Improvements in India’s Public Health
India’s National Health Mission (NHM) has made substantial strides in improving public health outcomes over the past three years, focusing on expanding healthcare human resources, addressing critical health challenges, and strengthening the healthcare system’s response to emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic.
India’s Digital Health Revolution Gains Global Recognition
India’s healthcare system is undergoing a rapid digital transformation, driven by government initiatives and technological advancements. This transformation is gaining international attention, with the World Economic Forum (WEF) recently highlighting India’s potential to become a global leader in digital health.
New Rules for Birth and Death Registration in Ladakh: Key Highlights
Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh introduced the Union Territory of Ladakh Registration of Births and Deaths Rules, 2025
CDSCO Sub-Zonal Office in Uttarakhand Relocates to Dehradun
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has announced the relocation of its Sub-Zonal Office in Uttarakhand. All official submissions and communications should now be directed to its new address at CDSCO, Sub-Zonal Office The Survey of India, Survey Chowk Campus Plot No. 68, 17 EC Road Dehradun-248001 Uttarakhand.
National Workshop Focuses on Combating India’s Rising NCD Burden
The Union Health Secretary emphasized the need for inter-sectoral collaboration, enhanced research, and innovative practices to combat the growing NCD burden. The importance of community-level initiatives like Fit India and Eat Right India was highlighted. Best practices from Nagaland (tobacco cessation) and Telangana (yoga and wellness) were also showcased. Programs from Assam (hypertension control), Tamil Nadu (NCD screenings), and Andhra Pradesh (cancer care) were presented as successful models for other states.
Two Cases of HMPV Detected in Karnataka, No Unusual Surge in Respiratory Illnesses Nationwide
The Union Health Ministry is actively monitoring the situation through all available surveillance channels. ICMR will continue to track HMPV circulation trends throughout the year. The World Health Organization (WHO) is also providing timely updates on the respiratory illness situation in China to inform ongoing monitoring and response measures.
Nurses Warned of Fraudulent Calls Regarding Registration and Tracking System
The fraudsters have been targeting nursing officers, particularly women, and threatening them with registration cancellation if they do not comply with their instructions. The INC has clarified that it does not contact nurses via phone regarding NRTS matters. Any official communication from the INC regarding NRTS is conducted exclusively through email, and only in cases where nurses are experiencing technical difficulties with the enrollment process.
ESIC Issues Notification on Revision of Pharmaceuticals Purchase Policy (PPP) Products
Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) issued an important notification regarding the revision of its Pharmaceuticals Purchase Policy (PPP)
AP Government Announces New Effective Date for Medical Practitioners Registration Amendment
Government of Andhra Pradesh officially announced provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Medical Practitioners Registration (Amendment) Act, 2024 will come into force. from December 19, 2024.
NOTTO Warns Against Misusing Organ Donation for Misleading Social Media Content
The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) has issued a notice urging the public to refrain from using the cause of organ and cornea donation for creating misleading or satirical content on social media. NOTTO stressed that organ and cornea donation is a selfless and life-transforming act. Using this sensitive subject for mockery or sarcasm can undermine the courageous decision of donors and their families.
