India TB Report 2024

India’s National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) has made strides in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) in 2023. The program has successfully implemented a range of strategies to detect and treat TB cases, reduce mortality, and prevent the spread of the disease. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued the Inida TB Report 2024 reflecting on the past year.

Government Introduces New Medical Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2024

The order states that Sanitary napkins, Baby diapers, Reusable sanitary pads/ Sanitary Napkin or Period Panties, Shoe covers, Dental bibs/napkins, Bed sheets and pillow covers must conform to the relevant Indian Standards and bear the Standard Mark issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The regulations exempt medical sanitary napkins, baby diapers and reusable sanitary pads/ sanitary napkin or period panties manufactured by self-help groups from the mandatory Standard Mark requirement. Additionally, they also exempt any goods or article meant for export from this requirement.

Government Proposes New Anti-Tobacco Measures for Online Content

All films and online content, regardless of origin, will be required to display anti-tobacco health spots and warnings. Health spots will be shown at the beginning and middle of films, while a static message will appear at the bottom of the screen during scenes depicting tobacco use. A non-skippable audio-visual disclaimer on the ill-effects of tobacco will be shown at the beginning of films and upon opening online platforms.

New Advisory On Monkey Pox

The Department of Public Relations issued an advisory on Monkey Pox. Monkeypox, a viral zoonotic disease, might sound alarming, but understanding it can help mitigate concerns.