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"We are ready": Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao on HMPV scare

On January 12, a 10-month-old child in Assam had been diagnosed with the virus, which marked the state's first recorded case, as per officials.

15 January,2025 08:54 AM IST | Haryana | ANI
HMPV scare: No cause for concern, says Maharashtra Health Minister

HMPV scare: No cause for concern, says Maharashtra Health Minister

Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar that this variant of HMPV is not that strong and the nation has already dealt with problematic viruses like coronavirus

09 January,2025 10:44 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
CM Fadnavis directs officials to improve healthcare services in state

CM Fadnavis directs officials to improve healthcare services in state

CM Fadnavis on Wednesday held a review meeting with key departments including Medical Education, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to assess their work plans for the next 100 days

08 January,2025 08:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
HMPV scare: State is on alert but no need to fear, says govt

HMPV scare: State is on alert but no need to fear, says govt

Meanwhile, two suspected cases have been identified in Nagpur. Their blood samples have been sent to Pune for further testing

08 January,2025 08:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Dharmendra Jore
HMPV outbreak: Not a new virus, identified in 2001, says Union Health Minister

HMPV outbreak: Not a new virus, identified in 2001, says Union Health Minister

Union Health Minister JP Nadda reassured the public that health systems and surveillance networks are vigilant and ready to respond promptly to any health challenges

07 January,2025 03:17 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
No need to panic, follow guidelines issued by govt: Maharashtra Health Minister

No need to panic, follow guidelines issued by govt: Maharashtra Health Minister

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Monday said that no Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) case has been reported in Mumbai and urged the citizens to take precautions

07 January,2025 11:41 AM IST | Kolhapur | mid-day online correspondent
No need to worry over reports of massive flu outbreak: Kerala Health Minister

No need to worry over reports of massive flu outbreak: Kerala Health Minister

Kerala Health Minister Veena George said there have been no reports so far about any virus found in China that could become pandemic or spread rapidly to other regions

04 January,2025 06:57 PM IST | Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | PTI
NEET exam mode under review: decision expected soon, says Pradhan

NEET exam mode under review: decision expected soon, says Pradhan

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan confirmed that discussions between the Education and Health Ministries are ongoing regarding whether NEET-UG will continue in pen-and-paper format or switch to an online mode. A decision is expected soon for the 2025 exam.

17 December,2024 02:44 PM IST | New Delhi
Agitating doctors write to PM, president

Agitating doctors write to PM, president

Four-page letter written by the West Bengal Junior Doctors’ Front requests their intervention

14 September,2024 04:19 AM IST | Kolkata | Agencies
Kerala health department issues Mpox alert amid global reports of infection

Kerala health department issues Mpox alert amid global reports of infection

With the Mpox threat looming large, Kerala is taking no chances, and the health department is working overtime to ensure that the state remains safe, an official statement said

21 August,2024 07:45 PM IST | Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | mid-day online correspondent

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