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National Health Authority (NHA) and National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expedite implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) on 18 October 2022.
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Health Minister chaired a High Level Meeting to review the status of COVID-19 in the country on 18 October 2022.
COVID-19 Update-19 October 2022
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage has exceeded 219.09 Cr. 12 October 2022
Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS) initiative was launched on the occasion of World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2022.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has hailed the commencement of medical education in Hindi at Bhopal. 16 October2022
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has deputed a high-level multi-disciplinary team to Uttar Pradesh to assess and manage dengue situation in Firozabad, Agra and Etawah districts.-14 October 2022
COVID-19 Update 3 October 2022
Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya addressed the National Voluntary Blood Donation Day on 1 October 2022.
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya , Union Health Minister awarded best performing states for PMJAY and ABDM at Arogya Manthan 2022.- 26 September 2022
The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu unveiled foundation stone for ICMR-National Institute of Virology, South Zone, Bengaluru- 27 September 202z
COVID-19 Update: 28 September 2022
COVID-19 Update-19 September 2022
India achieved a new milestone in voluntary blood donation with nationwide mega Blood Donation Camp held on17 September 2022 under Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India observed ‘Patient Safety Day’ with the theme ‘Medication without Harm’. -16 Sep 2022
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has launched National Lists of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022.-13 Sep 2022
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya virtually lays Foundation Stone of NCDC branches in 6 states- Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Tripura and Uttar Pradesh- 06 September 2022
Covid-19 Update: 07 September 2022
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 213.91 Cr- 07 September 2022
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR CLINICAL EVALUATION OF AYURVEDIC INTERVENTIONS
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR DRUG DEVELOPMENT OF AYURVEDIC FORMULATIONS
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR SAFETY/TOXICITY EVALUATION OF AYURVEDIC FORMULATIONS
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India has published the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022 on 24th August, 2022 to ensure environmentally sound management of waste batteries- 25 August 2022
Covid-19 Update- 26 August 2022
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 211.13 Cr- 26 August 2022
Covid-19 Update: 22 August 2022
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 210.02 Cr- 22 August 2022
Union Minister shared India's roadmap for climate protection- 10 August 2022
Covid-19 Update-11 August 2022
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 207.29 Cr-11 August 2022
Covid-19 Update- 08 August 2022
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 206.56 Cr- 08 August 2022
Covid-19 Update- 10 August 2022
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 207.03 Cr- 10 August 2022
New global alliance (UNAIDS, UNICEF, and WHO) launched to end AIDS in children by 2030- 02 August 2022
Covid-19 Update- 04 August 2022
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 205.22 Cr- 04 August 2022
Steps taken under Anaemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) strategy- 02 August 2022
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) making steady progress in digitizing and linking health records of citizens with their ABHA numbers- 02 August 2022
Covid-19 update: 03 August 2022
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 204.84 Cr- 03 August 2022
COVID-19 Update: 02 August 2022
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 204.60 Cr- 02 August 2022
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage has exceeded 200.61 Cr.-20 July 2022
The Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare reviewed the points of entry (PoEs) health actions at international airports and ports in India to minimize the risk of importation of monkey pox cases into the country.
MITIGATION AND MANAGEMENT OF COVID-19: COMPENDIUM OF AYUSH-BASED PRACTICES FROM INDIAN STATES AND UNION TERRITORIE
Health and Family Welfare and AYUSH
COVID-19 update and vaccination coverage-18 July 2022
India achieved major landmark of ‘200 Crore’ COVID-19 Vaccinations on 17 July 2022
75 days - ‘COVID Vaccination Amrit Mahotsava’ will commence from 15 July 2022 to provide free Precaution Dose at all eligible adult population at Government Vaccination Centres. -14 July 2022
The Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has rushed a high-level multi-disciplinary team to Kerala for supporting the State in instituting public health interventions and investigating for monkey pox outbreak. -14 July2022
The Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has rushed a high-level multi-disciplinary team to Kerala for supporting the State in instituting public health interventions and investigating for monkey pox outbreak. -14 July2022
COVID-19 update and vaccination coverage-15 July 2022
WHO’s Science Council launched its first report calling for equitable expansion of genomics for global health.
The World Health Organization (WHO) called for better use of existing vaccines and development of new vaccines to tackle antimicrobial-resistant (AMR)-12 July 2022
Statement on the twelfth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic-12 July 2022
COVID-19 Update: 13 July 2022
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage has exceeded 199 Cr- 12 July 2022
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Digital Health and AI Research Collaborative (I-DAIR) will work together to advance the use of digital technologies for personal and public health globally. -06July 2022
United Nations report: Global hunger numbers rose to as many as 828 million in 2021- 06 July2022
More than one lakh health care facilities across government and private sector have been on boarded in the Health Facility Registry (HFR) under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)-06 July 2022
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage has exceeded 198.51 Cr. -08 July 2022
New Political Declaration to halve road traffic deaths and injuries by 2030.-WHO, 30 June 2022
COVID-19, Update: 18,819 new cases reported in the last 24 hours. -30 June 2022
The World Health Organization is co-organizing the World Health Summit (WHS) 2022 on 16-18 October in Berlin, Germany. -27 June 2022
The Union Health Ministry advised caution and continuous alertness to states reporting a surge in COVID cases during the past few weeks. -28 June 2022
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage has exceeded 197.46 Cr.-29 June 2022
COVID-19, Update: 17,336 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.-24 June 2022
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare chaired a meeting on 23 June 2022 with the key experts and officials in view of an upsurge of COVID-19 cases in some states.
The World Health Organization (WHO) collaborated with Kahoot! (a free game-based learning platform) to bring health content into the classroom. -21 June 2022
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage has exceeded 196.62 Cr. 23 June 2022
The Union Health Secretary reviewed with States/UTs the physical and financial progress of various programmes. -17 June 2022
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Health Minister will lead the yoga celebrations from the Statue of Unity, Kevadia, Gujarat on 21st June 2022.-18 June 2022
The first Sub-National Immunization Day for 2022 for administering Polio vaccine drops is being conducted from 19th June 2022 in 11 states/ UTs of the country. 18 June 2022
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeded 196.18 Cr.- 20 June 2022
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Health Minister interacted with State Health Ministers to review status and progress under “HarGharDastak 2.0”. 13 June 2022
The National Health Authority (NHA) and NASSCOM (National Association of Software and Service Companies) jointly organized the NHA-NASSCOM Conclave 2022 on Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission – Revolutionizing Digital Health. -13 June 2022
Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare launched Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight – 2022 to achieve zero child deaths due to childhood diarrhea. -13 June2022
COVID-19 Update: 16 June 2022
The World Health Organization (WHO) today released the World Mental Health Report: Transforming mental health for all.-17 June 2022
COVID-19, Update: 12,847 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours. -17 June 2022
The Union Cabinet has approved Memorandum of Understanding signed between India and USA in the field of health sector. -08 June 2022
The National Health Authority (NHA) organized an orientation workshop for Joint Directors/Directors of State on Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) in Mumbai. -08 June 2022
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage has exceeded 194.59 Cr-09 June 2022
The Union Health Ministry virtually organized a meeting on 07 June 2022 with all States/UTs to review the preparation of ‘World Blood Donor Day (WBDD)’ to be celebrated on 14 June 2022.
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare released 4th State Food Safety Index on the occasion of World Food Safety Day-07 June 2022
‘eSanjeevani’, Govt. of India’s free Telemedicine service integrated with NHA’s Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)-03 June 2022
63rd Convocation of International Institute for Population Sciences held on 03 June 2022
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare interacted with Officials of regional PIB, DD, AIR and regional media persons and appreciated their crucial role during COVID Pandemic-03 June 2022
COVID-19 Updates, 4,518 new cases reported in the last 24 hours. - 06 June 2022
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage has exceeded 193.70 Cr on 2 June 2022.
Two months long “Har Ghar Dastak 2.0” campaign commenced from 1 June 2022 to expedite COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage in the country through door-to-door campaigns.
Monkeypox: Public health advice for gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men. - WHO, 25 May 2022
The National Health Authority (NHA) launched a public dashboard for near real-time information of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). 30 May 2022
The World Health Organization (WHO) raised alarm on the impact of the tobacco industry on the environment. -31 May 2022
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs:31 Mat2022
COVID-19 Update, India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage has exceeded 193.57 Cr on 1 June 2022.
The Union Health Ministry issued guidelines to States/UTs on management of monkeypox disease. -31 May 2022
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India organized a virtual event to observe World No Tobacco Day 2022 on 31st of May 2022.
COVID-19 Update, 26 May 2022
The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya addressed sessions on ‘Unlocking the Power of Digital Health’ and ‘Closing the Vaccines Gap’ at World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting, Davos, Switzerland. - 25 May 2022
The World Health Assembly re-elected Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to a second term as WHO Director-General. -24 May 2022
The National Health Authority (NHA) announced the launch of a revamped Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) mobile application under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. -24 may 2022
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage has exceeded 192.67 Cr.
The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya addressed the 75th session of World Health Assembly at WHO HQ, Geneva. -23 May 2022
COVID-19 Update,24 May 2022: 1,675 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare launched National Emergency Life Support (NELS) courses for doctors, nurses and paramedics on 18 May 2022.
The World Health Organization (WHO) validated the 11th vaccine for COVID-19: CONVIDECIA, a vaccine manufactured by CanSino Biologics, China. -19 May 2022
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare addressed the 35th Board meeting of the Stop TB Partnership through video-conference on 19 May 2022.
The Union Health Ministry has flagged concerns regarding the considerably decline in COVID-19 Vaccination in some States/UTs. -20 May 2022
The Union Minister of Labour and Employment and Environment, Forest & Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav laid foundation stone of 100 bedded ESIC hospital in Sriperumbudur, Tamilnadu on 22 May 2022
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage has exceeded 192.38 Cr on 23 May 2022
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed his happiness for the entire team of ASHA workers receiving ‘WHO Director-General's Global Health Leaders' award’. - 23 May 2022
The Union Health Ministry has flagged concerns regarding the considerably decline in COVID-19 Vaccination in some States/UTs. -20 May 2022
The Union Minister of Labour and Employment and Environment, Forest & Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav laid foundation stone of 100 bedded ESIC hospital in Sriperumbudur, Tamilnadu on 22 May 2022
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage has exceeded 192.38 Cr on 23 May 2022
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 191.96 Cr as per provisional reports till 7 am, 20 May 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Ayu Raksha Kit and Bal Raksha Kit
For a Safer, Healthier and Fairer World, WHO Results Report, Programme budget 2020-2021.
The National Health Authority (NHA) organized a convention for technology partners of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) at New Delhi on 13th May 2022
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare released AB-HWC assessment report in 18 states. -17 May 2022
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage has exceeded 191.65 Cr on 18 May 2022.
40 digital health service applications have been integrated with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)since the national launch of ABDM on Sep 27, 2021.-11 May 2022
Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare addressed an event to mark the International Nurses Day on 12 May 2022
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya , Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare addressed a round table meeting with top corporate hospitals on 12 May 2022.
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare addressed the roundtable conference with senior IFS officers on Building Brand India on 12 May 2022.
Prime Minister participated in the Second Global COVID Virtual Summit and delivered his remarks in the Opening Session of the Summit on the theme ‘Preventing Pandemic Fatigue and Prioritizing Preparedness’ on 12 May 2022.
COVID-19 Update: 13 May 2022
CoWIN: Myths Vs Facts:10 May 2022
Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare launched Atal Innovation Mission- PRIME (Program for Researchers for Innovation, Market Readiness and Entrepreneurship) Playbook & Start-up showcase on 10 May 2022.
COVID-19 Update, 11 May 2022: India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage has exceeded 190.67 Cr
The World Health Organization (WHO) launched the first ever global report on infection prevention and control. -6 May 2022
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare appealed everyone to join the soon to be launched ‘TB Patient/Village Adoption’ scheme during the concluding session of ‘Swasthya Chintan Shivir’ on 7 May 2022.
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 190.34 Cr. -9 May 2022.
Rebuttal by India on excess mortality estimates by WHO. -05 May 2022
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare released the National Report of the fifth round of National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) and Rural Health Statistics Publication for 2020-21 on 05 May 2022.
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage has exceeded 189.48 Cr.-4 May 2022
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare will chair “Swasthya Chintan Shivir” at Kevadia, Gujarat from 5 – 7 May 2022.- 2 May 2022
COVID-19 Update, 29 April 2022- India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage has exceeded 188.65 Cr.
Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centres achieved new milestone- Record 3.5 lakh tele-consultations on 26th and 27th April, 2022 through the Union Health Ministry’s flagship telemedicine service - “eSanjeevani”.-28 April 2022
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi dedicated six cancer hospitals to the nation and laid the foundation stone of seven new cancer hospitals across Assam. -28 April 2022
The Vice President called upon the medical community to create awareness on preventive healthcare. -28 April 2022
WHO and UNICEF warn about conditions favorable for measles outbreaks, affecting children.
The National Health Authority (NHA) has rolled out the module for nurses on Health Professional Registry under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).
The Prime Minister interacted with the Chief Ministers to review the COVID-19 situation on 27 April 2022.
Updated Status of the Research Studies on COVID-19 undertaken by Institutes/ Councils under the Ministry of Ayush
COVID-19 Update, 26 April 2022: India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage has exceeded 187.95 Cr on 26 April 2022.
