Health

BJP MP Laxman Calls on Youth to spearhead Nutrition Drive in Poshan Maah 2026

During the 2026 Poshan Maah campaign, BJP MP Laxman appealed to young people across India to take the lead in promoting nutrition awareness.

02 Sep 2026

Bihar launches 90‑day ‘Doctor at Your Doorstep’ health screening for 6 crore people

The Bihar government has begun a 90‑day door‑to‑door health screening and treatment drive targeting residents aged 30 and above, aiming to screen six crore people and create digital health records.

02 Sep 2026

AIIMS Raipur Seen as Symbol of Chhattisgarh’s Transition from Fear to Progress, Says VP Radhakrishnan

Vice President Radhakrishnan highlighted AIIMS Raipur as a sign of Chhattisgarh moving from a period of insecurity to one of peace, development and new opportunities.

02 Sep 2026

NMC proposes nationwide single licence for doctors, ending state‑wise registration

The National Medical Commission has drafted a proposal that would allow doctors to obtain a single registration and UID, eliminating the need for separate state licences.

02 Sep 2026

Jharkhand Reports Significant Drop in Child Wasting, Highlights Nutrition Gains

Jharkhand's latest nutrition survey shows a marked decline in child wasting, underscoring progress in the state's health initiatives.

02 Sep 2026

Patient Dies in Jharkhand Hospital; Family Blames Referral Delay

A patient died at a hospital in Jharkhand after a delay in referral, according to relatives. The family claims the hospital failed to transfer the patient promptly.

02 Sep 2026

7‑year‑old girl dies after taking antimalarial tablet in Andhra village

A seven‑year‑old girl in an Andhra Pradesh village died after ingesting an antimalarial tablet, with doctors suspecting chloroquine‑induced cardiac arrhythmia in a pre‑existing condition.

02 Sep 2026

Rajasthan Swine Flu Cases Surge; Minister Kirori Lal Tests Positive

Rajasthan has seen a sharp rise in swine flu cases, with the state’s minister Kirori Lal also testing positive for the virus.

02 Sep 2026

Anna Hazare to Stay in Mumbai Hospital for Two More Days, Doctors Monitor Recovery

Social activist Anna Hazare remains in a Mumbai hospital under medical supervision and is expected to stay for two additional days.

02 Sep 2026

Class II Student Dies After Chloroquine Tablet Incident; 41 Others Hospitalised

A Class II student at an Andhra Pradesh primary school died after ingesting a chloroquine tablet, and 41 classmates were hospitalized. Most are now stable, with authorities launching an inquiry.

02 Sep 2026

Four Children Die After Visiting Madhya Pradesh Waterfall, Health Probe Underway

Four children from a family died days after a trip to a waterfall in Madhya Pradesh. A health department team met the relatives on Tuesday to begin an investigation.

02 Sep 2026

Health panel warns of new vector‑borne disease threat in India's Northeast

A health panel has highlighted the emergence of new vector‑borne diseases spreading to previously unaffected districts in India's Northeast, urging heightened surveillance.

02 Sep 2026