"public-health"

Delhi Police busted an organized racket in Okhla for altering expiry dates and repackaging expired international food brands for sale online and in open markets. Seven people, including the company owner, were arrested, and items worth ₹20 lakh seized

Twelve family members, including ten children, fell ill with suspected food poisoning in Bihar’s Gopalganj after consuming "Fensa," a traditional dish made from cow colostrum. Officials confirmed all patients are stable and recovering at Sadar Hospital after prompt medical care

Two female workers died and 62 others were hospitalised following a major ammonia gas leak at an export factory in Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has ordered an immediate high-level probe into the incident

Amid an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo that has killed nearly 100 people, couples in Bunia are holding restricted weddings with limited guests. Authorities have imposed strict health measures, reshaping social and religious ceremonies to curb infections

Food safety regulator demands an action taken report from IRCTC; warns of serious public health and contamination risks

West Bengal launched a statewide HPV vaccination campaign targeting 7.65 lakh girls aged 14 years. The free programme aims to prevent cervical cancer through a single-dose Gardasil-4 vaccine, with vaccinations being administered across government health facilities under the national immunisation initiative

Amid the global hantavirus cruise ship outbreak, experts criticised the reduced role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, saying the WHO led the response while the CDC appeared largely absent. Concerns were raised about America’s preparedness and weakened international public health coordination

Two Indian nationals aboard cruise ship MV Hondius are under observation after probable hantavirus cases were reported. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India is coordinating with WHO as eight cases, including five confirmed and three deaths, have been reported onboard

A report highlights that over 80 per cent of Balochistan’s population lacks access to primary healthcare due to budget shortfalls, weak infrastructure, staffing gaps and poor governance, with experts pointing to systemic failures and lack of effective policy implementation

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned of strict action against food adulteration, revealing that 92 cases were registered and 98 persons arrested in a month. He urged traders to maintain standards and citizens to report violations.

While praising the Telangana government’s decision to ban paraquat, a highly toxic herbicide with no antidote, doctors emphasised that its success depends on strict enforcement, monitoring of supply chains, prevention of illegal sales, and awareness among farmers and local authorities.

Hyderabad Police launched the H-FAST unit to combat food adulteration through surveillance, raids, and enforcement. Working with food safety officials, the team aims to ensure public health, encouraging citizens to report violations via a dedicated helpline and social media platforms

A Mumbai court fined businessman Nitin Sheth Rs 5,000 for feeding pigeons in a public place, ruling his actions could spread dangerous infections. The case follows the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s ban on pigeon feeding over health and nuisance concerns

A six-year-old girl in Thane, Maharashtra, died over a month after being bitten by a street dog, despite receiving timely anti-rabies treatment. Her condition worsened suddenly, and she passed away at a Mumbai hospital, officials confirmed

Andhra Pradesh conducted its Pulse Polio programme on Sunday, administering polio drops to over 54 lakh children under five at nearly 39,000 booths. Door-to-door and mobile teams will cover missed children to maintain India’s polio-free status

Prolonged exposure to severe air pollution in Delhi is shortening life expectancy, increasing chronic illness and reducing productivity, experts warned. With AQI in the ‘very poor’ category, the crisis is straining healthcare systems and threatening long-term economic growth

Delhi Police’s Crime Branch has busted a nationwide spurious drug racket, uncovering a fake manufacturing unit and seizing counterfeit Schedule-H medicines worth over Rs 2.3 crore. Two accused have been arrested, and further raids are underway

New surveys show a sharp rise in diabetes and pre-diabetes among adolescents in Telangana, with growing obesity levels and poor physical activity. Health experts and NIN are calling for stricter controls and health taxes on sugary drinks and high-fat, high-sugar foods

ICMR–NIN nutrition experts recommend that every Indian consume at least 400 grams of vegetables and 100 grams of fresh fruits daily to reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Pregnant women need an additional 100 grams of leafy greens for improved nutrient intake

A new API survey shows that only 4 per cent of adults above 50 in Hyderabad are vaccinated, largely due to low awareness, perceived high costs and dependence on informal advice. Experts warn that seniors remain vulnerable to preventable illnesses like pneumonia, flu and shingles