Category : Public Health


MP Minister: Negligence Caused 22 Diarrhea Deaths in Indore

Madhya Pradesh Urban Administration Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya admitted in the assembly that negligence led to contaminated water causing 22 diarrhea deaths in Indore's Bhagirathpura. The government has paid compensation and initiated corrective measur

Punjab Health Facilities Fall Short of National Standards

A recent assessment reveals that nearly half of Punjab's health facilities do not meet the 80% benchmark under Indian Public Health Standards, highlighting critical gaps in infrastructure, diagnostics, and staffing across districts.

Goa Sees Only One Rabies-Positive Dog Case in 2025

Mission Rabies confirms one rabies-positive dog case in Goa's Bardez taluka in December 2025, with no human rabies cases reported. The state continues its rabies-controlled status with targeted vaccination campaigns.

Ludhiana Pigeon Menace Spurs Netting Trend, Hits University

Ludhiana residents are increasingly installing protective netting against pigeons, driven by hygiene concerns. The issue has reached Guru Angad Dev Veterinary University, where damaged nets allow droppings to accumulate, posing health risks.

Kolkata Residents Flee Contaminated Water Crisis

Residents of Sukhobrishti complex's E Block in New Town, Kolkata, are evacuating their homes despite water supply restoration, as contamination causing widespread diarrhoea persists. Authorities have detected coliform bacteria but not the source.

Ahmedabad Opens Two New Yellow Fever Vaccination Centers

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation approves two new yellow fever vaccination centers in eastern and western zones to ease pressure on the existing Jamalpur facility. The move aims to streamline services for residents traveling to Africa or Gulf countries.

Kochi MLA Demands Upgrade of Public Health Labs

MLA T J Vinod urges Kerala government to modernize Kochi's public health laboratories, citing severe delays, inadequate equipment, and long waits for crucial tests like fasting blood sugar.

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