HEALTH

UK study finds arthritis drug tocilizumab effective in reducing COVID-19 deaths

Health Ministry seeks ban on export of anti-TB drugs

1:08 am April 22, 2020

New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry has sought a ban on the export of anti-tuberculosis drugs over concerns that the lockdown due to COVID-19 has affected the production of such medicines. Delay in production and receipt of supply may cause acute shortage of these drugs, Union Health Secretary Preeti Sudan said as she requested an […]

Harsh Vardhan praises Rotarians’ contribution

11:12 pm April 21, 2020

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan held video conference with Rotary International, saying I really value Rotarians having given a great contribution in our fight against COVID-19. In fact the contribution is appreciable in terms of PM CARES contribution, equipments, sanitizers food, PPE kits and N95 masks etc. for hospitals. The Union Health […]

Some nutrition tips while you’re working from home

3:58 pm April 20, 2020

Bengaluru: One of the biggest challenges one faces when working from home during the lockdown period is to keep nutrition in check, says a nutritionist. Nutritionist Pooja Makhija says being hydrated, keeping a check on caffeine consumption, planning meal times, keeping away from junk foods and not eating at one’s desk are extremely crucial. It […]

Balanced diet key to strengthening immune system in fight against COVID-19: Nutrition institute

4:14 pm April 19, 2020

Hyderabad: A balanced diet comprising nutrient-rich vegetables, fruits, pulses, cereals and curd coupled with a healthy lifestyle are the key to boost the immune system, a focal point in the fight against coronavirus, according to the premier nutrition institute under the union health ministry. Micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) and phytonutrients that are primarily available in […]

Record jump in COVID-19 cases; toll rises over 9K

Doubling rate of COVID-19 cases in India reduced with imposition of lockdown: Health Ministry

11:41 pm April 17, 2020

New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry said on Friday the rate at which the number of coronavirus cases in the country was becoming double in the last one week was 6.2 days, as against three days before the nationwide lockdown was imposed At a daily media briefing about updates on COVID-19 situation, Joint Secretary in […]