US FDA urges infant-formula makers to tighten supplier oversight after product recalls, botulism outbreaks

The Food and Drug Administration has ‌so far ⁠investigated two multi-state ⁠outbreaks of infant botulism associated with two separate brands of powdered infant ​formula - ByHeart and Nara Organics -…

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Antibiotic resistance emerging as major threat to surgical care: Experts

Surgeons say that while antibiotics remain critical in preventing surgical site infections, their indiscriminate use has fuelled resistance, forcing hospitals to adopt stricter antibiotic stewardship practices and emphasise infection prevention…

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Health Ministry launches monthly webinar series on best practices under National Health Mission

According to a press release, envisioned as a year-round knowledge-sharing platform, the initiative will bring together States and Union Territories to present successful innovations, exchange implementation experiences, and accelerate the…

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