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.
To ensure safe and smooth conduct of NEET PG, the Ministry said NBEMS had set up a central command centre at its Dwarka Office, Delhi.
Chandra highlighted the need for pre-emptive steps and public health measures in view of the monsoon season, when dengue cases typically peak around August, September, October, and November.
“Since early June, AES cases have been reported from Gujarat in children under 15 years of age. As on 31 July 140 cases from 24 districts of Gujarat, four from Madhya Pradesh, three from Rajasthan and one from Maharashtra have been reported,” said the Health Ministry.
To better prepare against any future pandemics/public health emergencies in the country, Union Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel said on Friday that her ministry would provide requisite support to states/Union Territories to enhance their capabilities.
Argentina has reported more than 527,000 cases of dengue so far this year, 3.2 times more than last year, though cases have recently decreased, the Health Ministry said.
