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Gujarat govt imposes blanket ban on unauthorised analogue dairy products

August 6, 2026 revoi editor

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has imposed a complete ban on the manufacture, storage, transportation, distribution and sale of unauthorised analogue paneer, cheese and butter across the state, citing public health concerns. The ban, which came into effect on Thursday, was announced by Health Minister Praful Pansheriya, who said the decision was taken to safeguard public […]

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Centre Deploys National Joint Outbreak Response Team as Multi-Institutional Probe Intensifies into Chandipura Virus Outbreak

August 5, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has deployed a National Joint Outbreak Response Team (NJORT) to Gujarat and Rajasthan to strengthen the response to the ongoing Chandipura Virus Disease (CHPV) outbreak. The deployment comes against the backdrop of sustained and intensified scientific investigations by a nationwide network of premier research institutions, […]

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MP Cabinet approves Rs 776 crore for upgrading health facilities

July 20, 2026 revoi editor

Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has approved an outlay of Rs 776.13 crore to upgrade 73 health institutions across the state as part of its efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and improve access to quality medical services, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. According to the Cabinet decision, 29 sub-health centres will be upgraded into […]

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Union Ministry of Health concludes two-day National Review Meeting on Disease Surveillance and Public Health Programmes

July 17, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: As part of the Government of India’s continued efforts to strengthen disease surveillance systems and enhance preparedness against emerging public health threats, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare organised a two-day National Review Meeting on Disease Surveillance and Public Health Programmes at New Delhi, on 16–17 July 2026. The meeting brought […]

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ICMR study finds drone-enabled TB sample transport can reduce diagnosis time and patient expenses in remote Telangana

July 16, 2026 revoi editor

Hyderabad: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), under its flagship i-DRONE initiative, has demonstrated that drone-assisted transport of tuberculosis (TB) sputum samples can significantly improve access to diagnostic services for people living in remote and underserved areas. The findings emerge from a programme-based study conducted in Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri district of Telangana in collaboration with AIIMS […]

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President Murmu to inaugurate seminar on Ayurvedic surgery at AIIA on July 15

July 14, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate Saushrutam 2026, a three-day international seminar on Ayurvedic surgery, at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in New Delhi on July 15, marking Sushruta Jayanti, the Ministry of Ayush said on Monday. The seminar, to be held from July 15 to 17, will be preceded by a […]

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Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission: How India is building a paperless healthcare ecosystem

July 6, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), launched in September 2021, is the Government of India’s flagship initiative to create a unified, citizen-centric digital healthcare ecosystem. The mission seeks to connect patients, hospitals, doctors, laboratories, pharmacies, insurers and government health programmes through a secure, interoperable digital network, making healthcare delivery more efficient, accessible and […]

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National Health Council meet: Gujarat govt seeks organ transplant facility at AIIMS Rajkot

July 1, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Gujarat has urged the Centre to establish a full-fledged organ transplant facility at AIIMS Rajkot, tighten legal provisions against food and drug adulteration and introduce stricter controls on the use of antibiotics during the 16th meeting of the Central Council of Health and Family Welfare (CCHFW) in New Delhi, officials said on Tuesday. […]

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Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda Addresses the 10th Convocation of the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences

June 30, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, today addressed the 10th Convocation of the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) in New Delhi. Addressing the graduating students, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda described the convocation as a momentous occasion in their academic and professional journey. Congratulating the graduating class, he […]

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Government Operationalises Jan Vishwas Act Reforms in Health Sector; Rationalises Minor Offences under Drugs, Cosmetics and Food Safety Laws

June 26, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The Government of India has operationalised key reforms under the Jan Vishwas Act, 2026 relating to the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, with the objective of enhancing trust-based governance, reducing compliance burden for businesses, and ensuring proportionate regulatory enforcement without compromising public health safeguards. The amendments seek to decriminalise […]

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