Health Ministry India
Delhi's Air Pollution Crisis: Over 200,000 Respiratory Cases Reported in Major Hospitals Within Three Years
Dec 03, 2025 08:17 pm CST
Parliamentary data reveals alarming statistics as Delhi's major hospitals recorded 204,758 acute respiratory illness cases between 2022-2024, with 30,420 requiring hospitalization. Despite annual health advisories, the capital continues to struggle with severe air pollution, leading to increasingly serious respiratory conditions requiring medical intervention.
India's Health Ministry Responds to Child Deaths from Contaminated Cough Syrup: Urgent Regulatory Actions and Safety Measures
Oct 05, 2025 11:15 pm CST
Following the deaths of 14 children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan linked to contaminated cough syrup, India's Health Ministry has implemented emergency measures to enhance pharmaceutical oversight. The tainted Coldrif cough syrup contained diethylene glycol, prompting stricter enforcement of manufacturing standards, rational prescription practices for pediatric medications, and improved surveillance systems. Health authorities are warning of criminal negligence in pharmaceutical production while emphasizing that most childhood coughs don't require medication.