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Keralam health minister defends RTI exemption for Vigilance sections, denies move to shield leaders
The exemption covers the T1 and T2 sections of the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, following allegations by the Opposition that the move weakens transparency and protects influential people.
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Keralam releases first infectious disease prevention calendar
The month-wise calendar lists disease risks, symptoms, transmission routes and preventive measures, with health workers set to conduct household awareness drives across the state.
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Former Keralam health ministers criticise K Muraleedharan over healthcare concerns
P K Sreemathi said hospitals had improved over the past decade but alleged that several places now lacked doctors and medicines, calling for changes to current measures.
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Delhi reports 166 new H1N1 cases, tally rises to 2,612
Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Thursday visited Indira Gandhi Hospital and reviewed preparedness measures for dealing with the rising H1N1 and seasonal influenza cases, officials said.
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JP Nadda reviews H1N1 situation; urges vigilance and strong surveillance
Nadda emphasised the need for close monitoring of influenza trends and proactive preparedness to ensure early detection and timely clinical management.
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Operation Soundarya: Counterfeit cosmetics worth ₹9.64 lakh seized in Kerala
Kerala State Health Minister K Muraleedharan warned that such products could cause serious skin and other health problems.
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Gujarat government bans unauthorised dairy products over public health concerns
Health Minister Praful Pansheriya said the decision was taken to safeguard public health and ensure that consumers are not misled by products made using non-dairy ingredients.
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BRICS meeting backs setting up NIMHANS led mental wellness
Health Minister J P Nadda, who addressed the meeting virtually, announced the establishment of the BRICS Network of Centres of Excellence on Mental Wellness
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Kerala health minister calls for reducing work pressure on medical reps after employee's death
B Mithun, a medical representative with a private Ayurvedic medicine company, was allegedly found dead at his home.
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Delhi government to open 45 more Ayushman Arogya Mandirs
The new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs will provide services such as maternal and child healthcare, immunisation, screening and other health services.
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Jharkhand seeks AIIMS in Ranchi, 400 ambulances to boost healthcare
Health Minister Irfan Ansari urged the Centre to establish an AIIMS in Ranchi and provide 400 ambulances, citing the growing healthcare needs of the state.
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Kerala achieves 88.53 per cent polio vaccine coverage on Day 1
Kerala has not reported a polio case in the last 26 years, according to the state Health Department.
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India Health Minister, J P Nadda, to launch revamped Aarogya Setu app on June 29
The app will help to digitise medical records, send personalised medication reminders, blood unit tracking and many more.
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Kerala reports 146 Shigella cases, death toll rises to five
Kerala Health Minister K Muraleedharan said that 70 of the 146 cases were reported in June.
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