public health – Page 2

World Heart Day observed across India with focused screenings on early cardiac risks

Public health bodies and hospitals held national awareness camps emphasizing sedentary lifestyle dangers and regular screenings.

State health officials warned that unsupervised self-medication is driving alarming antimicrobial resistance rates across the region.

The regulatory framework seeks to halt illegal over-the-counter dispensing of Schedule H, H1, and psychotropic pharmaceuticals.

The bench directed health authorities to fill permanent vacancies rather than relying on ad-hoc staff in specialty medical units.

The bench issued directives to civic bodies for comprehensive vaccination schedules and sterilization drives across institutional zones.

State excise and police officials arrested bootleggers following fatal toxic hooch consumption traceable to border suppliers.

Civic police squads confiscated oversized loudspeaker systems and imposed strict nighttime curfew rules to curb noise pollution.

The Centre detailed a comprehensive nationwide anti-narcotics drive focusing on interdiction, rehabilitation, and border monitoring.

FSSAI proposes a new red hexagon warning label for high fat and high salt packaged foods.