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Pushing One Health approach, U.P. priorities early identification and reporting of emerging zoonotic diseases

Pushing One Health approach, U.P. priorities early identification and reporting of emerging zoonotic diseases

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Uttar Pradesh Animal Husbandry department on Sunday (August 9, 2026) said it is strengthening the capacity for early identification and reporting of emerging zoonotic diseases, surveillance systems, laboratory strengthening, outbreak preparedness, pushing the One Health approach framework. “Recently, the Animal Husbandry Department developed a Compendium for Veterinarians on Zoonotic & Priority Animal Diseases,. The compendium has been designed to strengthen the knowledge of field veterinarians on priority zoonotic diseases, standardized case definitions, surveillance and timely disease reporting. We are strengthening the capacity for early identification and reporting of priority zoonotic and other important animal diseases. The state will also enhance its diagnostic capacity through ELISA-based testing for priority zoonotic diseases. Interventions to strengthen farm-level biosecurity in Pilibhit and Gorakhpur districts, promoting improved disease prevention and infection control practices, is also taking place. The State is committed to strengthen One Health systems through coordinated interdepartmental action,” told Mukesh Kumar Meshram, Additional Chief Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Department, to The Hindu. Mr. Meshram, a 1995-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer said that under the …

Uttar Pradesh emphasised to prevent water-borne diseases in rural areas through community driven participation

Uttar Pradesh emphasised to prevent water-borne diseases in rural areas through community driven participation

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The ongoing nature of this quality testing initiative is evident from the fact that around 63,700 water quality samples have been tested so far in the current financial year. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images Uttar Pradesh government on Friday (May 29, 2026) said in an attempt to effectively prevent water-borne diseases in rural areas and to maintain a robust system for quality assurance and monitoring, it has prioritised water quality testing through community-driven approach. Under the initiative, which pushes for community-level participation, women have been trained to test water quality using Field Testing Kits (FTKs) for early & effective detection of water contamination and strengthen local community ownership of rural water quality monitoring. “Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, a robust system for quality assurance and monitoring has been implemented to ensure safe drinking water in rural areas,” Anurag Srivastava, Additional Chief Secretary of the Namami Gange and Rural Water Supply Department, told The Hindu, in Lucknow. “To promote community-level participation, women have been trained to test water quality using Field Testing Kits (FTKs) for …

Budget 2026: Govt Announces Duty Relief On 17 Cancer Drugs, Import Exemptions For Rare Diseases | India News

Budget 2026: Govt Announces Duty Relief On 17 Cancer Drugs, Import Exemptions For Rare Diseases | India News

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Last Updated:February 01, 2026, 16:35 IST Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget, said the duty exemption would directly help reduce the prices of critical drugs used across multiple cancer treatments. Budget 2026: 17 cancer medicines to become cheaper as Sitharaman announces basic customs duty exemption. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her Union Budget 2026, delivered significant relief to cancer patients and their families by lowering the cost of critical cancer treatments and announced the removal of basic customs duty on 17 cancer-related drugs and medicines. Notably, the move was aimed at making the treatment more affordable and improving access to essential treatment, particularly for patients dependent on imported medicines for complex and advanced cancers. Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget, said the duty exemption would directly help reduce the prices of critical drugs used across multiple cancer treatments. Notably, the imported oncology medicines often attract basic customs duty, which significantly increases the retail price of medicines. The government expects cost savings to be passed on to patients, easing one of the largest financial burdens associated …

Over 9,000 people died in Delhi to respiratory diseases in 2024: Govt data| India News

Over 9,000 people died in Delhi to respiratory diseases in 2024: Govt data| India News

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Delhi registered a total of 9,211 deaths due to respiratory diseases in 2024, up from 8,801 in 2023, the latest date of the Delhi government has showed. The total number of deaths in Delhi rose to 1.39 lakh in 2024, compared to 1.32 deaths recorded in 2023. (Picture for representation/ANI) The deaths due to respiratory systems resulted due to common respiratory diseases include asthma, pneumonia, lung cancer and Tuberclosis, often causing breathing related issues, news agency PTI reported. According to the 2024 figures, deaths due to diseases of the circulatory system (21,262) remained the top cause behind fatalities in 2024, followed by infectious and parasitic diseases (16,060). Mental and behavioural disorders led to 62 deaths in 2024. The overall death rate in the national capital also showed a rise. The deaths due to respirators diseases too witnessed an upward trend in the last few years. Also Read: 2°C in Noida as NCR shivers on 4th consecutive ‘cold wave’ day The total number of deaths in Delhi rose to 1.39 lakh in 2024, compared to 1.32 …

`Millions of children getting lung diseases, govt should discuss in parliament`

`Millions of children getting lung diseases, govt should discuss in parliament`

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Congress Member of Parliament (MP) and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday drew attention to the worsening air pollution crisis in India’s major cities. He urged the government to hold a detailed discussion in parliament and create a systematic plan to tackle the issue, news agency ANI reported. The Congress leader said that the futures of millions of children are being jeopardised as they develop lung diseases. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Gandhi said, “Most of our major cities are living under a blanket of poisonous air. Millions of children are getting lung diseases. Their future is being destroyed. People are getting cancer. Older people are struggling to breathe. This is an interesting issue because I`m certain that there will be full agreement between the government and us on this issue. This is not an ideological issue. Everybody in this house would agree that air pollution, the damage it is doing to our people, is something that we would like to cooperate on.” Stressing the need for collective action, …