Dr. Mansukh , Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare delivered the keynote address at commemoration of World Malaria Day 2022 on 25 April 2022.
This tenth version of the WHO Therapeutics and COVID-19: living guideline released on 22 April 2022.
The National Health Authority has released a revised draft of Health Data Management (HDM) Policy for the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). The stakeholders are requested to give their comments on the HDM policy by 21st May 2022.
COVID-19 Update,25 April 2022: India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 187.71 Cr
Over 1 million African children protected by first malaria vaccine.- WHO, 21 April 2022
COVID-19 Update, 21 April 2022- India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 187.26 Cr.
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare addressed the 62nd Foundation Day event of National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) on 21April 2022.
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package: Insurance Scheme for Health Workers fighting COVID-19 has been extended for a further period of 180 days from 19 April 2022
The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) in Jamnagar, Gujarat on 19 April 2022.
COVID-19 Update, 20 April 2022: 2,067 new cases reported in the last 24 hours.
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage has exceeded 186.72 Cr
National Health Authority (NHA) has extended an open invitation for Expression of Interest to developing innovative solutions for building digital health ecosystem in India.-14 April 2022
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Health Minister chaired the 4th Anniversary celebrations of Ayushman Bharat -Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) on 16 April 2022.
Ayushman Bharat - Health and Wellness Centres achieved yet another milestone – Records all time high teleconsultations on a single day while celebrating the 4th Anniversary of AB-HWCs on 16 April 2022.
COVID-19 Update: 18 April 2022
COVID-19 update-13 April 2022
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Health Minister chaired a review meeting with key experts and officials on the new XE-variant of COVID-19.
The Union Health Ministry is organizing a week-long celebration under ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ to mark the 4th anniversary of AB-HWCs from 16th April to 22nd April, 2022.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is organizing public hearings regarding a new international instrument on pandemic preparedness and response on 12-13 April 2022.
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage has exceeded 185.90 Cr on 12 April 2022 (till 7 AM)
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Shri Naveen Patnaik, Hon’ Chief Minister of Orissa jointly dedicated the Shri Jagannath Medical College & Hospital (SJMCH) in Puri, Orissa to the nation on 11 April 2022.
COVID-19 Update-11 April 2022
Hon’ble Supreme Court has fixed timelines for filing of claims for payment of ex-gratia assistance to families of COVID-19 deceased-11 April 2022
In compliance of Hon. Supreme Court's order, Central teams rushed to Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala for random scrutiny of claims filed for COVID-19 ex-gratia compensation.-8 April 2022
Precaution Dose is made available to 18+ population group from 10th April, 2022, at Private Vaccination Centres.-8 April 2022
National Health Authority (NHA) has organised Southern Regional Review Meeting at Tamil Nadu to discuss progress and implementation of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) in the Southern States and UTs.-8 April 2022
The WHO Air Quality Database (Update 2022) shows that billions of people still breathe unhealthy air. - 4 April 2022
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare flagged off Indian Red Cross Society Ambulances. - 4 April 2022
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage has exceeded 184.87 Cr-5 April 2022
NATIONAL LIST OF ESSENTIAL AYUSH MEDICINES (NLEAM)
WHO and UNICEF released EQUIP (Ensuring Quality in Psychological Support platform) – a new platform to increase quality of psychological support-30 March 2022
The National Health Authority (NHA) invites all stakeholders to join hands in building the Unified Health Interface (UHI)under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)-1 April 2022
COVID-19 Update-4 April 2022
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released an online training programme for caregivers of children with autism. -31 March 2022
The National Health Authority (NHA) has invited comments on the Consultation Paper on the Drug Registry. -31 March 2022
The National Health Authority (NHA) has invited comments on the Consultation Paper on “Provider Payments and Price Setting under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana”-1 April 2022
COVID-19 Update-1 April 2022
WHO Benchmarks for Training in Ayurveda
Department of Biotechnology, GOI started the Unique Methods for Management of Inherited Disorders (UMMID) initiative to address the burden of genetic disorders in the country. -30 March 2022
WHO released 10-year strategy for genomic surveillance of pathogens. -30 March 2022
The World Health Organization (WHO) urged quality care for women and newborns in critical first weeks after childbirth-30 March 2022
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage has exceeded 184.06 Cr-31 March 2022
India's COVID-19 active caseload has declined to 14,704; less than 15,000 after 707 days.
Nominations are invited for PM YOGA Awards 2022: Prime Minister’s Awards for outstanding contribution towards the development and promotion of Yoga at National and International levels.
WHO Benchmark for the Practise of Unani Medicine
Draft Document of Unani Pharmacopoeia of India for Public Comments / Suggestions
More than 1.36 Cr adolescents (age group 12-14 years) have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. -29 March 2022
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare launched Vaccine R&D Centre in India for BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). -22 March 2022
The Union Health Minister will inaugurate the Step - Up to End TB- World TB Day Summit on the occasion of World TB Day on 24th March 2022.
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeded 181.89 Cr-23 March 2022
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare reiterated India’s commitment to eliminating TB by 2025, five years ahead of the global goal of SDG 2030 during World TB Day celebration on 24 March 2022.
COVID-19 Update: 24 March 2022
COVID-update-25 March 2022
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare launched Vaccine R&D Centre in India for BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). -22 March 2022
The Union Health Minister will inaugurate the Step - Up to End TB- World TB Day Summit on the occasion of World TB Day on 24th March 2022.
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeded 181.89 Cr-23 March 2022
India on verge of achieving SDG target of Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) of 70/ lakh live births by 2030-14 March 2022
COVID-19 Vaccination for 12-14 years cohort will begin from 16 March 2022 in all States/UTs-15 March 2022
COVID-19 Update-21 March 2022
The World Health Organization (WHO) issued new guidelines on abortion to help countries deliver lifesaving care. -09 March 2022
The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (WHO GCTM) in Jamnagar, Gujarat. -09 March 2022
The Prime Minister chaired a high-level meeting to review the COVID-19 pandemic situation and the status of the vaccination drive in the country on 09 March 2022.
COVID--19 Update-10 March 2022
COVID-19 Update-March 09,2022
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare felicitated Best Women COVID-19 Vaccinators from across the country on the occasion of International Women’s Day at National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi on March 08 2022.
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare and Chief Minister of Rajasthan virtually laid the foundation stone for two New Medical Colleges in Rajasthan- Alwar and Nagaur on March08, 2022 .
List of Countries/Regions in respect of which primary vaccination schedule completion certificate is allowed to be uploaded -As on 10th February 2022
Guidelines for International Arrivals (updated on 10 February 2022)
COVID-19 Update,11 Feb 2022- 58,077 New Cases were reported in the last 24 hours
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya released a commemorative postal stamp on COVID-19 Vaccine to mark the 1st anniversary of India's National COVID Vaccination Program. -16 Jan 2022
COVID-19: Myth vs. Facts-3 Feb 2022 Media reports claiming beneficiaries being registered as double vaccinated without receiving both doses are Ill informed, baseless & misleading.
COVID-19: Myth vs. Facts-3 Feb 2022 Media reports claiming that 50 lakhs unused Covishield doses may go waste by February-end are ill informed & misleading.
India’s cumulative COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 169.63 Cr on 7 Feb 2022.
Notice inviting public comments/suggestions on draft monographs of harmonization
COVID-19: Myth vs. Facts-02 Jan 2022- Media reports claiming that India has missed Vaccination targets are misleading.
The next phase of COVID-19 vaccination has commenced from 03 Jan 2022 for adolescents in the age group of 15-18 years. - 03 January 2022
COVID-19: Myth vs. Facts-Media reports claiming that expired vaccines are being administered in India are false and misleading. - 03 January 2022
COVID-19: Myth vs. Facts-Media report claiming that Centre has only released 26.14% of funds under ECRP-II is misinformed and misleading. - 04 Jan 2022
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, Initiatives & Achievements-2021- 04 Jan 2022
COVID-19: Myth vs. Facts about use of Covaxin vaccine for 15-18 yrs. age group-07 Jan 2022
COVID-19: Myth vs. Facts- The Union Health Ministry presented the status of COVID spread & Vaccination Coverage Status in the 5 poll bound States, before the ECI. - 07 Jan 2022
PM lauds vaccination of 2 crore children in 15-18 age group-8 Jan 2022
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeded 151.94 Cr. -10 Jan 2022
Fresh Advisory Issued by ICMR on Purposive Testing Strategy on Covid- 19 in India (Version VII, Dated 10th January, 2022)
Union Health Ministry engaged with States/UTs to review the rollout of vaccination for the age group 15-18 yrs and precautionary dose for identified vulnerable categories -28 December 2021
COVID-19 Update-29.12.21
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs-27 December 2021
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage has exceeded 141.70 Cr. (27 December 2021)
COVID-19 vaccines listed by WHO for emergency use-20 December 2021
Post COVID management protocol
Home care guidelines for children and Advisory for AYUSH Practitioners about prophylactic care in Children during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Inviting public comments/suggestions on draft of revised National Formulary of Unani Medicine (NFUM) Part-IV.
Expert Comments on Draft Document on Ayurveda Counselors as part of RAV Accreditation Scheme
Link for Download Bhasha Sangam Mobile App launched by Hon’ble Education Minister under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Programme
Interim recommendations for heterologous COVID-19 vaccine schedules by WHO-16 December 2021
The Vice President of India inaugurated the “National Parliamentary Conference on Tuberculosis among Women” on 16 December 2021.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs-17 December2021
COVID-19 Update,17 December 2021
Efforts are being taken to improve access of the poor to health services under Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) -14 December 2021
More than 14 Crore Health IDs have been created in the country under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)-14 December 2021
COVID-19 Update, 15 December 2021
The 10th Global Conference on Health Promotion organized by WHO is being held virtually from 13–15 December 2021.
Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare chaired the Universal Health Coverage Day 2021 ceremony on 13 December 2021.
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Health Minister visited the India Pavilion at EXPO 2020 in Dubai on 13 December 2021.
Update on COVID-19 vaccine availability in States/UTs-14 December 2021
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeded 133.88 Cr.-14 September 2021
The operational definition of One Health is developed by the One Health High Level Expert Panel (OHHLEP)- 1 December 2021
Centre reviewed the Public Health Preparedness with States/UTs in view of new COVID-19 Variant (OMICRON) classified as VOC by WHO-30 November 2021.
The Union Health Ministry reviewed the status and progress under “Har Ghar Dastak” campaign with States/UTs on 02 December 2021.
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 125.75 Cr. 03 December 2021
Union Health Ministry notified new protocol for Post-Mortem procedure-15 November 2021
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs, 22 November2021: More than 21.64 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeded 116.87 Cr-22 November 2021
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar chaired the brainstorming session on Strategies for Ending TB by 2025 on 10 November 2021
The Union Health Ministry organized a National Webinar for Media on 12 November 2021 to further strengthen awareness about the month-long ‘HarGharDastak’ campaign.
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeded 112.34 Cr-15 November 2021
WHO issued emergency use listing for eighth COVID-19 vaccine - Bharat BBV152 Covaxin vaccine and published the interim recommendations for its use on 3 November 2021.
COVID-19, Update, 5 November 2021
The Prime Minister held a review meeting with districts having low vaccination coverage on 3 November 2021.
COVID-19 Update, 02 November 2021
The Union Health Minister reviewed dengue situation in Delhi on 1 November 2021
On World Cities Day 2021, WHO called on countries to build resilient and healthy cities.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs, 1 November 2021
Update on COVID-19 ,1 November 2021: India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 106.31 Cr. (1 November 2021
The Union Health Minister flagged off relief supplies for Uttarakhand and UTs of Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh on 29 October 2021.
The Union Health Minister addressed the G20 Joint Finance and Health Ministers’ Meeting on 29 October 2021
The Union Health Minister launched nationwide expansion of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) on 29 October 2021
WHO kicked off the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030 on 28 October 2021 with the target of preventing at least 50% of road traffic deaths and injuries by 2030.
The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare addressed the inaugural session of CII Asia Health 2021 summit on 28 October 2021.
The Union Health Minister launched the Sixth Edition of National Formulary of India (NFI) on28 October 2021.
COVID-19 Update, 29 October2021: India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeded 104.82 Cr.
WHO-Unitaid welcomed the licensing agreement by the Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) for molnupiravir, a new medicine being tested in clinical trials for treating COVID-19 in adults.
The Union Health Minister chaired a meeting with State Health Ministers on COVID Vaccination, PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission and Emergency COVID-19 Response.
COVID-19 Update, 28 October 2021: India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeded 104.04 Cr.
PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission. (26 October 2021)
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar addressed the inaugural session of WHO SEAR High-Level Meeting for Renewed TB Response on 26 October 2021.
COVID-19 Update, 27 October 2021: India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeded 103.53 Cr
COVID-19 Update, 25 October 2021: India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeded 102.27 Cr
Centre reviewed the status and progress of COVID Vaccination with States/UTs and advised to draw District-wise plan involving saturation of beneficiaries for second dose.
Advisory for refrain from use of Ashwagandha (Withania somnjfera) leaves
The Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India has issued an " Advisory on Guduchi"
Guidelines for International Arrivals in India, 20 October 2021
Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare virtually addressed the Annual FICCI Healthcare Excellence Awards Ceremony on 21 October 2021.
Dr Bharati Pawar, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare inaugurated a Comprehensive Resuscitation Training Centre at Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital on 20 October 2021.
