Health

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma warns of emerging technologies, including drones, posing new challenges in the fight against drug trafficking. He emphasizes prevention as the most effective defense against addiction.

A review meeting of the District Task Force on Immunisation was held in Papum Pare district to discuss routine immunisation and National Quality Assurance Standards. The meeting emphasized the importance of achieving maximum possible coverage and results.

Arunachal Pradesh has launched a state-of-the-art teleradiology hub at the Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS) to revolutionize digital healthcare in the state. The hub will enable patients in remote areas to receive timely and accurate diagnoses without having to travel to the state capital.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlights the state government's efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and medical education, aiming to improve access to quality healthcare and create a healthier future for the people of the state.

Three sub-health centres in Kebali, Balek, and Horupahar were inaugurated by MLA Mutchu Mithi to improve access to healthcare services. The MLA assured to take up the matter of sanctioning funds for infrastructure development with the government.

Hundreds of dialysis patients protest Assam government's decision to discontinue cashless dialysis services at private hospitals, citing inadequate infrastructure in government hospitals.

Mizoram observed the 12th International Day of Yoga with statewide programmes under the theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing'. The state-level programme was held at the 34 Assam Rifles Helipad in Zokhawsang, Aizawl.

The Centre has prohibited the manufacture, sale, and distribution of 16 fixed-dose combination drugs citing public health concerns. The move aims to safeguard public health and promote the rational use of medicines.

Ebenezer Hospital in Aizawl successfully performs Mizoram's first transcatheter aortic valve implantation, marking a milestone in the state's cardiac care services.

The CDC is allocating $107 million in emergency funding to support the response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The outbreak has resulted in 837 confirmed cases in the DRC and 19 confirmed cases in Uganda as of June 15, with 198 reported deaths across both countries.

Eight women fell ill after caesarean deliveries at a hospital in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, amid concerns over maternal health complications. An inquiry committee has been formed to investigate the incident.

The CDC will provide $107m in emergency funding to combat the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda, with 837 confirmed cases in the DRC and 19 in Uganda as of June 15.

Karnataka Cabinet, chaired by CM D.K. Shivakumar, approved a project to construct a multi-specialty hospital in Yadgir, with facilities for medical examinations and complete treatment.

The death toll from the ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing unit in Tiruvallur district has risen to five, with sixty-seven people undergoing treatment in various hospitals.

A major food poisoning outbreak in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, has left 79 people hospitalized after consuming snacks at a popular eatery. The FDA has launched a crackdown on food joints in the area.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has formed a three-member committee to probe the ammonia gas leak incident at a shrimp processing unit in Periyapalayam, Tiruvallur district, which resulted in the death of seven workers.

Tribal women's bodies in Nagaland staged a protest demanding a speedy trial in the sexual harassment case involving IAS officer Reny Wilfred. The organisations alleged that repeated legal challenges have prolonged judicial proceedings and undermined public confidence in the justice delivery system.

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has banned 16 fixed dose combination medications in public interest, citing a lack of therapeutic justification and potential risks to patients.

India has dispatched a consignment of 20,000 doses of measles vaccines and approximately 3 tonnes of medical supplies to support the Maldives, the Ministry of External Affairs said

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