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Measles in Kozhikode: 161 confirmed cases, one death; health dept steps up vaccination
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Measles in Kozhikode: 161 confirmed cases, one death; health dept steps up vaccination

Kozhikode has reported 161 confirmed measles cases and one death this year, along with 116 suspected cases, the Health department said at a review meeting. Officials said the infection is spreading mainly among unvaccinated people and that preventive measures and vaccination coverage will be expanded. Two free doses of the measles-rubella vaccine at government health centres remain the most effective protection.

15 Oct 2026, 04:59 AM
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Chittoor declared bird flu-free, but officials tell poultry farmers: stay alert
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Chittoor declared bird flu-free, but officials tell poultry farmers: stay alert

Chittoor district has been declared free of bird flu, with the Animal Husbandry Joint Director saying there is no need for panic and that eggs and chicken are safe if cooked thoroughly. Poultry farmers have been advised to follow biosecurity precautions, and the public has been asked to report any abnormal illness or deaths among birds to local veterinary officers without delay.

09 Oct 2026, 01:41 PM
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Nadda Launches JOSH Teams to Trace 'Missing' TB Patients in 55 Districts
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Nadda Launches JOSH Teams to Trace 'Missing' TB Patients in 55 Districts

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda launched JOSH (Joint Squad for Health) teams under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan to carry out household-level outreach across 55 districts in 11 States and Union Territories. Each team of five NCC cadets and five MY Bharat volunteers will identify people with TB symptoms, encourage testing and help patients complete treatment. The Centre also felicitated 67,933 Panchayats declared TB Mukt in 2026.

08 Oct 2026, 03:46 PM
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Kerala Rolls Out WOMN: ₹10 Sanitary Napkin Vending Machines at 14 KSRTC Depots
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Kerala Rolls Out WOMN: ₹10 Sanitary Napkin Vending Machines at 14 KSRTC Depots

Kerala will launch WOMN, a scheme to install sanitary napkin vending machines and incinerators at public places, starting with 14 KSRTC depots. Packets of three napkins will be sold at ₹10, with HLL supplying stock and KSRTC maintaining the machines. The initiative, part of the State's 100-day programme, is to be extended to tourist destinations and other public spaces.

05 Oct 2026, 01:51 PM
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Hyderabad food safety crackdown: four Swiggy, Flipkart, Zepto dark stores lose FSSAI licences
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Hyderabad food safety crackdown: four Swiggy, Flipkart, Zepto dark stores lose FSSAI licences

Telangana's food safety authority has suspended the FSSAI licences of four quick-commerce dark stores in Hyderabad — two operated for Swiggy Instamart, one for Flipkart and one for Zepto — after inspections found expired food, pest infestation and faulty cold storage. Fifteen food samples were lifted for adulteration testing, while three establishments will get improvement notices and five show-cause notices.

30 Sep 2026, 03:58 PM
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NEET PG Counselling 2026: NMC Releases Seat Matrix, 58,000 MD, MS and Diploma Seats Available
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NEET PG Counselling 2026: NMC Releases Seat Matrix, 58,000 MD, MS and Diploma Seats Available

The National Medical Commission has released the seat matrix for PG medical admissions for 2026-27, with total MD, MS and diploma seats rising to about 58,000 — an 11 per cent increase over last year's 52,173. Private and deemed universities recorded a 32 per cent rise in seats, while government colleges saw a 10 per cent increase. The Commission has said the matrix may be revised and that a further list will be published if more seats are approved.

30 Sep 2026, 02:49 AM
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Supreme Court to FSSAI: Why take two more years for warning labels on packaged food?
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Supreme Court to FSSAI: Why take two more years for warning labels on packaged food?

The Supreme Court has questioned the FSSAI's proposal to take nearly two years to introduce front-of-pack warning labels on packaged foods high in sugar, salt and saturated fat. The regulator told the court it needs four months for consultations and a further year for industry to transition, but the Bench asked why it was restarting an exercise begun in 2022. The court reserved its order and said it would keep the matter pending to monitor compliance.

29 Sep 2026, 04:31 AM
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French court links flight attendant's breast cancer to her job in landmark ruling
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French court links flight attendant's breast cancer to her job in landmark ruling

A court in Bayonne has recognised breast cancer as an occupational disease for a former Air France flight attendant, citing night shifts, altitude radiation and passive smoking. The ruling, a first for French aviation, allows Sophie Lainault early retirement and full reimbursement of future treatment, and her lawyer says it sets a precedent.

26 Sep 2026, 05:03 AM
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Telangana releases ₹11.1 crore for RIMS Adilabad repairs, orders safety audits of all hospitals
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Telangana releases ₹11.1 crore for RIMS Adilabad repairs, orders safety audits of all hospitals

The Telangana government has sanctioned ₹11.1 crore for repairs at RIMS Adilabad, where a fire killed five infants. The funds cover the Sick Newborn Care Unit, oxygen pipeline, electrical works and other infrastructure. The Health Minister has also ordered fire, electrical and structural safety audits in all government hospitals within a month, with a Government Order on safety guidelines to follow.

24 Sep 2026, 01:41 PM
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Sangareddy: 15 ZPHS students fall ill after lunch; teacher shifted to hospital
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Sangareddy: 15 ZPHS students fall ill after lunch; teacher shifted to hospital

At least 15 students of Zilla Parishad High School in Pedda Loni, Sangareddy district, fell ill after lunch on Thursday. They are stable and under observation, while a teacher who ate the same food was shifted to the Government Hospital in Sangareddy. Preliminary information suggests the food was brought from outside and was not part of the mid-day meal programme.

