Punjab's 664 Aam Aadmi Clinics Serve 1.5 Crore Patients
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Category : Public Health
Indore Water Tragedy: 10 Dead, 200 Sick – A Wake-Up Call
The Indore water contamination tragedy, killing 10, exposes critical flaws in urban water management. Experts call for urgent third-party audits, public complaint systems, and robust disease surveillance to safeguard India's water.
ICMR Study: COVID Stigma Caused Social Exclusion, Job Loss
An ICMR study reveals COVID-19 survivors faced long-term stigma, social exclusion, and job loss during India's first wave, hindering testing and recovery. Learn about the public health impact.
HPV Vaccine Herd Effect: Swedish Study's Lesson for India
A Swedish study reveals high HPV vaccination coverage reduces cervical cancer risk for all women, including the unvaccinated. As India plans a school-based rollout, experts explain why achieving 70-90% coverage is crucial for public health.
UP's New Strategy to Reduce Maternal Mortality
Uttar Pradesh builds on past gains with a new data-driven roadmap to cut maternal deaths, aiming for universal institutional deliveries and real-time health monitoring. Discover the state's ambitious plan.
Delhi shivers at 4°C, cold wave to persist
Delhi woke up to a freezing 4°C on Monday with dense fog. IMD forecasts cold wave conditions for Jan 12-13. AQI remains poor. Read for health advisories and detailed forecast.
Ghaziabad's Filthy Public Toilets Defy Swachh Bharat Goals
Residents of Ghaziabad's trans-Hindon areas complain of locked and filthy public toilets. Despite Mayor's 2-year-old orders, no action taken. Read about the civic failure.
Lucknow's drinking water pipelines risk contamination in drains
Lucknow faces a severe health risk as drinking water pipelines pass through drains in multiple areas, raising contamination fears. Experts warn of potential waterborne disease outbreaks. Read more.
E Coli in Barwaha Well Stops Water Supply to 200 Homes
Water supply from a well in Khargone's Barwaha was declared unsafe after E coli detection. Authorities have stopped supply and are implementing structural fixes. Read about the district-wide testing drive.
Noida Sectors Grapple with Severe Drainage Crisis
Residents of Noida sectors 40, 99, and 100 face severe sewage overflow and backflow into homes. RWA demands immediate action from Noida Authority to resolve the long-standing drainage blockage and health hazard.
Indore Launches Major Health Drive in Bhagirathpura
Indore health authorities deploy 50 medical teams to screen 3700 residents in Bhagirathpura amid a waterborne crisis. Read about the infrastructure overhaul and public health response.
Chinese Manjha Claims Second Life in Indore
A tile contractor in Indore died after a banned Chinese manjha slit his throat. This is the second such death recently, highlighting the black market menace. Authorities must act now.
Ludhiana: Kids Risk Lives Flying Kites on Railway Tracks
During Lohri, children in Ludhiana are flying kites on active railway tracks, risking electrocution and train accidents. Lack of fencing and supervision creates a public safety crisis. Authorities urged to act.
5 Firms Bid for Rajasthan's Stalled Janani Express Ambulances
Rajasthan's crucial 104 Janani Express ambulance service remains halted, leaving pregnant women in peril and 1,200 staff jobless. Five companies have now applied to take over operations. Read the full story.
NGOs Aid Kolkata's Homeless Amid Severe Winter Chill
As Kolkata faces an unusually cold winter, NGOs like IHA Foundation and United Sympathetic Hands are distributing blankets and woollens to the homeless. Read how the city is showing solidarity.
NGT Notices to Punjab Over Ludhiana Dyeing Unit Pollution
NGT issues notices over Ludhiana dyeing units burning illegal fuels & dumping toxic waste, causing a health crisis. Hearing set for April 14. Read the full story.
Haryana FDA Alert: Contaminated Cough Syrup Batch Found
Haryana's FDA issues an alert after Almont-Kid cough syrup batch is found with toxic ethylene glycol above limits. Consumers urged to check batch number AL-24002 immediately.
Bhopal Water Contamination: E. coli Found, Health Fears Rise
E. coli contamination confirmed in Bhopal's Khanugoan well. Residents use untested borewells as BMC shifts testing responsibility to public, sparking a major health crisis. Read more.
Drugs sold as food in Telangana: DCA finds 9 cases
Telangana's drug regulator finds pharmaceutical firms illegally marketing medicines as 'nutraceuticals' to bypass safety checks, posing serious health risks. Read the full investigation.
Bhopal Water Crisis: Confusion, Health Risks in Khanugoan
Residents of Bhopal's Khanugoan face health risks from contaminated water, with poor communication and lack of testing leaving them vulnerable. Authorities urged to act.
Health Dept Deploys 50-Bed Hospital for Medaram Jatara
Ahead of the massive Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara, Telangana's health department establishes a 50-bed hospital, 30 camps, and deploys over 3,000 staff for pilgrim safety. Read about the full preparedness.
Banned Kite String Injures 4, Including Child, in Ludhiana
An 8-year-old boy and three others severely injured by banned Chinese dor kite string on Mullanpur's Raikot overbridge. Victims demand real enforcement of the nationwide ban.
Amritsar Hospital Holds Special Lohri for Newborn Girls
A heartwarming Lohri celebration for newborn girls was held at Amritsar's Guru Nanak Dev Hospital, promoting gender equality and celebrating the arrival of baby daughters. Read about this inspiring initiative.
Kolkata Sees Moderate Air Quality, Residents Get Relief
Kolkata's air quality turned moderate on Sunday, offering a respite from winter pollution. Sunny skies and winds helped disperse pollutants, though experts warn against complacency. Read more.
55-year-old man dies after stray dog attack in Chandigarh
A 55-year-old man in Chandigarh's Sector 32 succumbs to rabies after a stray dog bite. The incident highlights the city's growing stray menace and public health crisis.
Punjab Health Minister Launches Cleanliness Drive
Punjab Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh launched a major cleanliness drive in Patiala, inspecting health facilities and directing officials to ensure hygiene standards. Read more.
Massive 5-Day Health Fairs Benefit Over 2 Lakh in State
National Health Mission's block-level health fairs provided critical services to over 2 lakh people, including child screenings, vaccinations, and digital health integration. Explore the impact.
Patiala's 60-Ward Cleanliness Drive Announced by Health Minister
Punjab Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh announced a major city-wide cleanliness campaign in Patiala, promising strict fines for littering and outlining future green projects. Join the drive for a cleaner city.
Gurgaon's Contaminated Water Puts Thousands at Health Risk
Gurgaon residents face a daily struggle for safe drinking water due to aging infrastructure, neglected boosting stations, and contamination risks. Learn why the city's water supply system is failing its people.
Goa Minister: No Report on Heavy Metals in Caranzalem Fish
Goa's fisheries minister Nilkanth Halarnkar says no official study confirms heavy metal contamination in fish off Caranzalem beach. Government seeks report, assures action if health risk found.
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