Ebola-related deaths touch 131, WHO seeks answersThe WHO is investigating potential vaccines and treatments for a potentially lengthy Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, wh...
20 May, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
As mercury soars, e-commerce platforms step up measures to protect delivery workersIndian e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms are introducing measures to protect delivery workers from severe heatwaves. Companies are pr...
03 May, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Heatwave impact: India Inc adopts WFH, safety stepsIndian companies are changing work practices due to severe heatwaves. Businesses are offering flexible hours and work-from-home options. Ou...
29 Apr, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
The rise of AI-first healthcare systems: Are we ready for the shift?Autonomous AI agents are now actively participating in care delivery, from diagnosis to follow-up. India is uniquely positioned to leverage...
24 Apr, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
PM Modi expresses gratitude to healthcare workers on World Health Day, says "we reaffirm our commitment to build healthier society"On World Health Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Health Minister JP Nadda lauded healthcare workers and reiterated the governmen...
07 Apr, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Over 125 crore Covid vaccine doses administered in India so far: Health MinistryThe daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late night, the ministry said....
01 Dec, 2021, 10.18 PM IST
COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in India crosses 72 crore: GovernmentAccording to ministry data, 54,58,47,706 beneficiaries were vaccinated for the first dose and 16,94,06,447 beneficiaries received their sec...
22 Nov, 2021, 10.33 AM IST
COAI approaches Health Ministry; seeks COVID vaccination for frontline telecom workersCOAI on Monday shot-off a letter to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, saying that even with a steep rise in the number of cases al...
11 May, 2021, 04.59 PM IST
Over 17 lakh received 1st jab of anti-COVID vaccine, second dose for 3.5 lakh beneficiaries in DelhiMore than 17 lakh people in Delhi have received the first jab of the anti-coronavirus vaccine, while over 3.5 lakh have got both doses, acc...
11 Apr, 2021, 10.59 PM IST
Stop new health, frontline staff registrations: CentreThe health ministry has red-flagged a high number of new registrations of healthcare and frontline workers in certain districts and asked t...
05 Apr, 2021, 07.55 AM IST
Over 2.91 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses administered so far, 9.74 lakh till Saturday eveningThe countrywide vaccination drive was rolled out on January 16 with healthcare workers getting inoculated and vaccination of the frontline ...
13 Mar, 2021, 09.51 PM IST
Over 1.19 crore healthcare and frontline workers vaccinated against COVID-19: GovtThe beneficiaries include 64,71,047 healthcare workers (HCWs) who have taken the first dose, 13,21,635 HCWs who have taken the second dose ...
24 Feb, 2021, 10.25 AM IST
Health minister Harsh Vardhan appeals to healthcare, frontline workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19Union minister Harsh Vardhan further said that no severe adverse event post-immunisation has been recorded in the country and those reporte...
19 Feb, 2021, 07.17 PM IST
Aviation sector workers be vaccinated on priority after health workers: MoCA to MoHFWAs per the guidelines issued by the health ministry on December 28 last year, initially around 30 crore Indians will be vaccinated, includi...
24 Jan, 2021, 11.14 AM IST
Gujarat forms task force to oversee COVID-19 vaccine driveThe task force, set up by the Health and Family Welfare Department, consists of renowned pediatricians Dr Naveen Thacker and Dr Nishchal Bh...
28 Dec, 2020, 10.43 PM IST
COVID-19 doubling time improves: Health ministryIn a statement, the Health Ministry said 81,514 new recoveries were added in the last 24 hour. With this, the total number of recoveries is...
15 Oct, 2020, 02.29 PM IST
Lockdown, Day 29: Security cover for medicsAny violence against health workers will now be a non-bailable and cognizable offence punishable up to seven years in prison and fine of up...
22 Apr, 2020, 09.14 PM IST