Over 3 million annual deaths due to alcohol and drug use, majority among men
A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that 2.6 million deaths per year were attributable to alcohol consumption, accounting for 4.7% of all deaths, and 0.6 million deaths to psychoactive drug use. Notably, 2 million of alcohol and 0.4 million of drug-attributable deaths were among men. WHO’s Global status report on alcohol […]
Union Health Minister, Shri JP Nadda launches National STOP Diarrhoea Campaign 2024 in the presence of Union Ministers of State, Smt. Anupriya Patel and Shri Jadhav Patraprao Ganpatrao
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda launched the National STOP Diarrhoea Campaign 2024, here today. He was joined by Smt. Anupriya Patel and Shri Jadhav Patraprao Ganpatrao, Union Ministers of State for Health and Family Welfare. The dignitaries also released IEC materials like logo, posters, radio spots and audio visuals […]
FSSAI directs FBOs to remove claim of 100% Fruit Juices from the label and advertisement of fruit juices
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a directive mandating all Food Business Operators (FBOs) to remove any claim of ‘100% fruit juices’ from the labels and advertisements of reconstituted fruit juices with an immediate effect. All the FBOs have also been instructed to exhaust all existing pre-printed packaging materials before […]
“Medical Care Arrangements for Haj Pilgrimage” document unveiled by Union Health Ministry
Union Health Secretary, Shri Apurva Chandra released a document titled, “Medical Care Arrangements for Haj Pilgrimage”, here today, in collaboration with the Ministry of Minority Affairs. Shri. Mohammed Shahid Alam, Consulate General of India in Jeddah (who joined virtually), and other stakeholders were also present. Haj represents the largest and most enduring annual mass gathering […]
WHO issues warning on falsified medicines used for diabetes treatment and weight loss
20 June 2024 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a medical product alert on falsified semaglutides, the type of medicines that are used for treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity in some countries. The alert addresses 3 falsified batches of product of semaglutide class of medicines (of specific brand Ozempic), which have been […]
Chad eliminates human African trypanosomiasis as a public health problem
51st country to be recognized by WHO for eliminating a neglected tropical disease, surpassing the halfway mark towards the 100-country target set for 2030 Geneva, 20 June 2024 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates Chad for having eliminated the gambiense form of human African trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping sickness, as a public health […]
World Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Day Celebrated Across India
On the occasion of World Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Awareness Day on 19th June, numerous events were organized across the country to create awareness regarding the disease and halt transmission of Sickle Cell Disease. Since the inception of the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission (NSCAEM) last year, a total of 3,39,77,877 screening records have […]
Union Health Minister Shri J P Nadda reviews heatwave situation and preparedness of hospitals to deal with heatwave
Union Health Minister Shri J P Nadda reviewed the heatwave situation across the country and preparedness of hospitals to deal with heatwave with senior officials of the Health Ministry, here today. The Health Minister has directed officials to ensure all that hospitals are prepared to provide the best healthcare to those affected by the heatwave. […]
Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda and MoS Chemicals & Fertilizers, Ms. Anupriya Patel preside over a review meeting of the Department of Pharmaceuticals
Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda along with MoS (Chemicals & Fertilizers), Ms. Anupriya Patel presided over a review meeting of the Department of Pharmaceuticals today. The Department presented a detailed overview of the Pharma and MediTech sector and gave a detailed presentation on the activities of Department including the regulatory […]
Roche’s Phase III STARGLO study demonstrates Columvi significantly extends survival in people with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
The study met its primary endpoint of overall survival with a 41% reduction in the risk of death in people with relapsed or refractory (R/R) diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) treated with Columvi plus chemotherapy This Columvi combination could provide a much-needed off-the-shelf treatment option for people with transplant-ineligible R/R DLBCL Data were featured in […]
