Yemen reports the highest burden of cholera globally
23 December 2024, Aden, Yemen – Yemen bears the highest burden of cholera globally. The country has experienced persistent cholera transmission for many years, including the largest outbreak – between 2017 and 2020 – recorded in recent history. As of 1 December, Yemen had reported 249 900 suspected cases of cholera, with 861 associated deaths […]
President of India Addresses 6th Convocation of Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital
The Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu addressed the 6th Convocation Ceremony of Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi in the presence of Shri J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, here today. Addressing the participants, the President of India said, “Medical profession is unlike any other […]
Union Health Minister Shri JP Nadda holds meeting with Chief Ministers on the 100-day Intensified TB Elimination Campaign
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda held a meeting with Chief Ministers/LGs and State Health Ministers of States/UTs, requesting their support toward the ongoing 100-day Intensified TB Elimination Campaign via video conference, here today. Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav joined the meeting virtually. […]
Lebanon: soaring needs for trauma treatment and rehabilitation
Thousands of civilians require reconstructive surgeries and physical rehabilitation. All but one hospital are gradually reopening, while most are not operating at full capacity. The ceasefire and the cessation of hostilities took effect on 27 November, offering temporary relief for the millions of civilians caught in the conflict in Lebanon. But Lebanon’s suffering did not […]
FDA grants priority review to Xolair (omalizumab) for children and adults with food allergies based on positive National Institutes of Health phase III study results
If approved, Xolair would be the first medicine to reduce allergic reactions to multiple foods following an accidental exposure Interim analysis results from first-of-its-kind phase III OUtMATCH study showed Xolair significantly increased the amount of peanut, milk, egg and cashew it took to cause an allergic reaction 17 million people in the U.S. have confirmed […]
Union Health Ministry sensitizes Members of Parliament from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on the 100-day Intensified TB Elimination Campaign
Union Ministers of State for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav and Smt. Anupriya Patel sensitized the Members of Parliament from across party lines on the 100-day Intensified TB Elimination Campaign, at the Balayogi Auditorium, Parliament Library building, today. The MPs were informed about the campaign objectives, key activities being undertaken, and their role […]
Multi-country outbreak of cholera, External situation report #21
From 1 January to 24 November 2024, a cumulative total of 733 956 cholera cases and 5162 deaths were reported from 33 countries across five WHO regions. The number of cases and deaths reported in November 2024 are 37% and 27% higher, respectively, compared to the same month in 2023. Factors such as conflict, mass […]
Update on National Health Mission
National Health Mission (NHM) encompasses its two Sub-Missions, the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM). Under NHM, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare provides technical and financial support to the States/UTs to strengthen the public healthcare system towards the objective of providing accessible, affordable and quality healthcare to all […]
Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Promoting Domestic Manufacturing of Medical Devices to promote indigenous manufacturing of medical devices
The Government of India launched the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Promoting Domestic Manufacturing of Medical Devices in 2020, to promote indigenous manufacturing of medical devices. Total financial outlay of the scheme is Rs. 3,420 crore with production tenure from FY 2022-2023 to FY 2026-27. The scheme provides incentive to selected companies at the […]
Update on Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) has been launched with an aim to create an online platform enabling interoperability of health data within the health ecosystem to create longitudinal electronic health record of every citizen. The mission aims to develop the backbone necessary to support the integrated digital health infrastructure of the country. ABDM comprises key […]
