Health Ministry

Health Ministry issues an advisory to states, UTs on “Mpox”

Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra on Monday issued an advisory to states and union territories regarding the precautionary actions, symptoms…

2 months ago

Union Health Secretary advocates compulsory testing for thalassemia during pregnancy

On the occasion of International Thalassemia Day on May 8, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare stressed the importance…

7 months ago

How Beti Bachao Beti Padhao became a turning point for mainstreaming women’s participation

Emancipation, safety and promotion of women have been central mantras of the UPA government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.…

1 year ago

Centre rolls out scheme to set up 100 clean food streets in states

In a significant and innovative move, the Union Health Ministry in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs…

2 years ago

India is all set to lead Diabetes research in the world, says Dr Singh

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh today said that India is all set…

2 years ago

Centre calls high-level meet as Covid cases surge, 14 deaths in last 24 hours

India's daily count of fresh Covid cases shot up to 6,050 in the last 24 hours, which is 13 per…

2 years ago

Covid-19 infections surge in 6 states, Centre sounds alert

The Centre is worried over the surge in Covid-19 cases in 6 states as the number of fresh daily infections…

2 years ago

Centre rushes medical teams to Malappuram, Ahmedabad, Ranchi as Measles cases surge

The Union Health Ministry has decided to rush three high-level multi-disciplinary teams to Ranchi (Jharkhand), Ahmedabad (Gujarat) and Malappuram (Kerala)…

2 years ago

34 new drugs added to Govt list of essential medicines to be given at cheaper rates

As many as 384 new medicines have been included in the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) released by the…

2 years ago