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package: Insurance Scheme for Health Workers fighting COVID-19”, extended for a further period of 180 days. (20 October 2021)
COVID-19 Update, 20 October 2021
Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare launched Phase II of awareness campaigns on HIV/AIDS & TB under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav on 12 October 2021.
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeded 96.43 Cr. (13 October 2021)
10 calls for climate action to assure sustained recovery from COVID-19 by the World Health Organization-11 October 2021
Vice President presented Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award for Excellence to Director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Dr. Randeep Guleria-11 October 2021
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 95.89 Cr
The Government of India has put in place a quantitative restriction on export of certain types of specified syringes, for a limited duration of 3 months to ensure adequate availability of the syringes used to administer the COVID-19 vaccine. (09 October 2021)
Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare presided over the 25th Convocation of National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) on 10 October 2021 held at Bengaluru.
Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers addressed ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ Programme of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana(PMBJP) in Basavanagudi, Bengaluru on 10 October2021.
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crossed the landmark of 95 Cr.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated 35 PSA Oxygen Plants in 35 States and UTs from AIIMS Rishikesh, Uttarakhand on 07 October 2021.
COVID-19 Update, 08 October 2021: India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crossed the landmark of 93 Cr.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends use of the RTS,S/AS01 (RTS,S) malaria vaccine for children at risk.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs, 07 October 2021: More than 93.94 Crore vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs
COVID-19 Update,07 October 2021: 22,431 New Cases were reported in the last 24 hours
The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare released UNICEF’s global flagship publication – “The State of the World’s Children 2021; On My Mind: promoting, protecting and caring for children’s mental health on 05 October 2021.
The Union Health Ministry is observing ‘Mental Health Awareness Campaign Week’ from 05th October to 10th October (World Mental Health Day) to raise awareness on mental health issues.
The National Health Authority revised the Health Benefit Package of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY.(05 October 2021)
COVID-19 Update, 06 October 2021: India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crossed the landmark of 92 Cr.
eSanjeevani a telemedicine initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,Government of India completed 1.3 Crore (13 million) consultations on 4th October 2021.
The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare launched ICMR’s drone-based vaccine delivery in North East (i-Drone) on 4 October 2021.
COVID-19 Update, 5 October 2021: More than 72.51 Lakh doses of COVID vaccine administered in the last 24 hours.
WHO prioritized access to diabetes and cancer treatments in new Essential Medicines Lists published on 1 October 2021.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs, 4 Oct 2021
COVID-19 Update, 4 October 2021: India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeded 90.79 Cr
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs-30 September 2021
COVID- 19 Update, 30 September 2021: India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crossed the landmark of 88 Cr.
The World Health Organization (WHO) launched the global strategy to defeat meningitis – “Defeating Meningitis by 2030: A Global Road Map” (28 September 2021)
National Action Plan for Dog Mediated Rabies Elimination by 2030” has been launched on World Rabies Day (28 September 2021.
COVID-19 Update, 29 September 2021: India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 87.66 Cr.
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare addressed 4th Indo-US Health Dialogue on 27 September 2021.
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare and Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development addressed joint webinar on 4th Rashtriya Poshan Maah.
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare and Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development addressed joint webinar on 4th Rashtriya Poshan Maah.
Prime Minister of India launched countrywide Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission on 27 September 2021
COVID-19 Update, 28 September 2021: India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crossed the landmark of 87 Cr.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs, 23 September 2021
COVID-19 Update, 23 September 2021: India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crossed the landmark of 83 Cr.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) will take part in the high-level session of the 76th UN General Assembly (UNGA)
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs, 22 September 2021
COVID-19 Update, 22 September 2021: India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 82.65 Cr
COVID-19 Update,21 September 2021: India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 81.85 Cr.
Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare released the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)’s 3rd State Food Safety Index (SFSI) on 20 September 2021.
Ministry of AYUSH has developed a potent Antiviral viral drug found to be very effective in COVID-19 alongwith malaria management and published FAQs. "AYUSH-64- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)"
List of Manufacturing Units with Valid AYUSH-64 Technology Transfer
eSanjeevani, Government of India’s National Telemedicine Service, has completed 1.2 crore (120 lakh) consultations
COVID-19 Update,21 September 2021: India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 81.85 Cr.
Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare released the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)’s 3rd State Food Safety Index (SFSI) on 20 September 2021.
Shri Rajiv Gauba, Cabinet Secretary chaired a high-level meeting to review and discuss the COVID management and response strategy through video conference on 18 September2021
The Prime Minister interacted with healthcare workers and beneficiaries of the COVID vaccination programme in Goa through a video conference on the completion of 100% first dose coverage for the adult population in Goa on 18 September 2021.
Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare chaired World Patient Day celebrations on 17 September 2021.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs, 20 September 2021
COVID-19 Update, 20 September 2021
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind conferred the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2020 to 51 awardees at a virtual ceremony on 15 September 2021.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs-16 September 2021
COVID-19 Update: India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 76.57Cr. (16 September 2021)
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 75.89 Cr-15 september2021
The World’s Largest Vaccination Drive-Booklet by MoHFW, GOI (14 September 2021)
COVID-19 Update, 15 September 2021
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs-13 September2021
COVID-19 Update,13 September 2021
CoWIN launched a new API: KYC-VS: Know Your Customer’s/Client’s Vaccination Status
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar inaugurated the Seminar on Population, Human Capital and Sustainable Development (healthy people – healthy future) on 10 September 2021.
Prime Minister chaired a high level meeting to review the Covid-19 related situation and vaccination
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 72.37 Cr. (10 September2021)
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs so far-10 September 2021
COVID-19 Update, 10 September 2021
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs, 09 September 2021
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 71.65 Cr so far. (09 September2021)
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs, 08 September 2021
COVID-19 Update,08 September 2021
Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare represented India at Seventy-fourth Session of the WHO Regional Committee, for South-East Asia through video-conference on 07 September 2021.
Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, Vice President stressed the need to devise a multi-pronged strategy to strengthen preventive and curative eye care across the country during 36th National Eye Donation Fortnight celebrations on 07 September 2021.
Addendum to Guidelines on International Arrivals dated 17Th February 2021. (06 September 2021)
COVID-19 - Myths Vs. Facts: Sample sequencing by INSACOG has progressively increased. (06 September 2021)
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi interacted with healthcare workers and beneficiaries of the COVID vaccination program in Himachal Pradesh via video conference on 06 September 2021.
COVID-19 Update, 07 September 2021: 31,222 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours
India administered more than 1.13 Cr vaccine doses in the last 24 hours. 07 September 2021.
Health Ministers from WHO South-East Asia Region will discuss pandemic, rebuilding essential health services for UHC during Seventy- Fourth Session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia in Nepal from 6-10 September 2021.
Health Ministers from WHO South-East Asia Region will discuss pandemic, rebuilding essential health services for UHC during Seventy- Fourth Session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia in Nepal from 6-10 September 2021.
Reimbursement of OPD medicines to CS (MA) Beneficiaries-Special Sanction in view of COVID-19-03 September 2021
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine availability in States/UTs, 06 September2021
COVID-19 update, 06 September 2021
WHO and Germany open hub for pandemic and epidemic intelligence in Berlin.(01 September 2021)
FAQs on COVID-19 Vaccines and Vaccination Program- MOHFW, 01 September 2021
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crosses 66 Cr landmark. (02 September 2021)
COVID-19 Update, 02 September 2021: 47,092 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
COVID-19 Update,1 September 2021: 41,965 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours
India achieved the highest ever Single-Day Vaccination Coverage with the administration of over 1.33 Cr doses on 31 August 2021.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a new compendium of innovative health technologies for COVID-19 and other priority diseases. (31 August 2021)
COVID-19 Update, 31August 2021: 30,941 new cases were reported in India in the last 24 hours.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs, 31 August 2021: More than 64.36Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs so far.
COVID-19 Update, 27 August 2021: 44,658 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crossed 61 Cr landmark on 26 August 2021.
Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare took over charge as the Chairperson of Stop TB Partnership Board on 26 August 2021.
46,164 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs, 26 August 2021
Guidelines for domestic travel (flight/train/ship/ bus inter-state travel) issued on 25.08.2021.
COVID-19 Update, 25 August 2021: 37,593 new cases were reported in India in the last 24 hours.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs, 25 August 2021: More than 58.07 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs so far.
Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare’s National Telemedicine Service 'eSanjeevani' has conducted more than 1 Crore (i.e. 10 million) tele-consultations across India. (24 August2021)
Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Health Minister inaugurated OPD services in the new AYUSH building and night shelter at AIIMS Deoghar, Jharkhand on 24 August 2021.
More than 700 million people in the world are with untreated hypertension-(WHO, 25 August 2021).
COVID-19 Update, 24 August 2021
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 58.89 Cr so far (24 August 2021)
Digital Covid-19 Vaccination Certificates have been provided to Clinical Trial Participants of COVISHIELD and COVAXIN through Co-WIN. (23 August 2021)
COVID-19 Update, 23 August 2021
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs, 23 August 2021
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare chaired the event Aarogya Dhara- 2.0 to mark the completion of 2 Cr treatments under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) on 18 August 2021.
The Union Cabinet approved the Memorandum of Understanding between the Indian Council of medical Research (ICMR), India and the Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND), Switzerland. (18 August 2021)
The Union Cabinet approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), India and the GARDP Foundation on Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Innovation, Switzerland. (18 August 2021)
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has authorised National Institute of Animal Biotechnology Hyderabad as Central Drug Laboratory (CDL) for testing and release of Covid-19 vaccines. (16 August 2021)
The Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare released another instalment of 35% of ECRP –II package to all States. (13 August 2021)
The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare launched the first phase of the awareness campaign for HIV, TB and Blood Donation on the occasion of International Youth Day on 12 August 2021.
The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare presided over the release of National Fact Sheet Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS-4), India, 2019 on 10 August 2021.
The Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India has launched a Digital Portal for Crowdfunding & Voluntary Donations for the treatment of patients of Rare Diseases in accordance with the mandate of the National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021.(10 August 2021)
Foreign nationals are now eligible for COVID-19 Vaccination in India. (09 August 2021)
Holding gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic: WHO policy brief, 3 August 2021
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crossed a landmark of 48 Cr on 3 August 2021.
COVID-19 Vaccination Update, 04 August 2021: More than 50.37 Crore vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far.
COVID-19 Update, 04 August 2021: India has reported 42,625 new cases in last 24 hours
The Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has rushed a multidisciplinary team to Maharashtra to support the State in effective public health interventions for Zika.(02 August 2021)
COVID-19 Vaccination Update, 03 August 2021: More than 49.85 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs so far.
COVID-19 Update,03 August 2021: India has reported 30,549 new cases in the last 24 hours.
Updated recommendations for use of the ChAdOx1-S [recombinant] vaccine against COVID-19 (AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine AZD1222 Vaxzevria, SII COVISHIELD) by WHO, 30 July 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination- Myths vs. Facts- 30 July 2021: The vaccine availability and vaccination rate have been consistently improving across the country.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, 30 July 2021 - Efforts are underway to ensure that the National Exit Test ( NExT) is conducted as per the roadmap in the first half of 2023.
The Union Health Minister digitally inaugurated the Whole Genome Sequencing National Reference Laboratory for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and New BSL 3 Laboratory on the occasion of 112th Annual Day of National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on 30 July 2021.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India reviewed the COVID-19 situation in 10 states -Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Assam, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Andhra Pradesh and Manipur. -31 July 2021
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage has exceeded 47.22 Cr-02 August 2021
COVID-19 Update 02 August 2021
Talks about Covid-19 vaccination during pregnancy, and what precautions women should take to protect herself and her child from catching COVID-19 by Dr Manju Puri, Head, Department, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi
COVID-19 Vaccination Update,27 July 2021: More than 45.73 Crore vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far.
COVID-19 Update, 27 July 2021
Together to #ENDviolence: Leaders’ Statement. Six game-changing actions to End Violence Against Children-WHO, 23 July 2021
The Union Health Ministry organised a communication awareness workshop with Community Radio Stations from 16 States to create a Jan Andolan (Public Movement) on COVID Safe Behaviour and COVID vaccination drive. (25 July 2021)
COVID-19 Vaccination Update, 26 July 2021: More than 45.37 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs so far.
COVID-19 Update, 26 July 2021
The impact of the pandemic on the mental health of children and how it can be addressed-Dr Rajesh Sagar, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, AIIMS and Member, Central Mental Health Authority
The NEET- (PG) & NEET- (UG) 2021 examinations are scheduled to be held on 11th September, 2021 and 12th September, 2021 respectively.
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crossed a landmark milestone of 42 Cr on 22 July 2021.
COVID-19 Vaccination Update, 23 July 2021: More than 43.87 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
COVID-19 Update, 23 July 2021
Questions and answers about various issues including impact of COVID-19 on children, the need to protect them, and vaccinating pregnant women and lactating mothers.
IDSP State Surveillance Unit (SSU), Haryana initiated an epidemiological investigation into the first documented human case of Bird Flu.
