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India logs 34 new COVID-19 infections in a day

India registered 34 new COVID-19 infections in a day while active cases increased to 1,453 from 1,441 a day ago, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on July 18.

The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023

Active COVID-19 cases in country rise to 1,455

India has logged 45 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have increased slightly to 1,455 from 1,452, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on July 7.

The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023

Web-enabled modules to track health issues of Amarnath Yatris

Done earlier for the Kumbh Mela and now being replicated for devotees undertaking the Amarnath Yatra, the Health Ministry will bring in customised web-enabled real-time data collection modules to study the pattern of diseases and monitor health-related issues during the pilgrimage.

The Hindu · Jun 27, 2023

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Foreign medical graduates seek help to get registered

Foreign medical graduates have appealed to the Health Ministry for intervention to get their certificate of permanent registration from the respective State Medical Councils (SMC) without which these doctors cannot work in India, despite having completed their course and subsequent one-year internship.

The Hindu · Jun 25, 2023

New Assisted Reproductive Technology regulations push up cost of treatment, limit conception opportunities

Earlier this year the Health Ministry notified the Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulations (ART), 2023, which are aimed at providing donors and patients with better medical care and security. The new ART provisions impose restrictions on the number of times a donor, male or female can donate (sperm/oocyte) in their lifetime,…

The Hindu · Jun 24, 2023

Centre defends National Family Health Survey-6 questionnaire, says disability data won’t change fast

Disability data will not change very fast and there is no reason to collect this data every three years, said the Health Ministry, in response to criticism over the exclusion of disability-related questions in the sixth round of National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) which is set to begin shortly.

The Hindu · Jun 23, 2023

Active COVID-19 cases in country dip to 1,712

India has logged 51 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have declined to 1,712 from 1,784, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated.

The Hindu · Jun 23, 2023

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CoWIN vaccination data out, Centre denies breach

CoWIN (Covid Vaccine Intelligence Network) portal of Health Ministry is completely safe with adequate safeguards for data privacy it maintained. Read more on The Hindu

The Hindu · Jun 12, 2023

India logged 31 million new diabetes patients in 2019-21: study

According to ‘Metabolic non-communicable disease health report of India’, 31 million Indians became diabetic between 2019-2021 and nearly 40% population hit by abdominal obesity.

The Hindu · Jun 9, 2023

NExT exam scheduled for 2024, says Health Ministry

NExT will be a single examination that would replace final-year MBBS examinations and the National Eligibility Entrance Test Postgraduate (NEET PG) entrance exam.

The Hindu · Jun 8, 2023

OTT tobacco warnings: industry mulls resistance to surprise move

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has termed this move as turning India into a “global leader” in tobacco control measures. Read more on The Hindu

The Hindu · Jun 8, 2023

Regulate liquor sensibly

Attempts by the Public Health Ministry to propose a new draft law to intensify limits on alcohol consumption have caused a commotion.

Bangkok Post · Jun 6, 2023

COVID-19 | India logs 174 new cases

India logged 174 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, pushing the tally to 4.49 crore, while the active cases decreased to 3,193, the Union Health Ministry said on June 5.

The Hindu · Jun 5, 2023

Active COVID-19 cases in country dip to 3,925

India has logged 288 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have decreased to 3,925 from 4,222, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on June 1.

The Hindu · Jun 1, 2023

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The Hindu · May 30, 2023

Single-day rise of 224 COVID-19 cases in India

India saw a single-day rise of 224 fresh coronavirus cases while the active cases have decreased to 4,503, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on May 30.

The Hindu · May 27, 2023

COVID-19 | India's active case tally down to 5,259

India saw a single day rise of 425 new coronavirus infections, while the number of active cases has decreased to 5,259, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on May 27.

The Hindu · May 20, 2023

Cashless treatment facilities now available to all CGHS beneficiaries at 6 AIIMS

Cashless treatment facilities will now be available to all Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) beneficiaries (serving and pensioners) at six All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) located at Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Patna, Jodhpur, Raipur and Rishikesh.

Reuters · May 18, 2023

Brazil investigates suspected bird flu case in human

Brazil is investigating a suspected case of avian influenza A (H5N1) in a person living in the southeastern state of Espirito Santo, where this week the first ever confirmed cases in wild birds were detected, the Health Ministry said.

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The Hindu · May 17, 2023

Concerned about high hysterectomy rates, Centre asks States to audit trend

Worried that poor, less-educated women, particularly in the rural areas, continue to be at higher risk of undergoing unnecessary and often unjustified hysterectomies, the Health Ministry has written to all stakeholders to work towards plugging “such hysterectomies performed by certain medical institutions”.

Bangkok Post · May 14, 2023

Record temperatures, heatstroke cases engulf Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia continues to grapple with blistering heat amid reports of record temperatures and cases of heatstroke that further add to signs of extreme weather changes.

The Hindu · May 11, 2023

ICMR and AYUSH to work together to boost Ayurveda’s identity based on scientific evidence: Health Minister

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) under the Health Ministry and Ministry of AYUSH signed on May 11 a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to enhance collaboration and cooperation in health research in the field of Integrated Medicine.

The Hindu · May 11, 2023

COVID-19 | India logs 1,690 infections in a day; active cases below 20,000

India recorded 1,690 fresh COVID infections in a day, while the number of active cases has come down to 19,613 from 21,406 a day earlier, according to the Union Health Ministry data on May 11.

The Hindu · May 6, 2023

Active COVID-19 cases in India decrease to 30,041

India recorded 2,961 COVID-19 infections in a day while active cases dipped to 30,041 from 33,232 a day earlier, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on May 6.

The Hindu · Apr 29, 2023

COVID-19 | 7,171 new cases recorded in India

India saw a single-day rise of 7,171 new coronavirus cases, while the active cases have decreased to 51,314, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on April 29.

The Hindu · Apr 25, 2023

Rate of out-of-pocket expenditure in total health costs declines, says Health Ministry study

The Health Ministry released the National Health Accounts Estimates for India (2019-20) and noted that the share of out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE) in total health expenditure has declined from 62.6% in 2014-15 to 47.1% in 2019-20

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