Parliament passes bill to amend Epidemic Diseases Act

Sep 22, 2020

New Delhi [India], September 22 : The Parliament on late Monday passed the Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Bill, 2020, ensuring protection for healthcare workers.

Odisha declares black fungus as notifiable disease under Epidemic Act

May 20, 2021

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], May 21 : Odisha government on Thursday declared Mucormycosis (Black Fungus) as a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act 1897.

Law Commission of India submits report titled "A Comprehensive Review of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897"

Feb 12, 2024

The 22nd Law Commission of India has submitted its report titled "A Comprehensive Review of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897" to the Government of...

Over 200 people booked under Kerala epidemic act for flouting Covid-19 protocol

Dec 26, 2020

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], December 26 : Over 200 people have been booked under the epidemic diseases act 2020 in Kerala on Friday night for...

Centre asks States, UTs to make 'black fungus' notifiable disease under Epidemic Act

May 20, 2021

New Delhi [India], May 20 : The Union Health Ministry on Thursday in a letter to States and Union Territories has asked to make...

Rajya Sabha passes the Epidemic Diseases Amendment Bill, 2020

Sep 19, 2020

New Delhi [India], September 19 : The Rajya Sabha passed the Epidemic Diseases Amendment Bill, 2020 on Saturday.