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Rajasthan's maternal healthcare system

Rajasthan maternal death toll rises to 7 after two more women die post-delivery

Both women underwent normal deliveries but died from severe postpartum bleeding, prompting an inquiry into emergency obstetric care and postnatal monitoring.

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India hosts 16th BRICS health ministers' meet to boost global health cooperation

Three-day Chandigarh summit will focus on digital health, pandemic preparedness, affordable medicines, mental wellness and resilient healthcare systems across BRICS nations.

Kolkata sees increase in Covid-19 cases, doctors advise precautions

Three patients are currently admitted to a private hospital, while one child and other infected individuals are undergoing treatment as doctors report mild symptoms in most cases.

Fresh maternal deaths in Jodhpur raise questions over Rajasthan's healthcare safeguards

The deaths come days after the state completed a large-scale review of maternal health services, with officials asserting that monitoring of high-risk pregnancies and referral systems has been strengthened.

India approves first dengue vaccine: What you need to know

The vaccine aims to strengthen dengue prevention efforts alongside public health measures, with regulatory approval supported by clinical studies conducted in dengue-endemic and non-endemic countries.

Chandipura virus: Gujarat confirms 12 cases as health department intensifies monitoring

Health officials have deployed Rapid Response Teams, expanded vector control measures, and strengthened hospital preparedness, with eight deaths reported as testing of the remaining suspected samples continues.

India approves first dengue vaccine as DCGI grants market authorization

Vaccine QDENGA can be administered to individuals aged 4 to 60 years without pre-vaccination screening and is designed to protect against all four dengue virus serotypes.