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Respiratory Illness: China ‘walking pneumonia’ outbreak: Govt issues urgent advisory to states, UTs for respiratory illness preparedness | India News

Respiratory Illness: China ‘walking pneumonia’ outbreak: Govt issues urgent advisory to states, UTs for respiratory illness preparedness | India News

NEW DELHI: In response to the evolving public health situation in China, the Union health ministry of India has taken a proactive stance by initiating a comprehensive review of preparedness measures against respiratory illnesses. The health ministry has issued advisories to all states and Union territories, urging them to immediately reassess and reinforce public health …

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‘Monitoring situation, taking appropriate steps’, says govt amid child pneumonia outbreak in China | India News

‘Monitoring situation, taking appropriate steps’, says govt amid child pneumonia outbreak in China | India News

NEW DELHI: Amid a surge in cases of mycoplasma pneumonia and influenza flu in China, Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday said that the government is monitoring the situation and taking necessary steps.“The government is monitoring the situation. The ICMR and the Director General of Health Services are observing the surging cases of pneumonia …

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Health Ministry to Amend Rules for OTT Programmes, Introducing Anti-Tobacco Warnings

Health Ministry to Amend Rules for OTT Programmes, Introducing Anti-Tobacco Warnings

OTT platforms may soon be required to display anti-tobacco warnings and disclaimers, similar to those seen in movies and television programs, as the Health Ministry looks to amend the relevant rules. The ministry is actively considering amending the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and …

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