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Recent NFHS data reveals a concerning surge in anemia cases across Telangana, particularly among women, children, and adolescents. The prevalence among children under five has jumped to 70 per cent, while over half of women of reproductive age are anemic.
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Israel’s Health Ministry confirmed 93 new measles cases, bringing the official total to 410 since April. Officials estimate actual infections could reach 1,700. Twenty-two patients are hospitalised, two critically ill. A nationwide vaccination drive has delivered over 105,000 doses.
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Hyderabad is witnessing a surge in seasonal diseases due to wet weather and high humidity, with hospitals reporting more dengue, chikungunya, and flu cases. Health officials advise weekly ‘Dry Days’ and preventive measures to curb mosquito breeding and infection spread
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The NPPA has cut retail prices of 35 essential medicines, including antibiotics, anti-diabetics, and cardiovascular drugs, to make healthcare more affordable. Retailers must comply or face penalties under DPCO and the Essential Commodities Act
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Hypertension is widespread in Telangana, especially among men, posing major health risks such as heart disease and stroke. NFHS-2021 data shows 25% of men and 15% of women aged 15-49 have elevated blood pressure, demanding urgent health interventions
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With one in every eight people being overweight, India is staring at an obesity epidemic
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Indian Heart and Stroke Association analysis points to many factors that make Indians vulnerable to heart disease
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Antimicrobial Resistance needs global collaboration to tackle the threat to public health
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Dr. Swaminathan, a distinguished pediatrician and clinical scientist, has played a key role in the global health community throughout her career. She has held several influential positions, including serving as the Chief Scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO), where she played a crucial role during the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, she is the Principal Adviser for the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme at India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
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Without robust investment and coordinated efforts, TB will continue to thwart India’s health goals
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The committee, chaired by former Deputy Chief Minister T Rajaiah, includes MLA Kalvakuntla Sanjay and former MLA Metuku Anand.
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Harish Rao demanded that the State government immediately review of sanitation management and hospital preparedness to prevent further loss of life due to viral fevers.
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Nestle episode brings into focus the dubious practices of global food industry and its utter disregard for health
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The statistics released by the office of director of public health show that the daily count of Covid cases declined after March 15.
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BC welfare and civil supplies minister G Kamalakar inaugurating sweeping machines at suda office in Karimnagar on Monday.
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The death of four women after undergoing surgeries at Community Health Centre (CHC) in Ibrahimpatnam has highlighted the difficulties in organising sterilisation camps.
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The allegation that freebies worth over Rs 1,000 crore were paid to the doctors for prescribing an irrational dose of popular fever drug Dolo-650 during the Covid-19 waves exposes the deeply-entrenched corruption in pharmaceutical marketing. The brazen indulgence in unethical practices also brings the conduct of the drug regulatory system under scanner. While the market […]
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Hyderabad: Amid the steady rise of monkeypox cases globally, Telangana’s public health wing is in the process of initiating measures to strengthen preparedness in the event of individuals testing positive for this self-limiting disease. Maintaining that so far there has been no instance of monkeypox in the State, senior health officials here pointed out that […]
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Hyderabad: Mousami Kirtania, a PhD Scholar in the department of Public Health, School of Medical Sciences, University of Hyderabad (UoH) will be presenting a paper at the 8th International Conference on Public Health 2022 (ICOPH 2022). According to a press release, she will be presenting a paper on ‘Covid-19 and Primary Health Care in India: […]
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Peddapalli: Telangana State Pollution Control Board(TSPCB) has issued stop production orders to Ramagundam Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited (RFCL) for violating environmental norms and not complying with PCB instructions. Under section 31 (A) of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 1987, PCB on Saturday issued a stop production order in the interest of […]
