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Health

Hospitals, public health and health policy across India.

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Health7 Aug, 10:14

Bombay High Court directs Maharashtra resident doctors to end strike over homeopathy policy

Resident doctors in Maharashtra have ended an indefinite strike following an intervention by the Bombay High Court. The protest was initiated by medical associations opposing a state government decision that allows homeopathy practitioners to register with the Maharashtra Medical Council and prescribe allopathic medicines after completing a specific course. The strike caused significant disruptions to healthcare services across the state, including the suspension of outpatient and essential services in private hospitals.

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Health13 Aug, 12:01

Karnataka government bans sale and distribution of tobacco and nicotine products for one year

The Karnataka government has imposed a one-year ban on the manufacture, storage, distribution, transportation, and sale of gutkha and pan masala containing tobacco or nicotine. The order, issued by the Department of Food Safety and Drugs Administration on August 10, aims to protect public health. The prohibition applies to both packaged and unpackaged products, including those sold separately that are intended to be mixed by consumers.

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Politics5 Aug, 16:49

Anbumani Ramadoss opposes TASMAC online liquor booking system

PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss has criticized the Tamil Nadu government's decision to launch an online booking system for TASMAC liquor outlets. The system, which allows users to check stock and prices across 4,048 stores via a dedicated website, is scheduled to become operational tomorrow. Ramadoss has urged the state government to abandon the initiative, arguing that it will increase liquor accessibility and consumption rather than promoting prohibition.

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Health6 Aug, 07:34

Odisha government adds 91 cancer treatment packages to state health schemes

The Odisha government has integrated 91 additional cancer treatment packages into the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and the Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana. Announced by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi under the Mukhya Mantri Cancer Care Abhiyan, this expansion aims to provide free, advanced medical care to cancer patients in the state. With these additions, the total number of treatment packages available under the integrated health schemes has increased to 2,254, supported by a budget allocation of 311 crore rupees for the 2026-27 period.

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Health10 Aug, 09:15

Hunter Biden states Joe Biden's prostate cancer has metastasized to bones

Hunter Biden has announced that his father, former United States President Joe Biden, is suffering from advanced prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. The diagnosis has caused the former president significant pain and physical debilitation. Despite the severity of the condition, Joe Biden continues to receive medical treatment, including radiation and hormone therapies, while maintaining a positive outlook.

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