Health

239 Medicines Fail Quality Tests, 83 Made in Himachal Declared Substandard

A recent quality assessment reported that 239 pharmaceutical products did not meet standards, with 83 of them manufactured in Himachal Pradesh classified as substandard.

23 Aug 2026

Waterborne disease cases spike at district hospital, officials say

Health authorities report a sharp increase in patients with waterborne illnesses admitted to the district hospital.

23 Aug 2026

Governor launches Pal’s new book on Yoga

The state governor officially released Pal’s newly authored book on Yoga, underscoring its blend of traditional practice and contemporary health insights.

23 Aug 2026

Delhi sees surge in swine flu cases, govt advises masks and medical check‑ups

Health officials report a rise in swine flu infections in Delhi and have urged residents to wear masks, avoid crowded places and consult doctors promptly.

23 Aug 2026

Health Ministry bans sale of common cold medicines to children under four

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued new guidelines prohibiting the distribution of certain over‑the‑counter cold medicines for children below four years of age.

22 Aug 2026

Explosion at Telangana pharmaceutical unit kills 2, injures 9

An explosion at a pharmaceutical manufacturing unit in Telangana left two people dead and nine injured, prompting a swift emergency response.

22 Aug 2026

Worms Found in Mid‑Day Meal Plates at 75 Bihar Schools, Children Reject Food

Live worms were discovered in plates served under the Mid‑Day Meal scheme at 75 Bihar schools, leading pupils to discard their meals.

22 Aug 2026

કેન્દ્ર સરકારનો મોટો નિર્ણય: 4 વર્ષથી નાના બાળકો માટે કફ અને કોલ્ડ સિરપ પર પ્રતિબંધ

કેન્દ્રીય સ્વાસ્થ્ય મંત્રાલયે 4 વર્ષથી ઓછી વયના બાળકો માટે શરદી અને ઉધરસની ચોક્કસ દવાઓના વેચાણ અને વિતરણ પર પ્રતિબંધ મૂક્યો છે.

22 Aug 2026

FDA Jammu & Kashmir Inspects 198 Sites, Collects 178 Milk Samples Across the UT

The Jammu and Kashmir Food and Drug Administration carried out 198 inspections and gathered 178 milk samples from various locations across the union territory to assess quality and safety.

22 Aug 2026

Goa Declares Cancer a Notifiable Disease to Boost Surveillance

The Goa health department has officially classified cancer as a notifiable disease, requiring medical practitioners to report diagnosed cases to state authorities.

22 Aug 2026

Veteran actress Poonam Dhillon admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai with dengue

Bollywood veteran Poonam Dhillon has been admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai after testing positive for dengue, sources said.

22 Aug 2026

Goa Government Classifies Cancer as a Notified Disease

The Goa state administration has officially declared cancer a notified disease, aiming to strengthen disease surveillance and public health response.

22 Aug 2026