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Letter to DCGI seeks emergency use nod for investigational antibiotics to save lives

Intensivists and infectious diseases specialists, faced with a dire situation where effective antibiotics to treat drug-resistant infections are lacking, have called on the government to allow emergency use authorisation (EUA), as successfully done during the COVID-19 pandemic, for certain life-saving drugs.

The Hindu · Jun 17, 2023

Tobacco rules for OTT counterproductive, infringes freedom of speech, says IFF

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s notification to display anti-tobacco warnings before films and TV show episodes that feature them infringes on the freedom of speech of creators, Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) said.

The Hindu · Jun 12, 2023

Study calls for more tax, stronger regulations against beedi industry

The study emphasised on banning the sale of loose sticks and enforcement of tobacco vendor licensing norms to reduce black marketing and illegal circulation.

The Hindu · May 20, 2023

Centre red-flags Covid spike, drop in testing in Mumbai, Maharashtra

MUMBAI: The Union health ministry has flagged off a rising trend in Covid cases across Maharashtra and a drop in testing numbers in at least 20 districts. The central nudge comes at a time when Mumbai is witnessing a doubling of cases: while 486 cases were registered on Saturday, the…

The Times of India · Aug 6, 2022

Centre flags concern over dip in COVID testing in 12 TS districts

Union Health Secretary calls for heightened action against the disease

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2022

Rise in COVID cases : Centre writes to Karnataka on the need for heightened action to contain the spread

Karnataka has contributed to 10.1% of lndia's weekly new cases in week ending August 5

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2022

Accelerate utilisation of Central funds for medical colleges project: Health Ministry

States urged to complete projects to commence UG courses by 2023-2024

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2022

Amid rising Covid cases, Karnataka’s technical advisory committee suggests ramping up testing

BENGALURU: With more people showing Covid-19 symptoms and the infection trajectory in Bengaluru slowly rising again, the state’s technical advisory committee (TAC) has suggested that districts outside the state capital should cumulatively test at least 10,000 people a day.

The Times of India · Jul 19, 2022

India reports second confirmed Monkeypox case from Kerala

India reported the second confirmed Monkeypox case Kannur district on Monday, confirmed officials from Union Health Ministry and National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Read more on Dynamite News

Dynamite News · Jul 18, 2022

Ensure testing for monkeypox, Health Ministry tells States

It also flagged the low uptake of Sputnik-V precaution doses and advised them to ensure availability in private vaccination centers.

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2022