CHENNAI: Reports of hospitals charging inpatients at or near the maximum retail price (MRP) for medicines and supplies purchased at discounted rates have prompted Tamil Nadu’s Directorate of Drugs Control to order inspections of selected hospitals and their attached pharmacies.

GANDHINAGAR: The Gujarat government has intensified surveillance and mosquito-control measures against vector-borne diseases after a review of the state's malaria, dengue and chikungunya situation, with Health Minister Praful Pansheriya saying cases of malaria and dengue have declined compared with last year.

NEW DELHI: Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Wednesday highlighted the achievements of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) on the completion of eight years, saying the scheme has transformed healthcare access for millions across the country.

KARNATAKA: The Karnataka government will launch a special two-year campaign to combat anaemia in the Kalyan Karnataka region, with a focus on screening, prevention and treatment, particularly among pregnant women, adolescents and lactating mothers, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced at the Kalyan Karnataka Utsav held in Kalaburagi on Thursday.

NEW DELHI: The Union Ministry of Health on Friday announced that India has crossed 80 lakh Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations, marking an "important milestone" against HPV infection and HPV-associated cancers.

SRINAGAR: Medical interns of the Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) college in Bemina here on Monday launched a hunger strike over their stipend increase demand.

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu is witnessing a sharp increase in dengue and swine flu cases compared with last year, prompting doctors to urge greater vigilance and stronger preventive measures as the monsoon season approaches.

SYDNEY: Authorities on Friday reported the first confirmed case of the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu in Sydney, Australia.

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday gave a message to the people of the state, requesting them not to panic about the dengue situation amid continued heavy downpour, and also said that the situation, though serious, is not highly alarming.

NOIDA: In view of the rising number of swine flu cases in Gautam Buddha Nagar, the Health Department has stepped up vigilance and issued an advisory for the public. Nearly 120 cases of swine flu have been reported in the district so far, prompting authorities to strengthen preparedness and monitoring.