COVID-19 Vaccination Update, 22 July 2021: More than 43.79 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
COVID-19 Update: 22 July 2021
Army hospital research and referral introduced novel procedure to treat eye cancer.(19 July 2021)
B.1.617.2, known as the Delta variant, is around 40-60 percent more transmissible than Alpha Variant- Dr. N K Arora, Co- Chair, INSACOG,19 July 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination Update, 20 July 2021: More than 42.15 Crore vaccine dose provided to States/UTs
COVID-19 Update, 20 July 2021
COVID19: Myths vs. Facts: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has been focused towards maintaining essential services including immunization under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP). (Fact, 16 July 2021)
COVID19: Myths vs. Facts: MoHFW has recommended Tuberculosis (TB) screening for all COVID-19 positive patients and COVID-19 screening for all diagnosed TB patients. (Fact,17 July 2021)
COVID-19 Vaccination Update, 19 July 2021,More than 42.15 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage has exceeded 40.64 Cr. (19 July 2021)
COVID-19 Update, 19 July 2021
Cabinet approves continuation of centrally sponsored scheme National AYUSH Mission
UN report: Pandemic year marked by spike in world hunger (12 July 2021)
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacted with Chief Ministers of the North-Eastern states on COVID-19 situation. (13 July 2021)
COVID-19 Vaccination Update,14 July 2021: More than 39.59 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs so far.
COVID-19 Update, 14 July 2021
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, and Minister of Chemical and Fertilizers, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya virtually inaugurated two PSA plants at Sir Takhtasinhji hospital, Bhavnagar on 12 July 2021.
COVID-19 Vaccination Update, 13 July 2021
COVID-19 Update, 13 July 2021
Myths vs Facts,11 July 2021: No case of Delta Plus reported from sample sequencing in Tripura
COVID-19 Vaccination Update,12 July 2021
COVID-19 Update, 12 July 2021
The Union Health Ministry has organized a capacity building workshop for Media Professionals/ Health Correspondents of 8 North Eastern States on 08 July 2021.
The Union Cabinet has approved "India COVID 19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Package: Phase II” at a cost of Rs 23,123 crore. (08 July 2021)
COVID-19 Vaccination coverage update- Day 174, 08 July 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination update, 09 July 2021
COVID-19 update, 09 July 2021
Q&A on Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) (07 July 2021)
COVID -19 Vaccination Update, 08 July 2021: India’s COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 36.48 Cr
COVID-19 Update, 08 July 2021
WHO recommends new guidelines for screening and treatment to prevent cervical cancer.(06 July 2021)
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends life-saving interleukin-6 receptor blockers for COVID-19 and urges producers to join efforts to rapidly increase access.(06 July 2021)
COVID19 Vaccination: Myth vs. Facts, 06 July 2021: States/ UTs had been informed adequately in advance about Vaccine doses that will be made available to them in July.
COVID-19 Vaccination Update, 07 July 2021: More than 37.43 Crore vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs.
COVID-19 Update: 07 July 2021
The World Health Organization (WHO) pledges extensive commitments towards women’s empowerment and health. (5 July 2021)
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 171 (5 July 2021): India’s COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 35.71 Cr
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare addressed the inaugural session of Co-WIN Global Conclave through Video Conference. (5 July 2021)
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the Co-WIN Global Conclave as India presented the indigenously developed Co-WIN platform to the world at the virtual global meet of representatives from 142 countries. (5 July 2021)
COVID-19 Update,6 July 2021
The Centre has deputed multi-disciplinary teams to Kerala, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Manipur for COVID-19 control and containment measures. (2 July 2021)
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare addressed the inaugural session of the 17th World Congress for Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy. (2 July 2021)
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India has approved the vaccination of pregnant women against COVID-19. (2 July 2021)
eSanjeevani’, Govt. of India’s free Telemedicine service completed 70 Lakh consultations. (3 July 2021)
COVID-19 Vaccination Update, 5 July 2021: More than 36.97 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
COVID-19 Update, 5 July 2021
COVID19 Vaccination: Myth vs. Facts: All citizens irrespective of their income status are entitled to free vaccination by Government of India.(1 July 2021)
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare held a capacity building workshop for Media Professionals and Health Correspondents of North Eastern and Southern States on the current COVID situation in India on 1 July 2021.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare addressed medical fraternity at the inauguration of Gratitude Week on National Doctors’ Day
COVID-19 Update: 2 July 2021
The World Health Organisation ( WHO ) issued the first global report on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in health and six guiding principles for its design and use.
India has achieved another milestone in its COVID19 vaccination drive as it overtakes USA in terms of the total number of COVID vaccine doses administered.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare chaired the 29th meeting of the high-level Group of Ministers (GoM) on COVID-19 by a video-conference on 28 June 2021.
Delta and Delta Plus Variants: Frequently Asked Questions
COVID-19 Update: 29 July 2021
India’s COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage has crossed the landmark of 32 cr. (27 June 2021)
COVID-19 vaccines do not cause infertility. (25 June 2021)
NITI Aayog convened the National Convention on Prevention of Maternal, Adolescent and Childhood Obesity. (25 June 2021)
COVID-19 Update: 28 June 2021
Directors General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) agreed on intensified cooperation in support of access to medical technologies worldwide to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Vaccination: Myths Vs. Facts: Distribution of Vaccine is done in a transparent manner based on population of a state, caseload, state’s utilisation efficiency and wastage factors.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare chaired Tuberculosis (TB) Mukt Bharat Partner Meeting virtually on 24 June 2021.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare addressed the virtual event to highlight 25 Years of Global Tobacco Control Progress on 24 June 2021.
COVID-19 Update: 25 June 2021
20 MEDICINAL PLANTS OF ‘21 FOR COVID-19 CARE
Home care guidelines for children and Advisory for AYUSH Practitioners about prophylactic care in Children during the COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 Vaccination: Myths Vs. Facts, 23 June 2021: Special provisions have been made for organising vaccination sessions for those who may not have any of the nine specified identity cards or own a mobile phone.
Rural India accounted for 64% of vaccine doses administered on first day of vaccination under revised guidelines.(23 June 2021)
The Union Health Ministry has organised a capacity building workshop for Media Professionals/ Health Correspondents of 12 States/ UTs on COVID-19 on 23 June 2021.
COVID-19 Update, 24 June 2021
Toolkit for Youth Campaign on COVID Appropriate Behaviour, Vaccination drive and Psychological well-being (22 June 2021)
COVID-19 Vaccination: Myths Vs. Facts, 22 June 2021 Government of India had ensured that full supplies of COVID-19 vaccines under the direct state procurement were provided to the concerned states before 21st June 2021.
Why do new waves happen? Member (Health), NITI Aayog answers
Union Health Ministry has alerted and advised Maharashtra, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh regarding Delta Plus Variant, currently a Variant of Concern (VOC) found in some districts in these States.
COVID-19,Update: 23 June 2021
Guideline for Siddha Practitioners for COVID-19 Patients in Home Isolation
Quick COVID-19 Vaccination is key to open the economy and go back to normal: Dr. V. K. Paul, 22 June 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination Update, 21 June 2021: More than 29.35 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
COVID-19 Vaccination:, Myths Vs. Facts: There is no scientific evidence linking COVID-19 vaccination with infertility in men and women. (21 June 2021)
COVID-19 Update, 22 June 2021
WHO released a new guidance "Live Life" to help the world reach the target of reducing suicide rate by 1/3 by 2030
Tata Memorial Centre published first of its kind study on the cost of illness and treatment of oral cancer in India.
SENSIT Rapid COVID-19 Ag Kit
COVID-19 update, 21 June 2021
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressed on the occasion of seventh International Yoga Day.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Chaired a meeting with corporates to discuss voluntary crowd-funding for treatment of patients suffering from Rare Diseases, and for TB-Free Corporate Spaces on 17 June 2021.
COVID-19 Vaccination Update, 18 June 2021
COVID-19 Update, 18 June 2021
COVID-19: Delta Plus Variant is not yet classified as a Variant of Concern. (17 June 2021)
Myths vs. Facts on COVID 19 VaccinationDecision of increasing COVISHIELD dose interval based on the fundamental scientific reason regarding behaviour of adenovector vaccines.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare addressed the WHO Global Tuberculosis Programme on ‘Global Drive to Scale up TB Prevention’ through video conference on 16 June 2021
COVID-19 Update, 17 June 2021: India's Active Caseload declines to 8,26,740; lowest after 71 days
Soaring e-waste affects the health of millions of children, the World Health Organisation (WHO) warns.
COVID Vaccination in Rural Areas – Myths vs. Facts
Myths vs Facts, COVID-19: Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genetics Consortium (INSACOG) sequencing has helped in detection of Variants of Concerns (VOCs) in real time and data has been shared with relevant States/UTs. (15 June 2021)
Information about post-COVID symptoms and their management. (15 June2021)
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare addressed the inaugural ceremony of Global Yoga Conference 2021 to mark the occasion of 7thInternational Day of Yoga. (15 June 2021)
COVID-19 Update,16 June 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination Update, 15 June 2021
COVID-19 Update, 15 June 2021
AYUSH-64 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) which is beneficial for the management of asymptomatic, mild and moderate COVID-19
COVID-19 Vaccination: The Empowered Group on Vaccine Administration (EGVAC) has clarified that “the claims of so called hackers on the dark web, relating to alleged hacking of the Co-WIN system and data leak, is baseless and the data of the people is safe with Co-WIN. (12 June 2021)
Myth Vs Facts: Government of India has been working towards effective COVID-19 management in rural India by sustained strengthening of the rural health Infrastructure in active collaboration with the States.
COVID-19 Update,14 June 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination Update: Union Health Ministry and Chairman, Empowered Group on Vaccine Administration (EGVAC) debunked news of hacking of CoWIN. (10 June 2021)
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare digitally addressed the World Health Organization High-Level Coalition on Health and Energy Platform of Action on 10 June 2021.
eSanjeevani-Govt. of India’s free Telemedicine service has completed 60 Lakh consultations. (10 June 2021)
COVID-19 Update,11 June 2021
Countries reaffirm commitment to ending polio with launch of new “Polio Eradication Strategy 2022-2026: Delivering on a promise” (10 June 2021)
WHO’s new “Guidance on community mental health services: promoting person-centred and rights-based approaches” seeks to put an end to human rights violations in mental health care.(10 June 2021)
COVID-19 Vaccination Update, 9 June 2021
COVID-19 Update, 10 June 2021: India has reported less than 1 lakh Daily New Cases for the 3rd successive day
COVID-19 Vaccination Update, 9 June 2021
COVID-19 Update, 9 June 2021
The Union Health Ministry has advised the States and UTs to include the Unique Disability Identification Card (UDID) as a Photo ID while registering on Co-WIN 2.0. (7 June 2021)
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare chaired the 28th meeting of the high-level Group of Ministers (GoM) on COVID-19. (7 June 2021)
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare virtually addressed the World Food Safety Day celebrations organized by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on 7 June 2021.
The Government of India has issued SOPs for vaccination of persons undertaking international travel for educational purposes, or employment opportunities, or as part of India's contingent for Tokyo Olympic Games. (7 June 2021)
The Government of India will provide free vaccine to all Indian citizens above 18 years of age from 21 June 2021 onwards. (7 June 2021)
COVID-19 Update, 8 June 2021
Busting Myths of Vaccination, 5 June 2021: Liberalised Pricing and Accelerated National COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy ensures vaccine equity
COVID-19 Vaccination Update, 6 June 2021
COVID-19 update, 7 June 2021
WHO has validated the Sinovac-CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use.
Busting Myths on Vaccination, 3 June 2021: More than 1 crore doses of COVID vaccines have been distributed to Tamil Nadu till 2nd June, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination Update: 3 June 2021
Union Ministry of Health has finalised arrangements with Hyderabad based vaccine manufacturer Biological-E to reserve 30 crore of COVID-19 vaccine doses. (3 June 2021)
COVID-19 Update: 4 June 2021:
Environment-friendly solution to disinfect Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): reduces biomedical waste generation
Government of India had so far provided more than 23crore COVID vaccine doses (23,11,68,480) to States/UTs.(31 May 2021)
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare led the pledge to keep away from Tobacco on ‘World No Tobacco Day’ 2021.
Update on CoWIN Portal, 31 May 2021: CoWIN has now provided the feature for rescheduling of vaccination sessions
COVID-19 Update, 1 June 2021
The Chairman, Empowered Group, on Technology and Data Management to combat COVID-19 debunked misinformation on performance of CoWIN (29 May 2021)
Oxygen Therapy in COVID-19
Update on COVID Vaccine Allocation - 30 May 2021
COVID-19 Update, 31 May 2021
COVID-19 Update, 28 May 2021
Raksha Mantri launched a ‘Services e-Health Assistance & Tele-consultation’ (SeHAT) OPD portal to provide tele-medicine services to armed forces personnel and veterans through video conferencing on May 27, 2021.
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare virtually participated in a meeting with Ministers of Health of the Non-Aligned Movement Countries on 27 May 2021.
The guidelines for Near to Home COVID Vaccination Centres (NHCVC) for elderly & differently abled citizens have been shared by Union Health Ministry with States/UTs
The Prime Minister chaired a high-level meeting to review the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) on 27 May 2021.
Updated detailed clinical management for adult cases of COVId-19 (version-6, 24.05.2021)
Guidelines for Integration of Co-WIN with third-party applications
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 131: Cumulative vaccine coverage exceeded 20.25 Crore -26 May 2021.
Update on COVID Relief Aid- 26 May 2021
More than 22 crore vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far- 26 May 2021.
COVID-19 Update, 27 May 2021
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Swiss Confederation have launched a global BioHub for storage, sharing and analysis.
