Policy | April 16, 2026
India chairs first BRICS Health Working Group meet
Outlines nine priority health tracks spanning TB research, digital health, early warning systems and regulatory cooperation
Outlines nine priority health tracks spanning TB research, digital health, early warning systems and regulatory cooperation
States exhorted to ensure rational use of cough syrups, particularly among children, as most coughs are self-limiting and do not require pharmacological treatment
The innovative ‘Street Safe’ Rapid Testing Kit should be provided to all vendors attending the Food Safety and Certification (FoSTaC) trainings to ensure that safe food is used by the street food vendors across the country
Chintan Shivir has provided a platform to hold discussions with higher officials and experts, which will help in evolving better practices of premier health institutions like AIIMS
PM emphasises the need to enhance lab surveillance & testing of all Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) cases & ramp up genome sequencing
The Government of India is supporting the states in active case detection, surveillance, treatment, supply of diagnostic kits, medicines, sprays etc.
The Minister directed officials to continue to focus on surveillance and on Whole Genome Sequencing to scan for any possible mutation and also directed for monitoring hospitalizations due to COVID-19 and SARI/ILI cases
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya launches a quarterly report on AB-HWCs, Guidelines on Human resources for health, Public Health Management Cadre’ Guidance for implementation and Indian Public Health Standards Guidelines; interacts with healthcare workers from across the country
Coordinated and collaborative efforts will strongly contribute to the achievement of shared goals faster: Mandaviya
Spread across nearly 4,500 sq. ft., the new clinic combines advanced dental technology, experienced specialists, and an Atithi-first care model
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