Visakhapatnam's air quality plunges to poor levels, with AQI hitting 308. Authorities launch a week-long enforcement drive, issue 78 e-challans and fine violators Rs 7.45 lakh. Read the full report.
Uttar Pradesh FSDA uncovers a massive ₹704 crore parallel supply chain diverting codeine cough syrups for abuse. 161 firms booked in one of the state's biggest drug crackdowns.
Visakhapatnam's air quality plunges to poor levels, with AQI hitting 308. Authorities launch a week-long enforcement drive, issuing 78 e-challans and fines over ₹7 lakh. Discover the hotspots and actions taken.
Your daily routine could be harming you. Discover 5 common habits, from sun exposure to alcohol, that significantly increase the risk of oral cancer. Learn how to protect yourself today.
Australia advises travellers vaccinated with Abhayrab in India to restart their rabies shots due to counterfeit batches. The manufacturer, IIL, calls it an isolated incident. Read the full details.
Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre launches HawAQM, a real-time indoor air quality observatory for schools, homes & offices. A proactive step for public health protection.
Delhi's air pollution, shaving 11 years off lives, persists despite bans on tandoors, odd-even & more. Why do symbolic fixes fail to clean India's capital? Read the analysis.
Delhi's air remains in the 'very poor' to 'severe' category with PM2.5 at 299 µg/m³. Breathing it equals smoking 13 cigarettes daily. Details on the pollution crisis inside.
Hospitals in Rawalpindi struggle with severe shortages of medicines and staff, leading to patient suffering. The crisis highlights systemic failures in Pakistan's healthcare sector. Read more.
Delhi's air quality deteriorated sharply to AQI 332 on Friday, with eight stations recording 'Severe' levels. Vehicular emissions are the top contributor. Read about the forecast and government actions.
Delhi is set for a massive healthcare upgrade with a new OPD & critical care block at AIIMS, a super-speciality RML building, and 277 new primary health centres. Read about the 2026 expansion plan.
New York reports highest weekly flu cases since 2004. Hospitalisations jump 63%. Health officials urge vaccination as new variant spreads. Protect yourself now.
The Arpora nightclub fire tragedy, claiming 25 lives, reveals systemic lapses in fire safety enforcement. Smoke, not flames, was the primary killer. Read the full investigation.
Ranchi's Sadar Hospital faces a critical ventilator shortage, with only 5 functional units. 75 ventilators from the PM CARES Fund remain idle, forcing patient referrals and risking lives. Read the full report.
Shocking data reveals vulnerable road users account for over 80% of Nashik's traffic deaths in 2024. Experts blame reckless driving and poor infrastructure. Read the full report and what authorities are doing.
Shocking CGWB data reveals over 20% of Delhi's groundwater is nitrate-contaminated, posing severe health risks. Learn which districts are worst affected and the national crisis.
Mizoram faces its deadliest year of drug abuse in two decades with 111 fatalities in 2024. The state's cumulative drug-related deaths since 1984 now stand at 1,990. Read the full report.
Patna Municipal Corporation sets up 953 beds in shelters with food & blankets as temperatures plummet. Over 10,761 people have taken refuge. Read how the city is battling the cold wave.
Atul Gawande warns of the devastating impact after USAID's global health programs were dismantled in 2025, eroding years of systematic progress in maternal care, nutrition, and disease surveillance.
Andhra Pradesh's Kilkari programme uses IVRS calls to provide vital health advice to 2.5 lakh pregnant women yearly, aiming to slash maternal and infant mortality rates. Learn how this initiative is transforming maternal care.
India's malaria cases have plummeted by nearly 80% since 2015, with deaths falling sharply. The fight now focuses on specific districts in Mizoram and Tripura as the nation aims for elimination by 2030. Read the full report.
CDC and FDA investigations reveal Salmonella, E. coli in some moringa leaf powders. Learn about the health risks, outbreak details, and how to stay safe.
Varanasi's Prohibition Week is back, transforming the city's ghats with music, yoga, and cultural events. Discover how this initiative promotes wellness and a drug-free lifestyle.
New research warns indoor air can be more polluted than outdoors, raising risks of asthma, heart disease. Learn simple fixes to protect your family's health.
India sets a 2026 health roadmap focusing on stringent drug quality, TB elimination, obesity, and a ₹4,200 crore innovation push. Will execution match ambition?
A new Harvard-CREA study reveals a third of Delhi's PM2.5 is harmful ammonium sulfate, formed by air chemistry. Learn its health risks and what can be done to protect yourself.
Udgir in Latur district reports 22 stray dog bite cases since December 23, sparking panic. Civic body intensifies ABC program and dog van drives. Read more.
A Rs 65-lakh PPCB penalty fails to clean up Mohali's 45-year-old toxic dump site, endangering 6000 residents with fires and contamination. Read about the ongoing health crisis and official promises.
Medical experts sound alarm on a growing global lung health crisis, dubbing it an 'airway disease pandemic' driven by pollution and lifestyle. Learn the risks and protective steps.
Delhi's air quality plunges back to 'Very Poor' with AQI hitting 310. The Air Quality Early Warning System forecasts no relief for the next six days. Stay informed and take precautions.