India has administered more than 1 Cr vaccine doses for 18-44 age group under phase-3 of vaccination drive.
On-site Registration/Facilitated Cohort Registration in addition to online appointment for 18-44 years age group has been now enabled on CoWIN digital platform.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare chaired the 27th meeting of the high-level Group of Ministers (GoM) on COVID-19 by a video-conference on 24 May 2021.
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and the Chairman of WHO Executive Board presented details of the 147th and 148th sessions of the Executive Board before the 74th World Health Assembly on 24 May 2021.
Nationwide campaign to distribute Ayurvedic drugs for Covid patients in home isolation
Augmenting AYUSH Human resources for COVID – 19
World Health Statistics 2021: A report by the World Health Organization (WHO) on health and health-related indicators for its 194 Member States
Cov-Tech Ventilation System: A ventilation system to keep PPE kits cool for Corona warriors
Psychosocial care for frontline healthcare workers during COVID-19
Update on COVID Relief Aid-23 May 2021
Update on COVID-19 India, 23 May 2021: More than 21.23 Lakh tests were conducted in the last 24 hours.
Government of India has provided (both through the free of cost category and through direct state procurement category) more than 21.80 crore vaccine doses to States/UTs so far. (23 May 2021)
The seventy-fourth session of the World Health Assembly (WHA) will run from 24 May to 1 June 2021 virtually to focus on ending COVID-19 pandemic and preparing for the next one.
Update on COVID-19, 20 May 2021: Daily recoveries outnumber daily new cases for 7th consecutive day
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine: Government of India has provided more than 21 crore vaccine doses to States/UTs so far. (20 May 2021)
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare chaired the opening session of the 33rd meeting of Health Ministers of Commonwealth countries through video conference on 20 May 2021.
National Clinical Management Protocol based on Ayurveda and Yoga for management of Covid-19
Useful guidelines for the registered practitioners of AYUSH Systems for COVID 19
The World Health Organisation (WHO) issued new guidance for research on genetically modified mosquitoes to fight malaria and other vector-borne diseases.(19 May2021)
Government of India provides advance information on vaccine doses supply availability till 15th June 2021 to States and UTs.(19May2021)
Do breath holding exercise, make your lungs healthier
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India has accepted the new recommendations of the National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19 (NEGVAC).(19May2021)
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare virtually addressed the conference on “COVID-19 Pandemic: A Call for Health Security and Peace in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region on 19 May 2021.
Advisory for COVID-19 home testing using Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) by ICMR - (19 May 2021)
The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India has released an advisory on “Stop the Transmission, Crush the Pandemic - Masks, distance, sanitation and ventilation to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2 virus”. (20 may2021)
Update on COVID-18 May2021: Daily Recoveries more than 4 Lakh in the country, for the first time
Update on COVID Relief Aid-18 May 2021
New AIIMS started under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana are providing advanced COVID Care in States.
The Prime Minister interacted with field officials from States and Districts on the COVID-19 situation through video conference-18 May 2021.
The Government of India has provided more than 20 crore vaccine doses to States/UTs free of cost so far. (17 May 2021)
National AEFI (Adverse Event Following Immunization) Committee submitted a report to the Union Health Ministry: Bleeding and clotting events following COVID vaccination are minuscule in India.
Update on COVID Relief Aid, 17 May 2021
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare chaired the 26th meeting of the high-level Group of Ministers (GoM) on COVID-19 on 17 May 2021.
Minister of Defence, Shri Rajnath Singh and Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan jointly launched the new COVID drug 2-DG on 17 May 2021.
According to the latest estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) long working hours are increasing deaths from heart disease and stroke.
Reimbursement of OPD medicines to CS (MA) beneficiaries: Special sanction in view of COVID-19
CoWIN digital portal reconfigured to reflect change in dose interval of Covishield Vaccine to 12-16 weeks.
Status of COVId-19 vaccine distribution to States/UTs both supplied by Government of India and procured directly by States/UTs as on 15 May 2021.
AIIMS doctors provided guidance on medication and care for Mild COVID-19 Patients
Stay Safe from Mucormycosis - a fungal complication being detected in COVID-19 patients
Centre promptly clearing and apportioning Global Aid to States/UTs for COVID Management.
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved Phase II/III clinical trials of COVAXIN in the age group of 2 to 18 Years.
Gap between two doses of Covishield Vaccine extended from 6-8 weeks to 12-16 weeks based on recommendation of COVID Working Group
Ayurveda Preventive Measures for self care during COVID-19 Pandemic
Unani medicine based Preventive Measures for self-care during COVID-19 Pandemic
ADVISORY FOR AYUSH PRACTITIONERS ON ETHICAL PRACTICES DURING COVID 19 PANDEMIC
Guidelines for Ayurveda & Unani Practitioners for COVID-19 Patients in Home Isolation and Ayurveda & Unani Preventive Measures for self care during COVID-19 Pandemic
Public Notice Issued by Central Council of Indian Medicine, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India
On Day 2 of Tika Utsav, more than 37.63 lakh vaccine doses were given at Workplace Vaccination Centres across the country in the government and private sector.
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare chaired ICMR’s International Symposium titled ‘One Health in India: Research informing biosafety, preparedness and response’
The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 10 Cr on 11 April 2021.
The Government of India has prohibited the exports of Injection Remdesivir and Remdesivir Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) till the situation improves.
COVID-19 Vaccination-Day 83: More than 9.40 Cr COVID-19 vaccine doses were administered till 08 April 2021.
PM interacted with the Chief Ministers on Covid-19 situation on 08 April 2021
Statement by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, the Union Cabinet Minister, Health and Family Welfare; Science and Technology; and Earth Sciences (07 April 2021)
The Central Government has issued Guidance Note to operationalise COVID Vaccination Centres at work places (Govt. and Private) from 11 April 2021 for all employees of work places aged 45 years or more.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare along with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs is jointly addressing the health gaps of the tribal communities with the launch of a tribal health collaborative ‘Anamaya’.(07April2021)
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare reviewed the COVID-19 situation and vaccination progress in 11 States/UTs showing large numbers of cases on 06 April 2021.
Clarification regarding National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021
On the occasion of World Health Day, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare addressed the WHO South East Asia Regional Office through Video Conference.
National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021
Cumulative COVID Vaccination Coverage in India has reached about 8 Crore Mark on 5 April 2021.
The Union Health Ministry has written to Delhi Government on irregularities in identification of COVID vaccination beneficiaries below the age of 45 years.
The Central Government has deployed 50 high level multidisciplinary public health teams to Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Punjab for COVID-19 control and containment measures.
The Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Dr Harsh Vardhan virtually launched the the revised next generation digital platform of Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) under Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP) on 5 April 2021.
PM reviewed COVID-19 Pandemic situation and Vaccination Program in the country on 04 April 2021.
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare addressed the 40th anniversary of AGE-CARE India and the Elders Day celebrations on 04 April 2021.
National Health Authority (NHA) has released the guidelines for COVID vaccine Payment through PMJAY-website by the concerned hospitals to NHA.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Health & Family Welfare Minister approved the “National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021” on 30th March 2021.
Union Health Secretary reviewed COVID vaccination drive and preparations for April 2021 with all States and UTs.
Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Punjab and Madhya Pradesh report high Daily New Cases.
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare released a document titled- “Chasing the Virus: A Public Health Response to the COVID 19 Pandemic” on 30 March 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination-Day 68, 24 March 2021: More than 5.21 Cr COVID-19 vaccine doses were administered.
Genome Sequencing by the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Consortium on Genomics (INSACOG) shows variants of concern ((VOCs)) and a Novel variant in India.
Lakshadweep(UT) and the district Budgam (J&K) first in the country to be declared TB-Free. (24 March 2021)
Export of Made-in-India COVID-19 vaccines to other Nations
COVID-19 update, 23 March 2021: Six States- Maharashtra, Punjab, Karnataka, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh and Tamil Nadu report a rise in Daily New Cases; account for 81% of daily new cases.
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister was apprised on the progress under National Health Mission (NHM)during FY 2019-20.
Frequently Asked Questions on Co-WIN and COVID-19 vaccination for citizens.
COVID-19, update, 22 March 2021: Maharashtra, Punjab, Karnataka, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh account for more than 80% of the daily new COVID19 cases.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India has advised States and UTs to increase the interval between two doses of COVISHIELD to 4-8 weeks based on NTAGI and NEGVAC recommendations.
The planned target of operationalizing 70,000 Ayushman Bharat- Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) by 31st March 2021 has been achieved ahead of time. (21 March2021)
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Chairman of the Indian Red Cross Society(IRCS), National Headquarters(NHQ) inaugurated a Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) Testing Facility at the IRCS NHQ Blood Centre on 20 March 2021.
On the occasion of World Oral Health day, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurated National Resource Centre for Oral Health Care of Children & Elderly (OHSC-PGIMER) and various facilities at PGIMER, Chandigarh
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare delivered the keynote address at the India TB Summit through video-conference on 20 March 2021.
The Global report on ageism released by WHO on 18 March 2021 outlines a framework for action to reduce ageism including specific recommendations for all stakeholders.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, GOI delivered acceptance speech as new Chairman of Stop TB Partnership Board through video-conference on 18 March 2021.
New research highlights risks of separating newborns from mothers during COVID-19 pandemic.
India has scaled several peaks in its fight against COVID19. (16 March 2021)
New Advisory Committee of Ministry of AVUSH,Govt of India.
COVID-19 Vaccination-Day 59: India crossed a significant peak with more than 3.17 Crore Vaccinations on 15 March 2021.
COVID-19 update, 15 March 2021: Five States of Maharashtra, Punjab, Karnataka, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu continue to report a surge in the COVID-19 daily new cases.
A high level central team has been deployed to Haridwar to review medical care and public health arrangements for Kumbh Mela,2021.
Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National AYUSH Mission (NAM) "Promotion of Herbal Cultivation in the country
Close to 3 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in India till 14 March 2021.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare inaugurated multiple facilities at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhopal on 13 March 2021.
COVID-19 Update, 11 March 2021: Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, Karnataka, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu continue to report a high number of COVID-19 daily new cases.
COVID-19 Vaccination-Day 54 (10 March 2021): More than 2.52 Cr COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country.
The Union Cabinet approved creation of Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi as a single non-lapsable reserve fund for Health from the proceeds of Health and Education Cess.
A report presented by WHO shows that 1in 3 women globally experience violence.
Dr P K Misra, Principal Secretary to Prime Minister chaired a high level review meeting to review the status and progress of COVID vaccination across States and UTs.
A new Global Breast Cancer Initiative is introduced by the World Health Organization, with the objective of reducing global breast cancer mortality by 2.5% per year until 2040 on international women’s day.
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 52: More than 2.26 Cr COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered till 8 March 2021.
COVID-19 update, 8 March 2021: Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, Karnataka, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu continue to report a spike in Daily New Cases.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare addressed a webinar organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) on the occasion of International Women's Day.
COVID-19 Vaccination-Day 48: More than 1.77 Cr COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered till 4 March 2021.
COVID-19: Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Karnataka continue to report a surge in the COVID daily new cases. (4 March 2021)
COVID-19 Vaccination-Day 47: More than 1.63 Cr COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in the country till 3 March 2021.
Phase 3 Clinical Trial of COVAXIN, developed by ICMR & Bharat Biotech, shows 81% efficacy.
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare virtually inaugurated six new ‘Outreach Service Centers for Communication Disorders’ across the country by All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH), Mysuru on the occasion of World Hearing Day.
On World Hearing Day, Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare as Chairman of the Executive Board of WHO released WHO’s World Report on Hearing.
3rd Janaushadhi Diwas is being celebrated from 1 March 2021 with the theme “Sevabhi – Rozgar bhi under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)
COVID-19: Caution advised to States showing High Active Cases (2 March 2021)
COVID-19 Vaccination-Day 46: The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 1.54 Crore on 2 March 2021.
Kerala, Maharashtra, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat continue to report an upsurge in COVID Daily New Cases
The next phase of COVID-19 vaccination has commenced from 1 March 2021 for those who are over 60 years of age and for people aged 45 and above with specified co-morbid conditions.
MOHFW, GOI has released several guidelines on preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 in different places.
ADVISORY ON AYURVED, UNANI & HOMOEOPATHY FOR COVID 19 PANDEMIC
GUIDELINES for NATUROPATHY PRACTITIONERS for COVID- 19
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare addressed the Global Indian Physicians Congress, organized by the Global Association for Physicians of Indian Origin (GAPIO), through video conference on 28 February 2021.
States were advised not to lower their guard, Enforce COVID Appropriate Behaviour and deal firmly with violations
Private Sector Participation is being scaled up in COVID Vaccination, around 10,000 hospitals under Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY and 687 hospitals under CGHS can be used by States as COVID Vaccination Centres (CVCs)
Citizen Registration and Appointment for Vaccination, User Manual, 27 February 2021
El Salvador, the country in Central America has been certified as malaria –free by World Health Organization
Update COVID-19, 25 February 2021: Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat & Chhattisgarh witness an upsurge in Daily New Cases.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination- Day 41: More than 1.30 Cr COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered to healthcare and frontline workers.
The Centre has deputed high level multi-disciplinary teams to States/UTs witnessing surge in COVID-19 cases. (24 February 2021)
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare chaired a high-level meeting with senior officials of the Union Health Ministry and other Development Partners to launch a Jan-Andolan against Tuberculosis on 24 February 2021.
