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Health Ministry launches nationwide Fire Safety Week, unveils new guidelines for hospitals

May 4, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Monday launched a nationwide Fire Safety Week, aimed at strengthening fire prevention, preparedness and response systems across healthcare facilities. The initiative was inaugurated with a nationwide pledge led by Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava, focusing on the theme “Fire Safety in Health Facilities.” […]

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What is the hantavirus that killed three cruise ship passengers?

May 4, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Three people have died and three are ill after a Netherlands-based cruise ship was hit by a suspected outbreak of hantavirus, authorities and media reports said on Sunday. Here is information about the virus. Spread By Rodents Hantavirus is primarily spread by rodents but can be transmitted between people in rare […]

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Hyderabad Yoga Mahotsav Draws 6,000, Sets Asia Record Before IDY 2026

May 2, 2026 revoi editor

Hyderabad: More than 6,000 people performed Bhujangasana in unison at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Hyderabad on Saturday, setting an Asia record as part of a Yoga Mahotsav marking the 50-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026. The event, organised by the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga under the Ministry of Ayush, […]

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PM Modi wishes speedy recovery to UP Congress chief Ajay Rai

May 2, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed concern over the health of Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai, wishing him a speedy recovery after reports of his illness surfaced. Taking to the social media platform X, PM Modi said, “I have received the news of Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai Ji being […]

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Heatwave intensifies across Tamil Nadu, heavy rains likely for next three days

May 2, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Even as parts of Tamil Nadu brace for spells of heavy rain over the next three days, the State continues to reel under an intensifying heatwave, with temperatures soaring across multiple districts, according to the India Meteorological Department. The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast that several regions in Tamil Nadu may receive significant […]

Business

India’s pharma rise driven by innovation push: Ex-US NIH Director

May 1, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: India’s emergence as a global pharmaceutical powerhouse is entering a new phase, driven by innovation, vaccine leadership, and expanding clinical capabilities, according to Dr Elias Zerhouni, former Director of the US National Institutes of Health (NIH). Zerhouni said the India-US relationship in healthcare and biotechnology has steadily strengthened over the years, moving beyond […]

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J. P. Nadda to Inaugurate 10th National Summit on Public Health Innovations in Chandigarh

April 29, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, will host the 10th National Summit on Good and Replicable Practices and Innovations in Public Health Systems in Chandigarh from April 30 to May 1, 2026. The summit will be inaugurated in August by Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare J.P. Nadda […]

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NSO Survey: India Sees Better Access, Lower Healthcare Costs

April 29, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: NSO 80th Round Survey on Household Social Consumption on Health Highlights Transformative Progress in India’s Healthcare System. NSO Survey Highlights Improved Healthcare Access Across India. Median Healthcare Spending Remains Low, Indicating Reduced Financial Burden. Zero Median Outpatient Expenditure in Public Health Facilities Reflects Widespread Access to Free Essential Healthcare Services. Out-Of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) […]

Afghans Leave Iran En Masse Ahead Of Repatriation Deadline

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UNICEF warns Afghanistan could lose up to 25,000 female health workers, teachers

April 28, 2026 revoi editor

Kabul: Afghanistan is at risk of losing more than 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030 if the Taliban-led country’s restrictions on girls’ education and women’s employment are not lifted, according to a new UNICEF report released on Monday. The Taliban has banned women from most public sector jobs and limited girls to receiving […]

Education

Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan arrives in Jaipur for Rajasthan University convocation, 23rd Cancer Survivors’ Day program

April 25, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan arrived at Jaipur International Airport on Saturday for a day-long visit to Jaipur, where he was warmly received by Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde, Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa, and other dignitaries. During his visit, the Vice-President is scheduled to attend multiple events, including the 35th convocation of […]