Centre Directs States To Set Up Chest Clinics To Treat Air Pollution-Related Diseases | India News

Centre Directs States To Set Up Chest Clinics To Treat Air Pollution-Related Diseases | India News

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Last Updated:November 12, 2025, 22:16 IST According to the Union health ministry, the chest clinics will function for at least two hours every day during the peak air pollution months Vehicles move amid a traffic congestion during smog, at ITO, in New Delhi. (PTI photo) The Centre has issued an updated advisory to all states and Union territories, directing them to establish chest clinics in government hospitals and medical colleges under the National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health (NPCCHH) to tackle the growing number of air pollution-related illnesses. According to the Union health ministry, the chest clinics will function for at least two hours every day during the peak air pollution months, usually from September to March. A 33-page set of guidelines has been sent to the states, asking for immediate action and preparedness, as pollution levels during winter often lead to a rise in respiratory and cardiac diseases. The ministry said the clinics could be set up at community health centres, district hospitals, and medical colleges in urban areas. Initially, the focus …

The Hindu Huddle to shine the light on rising tide of non-communicable diseases in India

The Hindu Huddle to shine the light on rising tide of non-communicable diseases in India

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Let us look at some sobering facts: India has the highest number of people living with diabetes in the world, with an estimated 212 million cases in 2022. According to the World Health Organization, there are an estimated 77 million people in India above the age of 18 who are suffering from diabetes (type 2) and nearly 25 million are prediabetic (at a higher risk of developing diabetes in near future). That is probably the largest part of the non-communicable diseases (NCD) pie. Add to this the number of people with hypertension, stroke, cancer, cardiovascular disease and chronic lung disease and the actual position is truly staggering. NCDs occur because of a combination of factors — primarily changing lifestyles, environmental factors, and genetics — and have grown to a huge proportion in the country. The messaging, therefore, is that interventions have to be immediate, and effective, both in terms of launching treatment as well as prevention strategies. A session at The Hindu Huddle, which will be held in Bengaluru on May 9 and 10, titled …

On World Kidney Day, nephrologists recommend regular check-ups to identify kidney diseases

On World Kidney Day, nephrologists recommend regular check-ups to identify kidney diseases

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In an effort to raise awareness about kidney-related illnesses on World Kidney Day on March 13, nephrologists from Kauvery Hospital on Wednesday called for annual screening for school and college students to pick up the silent disease prevalent among the population, given huge number number of chronic renal failure cases in India. Speaking at The Hindu Wellness webinar on Understanding Kidney Health, they said that close to 20% of Indian population suffers from a kidney ailment, and in 60% of the cases, out of the organ’s functioning had stopped even before the symptoms showed up. J. Balasubramaniam, Chief Transplant and Interventional Nephrologist, Kauvery Hospital, Tirunelveli, underlined the need to recognise the possibility of early damage to the kidneys. “It is both a wonderful and a wretched organ. Wonderful because it does more than a filtering job of clearing the blood of wastes and excess water while maintaining the internal balance in the body. Wretched, because it has enough reserves and adapts to functional loss making us ignore it,” he said. Speaking on ‘Renal Transplants – …

Cut oil, move more: PM Modi warns of looming obesity crisis. How bad is it likely to get for India? | India News

Cut oil, move more: PM Modi warns of looming obesity crisis. How bad is it likely to get for India? | India News

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sounded the alarm on the growing obesity crisis in India, citing a report that predicts nearly 44 crore Indians may suffer from obesity by 2050. Addressing a gathering in Silvassa on Friday, part of the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Modi stressed on the urgent need for lifestyle changes to combat this growing health concern. Calling obesity the root cause of numerous diseases, Modi urged people to adopt healthier habits, including regular exercise and a reduction in edible oil consumption by at least 10 percent. “Diseases linked to our lifestyle are posing a huge risk to our health today. Obesity is one of them because it is the root cause of many ailments. According to a recent report, nearly 44 crore people in India may be obese by 2050. This figure is huge and equally alarming,” Modi said. He warned that if current trends continue, one in every three Indians could be obese by 2050, with serious implications for public health. “Obesity will prove …

Vet varsity event in Ludhiana: Seminar throws light on zoonotic diseases

Vet varsity event in Ludhiana: Seminar throws light on zoonotic diseases

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Feb 28, 2025 05:54 AM IST The workshop at vet varsity, Ludhiana, was coordinated by the division of zoonotic diseases, National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), ministry of health and family welfare, Government of India Scientists from Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University here on Thursday discussed strategies to strengthen zoonotic disease surveillance in a one-day event on “Strengthening response capacities: A workshop on zoonotic disease prevention and management” organised at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bathinda. Dr Jasbir Singh Bedi, director, Centre for One Health, vet varsity, Ludhiana, delivered a lecture on “Veterinary aspects of sentinel surveillance under the National One Health Programme for prevention and control of zoonoses.” (HT Photo) The workshop conducted under ‘National One Health Programme for Prevention and Control of Zoonoses’ brought together experts, veterinary officers, researchers, academicians, IDSP programme officers, and agricultural scientists, to strengthen collaborative efforts in zoonoses prevention. Zoonoses is one of those diseases which can be transmitted from animals to humans. The workshop was coordinated by the division of zoonotic diseases, National …