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Sri Lanka records nearly 9,500 tuberculosis cases annually
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Sri Lanka records nearly 9,500 tuberculosis cases annually

Colombo, March 19: Sri Lanka records between 8,500 and 9,500 tuberculosis (TB) cases each year, a senior official at the National Programme for Tuberculosis Control and Chest Diseases (NPTCCD) said on Thursday.The country detected 8,726 TB patients in 2025. About 75 per cent of the patients had...
CDSCO faces contempt notice from Delhi HC over drug action delay
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CDSCO faces contempt notice from Delhi HC over drug action delay

New Delhi, March 17: The Delhi High Court, on Tuesday, issued notice on a contempt petition alleging non-compliance with its earlier order directing Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) to examine safety and regulatory concerns regarding the use of certain diabetes drugs for weight...
India’s immunisation journey marked by verified milestones
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India’s immunisation journey marked by verified milestones

New Delhi, March 17 :From eradicating smallpox in 1977 to eliminating polio and neonatal tetanus, administering 200 crore COVID-19 doses, and now pursuing Measles-Rubella elimination — India's immunisation journey is one of verified, milestone-by-milestone achievement, an official fact-sheet said on...
MP govt suspends Vedanta Hospital over Ayushman violations
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MP govt suspends Vedanta Hospital over Ayushman violations

Indore, March 14: Madhya Pradesh government said on Friday that the multi-speciality Vedanta Hospital in Indore has been suspended from the Ayushman Bharat ‘Niramayam’ Yojana over “grave violations” of the standards prescribed under the scheme.The government action was taken after a physical...
‘AAHAR 2026’ emerges as key platform for food, hospitality firms
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‘AAHAR 2026’ emerges as key platform for food, hospitality firms

New Delhi, March 14: ‘AAHAR-The International Food and Hospitality Fair’ continues to serve as a trusted platform where businesses in the food and hospitality sector come together to connect, grow, and expand, it was announced on Saturday.The 40th edition of the event, that took place from...
Pakistan left with 45 days’ medicine stock amid import crisis
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Pakistan left with 45 days’ medicine stock amid import crisis

New Delhi, March 13: Pakistan is facing a serious shortage of essential medicines as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East disrupts the import of pharmaceutical raw materials and other critical supplies, according to a new report.The neighbour nation’s existing stock of pharmaceutical raw...
Gujarat begins 100-day campaign before International Yoga Day
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Gujarat begins 100-day campaign before International Yoga Day

Gandhinagar, March 13: The Gujarat government on Friday launched a 100-day statewide campaign to promote yoga ahead of the 12th International Yoga Day to be observed on June 21, with a curtain-raiser event held at the new MLA residences in Gandhinagar.The initiative has been undertaken by the...
Ayushman Bharat, Phule schemes provide lifesaving care in MH
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Ayushman Bharat, Phule schemes provide lifesaving care in MH

Amravati (Maharashtra), March 11: The central government’s Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) and the state government’s Mahatma Phule Jan Arogya Yojana are transforming healthcare access for thousands of patients in Amravati.The patients at the government-run Amravati...
Parents seek urgent NIOS reforms over hurdles for Divyang learners
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Parents seek urgent NIOS reforms over hurdles for Divyang learners

Mumbai, March 11: A group of parents representing Divyang (specially-abled) learners has appealed to National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) authorities to implement key policy reforms to make the education system more inclusive and accessible for students with disabilities.The board...
Health Ministry proposes ending duplicate viral tests for blood
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Health Ministry proposes ending duplicate viral tests for blood

New Delhi, March 11: The government has issued a draft Gazette Notification proposing amendments to avoid duplicate viral testing of blood products and invited public comments on it, an official statement said on Wednesday.The amendment aims to align regulatory requirements for testing of...
SAI, Odisha to host 3-day Fit India Carnival in Puri
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SAI, Odisha to host 3-day Fit India Carnival in Puri

Puri, March 10: The Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Odisha Sports and Youth Services Department will jointly organise the Fit India Carnival–2026 in Puri district from March 15 to 17, according to official statement issued on Monday.The three-day event aims to promote a healthy and active...
District hospital casualty wards to become emergency care depts
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District hospital casualty wards to become emergency care depts

New Delhi, March 9: District hospital casualty wards should be urgently converted into fully functional Emergency Care Departments with triage, resuscitation, and other facilities, panellists said in a post‑Budget webinar session, according to an official statement on Monday.These emergency...
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