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.
Union Health Ministry on Saturday hosted ASHAs who are in Delhi to attend the 76th Republic Day celebrations, and lauded their contributions towards the success of various health initiatives.
It said in view of reports about rising cases of respiratory illnesses in China in the past few weeks, a Joint Monitoring Group (JMG) meeting was held under the Chairmanship of DGHS of the ministry here on Saturday.
The Ministry, however, appealed to the people to take precautions against all respiratory infections.
The Union Health Ministry on Wednesday disclosed that the number of malaria cases in India have declined by over 97 per cent.
Sudan has recorded 2,520 dengue fever cases, including 13 deaths, in five states, its Health Ministry announced in a statement.
