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Wes Streeting says Dan Poulter's defection 'speaks volumes' The shadow health secretary says Dan Poulter's defection to Labour "speaks volumes." Dr Dan Poulter, a former Conservative MP, announced he would be taking the Labour whip until the next election as.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:42Published 2 days ago

Health Secretary criticses Angela Rayner's tax affairs Health Secretary Victoria Atkins has questioned Labour's handing of deputy leader Angela Rayner's tax affairs, calling for transparency. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:46Published 2 weeks ago

UK seeking to de-escalate tensions in Middle East Health Secretary Victoria Atkins says the government is trying to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East following Iran's attack on Israel. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 07:18Published 2 weeks ago

Health secretary defends plan to ban tobacco sales Health Secretary Victoria Atkins has defended the government's plans to ban the sale of tobacco products to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009, citing the need to curb smoking-related illnesses and.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:06Published 2 weeks ago

NHS targets not being met, says Labour Labour's Louise Haigh has rejected the news that NHS targets are being met. It comes as the health secretary revealed waiting lists have fallen for the fifth month in a row. "Waiting lists are still.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:43Published 3 weeks ago

NHS waiting lists fall for fifth month in a row Health Secretary Victoria Atkins revealed waiting lists for hospital treatment have fallen for the fifth month in a row as she insisted NHS targets are being met . "We have seen waiting lists fall for.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:05Published 3 weeks ago

Health Secretary ‘pleased’ as consultants accept pay offer Victoria Atkins has said she is “really pleased” that consultants have accepted a pay offer, ending a year-long dispute with the Government. The health secretary said that the deal is “fair and.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:32Published on April 5, 2024

Atkins warns against extremist views being given a platform Extremist views must not be allowed to be given a platform to be extolled, health secretary Victoria Atkins has said as the Government prepared a fresh crackdown. Ministers and officials are working on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:02Published on March 10, 2024

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Monkeypox scare: Tamil Nadu puts all district collectors in state on high alert State health secretary in his circular directed the collectors and district medical officers to be on alert for unexplained rashes in the bodies. DNA - Published on May 24, 2022
Health Secretary flags concerns regarding slow pace of COVID-19 vaccination across States, UTs newKerala.com - Published on May 21, 2022
Centre advises states, UTs to expedite Covid-19 vaccination program; announces campaign to raise vaccine uptake The Union Health Secretary has advised those States and UTs who already have extra doses to utilise timely before the expiry of vaccines, reported ANI. Zee News - Published on May 20, 2022

Centre to review Covid-19 vaccination program with states, UTs on Friday: Report Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan will review the coronavirus vaccination program with all the states and union territories on Friday, sources told ANI. Zee News - Published on May 19, 2022
Centre asks states to take precautions amid record-breaking heat Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan has written to states regarding rising temperature and intense heatwave across the country, requesting them to "disseminate the guideline document 'National Action.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 1, 2022
Covid 4th wave scare: IIT Madras reports 11 more cases, tally reaches 182 "At least 11 more positive cases were reported today. Total positive cases 182 now," the health secretary said. DNA - Published on April 29, 2022

Covid-19 fourth wave: PM Narendra Modi to review coronavirus situation with CMs tomorrow Amid growing concerns over the fourth wave hitting the country soon, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with chief ministers on the emerging Covid-19 situation in the country on Wednesday.. Zee News - Published on April 26, 2022
PM Modi to interact with chief ministers on Covid situation on Wednesday Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with chief ministers on the emerging Covid-19 situation in the country on Wednesday through video conferencing, an official said. Union Health Secretary.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 26, 2022
Covid-19 4th Wave: PM Narendra Modi to hold meeting with chief ministers on Wednesday Coronavirus 4th Wave: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a meeting with chief ministers on the emerging COVID-19 situation in the country on Wednesday through video conference, official sources.. Zee News - Published on April 23, 2022
Medilabs Launches a New Corporate Office on its 8th Brand Anniversary · Dr. J. Radhakrishnan, Hon. Secretary for Health, Government of Tamil Nadu inaugurated the facility at Selaiyur, Chennai · The diagnostic chain adds two more collection centres, one at Anna Nagar.. NewsVoir - Published on April 21, 2022

