Delhi govt writes to Centre, seeks action against health department secretary

"There is an ongoing severe heat wave in Delhi and the temperatures are breaking all the records. The role of health department is most important regarding arrangements for people affected with heat-related illnesses," Bharadwaj said in his letter.

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About 40 pc people with bipolar disorder achieved complete mental health, Canadian study finds

"The adoption of spirituality as a coping mechanism and the absence of chronic pain were also identified as strong predictors for psychological flourishing," Gulati said.

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World falling behind on environment, health and hunger goals, UN report says

The U.N.'s annual Sustainable Development Report ranks the performance of its 193 member states in implementing 17 wide-ranging "sustainable development goals" (SDGs), which also include improving access to education and health care, providing clean energy and protecting biodiversity.

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AIDAN opposes IPA move against generic substitutes at JAKs in Letter to Health Minister

In an open letter addressed to the Union Health Minister, the All India Drug Action Network (AIDAM) unequivocally opposed the stance of the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA), which opposed dispensing substitutes for prescription medications. The drug advocacy group has also urged the minister to constitute an expert panel to assess the feasibility of the decision and allow the dispensing of medicines "in the interest of patients."

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Health Ministry issues interdepartmental referral guidelines for hospitals

The referral process is a crucial component of high-quality patient care in any medical institution, Director General of Health Services, Union Health Ministry, Dr Atul Goel said in the document.

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Health Minister JP Nadda directs to upgrade drugs, medical devices to world-class

During the meeting, the department presented a detailed overview of the Pharma and Meditech sectors and gave a detailed presentation on the activities of the department, including the regulatory framework and the schemes implemented by it, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers added in a press release.

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Despite improved WHO regulations, the world remains ill-prepared for the next pandemic

​Global responses to health hazards that cross borders date back to an international sanitary conference in 1851 which focused on measures to limit the spread of cholera. Since then, several initiatives have aimed to improve global health security, including the formation of the WHO itself in 1946.

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