Nimesulide ban: Govt bars sale of oral painkiller doses above 100 mg
The government has barred the manufacture and sale of oral nimesulide formulations above 100 mg, saying higher doses carry health risks and safer options are available.
The government has barred the manufacture and sale of oral nimesulide formulations above 100 mg, saying higher doses carry health risks and safer options are available.
The Union Health Ministry, in partnership with the World Health Organisation, rolled out a month-long Delhi Metro campaign on women’s and girls’ health and well-being at the Sultanpur Metro Station here on Wednesday.
The facilities will be open to the public from November 14 until the close of the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) in New Delhi on November 27.
During the meeting, participants deliberated on policy priorities such as equitable workforce distribution, quality assurance in education and training institutions, leadership development, and career progression opportunities for nursing professionals.
She urged mass public participation for the ongoing nationwide awareness drive until October 17, stating that nearly 70 percent of deaths due to heart failure occur outside the hospital settings — where immediate medical assistance is often unavailable.
The ministry said most coughs in children go away on their own and do not need medicine. Cough and cold medicines should not be given to children under 2 years, said the advisory.
In an official document, the ministry noted that between November 2024 and August 2025, DoHFW conducted 1,437 clean up drives to create a healthier workplace environment, better record management, yielding additional benefits of better space management and revenue generation.
The proposed amendments were published in the Gazette of India on August 28, 2025, seeking public comments, health officials said.
The Committee reviewed the progress of this work, which is being chaired by India with Mali, Nigeria, and Senegal as co-chairs, said Health Ministry in a statement.
The Union Health Ministry on Saturday reported a decline in the number of ‘zero-dose’ children in the last year. ‘Zero-dose’ children are those who have not received a single vaccination shot.
