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India Mandates Prescription for Cough Syrups to Curb Misuse and Contamination

India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare now requires a doctor's prescription to buy cough syrups and other syrup medicines, ending over-the-counter sales. This move aims to prevent misuse, recreational drug use, and accidental poisoning, especially among adolescents and young adults, and addresses a history of contaminated Indian-made medicines causing child deaths globally.

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Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare addresses nursing shortage with multi-pronged approach

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Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare addresses nursing shortage with multi-pronged approach

Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare is tackling a nursing shortage by increasing student enrollment in nursing programs, implementing workplace and family-friendly policies, offering flexible scheduling, reducing non-professional tasks, and establishing a mentorship system to retain and attract passionate healthcare professionals.

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Lebanese Ministry of Health Denies Israeli Claims About Tibnin Hospital

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Lebanese Ministry of Health Denies Israeli Claims About Tibnin Hospital

Lebanon's Ministry of Health refuted Israeli army claims about Tibnin Governmental Hospital, calling them dangerous threats to a civilian facility providing essential services in the Bent Jbeil district. The ministry highlighted the hospital's crucial role, its hosting of Red Cross personnel, and called for media tours to verify its status.

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Kuwait Ministry of Health: 63 injured in airport attack

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Kuwait Ministry of Health: 63 injured in airport attack

Kuwait's Ministry of Health reported 63 injuries from an airport attack, including civilians, workers, and travelers, with some critical. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated the attacks killed one person and targeted vital facilities and diplomatic missions with ballistic missiles and drones.

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Ministry of Health and Welfare to Expand Support for Essential Specialized Medical Services

The Ministry of Health and Welfare is expanding its 'Essential Specialized Function Enhancement Support Project' by adding an alcohol-related mental health field and easing requirements for non-metropolitan areas. The program supports medical institutions maintaining 24-hour treatment systems for specific critical conditions.

Nine people killed in Israeli air raids in South Lebanon — Ministry of Health

According to the ministry, nineteen more people were wounded

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