretary Inspects DoHFW Under Special Campaign 5.0
Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava, Union Health Secretary and head of the Department of Health & Family Welfare (DoHFW), conducted a thorough inspection of corridors, rooms, canteens, and the Record Room at Nirman Bhawan on October 10, 2025. This inspection was part of the ongoing Special Campaign 5.0, aimed at institutionalizing…
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Delhi Doctor-Turned-Filmmaker in Canada Faces Govt Notice
The Union Health Ministry has issued a show-cause notice to Dr. Manju Subberwal, former head of the biochemistry department at GB Pant Hospital in Delhi, for allegedly staying abroad without approval while continuing to draw her government salary. Official records suggest that she was absent from duty for nearly three…
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India Reports 564 New COVID Cases – 7 Deaths
As of June 5, 2025, India has reported a fresh spike in COVID-19 cases. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare confirmed 564 new infections in the past 24 hours. Alongside this, seven people lost their lives to the virus, pushing the number of active COVID-19 cases to 4,866 nationwide….