17 Sep 2026, 03:41 PM
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Tamil Nadu reports 15,933 dengue cases, nine deaths this year; Minister urges caution
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Tamil Nadu reports 15,933 dengue cases, nine deaths this year; Minister urges caution

Tamil Nadu has recorded 15,933 dengue cases and nine deaths this year, Health Minister K.G. Arunraj said, adding that the State is continuing precautionary measures. He advised parents not to send children with fever, cough or cold to school and asked people to wear masks in public places. The Minister also inducted undergraduate medical students at Madras Medical College and inaugurated a content creation studio.

16 Sep 2026, 04:48 AM
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CDSCO Alert: Unauthorised Whitening Creams From Pakistan Contain Heavy Metals Beyond Limits
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CDSCO Alert: Unauthorised Whitening Creams From Pakistan Contain Heavy Metals Beyond Limits

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation has warned that two Pakistani-made whitening creams, 'Goree Beauty Cream' and 'Chandni Whitening Cream', are unauthorised for sale in India and contain heavy metals beyond permissible limits. Consumers have been told not to buy or use them, and sellers have been directed to stop their sale, distribution and advertising.

16 Sep 2026, 05:53 AM
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Rabies Is Beatable: Lessons From Chile and Bhutan as India Chases 2030 Deadline
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Rabies Is Beatable: Lessons From Chile and Bhutan as India Chases 2030 Deadline

Chile and Bhutan have shown that dog-mediated rabies can be eliminated through mass dog vaccination, timely post-exposure prophylaxis and strong surveillance. India aims to eliminate rabies by 2030, but faces challenges such as uneven dog vaccination, gaps in surveillance and limited access to treatment. A sustained One Health approach will be key to meeting the target.

16 Sep 2026, 03:55 AM
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IMA Haryana calls off Ayushman Bharat shutdown after CM Saini's assurance on hospital dues
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IMA Haryana calls off Ayushman Bharat shutdown after CM Saini's assurance on hospital dues

IMA Haryana has withdrawn its call for an indefinite suspension of Ayushman Bharat services from September 16, after Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini assured a delegation that issues raised by empanelled private hospitals would be examined. Private hospitals had halted services for 24 hours on September 1 over outstanding payments of about ₹1,200 crore and other operational concerns. The dues remain unsettled and no timeline has been announced.

15 Sep 2026, 03:42 PM
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'Playing With Our Health': Rail Neer Water Sample Fails Quality Check in Bhopal Division
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'Playing With Our Health': Rail Neer Water Sample Fails Quality Check in Bhopal Division

A Rail Neer packaged water sample and a batch of loose gram flour failed quality checks in the Bhopal Railway Division, which handles roughly 1.14 lakh passenger journeys a day. Passengers have called for regular monitoring of food and water sold at stations, while officials say more samples from the same batch have been sent for testing and the matter is under investigation.

14 Sep 2026, 03:20 PM
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Andhra Pradesh steps up fight against malaria, dengue and scrub typhus as cases rise
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Andhra Pradesh steps up fight against malaria, dengue and scrub typhus as cases rise

Andhra Pradesh has recorded 7,895 malaria cases and 1,475 dengue cases up to August 30, both higher than in the same period last year, along with 941 scrub typhus cases and a sharp rise in food-borne illness in Srikakulam. The Health Department has ordered intensified spraying, net distribution and removal of breeding sites, and a weekly “Dry Day” to clear stagnant water.

13 Sep 2026, 03:33 PM
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Karnataka expands structured care for suicide-attempt survivors to 37 hospitals
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Karnataka expands structured care for suicide-attempt survivors to 37 hospitals

NIMHANS, the Karnataka government and Himalaya Wellness Company will extend Project USHAS — a structured post-attempt care programme for survivors of suicide attempts and self-harm — to 37 government hospitals across the state for one year. The expansion, announced on World Suicide Prevention Day 2026, covers all 31 district hospitals and six Bengaluru hospitals, with counselling, family involvement and 12 months of follow-up. Since 2022, the programme has registered 35,436 self-harm cases in Karnataka.

10 Sep 2026, 03:44 PM
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Microplastic warning labels: FSSAI asks Madras HC to review order, cites inconclusive science
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Microplastic warning labels: FSSAI asks Madras HC to review order, cites inconclusive science

The FSSAI has asked the Madras High Court to review an order mandating microplastic warning labels on bottled water, sugar, and salt, citing inconclusive scientific evidence and fears of public panic. The regulator has also flagged the lack of global regulations and the practical burden on food businesses. The review plea is scheduled for hearing on September 7, 2026.

06 Sep 2026, 01:48 PM
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Xylitol sweetener may raise risk of heart attack and stroke, study suggests
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Xylitol sweetener may raise risk of heart attack and stroke, study suggests

A new study presented at the ESC Congress suggests that high blood levels of xylitol, a widely used low-calorie sweetener, may be linked to a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. The observational research, involving more than 17,000 people, found a correlation rather than proof of causation, and scientists say more studies are needed.

02 Sep 2026, 02:30 AM
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TTD unveils plan to transform Tirupati into integrated medical hub
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TTD unveils plan to transform Tirupati into integrated medical hub

TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu announced plans to develop Tirupati as an integrated medical hub, with SVIMS and a new children's heart hospital at the core. The expansion of NTR Vaidya Seva services aims to ease the financial burden on poor patients and improve access to advanced treatment.

27 Aug 2026, 01:47 PM
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