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ministry of health and family welfare news

Centre mandates pharmacy-only sales for cough syrups in safety crackdown

The sale of cough syrups manufactured in India has also been marred by controversies related to contamination.
Updated on Jun 16, 2026 09:52 pm IST

Par panel ‘taken aback’ as NMC issues regulations without law ministry clearance

Par panel ‘taken aback’ as NMC issues regulations without law ministry clearance
Published on Apr 26, 2026 03:08 pm IST

No contaminants found in MP cough syrup samples: Health Ministry

Meanwhile, the ministry has also issued an advisory to all states and Union Territories for “rational use of cough syrups in paediatric population”.
Published on Oct 03, 2025 09:40 pm IST

IMA, DMA support Rotatory Headship demand by AIIMS, PGIMER faculty bodies

IMA, DMA support Rotatory Headship demand by AIIMS, PGIMER faculty bodies
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 01:47 am IST

Rotatory headship under ministry review: PGIMER director

The Faculty Association of PGIMER (FA-PGIMER), along with the Faculty Association of AIIMS Delhi, has been demanding a fixed-term, rotatory headship system for over a decade. (HT File)
Published on Jun 27, 2025 09:56 am IST

Ayushman Card Online: Step-by-step guide apply for, get health insurance scheme

Senior citizens can now get their Ayushman Vay Vandana Card issued via the Ayushman App or website and avail up to 5 lakh in free medical treatment annually
Updated on May 28, 2025 01:40 pm IST

Covid cases surge amid new variant fears, Kerala and Maharashtra worst-hit

The active caseload of COVID-19 in India has now crossed the 1,000 mark.
Updated on May 27, 2025 03:23 pm IST

AIIMS Delhi, PGI Chandigarh faculties demand immediate implementation of rotatory headship policy

AIIMS Delhi, PGI Chandigarh faculties demand immediate implementation of rotatory headship policy
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 05:10 pm IST

AIIMS CRE results 2025 out at aiimsexams.ac.in, direct link to check merit lists

AIIMS CRE results 2025 announced at aiimsexams.ac.in
Published on Apr 10, 2025 07:49 pm IST

AIIMS CRE 2025: How to download admit card for Group-B and C posts when released

AIIMS CRE 2025: Check the steps to download hall tickets card for Group-B and C posts when out. (Image source: rrp.aiimsexams.ac.in/screenshot)
Published on Feb 23, 2025 02:44 pm IST

J&K LG registers as organ donor

J&K LG Manoj Sinha (HT File)
Updated on Jan 20, 2025 10:38 pm IST

HMPV virus cases: Health ministry confirms two Karnataka infants tested positive

These cases were identified through the ICMR's routine surveillance for various respiratory viruses.
Updated on Jan 06, 2025 07:36 pm IST

IMS-BHU signs historic MoU: ‘World class med facility essential for region’s holistic development’

The MoU was signed in the presence of union minister of education Dharmendra Pradhan, Union minister for health and family welfare JP Nadda, BHU vice-chancellor Prof Sudhir Kumar Jain, and IMS-BHU director Prof SN Sankhwar in New Delhi (HT)
Updated on Nov 23, 2024 08:02 am IST

NEET MDS 2024: Ministry of health lowers qualifying cut-off, details here

NEET MDS 2024: Ministry of health has reduced the qualifying cut-off by 21,692 percentile. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Updated on Feb 04, 2025 04:56 pm IST

NEET UG 2024 Counselling: MCC NEET UG schedule revised, check notice here

NEET UG 2024 Counselling: MCC NEET UG schedule revised, check notice here
Published on Sept 13, 2024 05:56 pm IST

Generic vs patented drugs: a story of trust deficit

Generic vs patented drugs: a story of trust deficit
Updated on Aug 24, 2024 08:54 am IST

NEET PG 2024 new exam date released, test on August 11

NEET PG 2024 on August 11, 2024, (HT file image)
Published on Jul 05, 2024 03:09 pm IST

Woman expresses anger over NEET-PG exam, says ‘you have the audacity to…’

The woman's word resonated with many people.
Published on Jun 24, 2024 06:50 am IST

NEET PG 2024: Candidates express anguish over postponement of exam by Centre

NEET PG, that was originally supposed to be held on June 23, will now be rescheduled, with a new date to be announced soon. (Raj K Raj/HT file)
Published on Jun 23, 2024 02:45 pm IST

A day before NEET PG was postponed, NBE issued this warning to candidates

NEET PG 2024: NBE issued this warning to candidates ahead of exam postponed
Updated on Jun 23, 2024 11:35 am IST

BJMC, Sassoon start skill lab centre

BJMC and Sassoon General Hospital have started a skill lab centre from funds released by the ministry of health and family welfare. (AP (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Updated on Jun 20, 2024 07:04 am IST

The imperative for fair and sustainable treatment costs

Health care (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on May 23, 2024 01:09 pm IST

Centre seeks response from Punjab govt over IVF treatment of Moose Wala’s mother

Late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala’s parents had welcomed a baby boy on March 17, nearly two years after Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu alias Sidhu Moosewala was shot dead in Punjab’s Mansa district. (Balkaur Singh's Facebook page)
Updated on Mar 21, 2024 05:30 am IST

HC allows two city couples to undergo surrogacy using donor gametes

HC allows two city couples to undergo surrogacy using donor gametes
Updated on Feb 10, 2024 06:52 am IST

Health ministry directs State DGP to act against illegal sale of e-cigarettes

It may be mentioned that the ministry is receiving complaints regarding the selling of electronic cigarettes and like devices despite their prohibition. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jan 17, 2024 06:24 am IST

NExT exam deferred till further notice: Health Ministry

HT Image
Updated on Jul 14, 2023 12:44 am IST

Nilotpal Bal joins as new deputy director of Patna AIIMS

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna (File Photo)
Updated on Jun 18, 2023 10:54 am IST

Fake yellow fever vaccine attracts govt crackdown

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Updated on May 24, 2023 04:39 am IST

After Kiren Rijiju’s exit, MoS law SP Baghel shifted to health ministry

Hours after shifting Kiren Rijiju from the law ministry, the Centre on Thursday moved Minister of State Prof S P Baghel to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. (File)
Updated on May 18, 2023 05:11 pm IST

Union Cabinet approves ‘National Medical Devices Policy 2023’

Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya (PTI)
Published on Apr 26, 2023 11:10 pm IST