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Coronavirus cases cross 1 lakh mark in India; 3163 dead so far

A total of 134 deaths and 4,970 Covid -19 cases were reported in the country in the past 24 hours since 8 pm on Monday.

19 May 2020 10:53 AM

Coronavirus cases in India near 86K mark; 2752 fatalities so far

Of the 2,752 fatalities, Maharashtra tops the tally with 1,068 deaths

16 May 2020 10:32 AM

Migrants arriving from Andhra Pradesh undergo thermal screening after deboarding a train at Danapur railway station. (PTI)

Covid-19 cases stand at 81,970; 2649 people dead across India

The number of active cases stood at 51,401 while 27,919 people have recovered and one patient has migrated.

15 May 2020 11:04 AM

Covid-19 cases cross 78K mark; 2549 people dead so far

The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 49,219 while 26,234 people have recovered.

14 May 2020 10:21 AM

A doctor checks the temperature of a child passenger as part of precautionary measures against the new coronavirus, at a railway station in Jammu (PTI)

Coronavirus cases in India touch 73, Kerala has maximum cases

The number of people infected with coronavirus climbed up to 73 in India with Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh reporting a surge in cases

12 Mar 2020 4:35 PM

The Ministry headed by Union Minister Harsh Vardhan has issued a circular on June 19 where it made mandatory not to serve cookies, biscuits or unhealthy fastfood with immediate affect. (Representational Image)

'No cookies, biscuits with chai; only healthy snacks for meeting': Health Ministry

Circular dated June 19 suggests replacing unhealthy fast food with healthier snacking options like almonds, walnut, dates and roasted chana.

29 Jun 2019 10:02 AM

The NHRC took note of the death of over 117 children in Bihar's Muzaffarpur due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome and the loss of lives in Gorakhpur due to Japanese Encephalitis. (Photo: File)

NHRC issues notices to Centre, states over 'deplorable health infrastructure'

It has also asked the Secretary of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to submit comprehensive report within four weeks on observations.

21 Jun 2019 9:35 AM

The foot soldiers of public healthcare system, ANM Meena Kumari and ASHA Nirma Devi, the feisty duo from Malana, Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. (Photo: MoHFW)

The heroes of public healthcare in India

With women forging the way, here are some exceptional stories of community health workers, who work relentlessly for public healthcare.

07 Apr 2019 5:20 PM

UNICEF said that India has made significant progress in improving maternal health and reducing child mortality. (Photo: File | AFP)

India to host global meet on maternal, child health in December: UNICEF

PM Narendra Modi is slated to deliver the keynote address at the forum which will be hosted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

21 Oct 2018 2:06 PM

The Act also says that no person shall be compelled to disclose his/her HIV status for obtaining employment or services, except with their informed consent, and if required by a court order. (Representational Image)

Health Ministry announces implementation of HIV, AIDS Act from Sept 10

Passed on April 20, 2017, the Act prohibits discrimination against people with HIV in terms of treatment, employment and workplace.

11 Sep 2018 12:07 PM

The age of superannuation for general duty medical officers and specialists included in teaching, non-teaching and public health sub-cadres of Central Health Services was increased to sixty-five years in reference to the notification in January, 2018.

Cabinet increases pension age of doctors to 65 years in BMHRC

Proposal is at par with doctors of Central Health Services and doctors, working under other Central government hospitals/institutes.

28 Jun 2018 10:20 AM

Still from Rangoon. Picture for representational purpose only.

Anti-tobacco ads in film and TV

We get celebrities to give their take on a current issue each week and lend their perspective to a much-discussed topic.

12 Feb 2017 12:26 AM

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