Health Sec issues Air Pollution Advisory to Chief Sec of States/UTs

The Health Secretary shared an updated advisory with information on the subject and directives to the state health authorities for the dissemination of awareness about air pollution and its implications on the health of the citizens. These guidelines are issued with the hope that state authorities will implement policies to actively strengthen the health systems in place.

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India, Netherlands to cooperate on regulations for medical products

The MoI was signed during a meeting of Bhagwant Khuba, Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers with Ernst Kuipers Minister of Health, Welfare and Sports of the Kingdom of Netherlands.

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IMA flags flaws in health insurance

On Monday, IMA state president Dr T Senthamil Pari said policyholders would be forced to go to “empanelled network hospitals”. This will curtail their right to choose their doctor and hospital.

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India pitches for equitable access to essential healthcare products

Bhagwant Khuba also said that the Forum must focus on marketing, upscaling regional manufacturing, efficient procurement and delivery systems, and repurposing existing infrastructure for efficient coordination during health emergencies, an official statement quoted Khuba as saying. He said this meeting provides a crucial opportunity to share experiences, challenges and successes in the development and manufacturing of diagnostic counter measures.

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UK set to increase immigration health surcharge from January 2024

The main rate of the immigration health cost for most people will go up from £624 per year to £1,035 per annum. If you're a student or under 18, the cost will go up from £470 per year to £776 per year. The immigration health surcharge must be paid upfront when an applicant submits an application to enter or remain in the United Kingdom.

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Air Pollution: Delhi, neighbours put on alert for health emergency

The advisory says, doctors and other staff at healthcare facilities should be oriented to manage these issues. It also stresses the need to ensure availability of medicines needed to manage acute respiratory, heart-related or brain-related conditions and have adequate oxygen supply, nebulisers and ventilators. The government has asked states to establish and expand surveillance on air pollution-related illnesses, analyse statistics on ailments related to it, and share the findings with state and central agencies for timely action.

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Pakistan: 'Brain-eating amoeba' claims another life in Karachi

As per the health department, a resident of Bufferzone Karachi in the metropolis died due to Naegleria. He had been suffering from fever and headaches for the last three days, said the spokesperson of the Sindh Health Department.

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