Union Health Ministry Issues Zika Virus Advisory Following Cases in Maharashtra

03 Jul 2024

The Union Health Ministry has issued guidelines to states in response to Zika virus cases reported from Maharashtra. States are advised to maintain continuous vigilance by screening pregnant women for Zika virus infection and monitoring fetal growth in cases where mothers test positive. Health facilities are instructed to appoint nodal...

India Records 110 Heatstroke Deaths So Far, Here’s What Doctors Are Saying

20 Jun 2024

As an intense heatwave persists, claiming several lives across India, the Union Health Ministry has taken steps to establish special heatwave units in all central government hospitals. Union Health Minister JP Nadda, after reviewing the heatwave situation, directed officials to ensure that hospitals are prepared to provide the best possible...

Union Health Ministry And States Strategize For Heatwave Readiness In Delhi

06 Jun 2024

The Union Health Ministry, led by Directorate General of Health Services Dr. Atul Goel, organized a virtual meeting with States/UTs to evaluate their readiness for heatwave conditions and the fire and electrical safety measures implemented in healthcare facilities nationwide. Based on the Indian Meteorological Department's long-range forecast issued on May...

PM Narendra Modi’s Photo Removed From Covid Vaccine Certificates, Here’s Why

02 May 2024

The Union health ministry has updated the CoWIN certificates for Covid-19 vaccinations, removing the image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Previously, these certificates prominently featured Modi's image along with a quote affirming India's collective resolve to conquer coronavirus. While the quote – “Together, India will defeat COVID-19” – remains attributed...

No Immediate Plans to Mandate RT-PCR Testing for COVID at Airports: Health Ministry

21 Dec 2023

Amid a rise in COVID-19 infections in India, health officials stated that there are currently no plans to make RT-PCR testing mandatory for travelers at airports in the country. The Health Ministry sources clarified that, at present, there is no intention to impose mandatory RT-PCR testing for COVID-19 at airports....

Time for Caution? Experts Discuss the Need to Mask Up Amidst the Latest Covid Spike

21 Dec 2023

The ominous resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic has cast a shadow over India, with 358 new cases reported in the last 24 hours, out of which 300 emerged in Kerala. This surge has reignited memories of the fearful lockdowns and restrictions that defined the past two years. Amid the escalating...

Public feedback sought on proposed National Pharmacy Commission Bill

20 Nov 2023

The public is being asked to provide feedback on the proposed National Pharmacy Commission Bill 2023 by the Union Health Ministry. On November 14, a draft bill was created and posted to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's news and highlights section of their website. The ministry's bill would...

INSACOG to hold meeting on genome sequencing on Friday

30 Dec 2022

The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Consortium on Genomics (INSACOG) on Friday will hold a virtual meeting. In the meeting, the main focus will be on the Genome sequencing results of international travelers who tested Covid-19 positive. Meanwhile, INSACOG will release a bulletin next week on different types of variants present in India....

India’s daily covid tally falls below 5k with 4,858 new cases

19 Sep 2022

India reported 4,858 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, 806 fewer than yesterday, bringing the total to 4,45,39,046, according to data released by the Union health ministry on Monday. On the other hand, according to the health bulletin, the number of active cases rose to 48,027. India has...

With 6,395 new COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours, India’s total tally reaches to 44,478,636

08 Sep 2022

India on Thursday was recorded with 6,395 fresh infections of COVID-19. The cases were slightly higher as compared to the day before, i.e., on Wednesday, the total number of cases that came was 5,379. India’s total tally of people infected with COVID-19 is 44,478,636 now. As per the data received...