The Centre has directed all states and Union Territories to strictly enforce the ban on reusing single-use medical devices and disposable surgical items in public and private healthcare facilities, citing concerns over infection risks and patient safety. In a letter dated October 16, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) flagged reports that some private Read More…
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel has expressed concern over girls aged 13 and 14 becoming mothers, stressing that children at this age should be pursuing education and preparing for their future. Speaking at a programme organised at Maharishi University of Information Technology in Lucknow, Patel called for a change in societal attitudes towards girls and Read More…
New Delhi: India is continuing efforts to ensure the supply of life-saving medicines to Iran despite disruptions to air connectivity caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the regional conflict had created fresh challenges for flights between the two countries. He Read More…
NEW DELHI: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Saturday interacted with start-ups and technology firms to explore practical and affordable solutions to air pollution in Delhi-NCR. The meeting, held under the campaign ‘Saaf Hawa mein Hissedaari, Hum Sabhi ki hai Zimmedaari’, focused on developing scalable, technology-driven solutions across nine key areas of air pollution management. Read More…
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Ayush on Sunday highlighted the importance of awareness, preventive care and comprehensive healthcare for women on World Menopause Day, observed on October 18. Through the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), the ministry aims to promote awareness of menopause and its impact on women’s physical health, emotional well-being Read More…
India recorded 4,077 patent applications related to Ayush and 711 patents granted between FY 2014–15 and FY 2025–26, according to a report released during the 11th Ayurveda Day celebrations. The Status Report on Ayush Related Inventions in India (2014–2026), published by the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, highlights the Read More…
The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, has provided healthcare services to 37,74,524 patients between October 2016 and September 2026, according to a report released by the institute. Of the total, around 30.37 lakh patients received treatment at its main campus in Sarita Vihar, while its satellite and outreach centres served approximately 7.37 Read More…
Aizawl: Mizoram Excise and Narcotics Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar on Thursday called on college students to stay away from drugs, raising concerns over the growing use of cannabis among young people. Speaking at a drug abuse prevention awareness campaign held at a government college in Champhai, the minister identified the rising demand for and consumption of Read More…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Ayush has issued Standard Treatment Guidelines (STGs) for managing dermatological disorders across Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy, with the inclusion of Yoga. Prepared by the Ayush Vertical of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the guidelines aim to improve standardisation, quality assurance and evidence-informed clinical practice across these systems. Read More…
Kozhikode: A seven-day-old baby girl has been named Nethra after she was received at the Ammathottil at the Government Beach Hospital in Kozhikode on the occasion of World Sight Day, officials said on Friday. The infant was found in the cradle after its alarm went off at around 5.30 pm on Thursday. Hospital staff rushed Read More…