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According to Health Minister Nadda, India has reported a 17.7 per cent drop in TB incidence in India between 2015 and 2023, a rate more than double the global reduction of 8.3 per cent.

'Collective efforts' driving India towards TB 'elimination'

November 3, 2024, 04:40 PM - 2 min read

PM Modi and Health Minister J P Nadda commended India's significant progress in reducing TB incidence, stressing continued collective efforts towards achieving a TB-free India.

The researchers also found that children born to illiterate mothers, those living in rural areas, and those with little exposure to mass media or healthcare services were more likely to experience dietary diversity failure.

India's children missing out on WHO-recommended diets

October 23, 2024, 01:32 PM - 3 min read

Around 77 per cent of children in this age group are missing out on the suggested dietary diversity, with the central region of India showing the highest incidence of dietary failure, according to researchers.

Health Ministry issues nationwide advisory on Mpox

September 9, 2024, 05:37 PM - 2 min read

The advisory provides precautionary measures, symptoms, and causes related to the virus.

Health Ministry reports suspected Mpox case, patient stable

September 8, 2024, 04:55 PM - 3 min read

According to the Union Health Ministry, the patient is currently in isolation at a designated hospital and his condition is reported to be stable.

Clade lb, a deadlier strain of the virus, has reportedly emerged in other African countries, causing enough concerns for WHO to convene its emergency committee on Wednesday.

WHO declares mpox outbreak global health emergency

August 15, 2024, 12:53 PM - 2 min read

Clade lb, a deadlier strain of the virus, has reportedly emerged in other African countries, causing enough concerns for WHO to convene its emergency committee on Wednesday.

Mexico Man Dies from First Human H5N2 Bird Flu Case.

WHO reports 1st human case of Bird Flu in Mexico

June 6, 2024, 02:30 PM - 2 min read

A 59-year-old man in Mexico City has died after contracting a subtype of bird flu, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported. The man, who had prior health complications, succumbed to the virus on April 24.

BRICS Vaccine Research Centre Launched During India's Presidency.

India promotes BRICS health initiatives at Geneva

May 29, 2024, 09:41 PM - 2 min read

Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra recently addressed the BRICS Health Ministers’ meeting held alongside the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva. Chandra, who has also been appointed as the head of Committee A at the 77th session of the WHA, emphasised India's active engagement in BRICS health track initiatives.