'Platform Completely Safe': Centre Rejects Reports Of CoWIN Data Breach
CoWIN has adequate safeguards for data privacy, the health ministry said and refuted reports of data leaks from the platform.
Jun 12, 2023, 17:02 PM IST
Fact check: WhatsApp message on Covid's XBB variant is 'fake & misleading', says Health Ministry
The viral fake message claims that "the new variant of the COVID-Omicron XBB coronavirus is different, deadly and not easy to detect correctly."
Dec 23, 2022, 11:36 AM IST
'Misleading, fallacious': Govt rubbishes media reports claiming Covaxin approval due to political pressure
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization's Subject Expert Committee met on January 1 and 2, 2021 and made recommendations on Bharat Biotech's proposal for Restricted Emergency Approval of the COVID-19 virus vaccine
Nov 17, 2022, 14:48 PM IST
Government drops 26 drugs from 'essentials' list over cancer-causing fears - Details here
As many as 384 drugs have been included in this list with an addition of 34 drugs, while 26 from the previous list have been dropped.
Sep 14, 2022, 08:45 AM IST
COVID-19: India registers more than 7,000 new infections, 25 deaths in last 24 hours
Approximately 7,000 new coronavirus infections have been reported in a day in India. The total tally of cases rose to 4,44,49,726, while the active cases declined to 56,745.
Sep 03, 2022, 11:25 AM IST
India reports 15,754 fresh Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours, active cases jump to 1,01,830
Active cases in the country increased to 1,01,830, according to the Union Health Ministry data on Friday.
Aug 19, 2022, 10:42 AM IST
‘50 new Operation Theatres, more than 3000 beds’: Delhi AIIMS submits MASTER PLAN to Centre
AIIMS Master Plan Project aims to re-develop the infrastructure in a holistic manner by consolidating patient care, teaching research and administration, outpatient services and residential facilities.
Aug 16, 2022, 18:38 PM IST
Covid-19 Fourth Wave: Centre makes BIG announcement, FREE booster dose for THIS age group from 15 July
Covid-19 booster shot: So far, less than 1 per cent of the target population of 77 crore in the 18-59 age group have been administered the precaution dose. The drive, aimed at boosting the uptake of Covid precaution doses, will be held as part of the government's Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to celebrate the 75th anniversary of India's Independence.
Jul 13, 2022, 15:51 PM IST
Keep a close watch on situation: Centre directs officials amid Monkeypox cases in Europe, US
"They have been instructed that any sick passenger with a travel history to Monkeypox-affected countries be isolated and samples sent to the BSL4 facility of the National Institute of Virology in Pune for an investigation," an official source said.
May 20, 2022, 23:22 PM IST
Centre advises states, UTs to expedite Covid-19 vaccination program; announces campaign to raise vaccine uptake
The Union Health Secretary has advised those States and UTs who already have extra doses to utilise timely before the expiry of vaccines, reported ANI.
May 20, 2022, 17:27 PM IST
Centre to review Covid-19 vaccination program with states, UTs on Friday: Report
Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan will review the coronavirus vaccination program with all the states and union territories on Friday, sources told ANI.
May 19, 2022, 17:52 PM IST
India rejects WHO's Covid-19 mortality figures, says its 'data collection questionable’
As per WHO estimates, 14.9 million fatalities occurred globally associated with the Covid-19 pandemic, out of which India had 4.7 million deaths.
May 05, 2022, 23:32 PM IST
Reduce Covishield dose gap to 8-16 weeks, recommends panel
The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation has recommended reducing the Covishield dose gap.
Mar 20, 2022, 18:15 PM IST
Govt looking to promote ‘Heal by India’ for positioning India as global source for health sector
The government of India is looking to promote `Heal by India` for strengthening the country’s educational institutions in the health sector and enhancing education to churn out quality human resources in health, thus helping them become eligible to work anywhere in the world.
Feb 19, 2022, 21:22 PM IST
'Misleading': Centre on reports claiming 50 lakh unused Covishield doses may go waste by February end
The Health Ministry said that the Centre had proactively advised all state governments to review the availability of vaccines, right from the start of the vaccination drive against COVID-19, to ensure that the wastage of doses is reduced to a minimum.
Feb 03, 2022, 16:51 PM IST
Enhance COVID-19 testing, ramp up vaccination: Centre tells THESE 8 states amid third wave threat
These eight states include Delhi, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Jharkhand.
Dec 30, 2021, 15:26 PM IST
CoWIN Update: Service providers, employers can now check individual’s vaccination status
The Union Health Ministry has activated a new service on the CoWIN portal using which service providers can check an individual's vaccination status.
Nov 20, 2021, 18:52 PM IST
India’s 70% adult population administered first dose of COVID-19 vaccine: Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
Around 25 percent of the adult population has been fully vaccinated in India.
Oct 04, 2021, 16:32 PM IST
War against COVID-19 not over, it can return with vengeance: AIIMS Task Force Chief
"We have to go far ahead of 100 crores and have to make everybody double vaccinated. So this is our aim and we are moving ahead, but we have to move faster and ensure that everybody gets the second dose as well," said Dr Navneet Wig.
Oct 03, 2021, 07:40 AM IST
COVID-19: Centre to start ‘vaccination at home’ for differently-abled people
Union Health Ministry warned that the country is still in the midst of the second wave of COVID-19 even though daily cases are declining.
Sep 23, 2021, 18:33 PM IST
