FSSAI Mandates Stricter Fruit Safety Checks Amidst Watermelon Health Scare

FSSAI Mandates Stricter Fruit Safety Checks Amidst Watermelon Health Scare

In response to suspected illnesses linked to watermelon consumption, India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all states and union territories to intensify fruit safety checks. This nationwide crackdown, initiated this week, aims to bolster inspections, increase sampling, and prevent the use of harmful chemicals in summer fruits, particularly watermelons, to…

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Delhi Government Moves to Classify Leprosy as Notifiable Disease, Bolstering Public Health Efforts

Delhi Government Moves to Classify Leprosy as Notifiable Disease, Bolstering Public Health Efforts

The Delhi government is poised to designate leprosy as a notifiable disease under the Delhi Epidemic Diseases Act. This significant public health initiative, announced by officials on Friday, aims to enhance disease surveillance, facilitate early diagnosis, and improve treatment adherence throughout the national capital region. Context: Leprosy in India and Public Health Frameworks Leprosy, also…

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