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Karnataka mandates health warning labels on salt packets
The Karnataka government is mandating health warning labels on salt packaging due to high consumption rates linked to chronic health risks.
President’s call puts spotlight on celebrity endorsements of harmful products
Public health experts and the President advocate for stricter regulations on celebrity endorsements of potentially harmful products like pan masala.
FDA cancels 16 pharmacy licences, suspends 8, including Pfizer depot
The Karnataka Food Safety and Drugs Administration has cancelled or suspended the licences of 24 pharmaceutical firms following an investigation into a spurious drug racket.
Patient safety top priority, working with authorities on counterfeit medicine probe
Pfizer India is cooperating with Karnataka authorities following a crackdown on counterfeit medicines.
600 Million Beneficiaries Covered Since 2018: PM Modi on Ayushman Bharat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated the eighth anniversary of the Ayushman Bharat healthcare scheme, highlighting that it has covered over 600 million beneficiaries since 2018.
Karnataka plans mandatory health warning labels for salt packets
The Karnataka government is considering mandatory health warning labels on salt packets to discourage excessive consumption.
FDA Cracks Down On Mumbai and Pune Establishments
Food and Drug Administration officials conducted inspections at food manufacturing units in Mumbai and Pune, uncovering fraudulent practices and poor sanitation.
220 drug samples fail quality tests in August 2026
A total of 220 drug samples failed quality tests in August 2026, with one case of counterfeit medication identified in Delhi.
CDSCO finds one spurious drug sample in Delhi, 220 NSQs in August
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation identified one spurious drug and 220 substandard samples during its August 2026 surveillance.
Murmu urges actors against endorsing harmful health products
President Droupadi Murmu called upon film industry figures to avoid endorsing harmful products and to prioritize the welfare of industry workers.
Supreme Court Questions Tenfold Price Disparity for Essential Cancer Drugs
The Supreme Court of India criticized the 10-fold price disparity between the wholesale and retail costs of essential cancer drugs, calling the practice extortionate.
Free Health Check-up Camp Organized in Holalkere for National Ayurveda Day
A free health check-up camp is organized in Holalkere to mark National Ayurveda Day.
Eat nutritious food, says Judge V. Madesh
Senior Civil Judge V. Madesh inaugurated an awareness program on nutrition and legal rights at an Anganwadi center in Pavagada.
11th National Ayurveda Day celebrated in Hubballi today
The 11th National Ayurveda Day event is taking place in Hubballi today.
Free artificial limb fitting camp organized in Harihara
A free artificial limb fitting camp is scheduled for November 9 in Kumarapatna, organized by Grasim Janaseva Trust.
Lack of infrastructure in government hospitals troubles patients in Arsikere
Advocate Shivaraj has criticized the lack of basic infrastructure and medical supplies at Jayachamarajendra Hospital in Arsikere.
Blood donation camp marks a decade in Lakshmeshwar
A blood donation camp held in Suranagi village completes its tenth year of operation.
Snakebite prevention awareness program held in Koppal
An awareness program on snakebite prevention was organized in Gudadahalli village, Koppal district.
Alcohol De-addiction Camp Starts September 25 in Ghataprabha
An alcohol de-addiction camp is scheduled to take place in Ghataprabha from September 25 to October 2.
Students Need Education on Rabies Prevention Says Official
Officials and local organizations held an awareness program in Mudalagi to educate students about rabies prevention and control.
Yashpal Suvarna requests expedited opening of new Udupi District Hospital
Legislator Yashpal Suvarna has requested Health Minister U.T. Khader to expedite the opening of the new Udupi District Hospital and upgrade the Brahmavar Community Health Center.
Healthy mothers over twenty years old produce healthy children
Officials emphasized the importance of maternal health and nutrition during a Poshan Abhiyaan event in Vijayapura.
Balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health
A public health event at a school in Karadigudda emphasized the importance of a balanced diet.
Regular blood donation improves health says MP Govinda Karajola
Member of Parliament Govinda Karajola inaugurated a blood donation and health camp in Holalkere.
World Nutrition Day celebrated in Hangal
World Nutrition Day awareness program held in Hangal to promote healthy eating habits.
Massive rally held in Belagavi for 11th National Ayurveda Day
A massive rally was held in Belagavi to commemorate the 11th National Ayurveda Day.
Poshan month celebration in Bangarapet
A Poshan Maasa event was held at the Kurubarahalli Anganwadi center in Bangarapet to raise awareness about nutrition.
Health Treatment Camp Organized in Rampura
A health screening camp was organized in Shirur town as part of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.
Suicide prevention is possible through mental resilience
Officials in Koppal held an awareness program to mark World Suicide Prevention Week, emphasizing the importance of mental resilience.
Regular blood donation improves health says Rajendra S Gadad
Health officials and local organizations organized a blood donation and health screening camp in Gadag to promote health and community unity.