Health

Daily 100g Extra Ultra-Processed Food Raises Serious Disease Risk by 14%

A recent study finds that consuming 100 g more ultra‑processed food each day increases the risk of serious diseases by 14%. The excess intake is linked to heart complications and higher mortality.

26 Sep 2026

Ahmedabad Faces Mosquito Outbreak: Nearly 500 Dengue, 70 Malaria Cases in September

Ahmedabad recorded almost 500 dengue and 70 malaria cases in September, prompting a citywide mosquito control drive.

26 Sep 2026

आज माननीय सासंद श्री विवेक बंटी साहू जी का ग्राम पंचायत तुमड़ी के ग्राम भोकई में स्वास्थ्य शिविर

सासंद श्री विवेक बंटी साहू जी

26 Sep 2026

Nagaland health officials intensify response to measles outbreak in Tizit, Mon district

State health authorities have launched intensified vaccination and awareness drives in Tizit, Mon district, after confirming a measles outbreak.

26 Sep 2026

Punjab CM Maryam orders deployment of new CT scan machines across the state

Chief Minister Maryam has directed the installation of new CT scan units in hospitals throughout Punjab to boost diagnostic capacity.

26 Sep 2026

Ranchi set to become Jharkhand’s medical knowledge hub, Health Minister says

Health Minister Irfan Ansari announced that Ranchi is emerging as the state’s centre for medical education and research.

26 Sep 2026

Assam Targets Drop in Maternal and Infant Deaths

The Assam government has pledged to intensify efforts to lower maternal and infant mortality rates across the state.

26 Sep 2026

Health Teams Search for Dengue Larvae in Mohali's High-Risk Areas

Health department teams fanned out across Mohali to look for dengue mosquito larvae in areas identified as high-risk. The inspections aim to curb potential outbreaks.

26 Sep 2026

Punjab Health Dept Bars Yellow Fever Vaccine at Private Clinics, Allows Mohali Civil Hospital

The Punjab Health Department has issued an advisory advising against yellow fever vaccination at private hospitals and clinics, stating that only Mohali Civil Hospital is authorized to administer the vaccine.

26 Sep 2026

Two-year-old child dies with suspected rabies symptoms in Palnadu, Andhra Pradesh

A two‑year‑old child died in Palnadu, Andhra Pradesh after showing signs that health officials suspect to be rabies. The incident has prompted local authorities to investigate and warn of the disease’s risks.

26 Sep 2026

Karnataka Considers Removing Drug Agents, Stockists from Hospital Supply Chain

The Karnataka government is evaluating a plan to cut out drug agents and stockists from the state hospital supply chain. No final decision has been made yet.

26 Sep 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Tops Ayushman Card Coverage Among Frontline Workers

Jammu and Kashmir has been ranked the best-performing Union Territory in providing Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana cards to frontline workers.

26 Sep 2026