Tag: public health India
Hospitals Across Delhi Brace for Seasonal Illness Surge as Winter Takes Hold
Respiratory infections, viral fevers, and chronic condition flare-ups strain urban healthcare systems Dateline: New Delhi | December 30, 2025 Summary: As winter intensifies in the [more…]
Parliament Clears Major Tobacco Tax Hike — Cigarette Prices to Jump as India Tightens Anti-Smoking Push
Revised excise law slaps value-based levy of ₹2,700–₹11,000 per 1,000 sticks, following WHO-backed public health recommendations Dateline: New Delhi | December 9, 2025, Asia/Kolkata Summary: [more…]
India Launches Nationwide School Nutrition Upgrade for 2026 Amid Rising Childhood Anemia Concerns
Reinforced meal standards, fortified grains, health screening drives, and hygiene audits to be rolled out across government schools Dateline: New Delhi | December 7, 2025 [more…]
India Announces Emergency Air Quality Stabilisation Measures as Northern Cities Face Severe Pollution Spike
New restrictions, rapid-response monitoring, and health advisories rolled out as AQI levels remain hazardous across NCR and adjoining states Dateline: New Delhi | December 7, [more…]
Global Health Alarm: Surge in Acute Hepatitis Cases Triggers New WHO Advisory
Multiple countries report unexplained hepatic illness among children and young adults — India urged to heighten surveillance Dateline: New Delhi | December 4, 2025 Summary: [more…]
India’s Public-Health Infrastructure Faces Fresh Pressure Amid Emerging Challenges
From Epidemic Preparedness to Infrastructure Bottlenecks, the Health Sector Braces for Next Wave Dateline: New Delhi | 26 October 2025 Summary: India’s health-care system is [more…]