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Rushikesh Patel, Gujarat Health Minister

Chandipura virus breaks out in Gujarat, death toll rises to 32

Since June 2024, 78 cases of acute encephalitis syndrome (AES), which is inflammation of the brain caused by an infection, have been reported in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh, with 28 deaths.

Covid

Govt dismisses new study on Covid deaths in India as 'flawed', 'misleading'

The new research claims that India had more than 10 lakh excess deaths during the pandemic's first wave. That's eight times that of India's official COVID-19 death toll of 148,738 for 2020.

Pregnancy gap

Adequate gap between pregnancies crucial for women's health: Minister Anupriya Patel

Patel, the Minister of State for Health, held a meeting with public health experts as part of a series of programs to observe the World Population Day. The theme of the meeting was "Reaching the Last Mile for Ensuring Healthy Timing and Spacing between Pregnancies: Issues and Challenges."

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)

New FSSAI guidelines call for a bolder, larger font on food labels

Food product labels must indicate the total amount of salt, sugar, and saturated fat in bold characters with higher font sizes, According to the proposed changes to the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations 2020.

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FSSAI revokes 111 Spice Producers Manufacturing Licenses Over Adulteration Concerns

Famous companies like Everest, MDH, Catch, and Badshah are among those whose licenses have already been revoked. 4,000 samples have been gathered thus far, and almost 2,200 samples have undergone testing. As long as FSSAI tests more samples, there could be more cancellations.

ZIka

Zika cases rise in Maharashtra, Govt asks states to be alert, screen pregnant women

States have been urged to focus on screening pregnant women for Zika virus and monitor the growth of fetus of expecting mothers who tested positive for the infection.

Brain tumor

Misdiagnosed brain tumor: Woman in Bengaluru receives incorrect psychiatric treatment

Radhika, a 47-year-old woman in from HSR Layout endured severe psychiatric symptoms, which were initially misdiagnosed. This misdiagnosis delayed the correct treatment of her condition.