Ministry of Health and Family Welfare: News
Marion Biotech, linked to Uzbekistan kids' death, halts production
Noida-based cough syrup manufacturer Marion Biotech, linked to the death of 19 kids in Uzbekistan, has officially stopped production of all medicines amid an inspection by the drug regulator.
Uzbekistan links death of 18 kids to Noida-made cough syrup
India launched a probe into a Noida-based drugs manufacturer on Tuesday after the deaths of 18 kids in Uzbekistan were linked with a syrup the firm made.
COVID-19 test mandatory for arrivals from China, 4 other countries
The Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry has released a six-point advisory for states to deal with any COVID-19 emergency amid a spike in cases in China.
Mumbai's measles death tally reaches 12, Centre issues advisory
A team from the central government has rushed to Ahmedabad, Malappuram, and Ranchi to analyze and help contain the increasing number of measles cases.
Can't accommodate Ukraine-returned medical students: Centre to Supreme Court
The Central Government notified the Supreme Court on Thursday that medical students who returned from war-torn Ukraine following Russian incursions could not be accommodated in Indian universities, according to Live Law.
India to get its first indigenous cervical cancer vaccine today
India is all set to get its first indigenous cervical cancer vaccine this week.
Tomato flu: Symptoms, treatment, and all you need to know
The Centre issued an advisory on the new 'mystery virus' tomato flu on Tuesday, the newest ailment in India after COVID-19 and monkeypox.
India to battle monkeypox with targeted 'ring vaccination' strategy
India is likely to adopt a new strategy to battle the monkeypox virus.
Monkeypox outbreak: 9 cases reported so far, 4 in Delhi
A 31-year-old foreign national tested positive for monkeypox on Wednesday, making her Delhi's fourth case of the virus.
NEET-PG 2022 exam not postponed, fake notice being circulated: NBE
The National Eligibility Entrance Test-Postgraduate (NEET-PG 2022) will take place on May 21 as scheduled and hasn't been postponed, clarified the National Board of Examinations (NBE).
All existing COVID-19 restrictions to be lifted from March 31
The Centre has decided to lift all COVID-19 restrictions throughout the country after March 31.
India reports 1,761 more COVID-19 cases, 127 deaths
India on Sunday reported less than 2,000 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest in about 688 days.
India's fertility rate drops to 2. What does it mean?
India's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has dropped from 2.2 to 2.
COVID-19 vaccine Corbevax's samples cleared by India's apex testing laboratory
Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical company Biological E's COVID-19 vaccine Corbevex's samples were cleared by the Central Drugs Laboratory in Kasauli on Tuesday.
Cannot introduce changes last minute: SC to Centre on NEET-SS
The Supreme Court on Monday slammed the Centre for announcing last-minute changes to the pattern of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) Post-Graduate Super Specialty exam 2021 (NEET SS 2021).
After SC nudge, Centre issues guidelines for COVID-19 death certificate
The Centre on Saturday filed a compliance affidavit before the Supreme Court, stating that it has framed guidelines to simplify the process for the issuance of the COVID-19 death certificate.
COVID-19: Government issues advisory on celebrating the festive season
The Union Health Ministry on Thursday said that people should celebrate upcoming festivals at home, without gathering in large numbers.
COVID-19 'still raging,' 8 states show rise in R-factor: Government
The coronavirus pandemic is "still raging" in the country, the Indian government warned on Tuesday, calling it a significant problem.
Coronavirus: India reports 44K+ new cases, over 550 more dead
India on Friday reported over 44,000 new COVID-19 cases, a marginal increase compared to the day before.
Coronavirus: India reports 43K+ cases; Kerala orders weekend lockdown
India on Thursday reported over 43,000 new COVID-19 cases, out of which, over 50% were concentrated in Kerala.
Coronavirus: India's infections jump to 43K; over 600 deaths recorded
India on Wednesday reported over 43,000 new COVID-19 cases, marking a jump from a 132-day low observed the day before.
COVID-19 cases may spike soon; no relaxation in curbs: Government
India may soon witness a resurgence of COVID-19 cases as the Union Health Ministry on Tuesday expressed concern over the slowdown in the drop of infections.
Government trashes reports on missing July-end target of vaccine administration
The government on Tuesday dismissed media reports that claimed that India will miss the end-July target of administering 50 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses as "ill-informed and misrepresenting" and asserted that over 51.60 crore vaccine doses will be supplied from January to July 31.
Coronavirus: India reports lowest infections spike in 132 days
India on Tuesday reported under 30,000 new COVID-19 cases, marking the lowest single-day spike since March 16.
Coronavirus: New cases in United States surpass India's once again
India on Monday reported over 39,000 new COVID-19 cases along with more than 400 more deaths due to the viral disease.
Coronavirus: 46% of all new cases concentrated in Kerala
India on Sunday reported nearly 40,000 new COVID-19 cases, while over 500 more patients died due to the viral disease.
Coronavirus: India refutes reports of 'vastly undercounted' deaths
The central government on Thursday refuted reports that India's COVID-19 death toll was "vastly undercounted."
Coronavirus: India adds 4,000 more deaths as Maharashtra clears backlog
India on Wednesday reported nearly 4,000 more fatalities as Maharashtra reconciled its official tally. The state added 3,656 more deaths, including 147 deaths on Tuesday and 3,509 backlog deaths that had gone unreported.
'No room for complacency': Centre issues 7-point advisory after serosurvey
The Union Health Ministry has issued an advisory on coronavirus protocols and traveling in view of the fourth national serological survey.
Coronavirus: 4 vaccines in human trial stage, government tells Parliament
India has four COVID-19 vaccines in the human trial stage, the central government told the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of the Parliament) on Tuesday.
Coronavirus: India reports 38K+ new cases; 60% in Kerala, Maharashtra
India on Monday reported over 38,000 new COVID-19 cases, with 60% of the fresh infections concentrated in Kerala and Maharashtra.
Coronavirus: India reports 41K+ new cases; 40% in Kerala
India on Sunday reported over 41,000 new COVID-19 cases, however, nearly 40% of those were reported in Kerala alone.
COVID-19 cases declining very slowly, third wave imminent, says government
India's COVID-19 cases are declining "very slowly," the central government noted on Friday, adding that the same serves as a warning signal for an imminent third wave.
Coronavirus: India reports 41K+ new cases; nearly 600 more dead
India on Thursday reported over 41,000 new COVID-19 cases. The number of daily infections has again exceeded daily recoveries, which stood at a little over 39,000.
Coronavirus: Most new infections, deaths in Kerala and Maharashtra
India on Wednesday reported over 38,000 new COVID-19 cases along with more than 600 fresh fatalities.
Coronavirus: India reports 2,000+ deaths as MP adds backlog data
India on Tuesday reported over 31,000 new COVID-19 cases along with over 2,000 fresh fatalities.
Coronavirus: India records 37K+ new cases; vaccinations dip
India on Monday reported over 37,000 new COVID-19 cases along with over 700 fresh deaths due to the viral disease.
Coronavirus: India reports 41K+ new cases; nearly 900 more dead
India on Sunday reported over 41,000 new COVID-19 cases along with nearly 900 more deaths.
Meet Mansukh Mandaviya, who replaced Harsh Vardhan as Health Minister
On Wednesday, Mansukh Mandaviya, 49, was made the new Health Minister of India in a major rejig of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Union Cabinet.
Coronavirus: India reports nearly 46K new cases, 800+ deaths
India on Thursday reported nearly 46,000 new COVID-19 cases, along with 817 fresh fatalities. The daily test positivity rate rose slightly from 2.3% the day before to 2.4%