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New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry has flagged concerns regarding the considerably slow pace of COVID19 vaccination across States and UTs and has urged them to significantly expedite the pace towards full vaccination coverage by…

New Delhi: The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare in close collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Ministry of Home Affairs is lending all support possible in evacuating Indians from…

New Delhi: In the 'Revised Comprehensive Guidelines for Management of COVID-19, the health ministry said that the use of antivirals or monoclonal antibodies is not recommended for those less than 18 years of age. The health ministry also…

New Delhi: The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The…

New Delhi: Rajesh Bhushan, Union Health Secretary reviewed the progress of COVID19 vaccination with Health Secretaries and NHM MDs of States and UTs, through video conference (VC). One of the largest such exercises globally, the…

New Delhi: The health ministry on Thursday advised citizens to adhere to Covid-19 appropriate behaviour during festivals as the second wave of the deadly virus is not yet over in the country. The health ministry said that masks have to…

New Delhi: In a landmark initiative to ensure safety from COVID-19, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has taken a decision to allow foreign nationals residing in India to get registered on CoWin portal to take the COVID-19 vaccine.…

New Delhi: Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya informed on Sunday that the COVID-19 vaccination certificate can now be obtained via WhatsApp within seconds. Mandaviya's office said anyone who wants to download the certificate can…

New Delhi: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Saturday recommended Tuberculosis (TB) screening for all COVID-19 positive patients and COVID-19 screening for all diagnosed TB patients. According to a release by the Union Health…

New Delhi: Amid concerns over the impact of a potential third wave of the coronavirus pandemic on children, Union Health Ministry in its weekly press conference on Friday cautioned that the next 100 to 125 days are critical in the fight…