Covid: As cases rise, Centre asks Delhi, 4 other states to up vigil “There are a few states which are reporting a higher contribution to India’s cases and higher positivity. This ministry has advised all states/Union Territories to follow a risk-assessment based.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 19, 2022
Chennai logs 8 new Covid cases; maintain vigil, says health secretary Fresh Covid cases in Tamil Nadu dropped to 25 on Thursday from 29 on Wednesday. The state discharged 27 patients from the registry, reported zero deaths and by the end of the day 230 patients were in.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 14, 2022
Covid-19 cases rising in THESE states; Centre calls for strict watch, pre-emptive action Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan has written a letter to Delhi, Haryana, Kerala, Maharashtra and Mizoram over the increase in Covid-19 cases in these states last week, asking them to maintain a.. Zee News - Published on April 8, 2022	Centre writes to Delhi, Maharashtra, 3 other states over rise in Covid-19 cases Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Friday wrote to state governments of five states - Delhi, Haryana, Kerala, Maharashtra and Mizoram - over the increase in Covid-19 cases in the last week. The.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 8, 2022
Senior doctor says health secretary's 'upset wife' plotted transfer, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami orders probe A day after Dr Nidhi Uniyal, a doctor at Government Doon Medical College and Hospital (GDMCH), accused Uttarakhand's health secretary Pankaj Pandey of transferring her to Almora at the behest of his.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 2, 2022	Covid-19 vaccination for kids aged 12-14 years begins today, new guidelines issued Rajesh Bhushan, Union Health Secretary, in a virtual meeting with all states and UTs on Tuesday, said that the online registration for vaccination will start at 9 AM. Zee News - Published on March 16, 2022
Health secretary holds status meeting, seeks update projects pending since years Indian Express - Published on February 21, 2022	Covid-19 pandemic nearing its end? Centre asks states, UTs to end additional restrictions "Presently, as the case trajectory across the nation is showing a sustained downward trend, it will be useful if states/UTs review and amend/do away with the additional restrictions so imposed after.. Zee News - Published on February 17, 2022
Centre asks states, UTs to review, amend additional Covid-19 restrictions as cases drop In a letter sent to chief secretaries and chief administrators of all states and UTs on Tuesday, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said the coronavirus pandemic in India is showing a sustained.. Zee News - Published on February 16, 2022Also reported by •IndiaTimes	Chandigarh Health secretary orders crackdown on doctors overstaying deputation, directs repatriation in phases Indian Express - Published on February 3, 2022
Uttarakhand polls: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami to file nomination papers from Khatima today The BJP has released a list of nine candidates for Uttarakhand Assembly elections and fielded former chief minister BC Khanduri`s daughter and wife of current Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan, Reetu.. Zee News - Published on January 27, 2022	Assembly elections: EC to meet Health Secretary tomorrow to take call on poll rallies, roadshows newKerala.com - Published on January 22, 2022
Assembly elections 2022: Ban on political rallies to continue due to rising Covid-19 cases? EC to decide today EC will hold a review meeting with the Union Health Secretary, Chief Secretaries and Health Secretaries of the five poll-bound states today to take stock of the Covid-19 situation. Zee News - Published on January 22, 2022	63% of healthcare workers received Covid precaution jab: Government Responding to a question, Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan said about 22.66 lakh out of 35 lakh healthcare workers have received their precaution dose, accounting for 63 per cent of such people... IndiaTimes - Published on January 20, 2022
63 per cent healthcare 58 per cent frontline workers, 39 per cent above 60 received Covid precaution jab: Government Responding to a question, Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan said about 22.66 lakh out of 35 lakh healthcare workers have received their precaution dose, accounting for 63 per cent of such people... IndiaTimes - Published on January 20, 2022	Covid-19 deaths significantly less in 3rd wave than in second wave: Centre The Health Secretary, however, said that “Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh are among the 'States of Concern'”. “Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West.. Zee News - Published on January 20, 2022
Hong Kong to kill around 2,000 hamsters after 11 of them test positive for Covid-19 Hong Kong Health Secretary said authorities were acting out of caution even though there was no evidence domestic animals can infect humans. Zee News - Published on January 19, 2022	Sharp surge in COVID-19 infections globally, positivity rate over 5 % in 8 states: Health Ministry Expressing his concerns about rising Covid cases in India, Agarwal said, “There has been a sharp surge in COVID cases in India; there are 9,55,319 active cases as on Jan 12.” Noting a high surge in.. Zee News - Published on January 12, 2022
