First case of Novel Corona virus reported from Kerala
AMN The first case of Novel Corona virus has been reported from Kerala. Health Ministry said in an official release that the patient is a student studying in Wuhan University.…
Govt gives nod to amendments in Homoeopathy Bill, 2019
AMN / NEW DELHI The Union Cabinet today approved the amendments in the National Commission for Homoeopathy Bill, 2019 for amending the Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973. Presently, the Bill…
Corona virus outbreak: India advises citizens to refrain from travelling to China
A 24×7 Call Centre is active for responding to queries on the virus. The number is 011-23978046. Staff Reporter / NEW DELHI INDIA’S Health Ministry reviewed the preparedness for prevention…
Govt extends limit of termination of pregnancy to 24 weeks
Union Cabinet today approve and amendment to extend the limit of termination of pregnancy has been increased from 20 weeks to 24 weeks. Staff Reporter / New Delhi Union Cabinet…
Top officials reviews situation arising out of coronavirus in China
AMN / NEW DELHI Union Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba today reviewed the situation arising out of the outbreak of Novel Coronavirus and it was decided that steps may be taken…
Indian nurse at Saudi hospital tests positive for coronavirus: Govt
AMN An Indian nurse working at a hospital in Saudi Arabia tested positive for coronavirus when she and nearly 100 of her Indian colleagues, mostly from Kerala, were screened. Minister…
India prepared to take on challenge of Coronavirus outbreak in China: Govt
AGENCIES / NEW DELHI India’s Health Ministry has said that government is on and fully prepared to deal with Novel Corona virus outbreak in China. Health Secretary Preeti Sudan said,…
WHO meet to decide about declaring corona virus outbreak “An emergency”
WEB DEK The Emergency Committee on the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV) met today to ascertain whether the outbreak constitutes a public health emergency of international concern, and what recommendations should be…
National Immunization Day observed
WEB DESK The National immunization day was observed today. With an aim to maintain the ‘NO POLIO’ status, a nationwide programme to administer polio drops to children below 5 years…
WHO identifies 13 Urgent Health challenges for the decade
WEB DESK With the commencement of new year and a new decade kick-off, World Health Organisation, WHO has released a list of urgent, global health challenges. The list is a…