India stands in solidarity with Kenya to combat Ebola

IANS | October 8, 2026 8:01 PM

Nairobi, Oct 8 (IANS) The High Commission of India in Kenya on Thursday stated that India stands in solidarity with Kenya to combat Ebola virus and is committed to supporting public health preparedness and response.

SC asks Centre to form committee to curb unethical pharma marketing practices

IANS | October 8, 2026 12:13 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Centre to constitute a committee to examine the need for statutory regulation of pharmaceutical companies' marketing practices, including the offering of gifts, hospitality and other benefits to doctors to promote their products.

CRPF jawan dies of dengue; 43 Ekta Diwas parade personnel test positive

IANS | October 7, 2026 11:25 PM

Gandhinagar, Oct 7 (IANS) A 26-year-old CRPF personnel who tested positive for dengue died at Gandhinagar Civil Hospital on Wednesday after his platelet count dropped and he developed chest pain, while the number of dengue-positive personnel currently admitted to the hospital has risen to 43, Resident Medical Officer (RMO) Vipula Pandya told IANS.

Gujarat: Dengue cases among National Unity Day personnel lead to fresh measures

IANS | October 6, 2026 11:03 PM

Gandhinagar, Oct 6 (IANS) Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya on Tuesday directed officials to intensify fogging, fever surveillance and anti-larval measures at the temporary accommodation of personnel who have arrived in Gandhinagar for the National Unity Day parade, after dengue cases were reported among them.

India’s first indigenous HPV vaccine gets WHO prequalification

IANS | October 6, 2026 5:04 PM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Cervavac -- India's first indigenously developed human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine -- has received prequalification from the World Health Organization (WHO) which makes it eligible for procurement by United Nations agencies and expands its potential global reach.