In a major food safety crackdown, a task force team in Hyderabad has busted an alleged adulterated paneer racket and arrested six individuals during a surprise inspection near Ganj Bazar in Secunderabad. The operation was carried out by the Commissioner’s Task Force, Khairtabad Zone, in co...
The World Health Organization has warned that toxic “Black Rain” reported in parts of Iran could pose serious health risks after airstrikes on oil facilities triggered large fires and thick smoke. Health experts say burning oil infrastructure released heavy pollutants into the atmosphere. ...
What often looks like a simple tea time biscuit or a child’s favorite snack may actually be an example of ultra processed food. Many packaged biscuits are designed for taste and long shelf life rather than real nutrition, raising concerns among health experts about their regular consumptio...
The Telangana Health Department on Monday launched a major 100 day public health campaign titled “Health Mission 100” aimed at improving healthcare access and outcomes for vulnerable sections of society across the state. The drive will focus on strengthening services related to Maternal he...
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning over a noticeable rise in seasonal influenza cases across several regions, urging countries to strengthen surveillance and public health preparedness. Health officials said the increase is being driven by multiple circulating flu str...
India has launched a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination drive aimed at preventing cervical cancer among girls aged 9 to 14 years. The programme is part of the government’s broader public health strategy to reduce cancer related deaths and promote early disease prevention thr...
Hyderabad: A leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi has called on the state government to impose an immediate ban on the use of the weedicide paraquat, citing serious risks to public health and the environment. Addressing a press interaction, the party leader said paraquat is one of the most...
The Telangana government has announced plans to establish dedicated de-addiction units in all government medical colleges to address the growing problem of substance abuse across the state. The initiative aims to strengthen treatment facilities for people addicted to Drugs and Alcohol, Esp...
Telangana has recorded nearly one sixth of all food-poisoning deaths in India in 2023, raising serious concerns over food safety and hygiene standards across the state. Official mortality data shows that out of the total food poisoning deaths reported nationwide, Telangana accounted for a ...
The World Health Organization (WHO) has assessed that the risk of the deadly Nipah virus spreading beyond India’s borders remains low, even after two confirmed infections were reported within the country. The global health agency also said that travel and trade restrictions are not current...