India is the third topmost country globally with the highest cumulative vaccination numbers, after USA and the UK
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare addressed the inaugural ceremony of the third India Tourism Mart, organized by the Federation of Associations in India Tourism and Hospitality (FAITH), through video conferencing on 18 February 2021.
The Prime Minister addressed a workshop on “Covid-19 Management: Experience, Good Practices and Way Forward” with health leaders, experts and officials of 10 neighbouring countries along with Indian officials and experts, today
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination- Day 32: The COVID-19 vaccination coverage to healthcare and frontline workers has crossed 88.5 lakhs doses on16 February 2021.
Multimedia Exhibition Van travelling to create awareness on Vaccination for COVID-19 and Aatmanirbhar Bharat is flagged off at Mumbai on 16 February 2021.
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare released the ebook on Telemedicine guidelines “Framework for Telemedicine use in management of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease and Stroke in India”.
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Welfare has termed the sharp focus on health and wellbeing and their centre-staging in the Union Budget “visionary” and “revolutionary”.
Framework for Telemedicine use in management of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease and Stroke in India
COVID-19, Update: India has been recording a steady decline in the number of daily new deaths since 1st October 2020. (14 February 2021)
Country has started the second dose of COVID-19 Vaccine from13 February 2021 for those beneficiaries who have completed 28 days after receipt of the 1st dose.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination: 74.30 lakh Healthcare and Frontline Workers have received COVID-19 Vaccine across the country after twenty -seventh day of vaccination program.(11 February 2021)
World Unani Day
Advisory for Prohibition of misleading advertisement and claims of classical/ Shastriye Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani drugs
COVID-19, update: India’s Daily New Cases continue to show steady decline; Recoveries on an upward streak.(09 February 2021)
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Chairman, Indian Red Cross Society presided over the distribution of masks and soaps to various Transport Unions.
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR SAFETY/TOXICITY EVALUATION OF AYURVEDIC FORMULATIONS
COVID-19, update: Steady decline in number of deaths, in addition to consistent low daily positive cases-08 February 2021
India has become the third topmost country in the world in terms of the number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination-Day 13 (28 January 2021): More than 28 lakh Healthcare Workers vaccinated across the country.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare chaired the 23rd meeting of the high-level Group of Ministers (GoM) on COVID-19 by a video-conference on 28 January 2021.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare addressed the event on Restoring Cross Border Mobility by the World Economic Forum’s Common Trust Network through a Video Conference on 28 January 2021.
India joins the world to light up Qutub Minar as a sign of unity to combat neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)
COVID-19, 27 January 2021: India’s daily Recoveries outnumber daily New Cases since the last 20 Days.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare digitally chaired the 148th session of WHO Executive Board, through Video Conference on 26 January 2021.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare digitally addressed a high-level virtual event titled “Family Planning 2020: Celebrating Progress, Transforming for the future”, through Video Conference on 26 January 2021.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Health Minister of Family Welfare presided over the foundation day celebrations and launch of the decadal year of the Indian Council of Medical Research - National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research (ICMR-NCDIR), Bengaluru through a video conference on 25 January 2021.
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR DRUG DEVELOPMENT OF AYURVEDIC FORMULATIONS
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination: Cumulative number of Vaccinated Healthcare Workers across the country is more than 16 lakh. (24 January2021)
COVID-19: India’s active caseload has fallen to 1.84 lakh (1,84,182) on 25 January 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination Update, 22 January 2021, India vaccinates nearly 10.5 lakh beneficiaries till the 6th day of the nationwide COVID19 vaccination drive; more than many other countries.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare unveiled IEC posters to address the emerging issue of vaccine hesitancy in some sections of population in the country. (21 January2021)
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare inaugurated the 7th Edition of “MASCRADE 2021”- Movement against Smuggled & Counterfeit Trade organised by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) Cascade on 21 January 2021.
Update on COVID-19, 22 January 2021: India’s active caseload has fallen to 1.78% of the total active cases.
COVID-19 (20 January 2021): Globally, India has one of the lowest daily new confirmed COVID-19 cases per million population in the last 7 days.
COVID-19 (20 January 2021): Globally, India has one of the lowest daily new confirmed COVID-19 cases per million population in the last 7 days.
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination, 20 January 2021: More than 7.86 lakh Healthcare Workers have received the vaccination. No case of serious/severe AEFI is attributable to vaccination till date.
COVID-19: India has recorded lowest Daily New Cases in 7 months; 10,064 found positive in the last 24 hours. (19 January 2021)
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination: Cumulative total number of vaccinated healthcare workers across the country has reached more than 6.31 lakh. (19 January 2021)
Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has rushed a multi-disciplinary team to assist Lakshadweep Administration in COVID-19 management
Status of Avian Influenza in the country: Till 18th January, 2021 outbreaks of Avian Influenza have been confirmed in 5 States for poultry birds and in 9 States for Crow/Migratory/ Wild birds
India’s total recovered cases have leaped over the Active caseload by more than one crore on18 January 2021
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare inaugurated the new Burns and Plastic Surgery Block of AIIMS, New Delhi on 18 January2021.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare digitally chaired the 148th session of WHO Executive Board, through Video Conference on 18 January 2021.
Update onCOVID-19 Vaccination: After the third day of the massive countrywide COVID-19 vaccination program, a total of 3,81,305 beneficiaries have been vaccinated (18 January 2021).
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR CLINICAL EVALUATION OF AYURVEDIC INTERVENTIONS
COVID-19: India scales a landmark peak- Active Cases declined below 2% of the total cases for the first time.(17 January 2021)
Update on COVID-19Vaccination: With two Made-in-India vaccines, countrywide COVID-19 Vaccination Drive was conducted successfully on day 1
Letter from Additional Secretary, MOHFW, GOI regarding Contraindication and Factsheet for COVID-19 Vaccines (14 January 2021)
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras across all districts of the country recorded sales of Rs 484 Crore in the financial year 2020-2021 (upto 12th January 2021),
COVID-19:India reports less than 20,000 Daily New Cases since past 7 days.(14 Jan 2021)
Polio National Immunisation Day or “Polio Ravivar” rescheduled to 31st January 2021.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare virtually addressed a webinar on Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Swatantra Bharat
The International Coordinating Group (ICG) on Vaccine Provision announced the establishment of a global Ebola vaccine stockpile to ensure outbreak response. (12 January 2021)
World Health Organisation (WHO) urged governments to promote healthy food in public facilities
India’s active caseload has fallen to 2.14 lakh on13 January 2021 after 197 days.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan presided over the Commencement Ceremony of 1st batch at AIIMS, Guwahati.(12 January 2021)
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare felicitated Kayakalp award to Public and Private Health Facilities for high standards of Sanitation and Hygiene on 12 January 2021.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan,Union Minister of Health and Family welfare inaugurated the first ‘The Grand Finale of the Red Ribbon Quiz Competition’ organized by the National AIDS Control Organization and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare on 12 January 2021.
India continues to report Sustained Decline in daily New cases; 16,311 new cases in the last 24 hours.(11 January 2021)
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare presided over the 47th Convocation of AIIMS New Delhi on 11 January 2021.
As India gears up for COVID19 Vaccine roll out, Centre guides States/UTs on Co-WIN management (10 Jan 2021)
The Prime Minister reviewed the status of COVID-19 and preparedness for COVID19 vaccination on 09 January 2021
COVID-19: Total COVID Recoveries crossed 1 Crore mark. (07 January 2021)
The Union Health Secretary has written to Maharashtra, Kerala, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal urging them to take steps to curb the spike in COVID19 cases.
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare interacted with Health Ministers of States/UTs to review preparedness and seek their personal leadership in the glitch-free Dry Run of the COVID vaccination on 8th Jan 2021.
COVID-19: There is a steady decline in the number of daily deaths recorded in the country. (06 January 2021)
Dr.Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare released INDIA REPORT on Longitudinal Ageing Study of India (LASI) Wave-1. (06 January 2021)
Union Health Ministry has deployed multi-disciplinary teams to Avian Influenza affected districts in Kerala and Haryana. ((06 January 2021)
Another Mock Drill on COVID19 Vaccine administration is going to be conducted in all States and UTs on 8th January 2021
"Order to stop and prevent publicity and advertisement of AYUSH-related claims for COVID-19 treatment"
Status of Avian Influenza in the country (06January 2021)
COVID-19: India’s active caseload has been decreasing continuously and stands at 2, 31,036 on 05 January 2021.
Audio visual on Dr Guleria, Director AIIMS, Delhi sharing FAQs on COVID-19 Vaccine rollout
COVID-19: India continues its streak of low daily new cases with 16,504 positives recorded in the last 24 hours (04 January 2021)
Update on New Strain of novel Coronavirus from U.K. (04 Jan 2020)
COVID-19, India: The total Active Caseload has dropped below 2.5 lakh (2,47,220) on 03 January 2021.
Press Statement by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) on Restricted Emergency approval of COVID-19 virus vaccine. (03 January 2021)
The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) of Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO) makes recommendations in respect of Accelerated Approval Process request of M/s Serum Institute of India and M/s Bharat Biotech International Ltd as well as about Phase-III Trials of M/s Cadila Healthcare Ltd. (02 January 2021)
In a massive nation-wide exercise, an end-to-end mock drill on the vaccine administration was conducted on 02 January 2021 in all States and UTs at 286 session sites spread across 125 districts.
Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare successfully conducted a two-day dry run for activities entailed in Covid-19 vaccination in four states Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab and Gujarat on 28th and 29th December 2020.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare has been nominated by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI) as a member of the GAVI Board.
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai has developed Eye Cancer therapy in the form of the first indigenous Ruthenium 106 Plaque for treatment of Ocular Tumours.
COVID-19: At less than 3% of Total Cases, India’s Active Caseload of 2.89 lakh continues to decline.
The Union Health Secretary reviewed the status of passengers coming from the UK to India and found positive with 10 States/UTs where the flights from UK to India land.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India has issued Standard Operating Procedure for Epidemiological Surveillance and Response in the context of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 virus detected in the United Kingdom.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) along with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has announced the launch of Grand Challenge for Strengthening “CoWIN”, the COVID Vaccine Intelligence Network system
ndia’s Active Caseload slumps below 3 lakh; lowest in 163 days
“India has continued a sustained and regular engagement with other countries for the development and manufacturing of the COVID vaccine and is optimistic that it shall play a vital role in making vaccines accessible and affordable to the whole world”: Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Health & Family Welfare
COVID: 19-Sustained shedding of Active Caseload continues; drops to 3.03 Lakh after 161 days. (21 December 2020)
Foundation Stone of 100 Bedded Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Hospital was laid down at Ompura, Budgam, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on 21 December 2020.
COVID-19: India has suspended all flights to and from United Kingdom from 22nd to 31st December 2020.
COVID-19, India: The total Active Caseload has dropped to 3.05 lakh (3,05,344) on 20 December 2020.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare chaired the 22nd meeting of the high-level Group of Ministers (GoM) on COVID-19 by a video-conference on 19 December 2020.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare digitally addressed the Platinum Jubilee of the National Conference of Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (NATCON)on 18 December 2020.
COVID-19: India’s Active Caseload continues to decline. (16 December 2020)
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, released National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5): District level factsheets of 342 districts of Phase I States/UTs
The United Nations declared 2021-2030 as the Decade of Healthy Ageing
NITI Aayog has released ‘Vision 2035: Public Health Surveillance in India’
COVID-19: National Recovery Rate crosses 95%, one of the highest in the World (15.12 2020)
“eSanjeevani” telemedicine service of the Health Ministry has crossed 1 million (10 lakh) tele-consultations on 14 December 2020.
COVID-19: India’s Active Caseload further retracts to 3.62% of Total Cases. (12 December 2020)
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare digitally addressed the students of Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC) at their convocation ceremony on 12 December 2020
Universal Health Coverage Day is celebrated on 12 December 2020 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
Cabinet has approved Memorandum of Understanding between India and Suriname on Cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine
COVID-19: Exponential rise in India’s testing; Cumulative tests cross 15 Cr
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Science and Technology, and Earth Sciences digitally addressed the virtual Curtain Raiser Ceremony by ICMR-National Institute of Research in Tribal Health, at Jabalpur as a part of 6th India International Science Festival 2020 (IISF 2020).
India is building the advanced CO-WIN digital platform which will allow citizens to self-register for COVID -19 vaccination.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare digitally addressed the Inter-Ministerial meeting on Vaccination of South Asia against COVID-19 by the World Bank on 10 December 2020 at Delhi through Video Conference.
"AYUSH for Immunity Campaign Bulletin"
"Improve Your Immunity Through Unani Medicine" an e-booklet providing guidelines for improving immunity as per the basic concepts and principles of Unani Medicine
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a year-long campaign to help 100 million people quit tobacco.
COVID-19: India has recorded lowest daily New Cases after a gap of 5 months.(o8 December 2020)
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare digitally addressed the Inter Ministerial Conference by Partners in Population and Development (PPD) on 08 December 2020.
The Centre is rushing a three-member team of medical experts to Eluru in Andhra Pradesh after scores of children were hospitalised with an undiagnosed illness in the past few days
COVID-19: India’s total Active Caseload has fallen below the 4 lakh mark. (7 December 2020)
COVID-19: India's Active Caseload further contracts to 4.03 Lakh after 138 days. (6 December 2020)
PM’s message on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
COVID-19: India’s Active Caseload further dips to 4.35% of Total Cases.(4.12.2020)
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India has approved AYUSH Day Care Therapy Center for central government employees and pensioners.
