29 Dengue, 16 Chikungunya Cases Reported as Seasonal Illnesses Rise
District reports 29 dengue and 16 chikungunya cases amid seasonal illness surge, but officials note overall burden remains lower than previous years.
Category : Public Health
Mumbai Rains: Orange Alert, Andheri Subway Closed Till July 4
Mumbai and neighboring districts are on orange alert as heavy rains lash the region. Andheri subway closed due to waterlogging. IMD warns of continued downpour till July 4.
Experts Urge Shift to Preventive Healthcare to Tackle Disease Burden
Former health secretary Rajesh Bhushan and ex-ICMR chief Dr Ganguly call for prevention-first approach to reduce India's rising disease burden on Doctors' Day eve.
Over 50% rain gauges in Karnataka defunct, crippling data
Over 50% of rain gauges in Karnataka are defunct, severely crippling data collection by KSNDMC for agriculture, water security, and disaster early warnings.
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SC Task Force Visits 30 HEIs in 10 States for Student Mental Health
A Supreme Court-appointed task force has visited 30 higher education institutions across 10 states since May 2025 to assess student mental health, aiming to recommend systemic changes.
Kullu medical negligence: Social worker on indefinite fast
Social worker Bunty Seraji began an indefinite fast at Regional Hospital Kullu, demanding justice for 23-year-old Rajni Sharma, who died after a C-section on June 21.
Awareness Camp on Diarrhoea Prevention in Tarn Taran
An awareness camp on diarrhoea prevention was held at Pahuwind village in Tarn Taran, educating villagers on clean water, water conservation, and testing water samples for safety.
Seed Ball Workshop Teaches Youth Environmental Conservation
Navchetna Junior Wing members learned seed ball making at South City Nursery, promoting green cover. Chief guest Sarabjit Kaur explained benefits. President Sukhdhir Singh Sekhon emphasized youth responsibility.
Over 1.2 Lakh Kids Given Polio Drops in Two Days
Over 1,20,046 children under five received polio drops in Ludhiana during the first two days of the National Pulse Polio Immunisation Campaign, with house-to-house visits ensuring high coverage.
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Over 4,000 Kids Get Polio Vaccine on Day 2 in Phagwara
Health teams visited 12,710 houses and administered Pulse Polio vaccine to 4,234 children on the second day of the immunisation campaign in Phagwara, officials said.
Pulse Polio Campaign Launched in Amritsar
Pulse Polio campaign launched in Amritsar by Civil Surgeon Dr Rashmi Vij; 287,498 children aged 0-5 to be vaccinated by 1,193 teams across 544,777 households.
5-day polio campaign covers 4.9 lakh children in Ludhiana
A five-day polio immunisation drive launched across Ludhiana aims to cover 4.9 lakh children under five with 632 booths, 438 sub-booths, and 1,535 house-to-house teams.
Pulse polio campaign begins, 1.96 lakh children targeted
The three-day pulse polio campaign began in Jalandhar on Sunday, with health teams aiming to administer polio drops to 1,96,657 children under five across the district.
3-Day Pulse Polio Campaign Begins in Tarn Taran
A three-day Pulse Polio campaign began in Tarn Taran, aiming to vaccinate 143,447 children under five. Over 2,450 vaccinators deployed.
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Dakshina Kannada: 97.2% Pulse Polio coverage, 1.3 lakh kids vaccinated
Dakshina Kannada district achieved 97.2% Pulse Polio immunisation, administering drops to over 1.3 lakh children. Puttur recorded 102.4% coverage, vaccinating 19,725 kids against a target of 19,266.
Over 26 Lakh Kids Get Polio Drops in Telangana
Over 26 lakh of 41 lakh children in Telangana got polio drops by Sunday afternoon as part of pulse polio campaign, with door-to-door visits planned for the next two days.
Punjab, Haryana to Sizzle as IMD Forecasts Heatwave Till June 30
IMD predicts heatwave in Punjab and Haryana from June 28-30, with monsoon likely delayed until first week of July. El Niño and western disturbances are contributing factors.
Woman Delivers Baby in Auto Outside Khanna Hospital
A woman delivered a baby girl inside an auto-rickshaw outside Civil Hospital Khanna. Doctors confirm both mother and child are stable.
Mysuru: 30 wards have no toilets, 9 ward toilets closed
A cross-sectional survey by the University of Mysore found that 30 wards in Mysuru have no public toilets, while facilities in nine wards are closed, highlighting a sanitation crisis.
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Haryana Pulse Polio Campaign June 28-30
Haryana will conduct a statewide National Pulse Polio Campaign from June 28-30, targeting 1.73 lakh children in Karnal alone, with no polio cases since 2010.
Why FSSAI-Flagged Products Stay on Shelves Despite Violations
FSSAI-flagged products with misleading labels remain on store shelves due to a significant time gap between notices and corrective action, raising consumer safety concerns.
Health Ministry Launches Ebola Surveillance Portal for Airports
India's health ministry launches a new portal to strengthen Ebola surveillance at airports, enabling real-time tracking and reporting of travelers from affected regions.
Ludhiana Heatwave: Experts Urge Hydration as Temps Cross 40°C
With temperatures exceeding 40°C in Ludhiana, health experts stress adequate fluid intake to prevent dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Vulnerable groups need special care.
Delhi Launches Stop Diarrhoea Campaign 2026, Maternal Health SOPs
Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh launched the Stop Diarrhoea Campaign 2026, inaugurated a Model Integrated Nutrition Centre, and unveiled new SOPs for gestational diabetes and sepsis management.
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No child should miss polio drops: DC Aulakh
Nawanshahr DC Gulpreet Singh Aulakh announced a pulse polio campaign from June 28-30, targeting 56,421 children aged 0-5 years, with 226 booths and 451 house-to-house teams.
NEET Crisis: PM Must Heed Gen Z's Unrest Over Paper Leaks
NEET paper leaks have sparked Gen Z unrest, raising concerns about equal opportunities and exam integrity. M Veerappa Moily urges PM to act.
NEET Aspirant Dies by Suicide in UP After Exam Stress
A 19-year-old NEET aspirant died by suicide in Uttar Pradesh; family cited stress after the medical entrance exam, police confirmed.
Punjab Homeopathic Dispensaries Face Severe Medicine Shortage
Punjab's 225 homeopathic dispensaries have received no medicines since 2022. Doctors rely on NGOs or personal funds to keep services running. A tender was awarded to a Kerala firm but supplies are pending.
Lucknow coaching centre fire kills 18, most students
A fire at a Lucknow coaching centre killed 18 people, mostly students. The building had approval for only one floor but four were built, and it lacked fire safety NOC.
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NHM Workers Protest Over Pending Demands in Punjab
Community Health Officers under NHM launched a statewide protest and work boycott, demanding regularisation, better pay, and withdrawal of the performance-based incentive system.
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