Health Ministry refers to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare which is the major body responsible for dispensing healthcare services in the public sector. Our health ministry consists of the - Department of Health & Family Welfare, Department of AYUSH (Alternative Medicine), Department of Health Research and the Department of AIDS Control. The current health minister is Ghulam Nabi Azad
The Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) appoints Deepika Padukone as India's first 'Mental Health Ambassador', A significant step towards normalising discussions on the subject, reducing stigma, and highlighting mental health as an integral aspect of public health.
"Driven by unhealthy diets, sedentary lifestyles, and environmental factors, obesity is rising at an alarming rate, impacting both urban and rural populations," Health Ministry states.
MoHFW, UNICEF & NIMHANS launch national mental health fact sheet and 'I Support My Friends' peer-support module for adolescents under RKSK in Bhopal.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has officially banned the use of the widely available fixed dose combination (FDC) of Chloropheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride for children under the age of four years.
Get into the details of the central government's National Policy for Rare Diseases which offers financial support of Rs 50 lakh per patient. New diseases have been added to the list of rare diseases.
India was bestowed the prestigious 'Measles and Rubella Champion' Award to recognise the hard work and extraordinary campaign efforts to eradicate measles and rubella in the country.
This information comes after the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) last month issued a show-cause notice on online pharmacies for selling and distributing drugs without a license.
The decision by the ministry to surrender the vaccine budget has come at a time when a new threat is reported coming from a fast-mutating and more infectious Omicron variant BF.7
Corona cases have started to rise again in the country. So scientists have made an extensive disclosure by monitoring this infection.
The Union Health Ministry of India recently announced that the country should increase surveillance on people amidst the surge in monkeypox cases worldwide.
India witnesses a steep rise in COVID cases, with 8,329 fresh Covid cases recorded in last 24 hrs, against 7,584 infections reported on previous day.
The Centre has advised all States and UTs not to lower the guard and maintain a strict vigilance in areas that are showing concerns.
Both versions eSanjeevani have been integrated with ABDM platform. Read on to know how it will benefit the users.
India recorded 1,150 new COVID cases in the last 24 hours, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said today
The health ministry said that this type of speculative reporting should be avoided as it could create panic in the community and can misguide people.
Having QR code on APIs will help in distinguishing between genuine and counterfeit drugs much easier, as well as ensuring fair pricing.
New Covid-19 Guidelines: Indian Health Ministry has issued new coronavirus guidelines and here's what you must know.
India is also starting COVID-19 vaccination for children in the age-group of 15-18 years from 3rd January 2022.
We need not panic about Omicron detection but awareness is absolutely essential, Indian Govt tells its people.
Deputy Secretary Saranga Dhar Nayak has been appointed as the nodal officer for the dissemination of information related to COVID-19 treatment facilities.
J&J faulty hip implant victims has written to Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, rejecting the compensation formula accepted by the government.
Victims of Johnson and Johnson faulty hip implant who wrote three letters to the Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda last month seeking clarity from the government on its compensation decision, still await a response from the ministry.
The union health ministry is likely to launch three new tobacco de-addiction helplines in Mumbai, Bengaluru and Guwahati, respectively to cater to linguistic diversity of the country.
The Parliamentary committee on petitions have asked the health ministry to boost up the process of establishing PPP based antiretroviral therapy (ART) centres for improved treatment towards HIV infected patients including those who are poor, orphans and destitute.
The Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) appoints Deepika Padukone as India's first 'Mental Health Ambassador', A significant step towards normalising discussions on the subject, reducing stigma, and highlighting mental health as an integral aspect of public health.
MoHFW, UNICEF & NIMHANS launch national mental health fact sheet and 'I Support My Friends' peer-support module for adolescents under RKSK in Bhopal.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has officially banned the use of the widely available fixed dose combination (FDC) of Chloropheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride for children under the age of four years.
Get into the details of the central government's National Policy for Rare Diseases which offers financial support of Rs 50 lakh per patient. New diseases have been added to the list of rare diseases.
India was bestowed the prestigious 'Measles and Rubella Champion' Award to recognise the hard work and extraordinary campaign efforts to eradicate measles and rubella in the country.
This information comes after the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) last month issued a show-cause notice on online pharmacies for selling and distributing drugs without a license.
The decision by the ministry to surrender the vaccine budget has come at a time when a new threat is reported coming from a fast-mutating and more infectious Omicron variant BF.7
Corona cases have started to rise again in the country. So scientists have made an extensive disclosure by monitoring this infection.
The Union Health Ministry of India recently announced that the country should increase surveillance on people amidst the surge in monkeypox cases worldwide.
India witnesses a steep rise in COVID cases, with 8,329 fresh Covid cases recorded in last 24 hrs, against 7,584 infections reported on previous day.
The Centre has advised all States and UTs not to lower the guard and maintain a strict vigilance in areas that are showing concerns.
Both versions eSanjeevani have been integrated with ABDM platform. Read on to know how it will benefit the users.
India recorded 1,150 new COVID cases in the last 24 hours, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said today
The health ministry said that this type of speculative reporting should be avoided as it could create panic in the community and can misguide people.
Having QR code on APIs will help in distinguishing between genuine and counterfeit drugs much easier, as well as ensuring fair pricing.
India is also starting COVID-19 vaccination for children in the age-group of 15-18 years from 3rd January 2022.
We need not panic about Omicron detection but awareness is absolutely essential, Indian Govt tells its people.
Deputy Secretary Saranga Dhar Nayak has been appointed as the nodal officer for the dissemination of information related to COVID-19 treatment facilities.
J&J faulty hip implant victims has written to Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, rejecting the compensation formula accepted by the government.
Victims of Johnson and Johnson faulty hip implant who wrote three letters to the Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda last month seeking clarity from the government on its compensation decision, still await a response from the ministry.
The union health ministry is likely to launch three new tobacco de-addiction helplines in Mumbai, Bengaluru and Guwahati, respectively to cater to linguistic diversity of the country.
The Parliamentary committee on petitions have asked the health ministry to boost up the process of establishing PPP based antiretroviral therapy (ART) centres for improved treatment towards HIV infected patients including those who are poor, orphans and destitute.
This is a second cholera vaccination campaign being held for the Rohingyas and their host communities.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Government of India has mandated all states and union territories to conduct the National Deworming Day.