COVID-19: India’s total active caseload is significantly dropping.
The World Malaria Report (WMR) 2020, released by WHO indicates a considerable progress in reduction of Malaria burden in India.
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare chaired the inaugural session of the annual conference of the India Sweden Healthcare Innovation Centre.
MoHFW, GOI released SOP on preventive measures in markets to contain spread of COVID-19
COVID-19: India’s active cases continue to decline, now below 4.5 lakhs
Every move counts towards better health – says WHO
With an exponential increase in COVID testing in India, Cumulative tests are about 13.5 cr.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare met development partners to discuss the challenges and opportunities in eradicating TB by 2025.
COVID-19: Sustained shedding of Active Caseload continues. (30 November 2020)
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Chairman of Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) distributed masks and soaps at the Old Delhi Railway Station to spread the message about COVID appropriate behaviour.
Multilateral cooperation is the key to overcoming global challenges such as COVID-19: Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Science & Technology and Earth Sciences said during his inaugural speech at the First Virtual Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) Young Scientist Conclave, held virtually on 24 november2020
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting with Chief Ministers of all States and UTs on 24 November 2020 via video conferencing, to review the status and preparedness of COVID-19 response and management.
COVID-19: India’s 61% of daily new cases are contributed by Kerala, Maharashtra, Delhi, West Bengal, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. (26 November 2020)
Dr. Harsh Vardhan reviewed implementation of Ayushman Bharat - PMJAY and National Digital Health Mission (NDHM).
A mobile COVID-19 RT-PCR Lab is jointly launched by SpiceHealth and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) at ICMR in New Delhi,
COVID-19: India’s active caseload remains below 5% of total Cases. (23 November2020)
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare digitally addressed the Boston Center of Excellence for Health and Human Development through the video conference on 22 November 2020.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s eSanjeevani, the national telemedicine initiative, has completed 8 lakh consultations on 20 November 2020.
National Newborn Week 2020 was observed from 15th through 21st November with the theme “Quality, Equity, Dignity for every newborn at every health facility and everywhere’”.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare approved a new category for selection and nomination of candidates from ‘Wards of COVID Warriors’ under Central Pool MBBS/BDS seats for the academic year 2020-21.
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has deputed high level Central teams to Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Manipur.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare inaugurated OT and ICU Complex at Pt. BD Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak on 19 November 2020.
India recorded a landmark milestone with operationalisation of more than 50,000 Ayushman Bharat Health & Wellness Centres (HWCs) in the country.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare digitally addressed the Ministerial meeting of the Global Prevention Coalition (GPC) for HIV Prevention, through Video Conference on 18 November 2020 and showcased steps taken by India to protect gains in HIV prevention during COVID-19 Pandemic.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare digitally addressed the 33rd Stop TB Partnership Board meet, through Video Conference on 18 November 2020 and revealed how India’s preparation for containing the COVID-19 Pandemic can be repurposed to eradicate TB by 2025.
COVID-19: India recorded 30K Daily New Cases for the second successive day. (17 November 2020)
COVID-19: India records more daily new recoveries than daily new cases for 44 successive days.(16 November 2020)
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare digitally chaired the 147th session of WHO Executive Board, through Video Conference.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi dedicated two future-ready Ayurveda institutions to the nation on the 5th Ayurveda Day via video conferencing.
India is reporting less than 50,000 new daily cases of COVID-19 for the eight continuous days.(15 November 2020)
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare interacted with Chief Ministers, State Health Ministers and Principal Secretaries/ Additional Chief Secretaries of 7 States through video conferencing on 11.11.2020.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare digitally attended the BRICS Health Ministers Conference, through Video Conference on 11 November 2020.
The Prime Minister had a telephone conversation with the Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) on 11.11.2020.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare reviewed COVID and public health measures with Health Ministers and senior State officials of 9 States.(09 November2020)
COVID-19: New daily cases have been trending downward since 15th of October.(08 November 2020)
eSanjeevani, the national telemedicine service set up by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, has completed 7 lakh consultations.(07 November2020)
A research conducted by IIT Kharagpur has proved the existence of micro-plastic pollution in hot liquid consumed from disposable paper cups
“Let’s end it by 2020”: Dr. Harsh Vardhan has exhorted Delhi to implement Prime Minister’s Jan Andolan successfully to blunt the momentum of COVID by the end of the year
India sustains a trend of consistently low Active Cases of COVID-19. (04November 2020)
Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurated a 10-Bedded MakeShift Hospital and isolation centre at 4th Battalion Centre, Chennai.
The Union Cabinet approved the Memorandum of Understanding between India and Israel on cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine.
The Union Cabinet approved a Memorandum of Understanding between India and United Kingdom on cooperation in the field of Medical Products Regulation.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare reviewed COVID-19 preparedness and measures for ensuring COVID Appropriate Behaviour in Karnataka.
National Clinical Management Protocol based on Ayurveda and Yoga for management of Covid-19
Ayurveda’s immunity boosting measures for self care during COVID 19 crisis
COVID-19: India’s Active Cases have fallen under 5.5 lakhs (03 november2020).
Union Home Secretary reviewed the COVID-19 situation in NCT of Delhi.
COVID-19: Percentage Active Cases have reduced more than 3 times in the past 2 months.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India has released the guidelines for delivery of mental healthcare services during the Covid-19 pandemic
COVID-19: Case Fatality Rate (CFR) in India falls below 1.5%.
The National Medical Commission has notified its first major regulation titled “Minimum Requirements for Annual MBBS Admissions Regulations (2020)”
COVID-19: India continues to be among the countries with lowest per million cases & per million deaths, and very high testing
eSanjeevani, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s telemedicine initiative has completed 6 Lakh tele consultations.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare reviewed COVID-19 preparedness and measures for ensuring COVID Appropriate Behaviour in Tamil Nadu.
COVID-19: India records lowest daily New Cases after 3 months. ( 27 October 2020)
COVID-19: The number of new deaths has significantly dipped. India’s Case Fatality Rate is lowest since 22nd March. (26 October 2020)
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare launched Punjab National Bank’s (PNB) All India CSR campaign against COVID 19
COVID-19: India records a new Milestone. Recovery Rate touches 90.00% (25 October2020)
COVID-19: Daily Positivity Rate sustained below 5% over the past three days (22 October 2020)
The World Health Organization invites entries for short films to the 2nd Health for All Film Festival.
COVID-19: India sustains the continued trend of consistent decline in Active Cases.(21 October2020)
Dr. Harsh Vardhan discussed implementation of Prime Minister’s Jan Andolan with Madhya Pradesh
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare virtually addressed the World Bank- IMF annual meeting on 21 October 2020
COVID-19: New Cases fall below 50,000 for the first time after nearly 3 months.(20 October 2020)
Evidence-based Impact of National Deworming Day on Soil-Transmitted Helminthiases (parasitic intestinal worm infection) is reported in India.
PM appeals to citizens to not let their guard down in the country’s fight against Corona.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare discussed implementation of Prime Minister’s Jan Andolan in the upcoming Long Festive Season with Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat.
COVID-19: India continues to report a trend of declining active cases. The active cases comprise 10.45% of the total positive cases of the country.(18 October 2020)
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has deputed high level Central teams to Kerala, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal
COVID-19: India is reporting a high increase in the recoveries and a persistent decline in the percentage active cases.(15 October 2020)
Dr Harsh Vardhan Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare chaired Inter-ministerial Meeting to boost ‘Whole of Government’ approach for FSSAI’s ‘Vision 2050
PM chaired review meeting of the research and vaccine deployment ecosystem against COVID-19
COVID-19: India crossed a new landmark of 9 crore total tests on 14 October 2020.
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare launched the second phase of “Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna” for the underprivileged Thalassemic patients, virtually on 14 October 2020.
Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan held a meeting through video conferencing to review the activities taken under the “Jan Andolan” on COVID Appropriate Behaviour with the Heads of all AIIMS and Central Government Hospitals
India continues to be among the countries with lowest per million cases & per million deaths and high testing.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare chaired the 21th meeting of the high-level Group of Ministers (GoM) on COVID-19 by a video-conference.
International Conference on "Mental Health: Looking Beyond COVID 19" was organized by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment in association with University of Melbourne,
MoHFW, GOI released guidelines about preventive measures to be followed in Entertainment Parks and similar places to contain the spread of COVID-19. (8 October2020)
COVID-19: 35 States/UTs performing more than 140 Tests/day/million population (9 October 2020)
Dr. Harsh Vardhan released the National Clinical Management Protocol based on Ayurveda and Yoga for management of COVID-19.
COVID-19: India continues to report a trend of steadily declining active cases as a percentage of the total positive cases. (6 October2020)
COVID-19: Active Cases continue to be less than 10 lakh for Two Unbroken Weeks. (06 October 2020)
Dr. Harsh Vardhan digitally inaugurated Super Speciality Block of Motilal Nehru Medical College, Prayagraj as a dedicated COVID Hospital.
Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, MoS, Health and Family Welfare and Britain's Minister of State for South East Asia discussed bilateral relations in the Health Sector through video conferencing.
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare chaired 5th Special Session of the WHO Executive Board
Scientists at S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences have found a new “BreathPrint” for detecting ulcer-causing gastric pathogen.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare interacted with social media users during the fourth episode of Sunday Samvaad
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare unveiled the history timeline of ICMR on 28 September 2020.
Update Covid-19: India's total recoveries cross the landmark milestone of 50 lakh (28 september2020)
eSanjeevani OPD platform of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has completed 3 lakh tele-consultations within six months of launch
Prime Minister launched the Age Appropriate Fitness Protocols
The Ministry of AYUSH has issued the " TRAINING RESOURCES FOR COVID 19 MANAGEMENT
The Ministry of AYUSH has issued the " GUIDELINES for AYURVEDA PRACTITIONERS for COVID 19
The Ministry of AYUSH has issued the " Post COVID management protocol
Covid-19 Update: India has recorded the highest number of single day recoveries. (22 September2020)
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare chaired ‘Aarogya Manthan’ 2.0 celebrating the 2nd Anniversary of Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).
COVID-19 Update: India's Recovery Rate crosses the landmark of 80% (21 September 2020)
COVID-19 Update: 76% of the new Confirmed Cases concentrated in 10 States/UTs (21 September 2020)
National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has extended the existing ceiling prices of Knee Implants for another one year (up to 14th September 2021).
Update COVID-19: India has been registering very high recoveries for two consecutive days (17 September 2020)
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare addressed Joint G20 Finance and Health Ministers Meeting through video conference.
The Union Health Ministry organized a Seminar on World Patient Safety Day on 17 September 2020.
Update COVID-19: India registers the highest single day recoveries.(16 September2020)
Update COVID-19(14 September 2020): On a steep rising curve, India’s Recovery Rate touches 78%.
Union Health Secretary, Industries & Internal Trade Secretary and Secretary Pharmaceuticals engaged with 29 States/UTs to ensure adequate Oxygen availability in all Healthcare Facilities.
Suo-Moto statement given by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare on 14th September 2020 in Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha regarding COVID pandemic and the steps taken by the Government of India
Union Health Secretary, Industries & Internal Trade Secretary and Secretary Pharmaceuticals urged 7 Big States to ensure adequate Oxygen availability in all Healthcare Facilities
Updates on COVID-19: India continues with high number of recoveries.(13 September 2020)
Union Health Ministry has issued a Post COVID Management Protocol of holistic follow up care and well-being of all post- COVID recovering patients
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare interacted with his Social Media followers through 'Sunday Samvad’
"NIHFW-Fit India Freedom Run"
India scales a new peak of 5 cr total COVID tests.
Union Health Ministry’s ‘eSanjeevani’ telemedicine service records 3 lakh tele-consultations.
Union Ministry for Social Justice and Empowerment launched a 24x7 Toll-Free Mental Health Rehabilitation Helpline “KIRAN” (1800-500-0019) to provide relief and support to persons with Mental Illness.
COVID-19: India’s Total Recoveries continue to rise, cross 32.5 lakh (7 September 2020)
COVID-19: India recorded nearly 5 crore Total Tests (7 September 2020)
Health Ministry issued Updated Advisory on COVID-19 testing
Ministry of Women and Child Development: Third Rashtriya Poshan Maah is being celebrated in the month of September 2020
Central teams will assist States/UT (Punjab and Chandigarh) in strengthening public health measures for Containment, Surveillance, Testing and efficient Clinical Management of COVID-19.
Union Health Secretary engaged with Health Secretaries of 6 States/UT exhibiting high surge, caseload and fatality
COVID-19-Best Practices
Eleven teams of Indo-US scientists selected to jointly scout for COVID 19 solutions.
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare released the SOP on preventive measures to be followed while conducting examinations to contain spread of COVID-19.
Union Health Ministry issued FAQs on better Clinical Management of COVID patients in ICUs.
COVID-19:12 States/UTs have Recovery Rate more than the National Average.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare digitally interacted with Executive Director, Stop TB partnership.
Ministry of AYUSH has issued the "Interdisciplinary AYUSH Research & Development Task Force Guidelines for AYUSH Clinical Studies in COVID-19
Ministry of AYUSH has issued the "Order regarding AYUSH product approval w.r.t. COVID 19
Ministry of AYUSH has published the "Telemedicine Practice Guidelines for Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani Practitioners
On a steep rise, India conducts more than 4.23 cr tests
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare digitally inaugurated Super Speciality Trauma Centre of Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Ballari in Karnataka.
