Panic triggered by the high prevalence of cancer, hepatitis and other diseases in Mari Mustafa village of the district entered the political realm today.

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Voluntary Health Association of Punjab Vs Union of India & Others dated 25/11/2014 regarding female foeticide. The Court also stated that "we would require the States to give suggestions by a separate affidavit, if some incentives can be given to the family who show respect and honour for the girl child and give birth to girl child so that the sex ratio is improved."

Panel questions public sector’s capacity to deliver on UHAM

The government today formed a three-member committee to inspect Ebola virus preparedness efforts at airports.

After much dilly dallying, India may finally ban e-cigarettes.

Days after the Prime Minister stepped-in directing the Cabinet Secretary to assess country’s preparedness to tackle Ebola, the Union health ministry has beefed up preparations to keep the virus at

With increasing number of people getting affected by diabetes, the government is considering to conduct free glucose test for the entire population.

Days after Aamir Khan’s Satyamev Jayate brought the problems of tuberculosis (TB) patients to the forefront, the government on Tuesday said that diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis will soon be

Raising a cry for a silent Diwali in the national capital, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday urged Lt-Governor Najeeb Jung to ensure the execution of a Supreme Court order which bans

At a time when Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan has embarked on an anti-tobacco campaign, a global report has revealed that India’s ranking has dropped in two years from 123rd to 136th in 2014 o

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