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Bangladesh faces dual health threat as dengue cases rise during measles outbreak

More than 900 measles patients are being admitted daily, while experts warn monsoon-driven mosquito breeding could trigger a sharp increase in dengue infections and fatalities.

Govt launches Aarogya Setu 2.0 to strengthen digital health ecosystem

The rollout includes new platforms for insurance claims, hospital management, digital records, and healthcare access, aiming to make medical services more connected and citizen-centric nationwide.

Health Minister JP Nadda unveils Ayushman Sarathi chatbot and Drug Registry

The new platforms aim to simplify access to healthcare services, standardize medicine data, and improve interoperability across India's digital health ecosystem under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.

Cerebral malaria outbreak claims three children in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum in 48 hours

Health authorities have intensified screening, medical camps and mosquito control measures in Potka block after fresh cerebral malaria cases emerged and more than 20 patients, many of them children, were hospitalised.

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Seven maternal deaths under probe as govt cancels Oxytocin maker's licence

WHO seeks report from India after Rajasthan investigation finds substandard Oxytocin injection; nationwide probe launched into drug quality, distribution and maternal deaths.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to launch Pulse Polio campaign; over 52.9 lakh children to be vaccinated

The statewide immunisation drive will cover children below five years through more than 43,000 vaccination booths, with special teams deployed to reach remote and inaccessible areas.

Health Ministry decriminalizes procedural lapses under Clinical Establishments Act

The amendments introduce graded penalties, strengthen the adjudication process, and aim to reduce litigation while maintaining regulatory oversight and quality standards across healthcare facilities nationwide.