Despite high fatalities from paraquat herbicide, Telangana's health department has no consolidated data. Experts estimate 5,550-6,000 annual deaths in the state, with calls for a ban amid easy online availability.
Ludhiana's health department has launched a multi-pronged strategy involving MLAs and councillors to combat misinformation and boost turnout in the 90-day HPV vaccination campaign for girls aged 14-15.
New government data shows high levels of bacteriological and chemical contamination in drinking water samples from Haryana and Punjab over five years, posing serious health risks.
Over 300 health workers in Bihar urge Union Health Minister to reconsider ending UNICEF-managed Social Mobilization Network, warning of severe impact on immunization, maternal health, and rural services.
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Approximately 40 individuals in Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu, suffered severe poisoning symptoms after drinking adulterated toddy sold near a local temple. Police have seized evidence and launched a search for the culprits.
New data from Parliament reveals severe drinking water contamination in Punjab and Haryana, with over 8% of national samples showing toxic levels. Kerala and West Bengal top the contamination charts.
The death toll from suspected milk adulteration in East Godavari district has reached 16, with three more hospitalized. Contaminated milk from a local dairy unit is believed to be the cause, leading to acute renal failure and multi-organ failure in victim
The death toll from milk adulteration in Andhra Pradesh has increased to 16, with the outbreak first detected in late February after patients showed acute kidney failure symptoms.
Recent groundwater quality report reveals alarming uranium contamination in Rajasthan's districts, with levels up to four times WHO safe limits, posing serious health risks to rural communities.
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Vamanjoor residents in Mangaluru protest commercialized healthcare, demanding upgrades to local health centers and a government medical college. Committee highlights weakened public facilities and unaffordable private care.
On World Down Syndrome Day 2026, experts highlight key myths and facts about Down syndrome in India, focusing on mental health, life expectancy, and learning abilities to foster greater awareness and inclusion.
A viral video from Thane shows a street vendor urinating publicly and then handling food without washing hands, raising serious hygiene concerns and sparking widespread social media discussion.
More than 85 individuals in Uttar Pradesh have been admitted to hospitals after consuming kuttu ka atta, suspected to be contaminated, with health officials monitoring the situation closely.
More than 85 people across three Uttar Pradesh districts have been hospitalized after eating food made with buckwheat flour, with cases reported from multiple sources, raising concerns about food safety.
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Chennai's Directorate of Public Health urges residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses as temperatures soar. Hospitals prepare for seasonal surges with essential supplies and dedicated beds.
Nearly a dozen members of two families in Rudrapur were hospitalized after consuming contaminated buckwheat flour during Navratri fasts. Six remain in critical condition as health officials investigate.
Meghalaya becomes India's first state with 86% of schools certified as Tobacco Free Educational Institutions, combating high tobacco use and deaths through a three-year initiative under the National Health Mission.
Former cricketer Yuvraj Dua has publicly requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reduce his sugar consumption, highlighting the health risks of high sugar intake and advocating for national awareness.
A stray dog has bitten nine people, including a 9-year-old child, in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district over three days, prompting a health alert and vaccination efforts.
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Experts warn that indoor air pollution in India, often overlooked, poses a severe health threat akin to a 'grey rhino'—a high-probability, high-impact risk. With rising urbanization and poor ventilation, this silent hazard demands urgent policy action.
Varanasi district launches a month-long communicable disease control campaign from April 1-30, with a focused Dastak campaign from April 10-30. The initiative targets dengue, malaria, TB, and other diseases through inter-departmental coordination and vect
Uttar Pradesh sees a 21% drop in overall TB cases since 2015, but experts warn of a concerning rise in multidrug-resistant and extensively drug-resistant TB forms, especially in referral centers.
A diarrhoea outbreak in Goa has led to 149 reported cases within a week, with health officials suspecting water contamination as the primary cause. Authorities are investigating and implementing measures to control the spread.
Health authorities in Jaipur have dismantled an illegal foetal sex determination network, arresting three including a doctor, seizing a portable sonography machine and car in a decoy operation.
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Shiv Sena corporators in Thane have raised alarms over unregistered doctors operating clinics in city suburbs, accusing the municipal health department of negligence. The issue was discussed in a general body meeting, leading to promises of special inspec
Odisha's Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari details state-wide measures including water kiosks, medical supplies, and work schedule changes to prevent heatstroke and sunstroke deaths during summer.
Kerala authorities have ordered the culling of 5,961 domestic birds following a confirmed avian influenza outbreak. The move aims to contain the spread of the H5N1 virus and protect public health.
India has reduced under-five mortality by 71% since 2000, but newborn deaths now account for nearly two-thirds of child fatalities, highlighting urgent need for improved neonatal care.
Nagpur's civil surgeon office has secured the top rank in Maharashtra's public health department rankings for January, marking the district's first-ever achievement of this distinction. Under Dr. Nivrutti Rathod, healthcare services have been strengthened
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Avian influenza has been confirmed in several local bodies in Kozhikode, including Panangad and Olavanna. Officials confirm the H5N1 strain, with rapid response teams preparing for culling operations. No human transmission reported yet.
