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August 4, 2026 3:10 PM

Union Minister Nadda begins three-day visit to flood-hit Northeast to review relief, health services

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers J.P. Nadda on Tuesday began a three-day visit to the flood-affected northeastern states of Assam, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh to review health services, relief operations a...

August 4, 2026 2:46 PM

Gujarat Health Department on high alert amid heavy rain; 24×7 control rooms activated

The Gujarat Health Department has activated round-the-clock control rooms and intensified surveillance and emergency response measures across the state following heavy rainfall, with authorities stating that no major public health emergency has been ...

August 4, 2026 2:26 PM

Weight regain after dieting may be driven by brain biology, research finds

Regaining weight after dieting may be driven as much by biology as by behaviour, with new research suggesting that the human brain is programmed to defend body fat, making long-term weight loss difficult for many people. According to an article publ...

August 4, 2026 10:23 AM

What to know about the US outbreak of cyclosporiasis intestinal illness

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and dozens of states are investigating a surge in cases of cyclosporiasis intestinal illness. Michigan, the hardest-hit state, has now reported two deaths and more than...

August 3, 2026 5:48 PM

India performs record 20,138 organ transplants in 2025; Centre launches new initiatives to boost organ donation

India carried out a record 20,138 organ transplants in 2025, the highest ever in a single year, the government said on Monday as it marked the 16th Indian Organ Donation Day with the launch of several new initiatives aimed at strengthening organ dona...

August 3, 2026 9:05 AM

Australia confirms first mass mortality event from H5 bird flu in native seabirds

The first mass mortality event in Australia from H5 bird flu has occurred in a large group of native seabirds inthe state of South Australia, the federal government said on Monday. Laboratory testing by Australia's national science agency co...

August 2, 2026 12:10 PM

Health Minister Nadda reviews expansion of Project SARATHI across hospitals

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday chaired a high-level meeting to assess the expansion of Project SARATHI across hospitals and medical institutions in the country, with a focus on improving patient experience th...

August 2, 2026 12:07 PM

Health Minister Nadda reviews NEET-PG 2026 preparations, urges aspirants not to fall for rumours

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday reviewed the preparedness for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET-PG) 2026, stressing the need for a smooth, secure, transparent and technology-ena...

August 1, 2026 4:57 PM

PM Modi to Launch ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’ on August 2

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' on August 2 at 11 a.m. via video conferencing, marking the start of a nationwide campaign to combat substance abuse and encourage youth participation in ...

July 31, 2026 4:57 PM

World Breastfeeding Week 2026: Centre to observe nationwide awareness campaign from August 1-7

The Ministry of Women and Child Development will observe World Breastfeeding Week 2026 from August 1 to 7 across the country, with a nationwide campaign aimed at promoting breastfeeding practices and raising awareness among families, communities and ...

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