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Rotavirus infections: Multiple states launch vaccination drives

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Multiple states have launched vaccination drives against rotavirus infections, a significant driver of child mortality in India. Rotavirus infections are the leading cause of severe diarrhoeal disease worldwide. Diarrhoeal disease is the second most common cause of death of children under five years old and represents the most common cause of infectious disease outbreaks in …

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Delhi ordered to pay Rs 25 crore over pollution

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Dissatisfaction over the Delhi government’s response to polluters is incurring a financial penalty of Rs 25 crore, by order of the National Green Tribunal (NGT). The NGT issued to the state government what was described as its “last opportunity” to pay the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) a sum of Rs 25 crore as a …

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E-cigarette industry appeals against potential ban

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The e-cigarette industry has appealed against the proposed ban on the devices, calling on regulation instead of outright prohibition. With the Centre in position to initiate a blanket ban on electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) by classifying them under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, the Trade Representatives of ENDS in India (TRENDS), an association of …

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Delhi government given notice over working conditions of nurses

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The Delhi High Court has ordered the national capital government to improve the working conditions of nurses in the state. The Supreme Court had earlier called on the Delhi government to take recommendations on board calling on improvements to be made in the working conditions of nurses in private hospitals in the national capital. A …

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Delhi cracks down on biomedical waste

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The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has ordered the closure of 32 facilities over improper disposal of biomedical waste – highlighting a major pollution and sanitation issue affecting India. Earlier this year, it was reported that hospitals in Delhi were behind schedule in adhering to the Union Environment Ministry’s guidelines concerning proper management of biomedical …

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Mobilising people to fight vector-borne diseases in Delhi

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“Probably for the first time, the Centre, state and all local bodies will put together their efforts to mobilise the community for a public health activity,” said Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, as he announced a three-day campaign in Delhi beginning this week to increase public awareness of vector-borne diseases yesterday. Amidst the monsoon …

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The verdict on Mohalla Clinics

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Political difficulties have stalled the rollout of the Delhi government’s Mohalla Clinics initiative to expand access to healthcare for the capital’s citizens, according to a new report. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) came to power in the national capital in 2015 on the back of a manifesto which included a pledge to establish 900 primary …

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High Court puts pressure on Delhi government over e-cigarettes

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As the Centre gears up to impose a ban on e-cigarettes, the Delhi government is facing questions from the High Court over what actions it is taking to regulate the devices. Terming the matter “an e-burning issue”, the two-justice bench of Chief Justice D. N. Patel and Justice C. Hari Shankar queried “are you doing …

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Another day, another hospital fire

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The outbreak of a fire in a West Delhi hospital yesterday served as a reminder of one of the major issues putting patients’ lives at risk: fire safety lapses. The incident in question, which occurred at the Employees’ State Insurance Model Hospital in Basai Darapur, mercifully was not at the level of past tragedies involving …

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Delhi under High Court pressure to enforce Mental Health Care Act

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The Delhi government and the Delhi Police are under pressure from the High Court concerning implementation of the Mental Health Care Act 2017. A two-judge bench comprising Chief Justice D. N. Patel and Justice C. Hari Shankar has sought a response from both bodies within four weeks concerning the legislation and whether its provisions are …

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