hepatitis A Archives

Survey Finds 1 in 4 Rural Tap Water Samples Unsafe 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 24, 2026
Overview A 2024 assessment under the Jal Jeevan Mission found that 24% of household tap water samples failed microbiological quality standards, raising concerns about drinking water and food safety in rural India. The Ministry of Jal Shakti reported that while 76% of samples passed laboratory tests, nearly one in four did not meet safety norms.
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Kozhikode Tightens Safety of Welcome Drinks After Hepatitis A Cases 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 15, 2025
Key Development The Kozhikode Corporation informed the Kerala State Human Rights Commission (KSHRC) that it has implemented all necessary steps to ensure the safety of welcome drinks served at parties and public functions. This update followed suo motu proceedings initiated by the Commission after a surge in Hepatitis A infections, which affected 56 people in
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Intensified Health Inspections in Kochi over Hepatitis A and Dengue Fears 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 14, 2025
Report In response to reports of epidemic outbreaks in various parts of the district, a public health committee convened in Kochi on Thursday and resolved to strengthen inspections. Health officials confirmed that the committee will rigorously enforce public health regulations to improve epidemic prevention and management. District Panchayat President Manoj Moothedan emphasized that alongside awareness
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Kalamassery Health Authorities Intensify Hepatitis A Control Efforts 0

Report Health authorities recently closed an eatery near a private engineering institute in South Kalamassery, Kochi after Hepatitis A cases increased over the past two weeks. The closure followed the discovery that the tea shop violated hygiene and food safety regulations. Consequently, authorities suspect that students may have consumed contaminated food or water from nearby

FDA’s New Guidelines to Prevent Berry Contamination 0

Overview Berries often earn the title of “superfood” due to their numerous health benefits, but like all fresh produce, they can become contaminated. To protect consumer safety, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently updated its procedures to reduce the risk of viral contamination in fresh and frozen berries. The Need for Change:

Hepatitis A Outbreak in Kalamassery: Authorities Act Swiftly to Contain Spread 0

Report Kalamassery in Kochi, Kerala is facing a significant hepatitis A outbreak affecting the regions of Peringazha, HMT Estate, and Kurupra. Health authorities confirmed 29 cases of jaundice, with 27 still active and three patients in critical condition, requiring ICU care. This marks the third hepatitis A outbreak in Ernakulam district this year, following outbreaks