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Cancer drugs price cut: Centre caps trade margins at 30% of MRP for 110 medicines
The cancer drugs price burden on patients could ease sharply after the Centre decided on Thursday, 8 October 2026, to cap trade…
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Delhi doubles ASHA workers incentive to ₹6,000, widens free newborn screening
The Delhi government on Tuesday, 6 October 2026, doubled the monthly ASHA workers incentive from ₹3,000 to ₹6,000 and launched a set…
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Health groups seek caps on private hospital charges and drug margins
Two health advocacy groups have called on the Centre and the States to regulate private hospital charges and cap trade margins on…
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Haryana dengue cases rise 58% in 20 days; Gurgaon tops the tally
Haryana dengue cases have jumped by 58 per cent in just 20 days. The state's tally rose from 318 to 503 between…
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Kerala influenza deaths reach 120 this year, nearly triple 2025’s toll
Kerala influenza deaths have climbed to 120 so far in 2026, nearly three times the 43 deaths the state recorded in the…
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Delhi Reports Spike in Swine Flu Cases; Hospitals on Watch
Health officials and city reports have flagged a rise in swine flu (H1N1) cases in Delhi, prompting hospitals to reinforce screening for…
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Andhra Pradesh Junior Doctors Strike Continues Over Stipend and Service Demands
NATIONAL · HEALTHAPJUDA Protest OngoingStipend and NMC-related issuesSummary: Junior doctors in Andhra Pradesh continued their strike over stipend hikes and service conditions,…
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Hyderabad Raids: 25.5 Tonnes Adulterated Ghee Among 36 Tonnes Seized
NATIONAL · FOOD SAFETYH-FAST Citywide CrackdownCP VC Sajjanar briefingSummary: Hyderabad police H-FAST teams raided about 130 establishments and seized roughly 36 tonnes…
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Monsoon Health Tips: Care for Children and Elderly
HEALTH · SEASONALFever Cough WeaknessClean water balanced dietSummary: Do not delay care for fever, cough or weakness in monsoon. Clean drinking water…
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Sleep Loss and Productivity: Science-Based Simple Fixes 2026
HEALTH · PRODUCTIVITY7 to 9 Hours Screen Cut Caffeine RulesBrain batterySummary: Poor sleep slows work quality. Research-backed habits include consistent sleep windows,…
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Monsoon Disease Prevention: Clean Water and Hygiene First
HEALTH · MONSOONDengue malaria stomach infectionsRemove stagnant waterSummary: Monsoon can raise dengue, malaria and stomach infections. Remove stagnant water, use mosquito nets…
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Small Daily Habits for Heart Health
HEALTH · HEARTLess salt light exerciseBP and diabetes checksSummary: Cut salt, do light daily exercise, avoid smoking and sleep well. Get regular…