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Transgender children, siblings of central govt staff to get healthcare benefits

New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- In a significant move to ensure inclusive healthcare, the Union ministry of health & family welfare has issued new guidelines to extend medical facilities to fully-dependent tra... Read More


Govt sets accuracy norms for diagnostic kits for diseases such as TB, dengue

New Delhi, Sept. 21 -- The government has for the first time introduced India-specific performance standards for diagnostic laboratories in order to improve the accuracy, consistency, and reliability ... Read More


Food safety watchdog sniffs for spice adulteration

New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- India's national food safety regulator has ordered an enforcement blitz on spice manufacturers across the country, in a move to combat adulteration and safeguard public health. ... Read More


Explained: Why India wants medical colleges to lead the fight against rabies

New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- Rabies kills thousands globally each year, and India remains one of the worst-hit. Now, the Centre has asked medical colleges and hospitals to take the lead in prevention, surve... Read More