public health
- Hyderabad
Man held in Hyderabad for illegal mango ripening, 200 kg mangoes seized
Hyderabad: Goshamahal Police have caught a man for using unsafe methods to ripen mangoes artificially and seized 200 kg of mangoes. The accused was found using chemical sachets beyond the allowed limit,…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Over 3,700 kg of adulterated dairy products seized in Banjara Hills
Hyderabad: Police seized approximately 3,790 kilograms of adulterated dairy products worth Rs 18.26 lakhs on Wednesday, March 4, in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. The accused, Mohammed Junaid Hussain, illegally manufactured adulterated dairy products,…
- Telangana
Health group warns against mass cervical vaccines in Telangana
Hyderabad: The Universal Health Organisation (UHO) has raised major concerns against the statewide Human Papillomavirus Vaccination (HPV) programme to adolescent girls, which the Telangana government is preparing to launch as part of…
- India
Air pollution now year-round public health crisis, threatening India’s growth: Experts
New Delhi: Health experts and policymakers on Thursday warned that prolonged exposure to pollution is fuelling a sharp rise in strokes, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s, and mental…
- Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh announces PPP model to commission 10 medical colleges
Amaravati: The government of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday announced a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model to commission 10 medical colleges for rapid execution, higher quality standards, and wider healthcare access. The government claims…
- Afghanistan
Afghan authorities destroy 65 tonnes of expired food items in Kabul
Kabul: Afghan authorities collected and destroyed 65 tonnes of expired and low-quality food items in the capital Kabul on Tuesday, officials from the Ministry of Public Health said. “Today, 65 tonnes, approximately…
- Hyderabad
Telangana health minister stresses on improving public health care
Hyderabad: Stressing the need to improve public health standards across the state, Telangana health minister Damodar Raja Narasimha has asked hospital managements from across Telangana to submit a report on the repairs…
- India
Not right to do politics on public health issue: Kejriwal to PM Modi
New Delhi: AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of doing politics over the issue of public health in the national capital. Kejriwal’s remarks came after Prime Minister…
- Bangalore
Karnataka grappling with major shortage of doctors in govt hospitals
Bengaluru: Karnataka is grappling with a significant shortage of doctors in government hospitals, particularly in rural areas, resulting in more than 1,500 permanent doctor positions lying vacant. This dearth of medical professionals…
- Health
Public health groups, doctors urge for hike in tobacco tax
New Delhi: Public health groups along with doctors and economists have urged the government to increase excise duty on all tobacco products in the Union Budget 2024-25 to generate additional revenue. In…
- Middle East
Dubai Municipality launches ‘Safer Summer’ campaign to foster public health
Dubai Municipality launched the “A Safer Summer” campaign to raise public awareness of the importance of taking necessary health precautions that ensure the well-being of society during the summer season. The programme,…
