Health & Wellness

Centre forms 4-member expert team to probe WHO claims on Maiden Pharmaceuticals

12 Oct 2022 21:08 PM IST

The Central Government on Wednesday formed a four-member expert committee to investigate the report sent by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on the deaths of 66 children in Gambia by consuming cough syrups manufactured by Sonipat-based company Maiden Pharmaceuticals Limited. A committee comprising technical experts Dr YK Gupta, Vice Chairperson, Standing

Following a WHO alert about India-made cough syrup in The Gambia, Modi government requests a report

06 Oct 2022 11:25 AM IST

India has launched an investigation into the World Health Organization’s claims that ‘contaminated’ cold and cough syrups caused 66 deaths in The Gambia. The WHO issued a medical product alert on Wednesday regarding four cough and cold syrups manufactured by Maiden Pharmaceuticals in India. It went on to say that

Covid cases decline, Delhi is set to withdraw a $500 fine for not wearing masks

05 Oct 2022 10:40 AM IST

According to the reports, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) is set to withdraw a $500 fine for not wearing masks in public places in the national capital. The no-mask fine was set at 2,000 in November before being reduced to 500 in February. The Delhi government lifted the $500

India’s daily Covid cases are at a four-month low ahead of the festive season

04 Oct 2022 11:26 AM IST

India’s Covid-19 infection tally fell below 2,000 for the first time in four months on Tuesday, with the country recording 1,968 new infections in the previous 24 hours. Over 26,300 new infections were reported in India in the week ending October 2. After two years of muted celebrations due to

Vietnam reports its first case of monkeypox

03 Oct 2022 11:31 AM IST

Health officials in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City announced the country’s first case of monkeypox on Monday, according to the state-run Vietnamnet newspaper, without providing any details on the patient. According to the reports, Mainland China reported its first case of monkeypox last month in the western megacity of Chongqing

What is The Full Meaning of Health?

28 Sep 2022 00:43 AM IST

Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Health may refer to the ability to adapt and manage physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, and social conditions through changes in lifestyle or self-care. The word “health” is sometimes used as

Kashmiri ASHA worker serves as inspiration by donating blood 28 times

24 Sep 2022 14:58 PM IST

A 32-year-old woman named Bilqees Ara, an ASHA worker, has donated blood 28 times since 2012. She has served as an inspiration to others across the nation. Bilqees, who is from the Handwara Tehsil in the Kupwara area of North Kashmir, stated that she understands the “importance of blood”. She

Covid facilities to reduce in Delhi amid drop in cases

24 Sep 2022 11:41 AM IST

The Delhi government has closed 11 Covid care facilities because to a consistent reduction in cases. Two Covid Care Centers are operational at Ambedkar Nagar Hospital, which has 50 beds, and Balak Ram Hospital, which has 25 beds, according to a government report. Only five admissions were registered at Ambedkar

India’s daily covid tally falls below 5k with 4,858 new cases

19 Sep 2022 12:28 PM IST

India reported 4,858 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, 806 fewer than yesterday, bringing the total to 4,45,39,046, according to data released by the Union health ministry on Monday. On the other hand, according to the health bulletin, the number of active cases rose to 48,027. India has

Over 100 people suffer food poisoning in Manipur

15 Sep 2022 13:44 PM IST

Since Tuesday, over 100 people, including children, have been admitted to hospitals in the Senapati district of Manipur due to a possible case of food poisoning linked to a birthday celebration in the hilly state. According to medical officer Dr. Th Veidai Shuru of PHC Paomata on Thursday, the majority

Does Medicaid Pay for Air Purifiers?

15 Sep 2022 00:28 AM IST

Medicaid services, as convenient as it sounds, might not be fulfilling enough to live a comfortable life for low-income families. Air purifiers are no more a luxury and have become a requirement to stay healthy. When we come to this, the real question is: does Medicaid pay for air purifiers?

India reports 5,108 new Covid cases in 24 hours

14 Sep 2022 11:07 AM IST

India reported 5,108 new Covid-19 cases in the previous 24 hours on Wednesday, bringing the total number of infections to 44,510,057. According to data from the union health ministry, the country’s active caseload is 45,749, accounting for 0.1 per cent of total cases. So far, a total of 4,39,36,092 people