Dr Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates CGHS Wellness Centres in Chandigarh and Panchkula
“Providing accessible and quality healthcare to every citizen of India is a priority of the government. To ensure this, expansion of CGHS facilities has become a focus area for the government so people can access quality healthcare wherever they live in the country.” This was said by Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and […]
New data show Roche’s subcutaneously administered crovalimab achieved disease control and was well-tolerated in people with paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH)
The COMMODORE 2 study demonstrated that subcutaneous crovalimab every four weeks was non-inferior to intravenous eculizumab every two weeks, with comparable safety, in people new to C5 inhibitors Monthly self-administration of subcutaneous crovalimab has the potential to address the high burden of a disease that requires lifelong treatment including in settings where access to current […]
WHO and the Global Fund announce commitment for enhanced collaboration
Today the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund) signed a new and revised Strategic Framework for Collaboration, designed to build stronger and more resilient health systems and maximize collaboration and impact in support of country, regional and global responses to major communicable diseases. The […]
Health Ministry organizes webinar on Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Diseases (NAFLDs) to empower Medical Officers posted in Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHCs) and District Hospitals
“Capacity building is necessary for medical officers as it provides them with the unique opportunity to access valuable knowledge and expertise, contributing to their professional development and enhancing their ability to address the challenges posed by Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Diseases (NAFLD) effectively. It equips them with the skills to understand the risk factors, the appropriate […]
Marburg virus disease - the United Republic of Tanzania
On 2 June 2023, the Ministry of Health of the United Republic of Tanzania declared the end of its first documented outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD). Between 21 March and 31 May, a total of nine cases (eight laboratory-confirmed and one probable) were reported. All cases were reported from Bukoba district, Kagera region. A […]
Union Health Ministry deputes team of doctors to support Manipur’s public Health Efforts
Ministry of Health, under the direction of Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya has deployed several teams of doctors to Manipur with immediate effect. Six teams of doctors, with four doctors each specialising in surgery, psychiatry, medicine, obs & gynecology, pediatric, urology and emergency care will support the state to provide health facilities, that have […]
On World No-Tobacco Day, Union Health Ministry releases OTT guidelines for regulation of online depiction of Tobacco Products in online curated content
On World No-Tobacco Day, Union Health Minister, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya released OTT guidelines for regulation of online depiction of Tobacco Products in online curated content, in the presence of Shri S. Singh Baghel, Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare. Publishers of online curated content that display tobacco products or their use will be […]
5 Crore hospital admissions authorized under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) achieved a milestone of 5 crore hospital admissions amounting to Rs 61,501 crore under the scheme. The flagship scheme being implemented by the National Health Authority (NHA) provides health cover of Rs. 5 lakhs per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization to 12 […]
Disease Outbreak News (DON): Enterovirus Infection – France
On 5 May 2023, France reported an increase in cases of severe neonatal sepsis associated with Enterovirus (Echovirus-11 (E-11)). A total of nine cases of neonatal sepsis with hepatic impairment and multi-organ failure were reported between July 2022 and April 2023 from four hospitals in three regions of France. As of 5 May 2023, seven […]
Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya addresses roundtable conference with leading CEOs of Pharmaceutical industry
Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers, and Health and Family Welfare Dr Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a roundtable meeting with the leading CEOs of pharmaceutical industry in the country on the second day of 8th International Conference on Pharma and Medical Device Sector, here today. Ms. S Aparna, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals was also present. Lauding […]
