Odisha Deputy CM Promotes Fruit Gifts at Anganwadis
Deputy CM Pravati Parida launches SUPOSHIT Odisha Mission, urging fruit distribution at anganwadi centers for birthdays to fight malnutrition. Uniform costs increased for 14.76 lakh children.
Category : Public Health
Only 2 Nipah Cases in Bengal, 196 Contacts Negative: Health Ministry
Union Health Ministry clarifies only two Nipah virus cases reported in West Bengal since December, with all 196 contacts testing negative. Government maintains monoclonal antibody reserve for early treatment.
Nipah Virus Cases in West Bengal Trigger Asia Airport Screening
Multiple Asian countries including Thailand, Nepal, and Taiwan have implemented enhanced airport screening measures following confirmed Nipah virus cases in West Bengal, India. The deadly virus carries a 40-75% mortality rate with no available vaccine.
Air Pollution's Severe Impact on Children's Health
Air pollution poses severe risks to children's health, including increased asthma rates, impaired brain development, and higher infection susceptibility, with long-term consequences.
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Nipah Virus Cases in West Bengal Prompt Airport Screening
Health officials confirm five Nipah virus cases in West Bengal, India, with 100 contacts quarantined. Asian nations implement airport screenings amid concerns about hospital transmission and high fatality rates.
Doctors Rally on Republic Day to Fight Hypertension in India
India's medical professionals gathered at the One India Conclave on Republic Day to address the growing hypertension crisis, emphasizing prevention and awareness.
Plastic Health Impacts May Double by 2040: Lancet
A new Lancet study projects that the global health impacts from plastic pollution could double by 2040, highlighting urgent environmental and public health risks.
Telangana Village Faces Dog Bite Crisis, Mass Culling Charges
Yacharam village in Telangana reports 9 dog bites monthly, with villagers demanding government action as 100 dogs allegedly killed. Police find 30 carcasses, 17 booked.
Mosquito Surge in Chennai's Tambaram, Dengue Cases Up
Residents in Chennai's Tambaram Corporation report alarming mosquito surge due to stagnant water and poor fogging, leading to increased dengue and malaria cases, especially among vulnerable groups.
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AP Aims to Deworm 1.1 Crore Children on February 17
Andhra Pradesh's health department plans to administer free Albendazole tablets to over 1.1 crore children aged 1-19 years on February 17 for National Deworming Day, targeting intestinal worms affecting 34% of the state's population.
41 Nursing Students Ill in Coimbatore, Water Suspected
Forty-one students at a private nursing college in Coimbatore's Vattamalaipalayam reported vomiting and diarrhoea, suspected from hostel water. Health officials are investigating.
Obesity Debate: Structural Solutions Needed in India
India's obesity crisis demands a nuanced debate beyond medicalisation, addressing structural factors like poverty and discrimination. Experts call for holistic approaches.
Indore Water Crisis: Third Death Sparks Political Row
A retired teacher's death in Indore's Bhagirathpura locality marks the third fatality in four days, with residents blaming contaminated water while officials cite co-morbidities, igniting a fierce political debate.
Mhow Hepatitis A Outbreak: 13-Year-Old Boy Admitted
A 13-year-old boy in Mhow has been admitted with Hepatitis A symptoms, bringing the total to 4 children hospitalized. Health officials confirm all patients are stable, with survey teams deployed in affected areas and special water tankers arranged.
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Narmada Jayanti: Devotion vs. Water Contamination Fears
Madhya Pradesh's Narmada Jayanti celebrations highlighted a stark divide: massive pilgrim gatherings at holy ghats versus Indore's Bhagirathpura residents fearing contaminated water linked to deaths.
Pune's GBS Crisis: Systemic Gaps Persist After One Year
One year after Pune's severe Guillain-Barré Syndrome outbreak, systemic shortcomings in water safety and healthcare preparedness continue, with limited progress on key preventive measures.
Indore Water Crisis: Third Death Sparks Political Row
A 75-year-old retired teacher's death in Indore, linked to contaminated water, marks the third fatality in four days, fueling a fierce political dispute between BJP and Congress over official casualty counts and government compensation.
Chikungunya Alert in Tamil Nadu: Symptoms and Prevention
Tamil Nadu faces a chikungunya alert with rising cases. Learn about symptoms, risks, and WHO-backed prevention steps to stay safe from this mosquito-borne disease.
UP Suspends 159 Packaged Water Units Over Safety Issues
UP Food Safety and Drug Administration suspends licenses of 159 packaged drinking water units across the state for serious violations of food safety norms following a statewide crackdown.
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Lucknow: Stray Dog Attacks Injure Child, Spark Panic
An 8-year-old girl sustained multiple injuries in a stray dog attack in Lucknow's Maulvi Ganj, while children were chased by a pack in Rajajipuram. Residents blame local feeding practices and inaction.
Pune PMC Plans Drainage Repairs to Prevent Water Contamination
Pune Municipal Corporation announces drainage and stormwater line repairs near Barangani Mala well to eliminate sewage seepage risks, following last year's GBS outbreak in Sinhagad Road area.
World Leprosy Day: Is Leprosy Contagious? Doctors Explain
On World Leprosy Day 2026, doctors clarify misconceptions about leprosy transmission. Learn how the disease spreads, its symptoms, and modern treatment options available in India.
Barwani Dirty Water Crisis During Pipeline Repairs
Residents of Nawalpura in Barwani faced panic as contaminated water flowed from household taps during sewerage repair work, spoiling stored water and prompting immediate municipal action.
Mhow Water Contamination Limited to Three Pockets
Water contamination in Mhow has been confirmed in only three small areas of Ward No 3. Residents are advised to boil water as a precaution while further tests are conducted.
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Indore Water Death Row: Family vs Officials Clash
Tensions erupted in Indore's Bhagirathpura after an elderly man's death. Family alleges contaminated water, officials cite chronic illness. Protest blocks traffic, Congress leaders join demand for aid.
Madurai Steps Up Stray Dog Control with Sterilisation
Madurai Corporation escalates efforts to tackle stray dog menace by adding vehicles for capture and expanding sterilisation. Residents report frequent attacks causing injuries and accidents.
Clean Air Declared Fundamental Health Right in Lucknow
Medical experts in Lucknow emphasized treating clean air as a basic health right during an awareness session, linking pollution to rising COPD cases and infant mortality.
Antibiotic Pipeline Drying Up: Expert Warns of AMR Crisis in India
ICMR scientist Kamini Walia explains how antibiotic overuse is making common infections untreatable in India, with 2.67 lakh AMR-attributable deaths in 2021 and 83% Indians carrying resistant bacteria.
Mhow Water Contamination: 22 Ill, Death Reported
At least 22 people in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, fell ill after consuming contaminated water, with one death reported. Officials confirm jaundice cases, ongoing investigations.
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Fever Surge in Thiruvananthapuram: 11,000+ Cases, 3 Deaths
Thiruvananthapuram district reports alarming rise in fever cases with over 11,000 patients treated in January. Health officials confirm leptospirosis and dengue deaths, intensive containment measures underway.
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