Health

Odisha Reveals 59.28% of Sickle Cell Cases in Latest Screening of 7.27 Crore Across 17 Tribal States

A recent nationwide screening of 7.27 crore people across 17 tribal states found that 59.28% of sickle cell patients were in Odisha, with a total of 40,741 affected individuals.

12 Aug 2026

7 Tribal Kids Die in Balaghat

A mysterious illness has claimed the lives of 7 tribal children in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh. The disease has affected 96 children in the region.

12 Aug 2026

J&K: 58 Fruit, Veg Samples Exceed Pesticide Limits

Fifty-eight fruit and vegetable samples in Jammu and Kashmir have been found to contain pesticide residues above permissible limits. The information was revealed in the Lok Sabha.

12 Aug 2026

Sickle Cell Disease Affects 2.49 Lakh

Over 7.27 crore people have been screened for sickle cell disease in 17 tribal-dominated states. The disease has affected 2.49 lakh people, while 20.47 lakh are carriers.

12 Aug 2026

MP To Ban Analog Paneer

Madhya Pradesh is preparing to ban analog paneer. The state is taking this step to regulate the dairy industry.

12 Aug 2026

Tripura to Launch Fully Digital Healthcare Services by Oct 31

The Tripura government announced that all state healthcare services will be digitised by 31 October, aiming to streamline patient care and data management.

12 Aug 2026

MP To Ban Analog Cheese

Madhya Pradesh is set to ban analog cheese made from oil and milk protein. The state consumes around 900 tons of it every month.

12 Aug 2026

Haryana Health Minister Urges Wider Adoption of AYUSH Systems

The Haryana Health Minister has called for a broader integration of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy) practices into the state’s healthcare framework.

12 Aug 2026

પ્રિસ્ક્રિપ્શન વગર કફ સિરપનું વેચાણ સામે કાર્યવાહી: 25માંથી 23 મેડિકલ સ્ટોરમાં નિયમભંગ

ડૉક્ટરની ચિઠ્ઠી વગર દવા વેચાતી હોવાની તપાસમાં ચોંકાવનારી સ્થિતિ; માત્ર 4 સ્ટોરમાં નિયમોનું આંશિક પાલન

12 Aug 2026

અમદાવાદમાં મચ્છરજન્ય રોગચાળાને રોકવા AMCની કડક કાર્યવાહી

વસ્ત્રાલના મેટ્રો શોપિંગ સેન્ટરને સીલ કરવામાં આવ્યું છે, જ્યાં મચ્છરોના બ્રીડિંગના લાર્વા મળી આવ્યા.

12 Aug 2026

MP To Ban Analog Paneer

Madhya Pradesh is set to ban analog paneer. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has instructed officials to take necessary action.

12 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Issues HIV Alert Amid Rising Cases

The Meghalaya state health department has issued an HIV alert following a recent rise in reported cases, urging increased testing and awareness across the state.

12 Aug 2026