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September 12, 2024

New Report Urges Bold Pandemic Legislation: Will India Finally Act Before the Next Outbreak?

A report by an expert group from NITI Aayog suggests creating a Public Health Emergency Management Act (PHEMA) to improve responses to disease outbreaks and pandemics. Titled ‘Future Pandemic Preparedness and Emergency Response’, the report emphasizes the importance of the first 100 days of an outbreak for effective management. It proposes a special fund for ...

September 2, 2024

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Heightened Monkeypox Alert: Bihar Prepares for Possible Outbreak Amid Global Cases

Bihar’s Health Department has issued guidelines to combat Monkeypox, urging local administrations and hospitals to increase awareness about the viral illness. In response, the Patna district administration is establishing a health desk at Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to closely monitor incoming travelers, ensuring they provide health histories for the past 21 days. Despite no ...