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The South First | News
thesouthfirst.com > karnataka > bengaluru-police-uncover-fake-medicine-racket-supplying-life-saving-drugs-to-around-90-hospitals-pharmacy-owner-arrested

Bengaluru Police uncover fake-medicine racket supplying life-saving drugs to around 90 hospitals; pharmacy owner arrested

8+ hour, 51+ min ago   (371+ words) Published Sep 14, 2026 | 11:04 AM ⚊ Updated Sep 14, 2026 | 11:04 AM The alleged racket operated through a network of over 15 medical representatives. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Bengaluru police and the Drugs Control Department, probing an interstate counterfeit-medicine racket, has arrested Veeresh Kumar…...

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thesouthfirst.com > karnataka > interview-dr-sudarshan-ballal-nephrologist-who-married-compassion-with-competence

Interview: Dr Sudarshan Ballal — Nephrologist who married compassion with competence

12+ hour, 56+ min ago   (1806+ words) Published Sep 14, 2026 | 7:00 AM ⚊ Updated Sep 14, 2026 | 7:00 AM With a singular focus on medicine and a career as one of India’s most prominent healthcare experts, Dr H Sudarshan Ballal, Chairman of Manipal Hospitals, has a remarkable 50-year journey. His biography, Leading with…...

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thesouthfirst.com > andhrapradesh > andhra-pradesh-malaria-cases-rise-27-9-as-rains-fuel-disease-concerns

Andhra Pradesh malaria cases rise 27.9% as rains fuel disease concerns

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (711+ words) Published Sep 13, 2026 | 3:12 PM ⚊ Updated Sep 13, 2026 | 3:14 PM Malaria cases have increased in areas including Alluri Sitarama Raju, Polavaram and Vizianagaram. Synopsis: Andhra Pradesh has recorded a 27.9% rise in malaria cases this year, with 7,895 cases reported up to August 30. Dengue cases have…...

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thesouthfirst.com > health > cost-of-h1n1-influenza-vaccine

A free flu shot convinced only three in 10 elderly Indians, revealing deeper concerns including safety and necessity

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (1441+ words) Published Sep 13, 2026 | 7:00 AM ⚊ Updated Sep 13, 2026 | 7:00 AM Synopsis: A multicentric study found that only 29.7% of nearly 5,000 older adults accepted a free influenza vaccine, despite cost being removed as a barrier. Low awareness, doubts about vaccine necessity and safety, and limited doctor…...

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thesouthfirst.com > health > bone-marrow-transplant-how-half-match-donors-are-expanding-options-for-children-in-india

Bone marrow transplant: How half-match donors are expanding options for children in India

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (1607+ words) Published Sep 11, 2026 | 7:00 AM ⚊ Updated Sep 11, 2026 | 7:00 AM A doctor harvests bone marrow from a patient. Synopsis: India faces a large gap between the number of patients who need bone marrow transplants and the number of procedures performed. With only a minority…...

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thesouthfirst.com > telangana > iconic-hyderabad-eatery-shadab-hotels-fssai-licence-suspended-over-food-safety-violations

Iconic Hyderabad eatery Shadab Hotel's FSSAI licence suspended over food safety violations

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (581+ words) Published Sep 03, 2026 | 11:32 AM ⚊ Updated Sep 03, 2026 | 11:32 AM Hotel Shadab is known for its Dum Biryani. The FSSAI licence of its Madina Circle branch now stands suspended.(Special Arrangement) Hyderabad’s iconic Shadab Hotel has been ordered to halt operations after the Telangana…...

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thesouthfirst.com > health > keralam-drops-mental-health-tag-renames-centres-happiness-and-wellness-centres-to-shed-stigma

Keralam drops ‘Mental Health’ tag, renames centres ‘Happiness and Wellness Centres’ to shed stigma

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (242+ words) Published Sep 02, 2026 | 6:58 PM ⚊ Updated Sep 02, 2026 | 7:22 PM Keralam’s three mental health centres will henceforth be known as ‘Happiness and Wellness Centres’, Health Minister K Muraleedharan has announced. The centres will also introduce programmes and facilities for stress management, yoga, meditation, art,…...

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thesouthfirst.com > andhrapradesh > 7-year-old-tribal-girl-dies-70-including-children-fall-ill-after-taking-malaria-tablets-in-andhra-pradeshs-gollaguppa

7-year-old tribal girl dies, 70 including children fall ill after taking malaria tablets in Andhra Pradesh's Gollaguppa

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (742+ words) Published Sep 02, 2026 | 9:02 AM ⚊ Updated Sep 02, 2026 | 10:12 AM Chintur ITDA Project Officer Shubham Nokhwal and other officials visited the Bhadrachalam hospital to assess the condition of the affected people. A seven-year-old girl died, and around 70 people, including children, have fallen ill after…...

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thesouthfirst.com > kerala > keralam-child-rights-commission-recommends-elimination-of-sugar-from-amrutham-mix-raises-concerns-over-impact-on-childrens-health

Keralam Child Rights Commission recommends elimination of sugar from Amrutham Mix, raises health concerns

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (390+ words) Published Sep 02, 2026 | 2:31 PM ⚊ Updated Sep 02, 2026 | 2:32 PM Amrutham Nutri Mix is distributed to children through Anganwadis. Synopsis: The Keralam Child Rights Commission has raised concerns over sugar in Amrutham Nutri Mix distributed through Anganwadis, recommending its elimination or minimal use of…...

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thesouthfirst.com > health > in-tamil-nadus-kothagiri-hills-tea-estates-gum-disease-is-widespread-toothbrush-a-rarity

In Tamil Nadu’s Kothagiri Hills tea estates, gum disease is widespread – toothbrush a rarity

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1261+ words) Published Sep 02, 2026 | 7:20 AM ⚊ Updated Sep 02, 2026 | 8:39 AM Synopsis: A study of 540 tea plantation workers in Tamil Nadu’s Kothagiri Hills found that 62.6 percent had gum disease, with many cases classified as severe. Most workers did not use a toothbrush and toothpaste, and…...