COVID hospitalisation rate at 5-10%, says Centre, asks states to `prepare for future` At present 5-10% of active cases needed the hospitalisation so far. The situation is dynamic and evolving, the need for hospitalisation may change rapidly, wrote Union Health Secretary Rajesh.. Zee News - Published on January 10, 2022	Wary of rise in hospitalisations, centre tells states to use Residents, MBBS, Nursing students Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said that 5-10% of active cases needed hospitalisation in the present surge but the need may change rapidly. DNA - Published on January 10, 2022
Omicron spreading fast, set up makeshift hospitals, constitute special teams: Centre warns states, UTs In a letter written to all chief secretaries, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said it is imperative to re-emphasise the significance of timely and swift upgradation of health infrastructure in.. Zee News - Published on January 2, 2022	Government advises states/UTs to set up makeshift hospitals, use hotel rooms as isolation wards Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan asked states/UTs to use hotel rooms as isolation wards for patients with mild symptoms and ramp up ICU beds. DNA - Published on January 2, 2022
Maharashtra may report 2 lakh active COVID-19 cases by January 3rd week: Govt "Based on the current trend of rising COVID cases in the state, Maharashtra may get around 2 lakh active cases by the third week of January," said state's Additional Chief Health Secretary. Zee News - Published on January 1, 2022	Anyone with fever, sore throat should be tested for Covid-19, Centre tells states - check all symptoms Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan and ICMR DG Dr Balram Bhargava wrote to chief secretaries of all states/UTs to set up round-the-clock functional RAT booths at different locations, engage medical.. Zee News - Published on December 31, 2021
No prescription required for ‘precaution’ dose: Centre clears air about those above 60 with comorbidities Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan categorically underlined that the government has not issued any directions on the requirement of the doctor`s certificate to establish comorbidity at the.. Zee News - Published on December 29, 2021	EC unlikely to put off polls; govt says step up tests, jabs After being briefed in detail on the extent of Omicron cases in UP, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur as well as the status of vaccination in these states, the EC has now asked the health secretary.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 27, 2021
EC meets Health Secretary to review Covid-19 situation ahead of Assembly polls in 5 states Indian Express - Published on December 27, 2021	Election Commission to meet health ministry officials today, discuss polls in 5 states amid COVID-19 The Election Commission of India (ECI) will convene a meeting with senior officials of the Union Health Ministry including Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Monday (December 27, 2021) to discuss.. Zee News - Published on December 27, 2021
Health Secretary to brief EC on Covid situation in poll-bound states today Indian Express - Published on December 26, 2021	Health secretary to brief Election Commission on Covid-19 situation tomorrow IndiaTimes - Published on December 26, 2021
183 Omicron cases analysed, 87 fully vaccinated with 3 having booster shots: Centre Two were partially vaccinated, seven people were unvaccinated while 16 were ineligible to receive vaccine doses in the country's national vaccination programme, the Union Health Secretary said on.. Zee News - Published on December 25, 2021	Election Commission calls health secretary for Covid inputs A bail order by the Allahabad High Court on Thursday, which went on to suggest the Election Commission and Prime Minister Narendra Modi consider deferring the upcoming assembly elections in view of the.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 24, 2021
Omicron: World witnessing fourth surge of COVID-19, India must be on guard, says govt Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan issued a fresh warning against the COVID-19 pandemic in the wake of the rise in Omicron cases. DNA - Published on December 24, 2021	Face masks, activated war rooms, night curfew: How states plan to curb Omicron amid Christmas, New Year celebrations In a letter to the states and union territories, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan advised implementing strategic interventions for containment like imposition of night curfew, strict regulation of.. Zee News - Published on December 22, 2021
Omicron 3 times more transmissible than Delta, activate war rooms: Health Ministry to states - 10 points In a letter to the states and union territories, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan advised implementing strategic interventions for containment and spread of Covid-19, including Omicron variant Zee News - Published on December 21, 2021	Covid-19: Maintain strict vigil and monitor 27 districts closely, Centre tells states Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan has written to the chief secretaries or administrators of all the states and UTs, which have been reporting high Covid positivity rates over the past two weeks... IndiaTimes - Published on December 11, 2021
Social inequality, AIDS, pandemics are interrelated: Union Health Secretary newKerala.com - Published on December 3, 2021	Chandigarh: Adequate supply of oxygen in city, says health secretary Indian Express - Published on December 2, 2021
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"Health Secretary"

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