Fighting Menstrual Poverty: The Right to Menstrual Health
UNICEF reports 1.8 billion people menstruate monthly, highlighting the urgent need to address menstrual poverty through health rights for all genders.
Category : Health
Visakhapatnam School Illness: Malaria, Fogging, Snacks Blamed
Over 50 students fell ill at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Kommadi, Visakhapatnam, due to malaria, mosquito fogging, and contaminated snacks. MLA Ganta Srinivasarao visited, citing poor sanitation.
Bird Flu Outbreak: 3,472 Birds Culled in Andhra Pradesh
The Animal Husbandry Department culled 3,472 poultry birds in Annamayya district after lab tests confirmed bird flu. Officials are awaiting results from additional samples while implementing containment measures.
SO2 Pollution Surge in Guwahati Prompts Health Warnings
Sulfur dioxide levels in Guwahati have surged above normal, joining PM2.5 and PM10 as key pollutants. Officials cite road dust and crackers as sources, advising masks and investigation.
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Alcohol, Substance Abuse Complicate Youth Epilepsy Treatment
On International Epilepsy Day, neurologists in Ranchi express concern over rising alcohol and substance use among young people, which interferes with anti-seizure medications and worsens seizure management. Changing lifestyles, stress, and persistent myth
Ranchi Mass Drug Drive Against Filariasis Begins
Ranchi district health department initiates a mass drug administration program across 619 booths, targeting nearly 500,000 people to eliminate lymphatic filariasis under a national elimination program.
Meghalaya NHM Studies Andhra's Anaemia Control Strategies
A Meghalaya National Health Mission delegation visited Andhra Pradesh to review the state's effective Anaemia Mukt Bharat programme, focusing on strategies for pregnant women, mothers, and adolescents.
AIIMS Doctors Visit Critical Epilepsy Patient in Gumla Village
Two AIIMS Delhi specialists visited a bedridden epilepsy patient in Telgaon village, Gumla, while treating 50 others at a camp. Over 3,000 patients are registered in the district, with half receiving treatment.
Doctors Use Movie Narration During Brain Surgery in Chennai
Neurosurgeons at SIMS Hospital in Chennai have pioneered using movie narration during awake brain surgeries to detect subtle language impairments, publishing findings in Clinical Neurophysiology Practice.
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UNICEF Adolescent Summit in Ranchi Focuses on Child Marriage
UNICEF organized a major consultation in Ranchi on adolescent development, featuring direct input from child reporters on issues like child marriage, education, and mental well-being, with a goal to make Jharkhand child marriage free by 2029.
Woman Dies After Ward Boy Poses as Doctor in Navi Mumbai
A woman in Navi Mumbai died after a ward boy, posing as a doctor, administered injections at a private hospital. Police have arrested the accused for impersonation and negligence.
North India Water-Borne Disease Crisis: Data from Punjab, Haryana, HP
Unsafe water and sanitation cause thousands of water-borne disease cases in Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh from 2021 to 2025, with typhoid and acute diarrhoeal diseases prevalent.
Ranchi Sees Surge in Cold, Cough Cases as Weather Changes
Government and private hospitals in Ranchi are witnessing a significant increase in OPD cases related to cold, cough, sore throat, and allergies, with medical experts attributing the spike to fluctuating temperatures and breezy weather conditions.
12-Year-Old Girl Dies in Odisha After Severe Lice Infestation
A 12-year-old girl in Puri, Odisha, died at the district hospital after developing severe complications from a lice infestation. Health authorities have ordered a detailed investigation into the tragic incident.
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Wenlock Hospital ICU Beds Constantly Full, Patients Face Delays
Govt Wenlock District Hospital in Mangaluru faces severe ICU bed shortage with 116 beds near-constantly occupied, causing delays for critical patients from 12 districts. Officials urge hospitals to check availability first.
Mangaluru Hospital Saves Patient with Complex Pulmonary Condition
A 38-year-old man with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension and complete left pulmonary artery occlusion underwent successful surgical pulmonary thromboembolectomy at Father Muller Medical College and Hospital.
DYFI Demands Medical College, Hospital Upgrades in DK
DYFI members in Dakshina Kannada protested for a government medical college, upgraded Wenlock Hospital, and an end to the PPP model, citing poor healthcare regulation and deteriorating public facilities.
Puducherry Issues Bird Flu Advisory for Migratory Season
The Puducherry Animal Husbandry Department has intensified surveillance and issued guidelines to prevent avian influenza transmission from migratory birds to domestic poultry during the current season.
Bihar's Mass Drug Administration Campaign Against Filariasis Begins
Bihar launches a massive drug administration campaign against lymphatic filariasis across 34 districts, aiming to protect nearly 8.97 crore people through supervised consumption of anti-filarial medicines until February 28.
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UHF Nauni Launches Drive to Combat Apple Orchard Diseases
Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, in collaboration with the horticulture department, initiates a week-long awareness campaign from February 10 to 16 across major apple-growing districts in Himachal Pradesh to manage Alternaria leaf spo
Madhubani Launches Mass Drug Campaign Against Filaria
Madhubani district administration initiates a mass drug administration campaign targeting filaria, aiming to cover over 135,000 residents through household visits and mega camps as part of national elimination efforts.
Traditional Healers Protest in Coimbatore Over Unmet DMK Promises
Members of the Indian Traditional Practitioners Association staged a protest at the Coimbatore district collectorate, demanding the DMK government implement its 2021 election manifesto pledges regarding their community.
Karnataka Health Minister Demands Quality Healthcare for All
Health Minister Dinesh Gundurao instructs officials to improve services in government hospitals, tackle medicine shortages, and reduce maternal mortality rates across Karnataka.
Health Staff Protest at Chandigarh De-addiction Centre
Fifteen health department employees held a sit-in protest at a government-run de-addiction centre in Chandigarh's Sector 66, demanding better working conditions and resolution of long-pending grievances.
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TN Medical Officers Demand Inquiry After Student Stroke
The Tamil Nadu Medical Officers Association calls for an impartial probe into a PG student's stroke, citing chronic stress from departmental issues and urging systemic reforms for mental well-being.
Trichy Physiotherapists Protest for Job Regularization
Members of the Physiotherapists association in Trichy held a protest demanding regularization of services, improved pay, and employment benefits for contractual staff.
Nargis Fakhri Updates on Health with Stem Cell Therapy
Nargis Fakhri reveals her healing process using regenerative therapies like stem cell and PRP injections for chronic injuries, avoiding surgery due to fear.
Three Cadaver Donations in Mumbai Offer Transplant Hope
Mumbai recorded three cadaver organ donations in a day, providing kidneys, livers, corneas, and skin. With 10 donations this year, thousands still await transplants as efforts grow.
Healthy Eating Myths: Affordable Nutrition Strategies
Experts reveal that healthy eating is often perceived as expensive, but smart choices like buying seasonal produce and planning meals can make it budget-friendly, with long-term health savings.
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Worm Infections in Children Decline Sharply in Karnataka
Government deworming programs and increased hygiene awareness have led to a significant reduction in soil-transmitted helminths among children in Karnataka, though pinworm cases persist in some areas.
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