 | TN raises health demands with Centre, Ma Subramanian meets Union Health SecretaryThe State also requested the Union Health Ministry to release the first tranche of funds for financial year 2022-23 under National Health Mission. |
 | Centre asks states to promote blood donation as country needs voluntary, unpaid blood donorsThe Centre has asked the states to set up blood group testing facilities at primary health centres, community health centres and district hospitals on World Blood Donor Day. |
 | Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on key WHO panel at 75th World Health AssemblyEach year, the World Health Assembly (WHA) reviews a long list of health challenges and responses. |
 | Centre asks states/UTs to review health facility preparedness amid rising temperatureRainwater harvesting and recycling plants may also be explored for self sufficiency in water, the letter highlighted. |
 | Centre writes to five states, asks them to monitor spread of COVID infection amid surge in casesIn a letter to these states, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said a few states are reporting a higher contribution to India's cases and higher positivity. |
 | COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 12-14 years to start from WednesdayUnion Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan had earlier stated that only the Corbevax vaccine would be used for the beneficiaries in the age group of 12 to 14 years. |
 | Omicron Surge: 5 to 10 percent of active cases needed hospitalisation so far, the situation may change rapidly: CentreThe rise, it appears, is being driven by "Omicron" and the continued presence of "Delta." In this context, augmenting human resources, particularly Health Care Workers assumes importance. |
