Medical services likely to be hit as lakhs of doctors go on nation-wide strike from today
The Indian Medical Association has declared "All India Protest Day" on Friday against the incident and expressed solidarity with the striking doctors.
Jun 14, 2019, 06:24 AM IST
Infant death due to Cong rally? NHRC issues notice to Haryana govt, Union Health Ministry
On Wednesday, an ambulance carrying a baby got stuck in a traffic jam for over 30 minutes during a cycle rally of Haryana Pradesh Congress chief Ashok Tanwar in Sonipat.
Aug 24, 2018, 18:39 PM IST
Delhi smog: Health Ministry issues advisory, urges residents to stay indoors
In view of the alarming levels of air pollution in Delhi, the Health Ministry on Wednesday issued an advisory, asking citizens to drink plenty of water and avoid areas with smoke or heavy dust, among other measures.
Nov 09, 2017, 00:50 AM IST
Union Health Ministry starts Measles-Rubella vaccine campaign
According to the ministry, after the campaign the MR vaccine will be introduced in routine immunisation, replacing the two doses of measles vaccine given to children at 9-12 months and 16-24 months of age.
Feb 05, 2017, 19:52 PM IST
70 million Indian women consume smokeless tobacco, many to kill hunger
A whopping 70 million Indian women above age 15 use smokeless tobacco (SLT), which alone constitutes 63 per cent of the world's SLT consumption, according to a Union Health Ministry report on SLT.
Nov 11, 2016, 22:14 PM IST
FSSAI extends last date of registration for food companies
New Delhi: Food safety regulator FSSAI has extended the deadline for food companies to get a license to run their businesses by another three months, to August 4.
Jun 01, 2016, 18:12 PM IST
NEET issue: Common medical entrance exam deferred this year, Centre to issue ordinance
So far 6.5 lakh students have already sat for the first phase of NEET held on May 1. The next phase of the exam is scheduled for July 24.
May 18, 2016, 09:01 AM IST
Rs 10 crore sanctioned for medical colleges in Himachal
The union health ministry on Wednesday sanctioned Rs 10 crore for setting up three medical colleges in Himachal Pradesh to improve the state's public health infrastructure.
Feb 17, 2016, 22:06 PM IST
Centre, Delhi govt confer how to tackle swine flu
With the onset of swine flu season, Union Health Ministry today asked Delhi government to come out with a mechanism to fix rates for testing H1N1 samples to help minimize expenses and stop overcharging common people.
Oct 13, 2015, 20:17 PM IST
States told to gear up against swine flu
H1N1 cases have been reported from Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Rajasthan and Telangana.
Oct 07, 2015, 20:52 PM IST
Health Minister for developing mechanism to ascertain dengue data
Union Health Minister J P Nadda has directed the officials to develop a mechanism to address the patients' detail at the central level which will help remove the discrepancies in data of dengue cases and other related information.
Oct 06, 2015, 23:02 PM IST
Second phase of vaccination programme launched
Mission Indradhanush, Union Health Ministry's flagship vaccination programme, launches it's second phase.
Oct 05, 2015, 21:02 PM IST
Two more dengue deaths in Delhi, toll rises to 25
Two more persons including a minor died of Dengue in the National Capital even as hospitals in the city today witnessed a sharp rise in the number of people seeking treatment for the vector borne disease.
Sep 22, 2015, 19:50 PM IST
Nestle stock hit by Maggi row, sinks 9%
After falling 11.86 percent to Rs 6,000 in intra-day trade, shares of Nestle finally settled at Rs 6,191.10, down 9.05 percent from its previous close on the BSE.
On the NSE, it tanked 9 percent to end at Rs 6,186.95.