COVID-19: Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has decided to deploy high level central teams to four States-Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha to assist in strengthening containment, surveillance, testing and efficient clinical management.
COVID-19: India crosses another landmark- records highest ever tests in a single day. (30 August 2020)
COVID-19 update: India maintains its high Recovery Rate: total Recoveries cross 27 lakh. (30 August 2020)
PM highlights importance of Poshan Maah-the month of September in converting nutrition awareness into a mass movement.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare chaired the 20th meeting of Group of Ministers (GoM) on COVID-19.(29August 2020)
Ministry of AYUSH has issued the "Order regarding AYUSH product approval w.r.t. COVID 19
COVIID-19: India crosses another milestone. Total recoveries cross 2.5 million. (27 August 2020)
MoHFW: The States/UT were advised to proactively take steps to limit COVID transmission and keep the mortality below 1%.
The Africa Regional Certification Commission certified the WHO African Region as wild polio-free after four years without a case.
COVID-19: The number of recoveries in India exceeds the active cases by 3.5 times. (26 August 2020)
CGHS has started tele-consultation services through e-Sanjeevani in Delhi/NCR
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare dedicated two new Medical Colleges and three Super-Speciality Blocks in Rajasthan to the Nation.
COVID-19: Following “TEST, TRACK, TREAT” strategy, India tests nearly 3.7 crore (25 August 2020)
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare digitally addressed the 35thNational Eye Donation fortnight celebrations and presided over the interactive webinar organised by AIIMS, New Delhi and the National Eye bank
COVID-19: Maintaining daily testing spree of more than 8 lakhs, India tests more than 3.5 crore
COVID-19: Recoveries exceed the Active Cases by nearly 16 lakh
India's total COVID-19 recoveries reached nearly 21 lakh.(20 August 2020)
The Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute has started its OPD services from its new campus at Rajarhat, Kolkata from 19th August, 2020.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfarel aunched an interactive first-of-its-kind game on COVID-19, The Corona Fighters (www.thecoronafighters.in), and two new videos urging adherence to key COVID Appropriate Behaviours
COVID-19: Nearly 9 lakh (8,99,864) testes have been conducted in a single day.(18 August 2020)
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare inaugurated a Thalassemia Screening and Counselling Centre at Indian Red Cross Society’s National Headquarters (IRCS NHQ) Blood Bank
MoHFW:India marches ahead with “Atmanirbhar Bharat”
COVID-19 Case Fatality Rate, India has one of the lowest mortality globally.
Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser in partnership with the Armed Forces Medical College Released Simple Guide to Building Positive Mental Health- “Building Positive Mental Health in Nine Simple Steps: Effective habits for a healthy life”
COVOD-19 (12 August 2020): Record highest single day recoveries of 56,110 registered
National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19 deliberated on strategy to ensure COVID-19 vaccines’ availability and its delivery mechanism
Extension of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package: Insurance Scheme for Health Workers fighting COVID-19 for a further period of 90 days beyond the original period
Centre directs the States to focus all efforts on reducing COVID-19 mortality
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare lauds the contribution of States in popularising eSanjeevani, the Tele-Medicine platform rolled out by Health Ministry
India’s COVID-19 Recovery Rate climbs to 67.62%, as total recoveries cross 13.2 lakh
Government of India has released Rs. 890.32 cr as the second installment of the COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package to States/UTs
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare interacted with WHO Regional Director and Health Ministers of South East Asia Regio
Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, have developed an equipment-free, simple paper-strip based naked-eye fluoride ion detection and quantification kit in drinking water to evade Fluorosis-based disorders
COVID-19:India has recorded the highest ever single day recoveries in the last 24 hours (05 August 2020)
COVID-19: 28 States/UTs are conducting more than 140 tests/day/million
COVID-19: India’s recovered cases are twice the active cases.
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved Phase II+III trials of Oxford University vaccine by Serum Institute, Pune.
India has crossed a milestone, conducted more than 2 crore COVID tests
Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network (eVIN) has ensured essential immunization services during the COVID pandemic
A team of scientists from the Institute of Nano Science & Technology (INST), Department of Science & Technology,Government of India has developed simple economical nonsurgical prevention of cataract.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Minister for Science & Technology, Health & Family Welfare and Earth Sciences announced the successful completion of PAN-India 1000 Genome sequencing of SARS- CoV-2.
India records highest ever single day COVID-19 recoveries of 51,255.
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Zimbabwe on Cooperation in the field of Traditional System of Medicine and Homeopathy
COVID-19: India’s Case Fatality Rate (CFR) lowest since 1st April at 2.23%. (29 July 2020)
COVID-19: India’s cumulative testing crosses 1.77 crore. Tests Per Million increase to 12858.(29 July 2020)
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare released the e-book titled “Standard Treatment Guidelines for the Management of Substance Use Disorders and Behavioural Addictions” (http://books.vknnimhans.in/books/jllx/#p=94).
India’s Case Fatality Rate (CFR) continues to improve .
Ayushman Bharat- Health & Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) have made their presence felt during the times of COVID-19.
COVID-19 (26 July 2020): Highest ever recoveries registered in a single day; more than 36,000 patients discharged
DRDO has established a COVID-19 testing facility at Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR), Leh.
With the highest ever single day recoveries of nearly 30,000, the total number of recoveries crosses 7.82 lakhs-COVID-19 update, 23 July 2020.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India has notified new sets of specified health warnings on tobacco products packs.
Highest ever number of recoveries recorded in the last 24 hours; 28,472 patients discharged (COVID-19 update, 22 July 2020).
Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare received the first tranche of 4,475 Oxygen Concentrators from Temasek Foundation, Singapore
Sero-prevalence study was conducted by the National Center for Disease Control [NCDC], MoHFW, in Delhi, June 2020
19 State/UTs conducting more than 140 tests/day/million, as advised by WHO.India currently has 8.07% Positivity Rate.
Total recoveries leap up to 7.2 lakh (Covid-19 update 21July 2020)
AIIMS New Delhi’s “e-ICU” Video Consultation Program gains traction, 43 Big Hospitals in 11 States covered so far
More than 7 lakhs Persons have Recovered from COVID-19 (20 July 2020)
234 labs along with use of Rapid Antigen Tests drive Tests per Million (TPM) to more than 9231
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare inaugurated the Rajkumari Amrit Kaur OPD Block of AIIMS, New Delh
Actual case load of COVID-19 patients in the country is only 3,31,146 (16 July 2020)
Department of Biotechnology supported COVID 19 Vaccine -ZyCoV-D, designed and developed by Zydus, begins Adaptive Phase I/II clinical trials
Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India and its Research Institutions accelerate development of COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics
Guidelines for UNANI Practitioners for COVID-19
Update on COVID-19: Recovery of more than 20,000 cases in the last 24 hours pushes the Recovery Rate to 63.24%
Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has given approval to the first fully indigenously developed Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Conjugate Vaccine.
WHO advises 140 tests/day/million population. 22 States/UTs in India are already conducting 140 and more tests/day/ million.
Caring for Health Care Warriors-Mental Health Support During COVID-19
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare discussed bilateral Health Co-operation including management of COVID-19 with Australian Health Minister
Updates on COVID-19 (13 July 2020):India has more than 5.5 lakh Recovered Cases, exceed Active Cases by more than 2.5 lakhs
The Finance Commission held a meeting with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. MoHFW revised fund requirements to Rs.6.04 lakh Cr.
Updates on COVID-19 (09 July 2020): The number of Recovered cases is 1.75 times the number of Active cases.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare chaired 18th meeting of Group of Ministers (GOM) on COVID-19
National COVID-19 Recovery Rate continues to sharply improve; touches 61.53%
To strengthen Central Government’s efforts to reduce COVID mortality, AIIMS Delhi has started Tele-Consultation guidance to State doctors on COVID Clinical Management
Reimbursement of one pulse oximeter per family is allowed under Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) to fight COVID-19
Updates on COVID-19 (07 July 2020): Recoveries/million show a steep upturn as compared to the Active Cases/ million
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister discussed bilateral Health Co-operation with his Swedish counterpart in the background of COVID-19 pandemic
15th Finance commission held a meeting with representatives of the World Bank, Niti Aayog and its High level group (HLG) on the health sector.
ASHAs in Rajasthan: Selfless commitment to people in the long fight against COVID-19
Updates on COVID-19: Recovered cases exceed active cases by close to 1.65 lakh
Indigenous Indian COVID19 vaccines are in the global race to end the pandemic
Mental Health in the times of COVID-19 Pandemic- Guidance for General Medical and Specialised Mental Health Care Settings
Updates on COVID-19 (02 June 2020): Recovery rate fast moving to touch 60%
ASHAs of Odisha: overcoming COVID related stigma and discrimination
Video on Home Isolation for very mild /pre-symptomatic COVID-19 patients
Updates on COVID-19 (29 June 2020): Recovery rate further improves to 58.67%
1st WHO Infodemiology Conference, 30 June-16 July 2020
Updates on COVID-19: Recovered cases sharply overtake active cases
Union Health Ministry issued updated clinical management protocol for managing COVID-19 cases
Center bolsters efforts for COVID management in Delhi
COVID-19 update:Recovered cases exceed active cases by more than 96,000
Updates on COVID-19: Centre lends a helping hand to NE States in the fight against COVID-19
Nasha Mukt Bharat: Annual Action Plan (2020-21) for 272 Most Affected Districts E-Launched on International Day Against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare launched the ‘eBloodServices’ mobile App developed by The Indian Red Cross Society
Updates on Covid-19: Central Team on visit to Gujarat, Maharashtra and Telangana
NITI Aayog Launched Behaviour Change Campaign, ‘Navigating the New Normal’, and Website focusing on COVID-safe behaviours
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare released the annual TB Report 2020.
Diagnostic labs for testing COVID-19 have increased to 1000.
WHO and the International Olympic Committee are teaming up with the United Nations to encourage individuals and communities around the world to be #HEALTHYTogether
The Union Home Minister said that ”Around 20,000 beds including 250 ICU beds for COVID patients will be added in the National Capital by next week”
Updates on COVID-19: India has one of the lowest deaths per lakh population in the world.
COVID-19 Updates: Community participation and active use of IT with other initiatives in Odisha had led to reduced disease burden with low mortality rates
PM CARES Fund Trust to fight COVID-19 has allocated Rs. 2000 crore for supply of 50000 ‘Made-in-India’ ventilators to government run COVID hospitals in all States/UTs
Updates on COVID-19: India has one of the lowest cases per lakh population in the world
First Virtual Healthcare & Hygiene EXPO 2020 is live daily from 22nd to 26th June, 2020
A/V on COVID appropriate behaviour
COVID-19 updates: steep decline of daily cases in Dharavi, BMC
Updates on COVID-19: The Number of COVID recoveries exceeds active cases by more than 50,000
The Prime Minister’s remarks on International Day of Yoga will be televised at 6:30 am on 21st June 2020.
Dr Harsh Vardhan Launched DBT – AMTZ Mobile Diagnostic Unit for COVID testing in rural and inaccessible areas of India
An Illustrative Guide on COVID Appropriate Behaviours
Updates on COVID-19 (17 June 2020)-Recovery Rate improves to 52.8%
Sanitary Napkins are being made available for Rs. 1/- per pad at Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras
The Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations invites you to an online celebration of the 6th annual International Yoga Day on 19 June 2020, from 3 to 4:30 pm EST to be broadcast live on UN WebTV.
MoHFW released a guide to combat stigma associated with Covid-19
COVID-19 Updates: Testing capacity ramped up, reaches 3 lakh tests/day
AYUSH Ministry gears up for International Day of Yoga 2020 with the “Yoga at Home, Yoga with Family” campaign
COVID-19 Updates -Centre asked States to engage with the private sector for augmenting healthcare infrastructure, and provisioning of critical care at reasonable rates.
Updated on COVID-19: Recovery rate improves to 51.08%
COVID-19 Updates- Status of Remdesivir
Updates on COVID-19 (14 June 2020)
Aarogyapath, a web-based solution to provide real-time availability of critical healthcare supplies has been launched
Submission Deadline for the ‘My Life, My Yoga’ Video Blogging Contest extended till 21st June, 2020
Clinical management protocol for COVID-19 (Version 3, 13.06.20
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare reviewed preparedness for COVID-19 Management in Maharashtra through Video Conferencing
Update COVID -19, ICMR’s sero-surveillance study reveals only 0.73% of the sample population infected with COVID-19
All CGHS empanelled hospitals, notified as COVID-Hospitals by State Governments, shall provide treatment facilities to CGHS beneficiaries
Updates on COVID-19-10 June 2020
GOM reviewed containment measures of COVID-19
Curtain Raiser of IDY 2020 to be telecasted on DD News on 10th June
Health Secretary interacts with DMs, Municipal Commissioners, Chief Medical Officers of select districts that are seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases
National Council for Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC), Department of Science & Technology launches a programme on health and risk communication “Year of Awareness on Science & Health (YASH)” with Focus on COVID-19
COVID BEEP (Continuous Oxygenation & Vital Information Detection Biomed ECIL ESIC Pod)- India’s first indigenous, wireless physiological parameters monitoring system for COVID-19 patients
