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Ahmedabad achieves 65 pc target in free HPV vaccination drive for adolescent girls

May 14, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: More than 31,000 adolescent girls in Ahmedabad have received free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations under a citywide campaign launched to protect them against cervical cancer, with the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) achieving 65 per cent of its vaccination target so far. According to figures released by the civic body, 31,579 vaccine doses had […]

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Centre calls for whole-of-government approach to boost Yoga Day 2026 participation

May 5, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The Ministry of Ayush convened a meeting of an inter-ministerial committee to chart out preparations for the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, with officials outlining a coordinated strategy to expand participation across India and globally. The meeting, chaired by Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush Prataprao Jadhav, brought together representatives from […]

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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 […]