Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

Covid-19 pandemic nearing its end? Centre asks states, UTs to end additional restrictions

"Presently, as the case trajectory across the nation is showing a sustained downward trend, it will be useful if states/UTs review and amend/do away with the additional restrictions so imposed after considering the trend of cases...," Union Health Secretary said in a letter. 

Feb 17, 2022, 09:21 AM IST

India withdraws travel restrictions imposed on visiting UK nationals

The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare issued an order which said that the revised guidelines for UK nationals arriving in India issued on October 1, 2021, stand withdrawn.

Oct 13, 2021, 15:51 PM IST

COVID-19: More than 15.37 lakh beneficiaries vaccinated across India so far, says Ministry of Health

According to MoHFW, 15,37,190 beneficiaries have been vaccinated and over 27,700 COVID-19 vaccine sessions have been held till 6 pm on Saturday. The ministry added that in addition to 12 states currently using Covaxin, seven new states would be administering Covaxin from next week.

Jan 23, 2021, 19:45 PM IST

Over 4.42 lakh COVID-19 samples tested in last 24 hours, highest till date: Government

The Ministry also said that Private testing labs across nation also touched new high by testing 79,878 samples in a single day.

Jul 26, 2020, 09:02 AM IST

How Nipah infection is different from swine flu, bird flu

Doctors say that the symptoms of Nipah infection, swine flu and bird flu are similar, but there are also differences in how the diseases impact people and also in their treatment.
 

Jun 06, 2019, 16:08 PM IST

Must Watch: Why you should vaccinate your child!

Immunization or vaccination protects the child from serious illness and complications of vaccine-preventable diseases.

Apr 27, 2016, 10:35 AM IST

Henk Bekedam appointed new WHO representative to India

 Senior public health specialist Henk Bekedam has taken charge as the World Health Organisation representative to India, an official statement said on Wednesday.

Dec 02, 2015, 17:48 PM IST