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WHO makes an official request to China for information about a spike in respiratory illnesses

China Responds To Winter Surge In Respiratory Illness, Confirms No New Infectious Diseases

In response, Chinese authorities announced measures to address the situation, including the opening of additional pediatric outpatient clinics.

02 December 2023

Delhi pollution

Delhi Fire Services And Government Collaborate To Combat Soaring Pollution Levels

Acknowledging the urgency of the situation, Delhi Education Minister Atishi announced the extension of primary school closures until November 10, in a bid to safeguard the well-being of students.

05 November 2023

The Chennai health walk track will begin from Dr Muthulakshmi Reddy Park near Adyar

Tamil Nadu: Chennai To Host Tokyo-Inspired 'Health Walk' From November 4

In a bid to improve public health, the Tamil Nadu government is launching an eight kilometre-long ‘health walk’ initiative on November 4, which will be implemented in all district headquarters of the state

25 October 2023

An overcrowded government hospital in Telangana

Crumbling Primary Health Care In Telangana, But Will It Matter To Political Parties?

As per the Rural Health Statistics 2021-22 report released by the Union Health Ministry, the shortfall in primary health centres (PHCs) in Telangana increased to 19 per cent in 2021-22, from 12 per cent in 2020-21.

16 November 2023

Tamil Nadu is gearing up to launch 'Health Walk' tracks across all 38 districts.

Tamil Nadu To Roll Out 'Health Walk' Tracks Across All 38 Districts

The project involves identifying suitable pathways in urban areas and enhancing them with the assistance of local urban bodies.

03 November 2023

Air Pollution in Delhi

Experts Urge Government To Limit Cars Per Family And Restrict Road Traffic

In a significant move to address this issue, 18 hospitals recently collaborated to train 1,800 medical students and nurses in the latest pulmonology and interventional techniques on October 5.

08 October 2023

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh

Huge Gap Between Awareness On Public Health And Pollution Beyond Metros: Jairam Ramesh

He also claimed that the Siberian cranes which used to arrive in the Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur during winter monhs, "no longer come as they have become a casualty to geopolitics".

15 November 2023

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India Logs 39 New Covid Cases

India Logs 39 New Covid Cases

The country's Covid case tally is 4.49 crore (4,49,99,243).  

06 October 2023

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02 October 2023
Tamil Nadu Govt Organises 2,000 Health Camps To Check Dengue

Tamil Nadu Govt Organises 2,000 Health Camps To Check Dengue

In Chennai, efforts are bolstered by 318 medical officers, 635 nurses, 954 permanent mosquito control workers, and 2,324 contract workers working...


02 October 2023
Maharashtra: 24 People, Including 12 Infants, Die At Nanded Govt Hospital In 24 Hours

Maharashtra: 24 People, Including 12 Infants, Die At Nanded Govt Hospital In 24 Hours

Of the 24 casualties, Chavan highlighted the vulnerability of 6-7 infants and some pregnant women. Additionally, approximately 70 patients are in critical...


18 September 2023
ICMR And WHO Studies Identify Kerala Among Nine States At Risk Of Nipah Virus Outbreak

ICMR And WHO Studies Identify Kerala Among Nine States At Risk Of Nipah Virus Outbreak

In a revelation that sheds light on the origins of the Nipah Virus strain in Kerala, Minister Veena George mentioned that the source can be traced back to...


18 September 2023
Odisha Government Deploys Health Teams To Probe Scrub Typhus Deaths In Bargarh And Sundargarh Districts

Odisha Government Deploys Health Teams To Probe Scrub Typhus Deaths In Bargarh And Sundargarh Districts

The health teams have been tasked with collecting crucial information regarding the tests conducted and the symptoms exhibited by the victims.


14 September 2023
Over 700 On Contact List For Nipah Virus In Kerala, Including 77 At High Risk

Over 700 On Contact List For Nipah Virus In Kerala, Including 77 At High Risk

Since August 30th, two individuals have succumbed to the virus, marking Kerala's fourth Nipah outbreak since 2018. As a result, authorities have imposed...


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13 September 2023
Five Die Of Scrub Typhus Infection In Odisha

Five Die Of Scrub Typhus Infection In Odisha

Bargarh Chief District Medical and Public Health Officer, Sadhu Charan Das said that 142 samples were tested for scrub typhus detected in the district between...


21 August 2023
High-Level Meeting Advocates Vigilance As New COVID-19 Variants Surface Globally

High-Level Meeting Advocates Vigilance As New COVID-19 Variants Surface Globally

He also emphasised on sending sufficient samples for testing of COVID-19 while ramping up whole genome sequencing and maintaining close watch on the new global...


13 August 2023
Public Health Top Priority Of UP Govt: CM Adityanath

Public Health Top Priority Of UP Govt: CM Adityanath

He said health department officials should monitor the doctors' night shifts at their assigned locations and report it to the government.


21 July 2023
Studies Underway On Cases Of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Among Youngsters After Covid: Govt

Studies Underway On Cases Of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Among Youngsters After Covid: Govt

The Indian Council of Medical Research is conducting three different studies to ascertain the facts regarding rising cases of cardiac arrest after the...


30 June 2023
Afghanistan Battles Alarming Outbreak Of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever

Afghanistan Battles Alarming Outbreak Of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever

As fatalities mount and the disease spreads rapidly, health authorities are racing against time to contain the outbreak and protect the population from further...


16 June 2023
Kerala CM Holds Discussions With Cuban Authorities, Aims To Cooperate In Health, Ayurveda, Literature Sectors

Kerala CM Holds Discussions With Cuban Authorities, Aims To Cooperate In Health, Ayurveda, Literature Sectors

On Friday, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who is on a two-day trip to Cuba, met top officials of the Latin American country and held discussions on...


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23 May 2023
The Public Health Question: Ways Forward

The Public Health Question: Ways Forward

With the Covid 19 pandemic having created a greater awareness about the critical role of Public Health research and experts, Outlook speaks to Professor A. P...


10 May 2023
Country's Health Service Undergoing Rapid Transformation: PM Modi

Country's Health Service Undergoing Rapid Transformation: PM Modi

"If the intention is virtuous and there is a sense of doing service to society then such resolutions are taken and are also fulfilled," Modi said. 


24 April 2023
Maha Sees 545 COVID-19 Cases And Two Fatalities

Maha Sees 545 COVID-19 Cases And Two Fatalities

Maharashtra reports 545 fresh COVID-19 cases and 2 fatalities, bringing the total tally to 81,61,894 cases and 1,48,504 deaths. Recovery rate remains high at...


22 April 2023
Rajnath Calls On Medical Fraternity To Focus More On Research On Public Health-Related Issues

Rajnath Calls On Medical Fraternity To Focus More On Research On Public Health-Related Issues

Singh also stressed the need for comprehensive health including physical, mental and spiritual domains to fully realise the benefits of demographic dividend,...


17 April 2023
Active Covid Cases In Country Climb To 60,313

Active Covid Cases In Country Climb To 60,313

India reports 9,111 new COVID-19 cases and 27 deaths, bringing the total case tally to 4.47 crore, while the country's recovery rate stands at 98.68 percent,...


06 April 2023
WHO Calls For Urgent Efforts To Bridge Gaps Accentuated By Covid, Achieve Health For All

WHO Calls For Urgent Efforts To Bridge Gaps Accentuated By Covid, Achieve Health For All

On the World Health Day, the World Health Organisation (WHO) celebrates 75 years of improving public health and well-being globally.


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