The Delhi government has directed government and private offices to operate with 50% staff on-site and the remainder working from home under GRAP Stage-3 measures after air quality across the capital deteriorated, with multiple monitoring stations reporting AQI levels above 400. What the order requires The Environment Department, invoking Section…
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India’s Pharma Push: OPPI Summit Urges “Lab of the World”
At the 60th Annual Summit of the Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI), government leaders and experts called for a decisive shift from large-scale manufacturing to high-value research and innovation, underlining partnerships as the engine of India’s next phase in pharmaceuticals. “Laboratory of the World” — a national call…
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Supreme Court Seeks Public Safety on Strays
New Delhi, November 7: The Supreme Court of India has raised alarm over the growing menace of stray dog attacks, calling it a pressing issue of public safety rather than just a public health concern. The Court emphasized that the persistence of stray dogs across public spaces threatens citizens’ fundamental…
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Ayushman Bharat: India’s Path to Universal Healthcare
India’s healthcare transformation is accelerating under the Ayushman Bharat initiative, launched by the Government of India in 2018. The flagship scheme aims to ensure affordable and accessible healthcare for all citizens, especially the economically weaker sections. The mission is anchored around four key pillars AB-PMJAY, Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, Ayushman Bharat…
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Use the FAST Method: Spot Stroke Symptoms Early and Save Lives
New Delhi, November 1, 2025: Every three seconds, someone in the world experiences a stroke that’s over 12 million cases every year, according to the World Stroke Organization. Yet, most people fail to recognize the early warning signs that could save a life. Neurologists are now emphasizing the importance of…
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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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AIIA Boosts Ayush Research and Insurance Integration
New Delhi: The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) has strengthened its collaborative efforts to advance insurance integration and research in the Ayush sector. Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Kumar Prajapati, Director of AIIA, welcomed Prof. Bejon Kumar Misra, Chairman of the Core Group of Experts for Insurance, Ministry of Ayush, to…
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Cabinet Approves Expansion of Medical Seats in India
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a major expansion of India’s medical education capacity. Under the new plan, 5,000 postgraduate (PG) and 5,023 undergraduate (MBBS) seats will be added across government institutions by 2028-29. The initiative, part of Phase-III of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS),…
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Salmonella Outbreak in US: 7 Hospitalized
A food safety alert has been issued in the United States after a Salmonella outbreak linked to home-delivered meals left 16 people sick across 10 states. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), seven individuals required hospitalization after consuming meals prepared by Metabolic Meals, a popular…
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Kerala Achieves Record-Low Infant Mortality Rate of 5
Thiruvananthapuram, September 6, 2025 — Kerala has achieved a remarkable public health milestone, bringing its infant mortality rate (IMR) down to just 5 per 1,000 live births, according to the latest Sample Registration Survey (SRS) for 2023. This figure is five times lower than the national average of 25 and…