WHO Classifies MV Hondius Passengers As High-Risk After Hantavirus Outbreak
WHO classified all passengers and crew aboard the MV Hondius as high-risk contacts after a hantavirus outbreak caused infections and deaths.
Over 40 Fall Ill After Suspected Food Poisoning At Ceremony In Bihar’s Gaya
More than 40 people reportedly fell ill after a Tilak ceremony in Bihar’s Gaya district, with health officials suspecting a case of food poisoning.
Could Hantavirus Become The Next Pandemic? Here’s What Experts Are Saying
Hantavirus infections can be severe, but experts say the virus spreads poorly between humans and is unlikely to trigger a COVID-like pandemic.
Centre Introduces Unified Training Programme For Frontline Healthcare Workers
The government has launched a new integrated training programme to strengthen frontline healthcare teams and improve last-mile medical services across India.
QR Cards, Pregnancy Alerts And Vaccination Updates: What JANANI Offers
From pregnancy updates to child health tracking, the government’s new JANANI platform is bringing maternal and neonatal care into one digital system.
Government Launches Swasth Bharat Portal To Integrate National Health Programmes
The government launched the Swasth Bharat Portal, an integrated digital platform designed to unify national health programme applications, reduce data duplication and improve healthcare governance.
Govt Expands Rare Disease Care; Boosts Centres Of Excellence
Government highlights progress in rare disease policy, expands Centres of Excellence and boosts financial aid to improve diagnosis and treatment access.
Could Your Fever Signal Something Bigger? How ICMR Is Detecting Outbreaks Early
Could a simple fever indicate a larger health risk? ICMR uses syndromic surveillance to detect outbreaks early and strengthen India’s response system.
Alkem Laboratories Gets USFDA Form 483 With 7 Observations At Daman Facility
Alkem Laboratories faces USFDA scrutiny after receiving seven observations at its Daman plant, weeks after securing EU GMP certification.
Can Electric Fans Make Heatwaves Worse? WHO Issues Warning Above 40°C
Could your fan be doing more harm than good? The World Health Organisation warns that using fans above 40°C may increase heat stress instead of cooling you down.
