Good Food is First Food. It is not junk food. It is the food that connects nature and nutrition with livelihoods. This food is good for our health; it comes from the rich biodiversity of our regions; it provides employment to people. Most importantly, cooking and eating give us pleasure. …
The National Urban Health Mission (NUHM), on the lines of the National Rural Health Mission, a flagship programme of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, is all set for launch in the city in February. Under the programme, the health delivery system will be upgraded and infrastructure would be …
In a view of various reports doubting the quality of drugs manufactured in India and sold in the domestic and export market, the Union Health Ministry has launched the largest ever sample survey of spurious, counterfeit and sub-standard medicines to analyse their quality. The move also aims to plug loopholes …
Brushing aside opposition, the government today moved to amend the anti-smoking law and proposed radical changes, including ban on sale of loose cigarettes and raising the minimum age of a person buying tobacco products to 21 years from existing 18. It has also proposed raising of fine to Rs 1000 …
Noting that a large number of children affected by Japanese Encephalitis (JE) and Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) are becoming disabled with physical, mental and neurological disorder, the Centre has asked the States to make District Disability Rehabilitation Centres (DDRC) fully functional. Union Health Minister JP Nadda, at a meeting with …
Four fresh cases of swine flu were reported in the Capital on Monday, taking the total figure to nine so far this year, while Health Minister J.P. Nadda reiterated that “there is no need to panic”. Delhi Health Department officials said three men, aged 70, 37 and 58, residents of …
The state Health Department is stumped by the Union Government’s claims that 34 persons died of swine flu (H1N1) in the state last year. As per the state department record, only three deaths occurred due to the deadly virus with the last casualty reported in April last year. Till that …
A significant number of cases were registered against traders under the erstwhile PFAA and are pending in various courts across the country Considering the plea submitted by the Chandigarh chapter of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) regarding withdrawal of cases registered under the erstwhile Prevention of Food Adulteration …
High fluoride levels in water in 14,132 habitations in 19 States With drinking water in 14,132 habitations in 19 States still containing fluoride above the permissible levels, the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry fears that a huge population is at risk of serious health conditions such as skeletal fluorosis. …
With 40 per cent children still out of its immunisation coverage, the Union Health Ministry on Thursday launched “Mission Indradhanush” depicting seven colours of the rainbow with an aim to cover all those children by 2020 either unvaccinated for shots against or are partially vaccinated seven preventable diseases.These include diphtheria, …
Panic triggered by the high prevalence of cancer, hepatitis and other diseases in Mari Mustafa village of the district entered the political realm today. Vijay Sampla, BJP MP from Hoshiarpur and newly appointed Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, today asked the Punjab Government for details of …
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Voluntary Health Association of Punjab Vs Union of India & Others dated 25/11/2014 regarding female foeticide. The Court also stated that "we would require the States to give suggestions by a separate affidavit, if some incentives can be given …
Panel questions public sector’s capacity to deliver on UHAM Officials and experts working on an outline of the proposed Universal Health Assurance Mission (UHAM) are divided over what role private health care providers and private insurance should play in the big-ticket programme of the Modi government. The Health Ministry submitted …
The government today formed a three-member committee to inspect Ebola virus preparedness efforts at airports. The decision was taken at an inter-ministerial meeting chaired by Health Minister JP Nadda following an Indian cured of Ebola during his Liberia trip reporting traces of the virus in his semen. The 26-year-old patient …
Days after the Prime Minister stepped-in directing the Cabinet Secretary to assess country’s preparedness to tackle Ebola, the Union health ministry has beefed up preparations to keep the virus at bay. While aggressive training of epidemiologists is going on, teams are being sent to help high-risk states like Gujarat, Maharashtra …
After much dilly dallying, India may finally ban e-cigarettes. Union health minister Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday said that he is in favour of a complete ban on e-cigarettes and all products described as “Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS). Ruling out their acceptability in the light of research findings by experts …
Days after Aamir Khan’s Satyamev Jayate brought the problems of tuberculosis (TB) patients to the forefront, the government on Tuesday said that diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis will soon be made free in both government and private hospitals. “India is in the process of ensuring free diagnosis and treatment to …
With increasing number of people getting affected by diabetes, the government is considering to conduct free glucose test for the entire population. About 67 million people are estimated to be affected by the deadly disease. “Diabetes has reached epidemic proportion in India and there is a plan to arrange free …
Raising a cry for a silent Diwali in the national capital, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday urged Lt-Governor Najeeb Jung to ensure the execution of a Supreme Court order which bans the bursting of noise-generating firecrackers in residential areas. Vardhan, the Lok Sabha MP from the Chandni Chowk …
At a time when Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan has embarked on an anti-tobacco campaign, a global report has revealed that India’s ranking has dropped in two years from 123rd to 136th in 2014 out of 198 countries in pictorial health warnings on tobacco packages, according to a report released …
The city administration is planning to set up special healthcare centres in slum clusters and unauthorised colonies in the national capital to improve health facilities. According to a senior official, the city’s health department is contemplating setting up special healthcare centres in several JJ clusters and unauthorised colonies on a …
