Union health ministry
Six more people tested positive for Zika virus in Rajasthan, cases rise to 123
The virus, transmitted through the aedes aegypti mosquito, causes fever, skin rashes, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint pain.
8 new Zika cases in Rajasthan, people infected in outbreak climbs to 117
Rajasthan health dept has formed 5-member committee to investigate, examine and track Zika virus disease.
Ministry junks proposal to extend OPD timings
Through the plan, the government had aimed to address the problem of overcrowding plaguing specialty and premier hospitals like Safdarjung and AIIMS.
HRD ministry to reconsider conducting NEET twice a year
Health ministry raised concerns about extra stress due to exam calendar and about problems online exams may cause students from rural areas.
Centre plans to extend Safdarjung OPD hours
The plan is a pilot project of the government’s larger proposal for 24x7 health care services in government hospitals.
Maximum kids hooked to tobacco in Meghalaya
Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma has acknowledged the seriousness of prevailing scenario.
Nipah situation in Kerala under control, assures Health Minister JP Nadda
The NCDC team has visited the house in Kerala's Perambra from where the initial death was reported and found many bats in a well.
Clearly explain tobacco text warnings: Delhi government
Health ministry advised to print early death message on products.
Many listed medicines not available in AIIMS
“But many medicines out of these 230 listed drugs are not available at the AIIMS for more than a year now.
India cuts back funding for National Health Mission
The National Health Mission is one of the world’s largest health programmes and forms the backbone of public services in India.