Residents in Sirhind localities face severe health risks due to overflowing sewers, with stagnant water causing mosquito breeding and foul odors. Authorities are under pressure to address the sanitation crisis promptly.
District Magistrate Sahila initiated the Mass Drug Administration campaign in Buxar to combat filariasis, urging public participation and dispelling myths about the disease.
Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey launched a state-wide mass drug administration campaign targeting 8.93 crore people to eliminate filariasis, with over 1.20 crore receiving medication on day one.
An ICMR-funded PGI study conducted a social media safety intervention in Panchkula, addressing digital habits, family relationships, alcohol exposure, and risky sexual behaviors among adolescents.
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India faces a severe public health crisis with 260 million tobacco users and 14-16% alcohol consumers, contributing to over 1.3 million preventable deaths annually. Experts warn of rising youth consumption and misconceptions about 'safe' usage levels.
Millions in India unknowingly live with hepatitis B or C, causing silent liver damage. Experts warn of low awareness and urge testing to prevent cirrhosis and cancer.
Rajya Sabha member Jebi Mather Hisham expresses serious concern over social media's role in adolescent mental health crises, citing recent student suicides linked to online platform overuse.
Approximately 20 students from a government school in Mainpuri, Agra, were rushed to hospital after consuming Albendazole tablets during National Deworming Day. Officials confirm all children are stable, attributing symptoms to panic rather than medicatio
India maintains its strict ban on e-cigarettes, rejecting a proposal from Philip Morris International to introduce heated tobacco products, citing public health concerns.
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The Indian government has launched a nationwide annual mass drug administration campaign across 12 endemic states to eliminate lymphatic filariasis by 2027, shifting from biannual rounds to improve compliance and surveillance.
More than 120 students in Farrukhabad and Mainpuri districts were hospitalized after falling ill during a school deworming campaign on National Deworming Day. Officials attribute symptoms to anxiety, while political parties allege negligence.
Sir Sunderlal Hospital at IMS-BHU marked National Deworming Day by administering albendazole tablets to children and adolescents, emphasizing the 'Krimi Mukt Bharat' vision for a healthier future.
Uttar Pradesh launches a mass drug administration campaign across 21 districts to eliminate lymphatic filariasis, targeting 1.4 crore people with WHO-recommended medicines from Feb 10-28.
A cholera outbreak in Jamnagar's Dhararnagar area has resulted in 15 confirmed cases, with officials attributing it to contaminated water from illegal connections. Municipal authorities have taken swift action to control the situation.
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A 40-year-old pick-up van driver suffered severe injuries after being attacked by a stray dog in Eroor, Kochi. The victim was hospitalized and later referred to Kottayam Medical College for treatment.
Accredited Social Health Activists in Kerala staged a march and dharna at the Secretariat, commemorating their 265-day strike and reiterating demands for higher honorariums and retirement benefits.
More than 120 students in Uttar Pradesh's Farrukhabad and Mainpuri districts were hospitalized following a deworming drive, raising concerns about public health safety and medical protocols.
Dakshina Kannada district health authorities have intensified surveillance as hospitals report increased fever and cough cases. Officials urge prompt medical consultation if symptoms persist beyond two days.
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor raises alarm over untreated sewage discharge from Majhaulia Sugar Mill in Bihar, claiming it causes widespread illness and environmental damage in West Champaran villages.
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Union Health Minister JP Nadda and Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari jointly launched a mass drug administration campaign targeting filariasis across 14 districts, aiming to cover 1.75 crore people by February 25.
Health authorities in Cuttack have launched an investigation and taken disciplinary action following a viral video showing alleged mismanagement in SCB Medical College's medicine ICU, where a patient fell from bed unattended.
Healthcare workers protest in Palghar as 811 posts remain vacant and key hospital projects are incomplete. District officials cite funding delays as the primary cause for stalled progress.
Nepal is pushing forward with its HPV vaccination campaign targeting girls aged 9-14, even as the country gears up for parliamentary elections, ensuring public health remains a priority.
Chronic undernutrition affects 35% of Indian children under five, causing irreversible developmental damage. Experts reveal gaps in nutrition programs despite government initiatives.
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Nawada district confronts a severe stray dog bite crisis, with over 6,200 cases reported in 2022-23. A new castration center in Budhaul village, inspected by DM Ravi Prakash, is set to become operational to control the population and prevent rabies deaths
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Tamil Nadu's food safety department recommends supplying only iron- and iodine-enriched salt through PDS to address high anaemia rates among pregnant women and adolescents despite existing interventions.
Health officials in Perumbavoor face challenges locating migrant laborers who tested HIV-positive due to fake addresses and high mobility, prompting urgent inter-departmental meetings.
In a significant public health initiative, over 110,000 children in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, are set to receive deworming tablets to combat parasitic infections and improve overall health.
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Karnataka's Social Welfare Minister announces a new suicide prevention policy in final drafting stages, aiming to address mental health crises across the state.
