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Maharashtra: Seven districts saw 14,526 child deaths in three years says Govt
In sharp contrast to other development parametres, these high infant mortality figures, reveal an institutional malaise that needs urgent addressing
MCD Election: Purnima Sethi Multi-Speciality Hospital in Sorry State, Only OPD Available
The basement is submerged and the stink of the huge garbage dump next to the first gate is unbearable.
Inspired by health for all motto, built by workers: Shaheed Hospital of Chhattisgarh
At a time when the trend of trying to...
UP: Yet Again, Children in Faizabad School Served Rice With Salt in Mid-Day Meal
Teachers of the school claimed they had not received the conversion cost under PM Poshan for the past six months.
Mid-day meal-related food poisoning cases at 6 year peak: CAG
An audit by CAG blame poor infrastructure, insufficient inspections, irregular licensing and limited reporting
MP: Malnourished Child’s Video Goes Viral Amidst Row Over Alleged Fraud in Nutrition Scheme
Opposition demands CM’s resignation over alleged fraud in THR nutrition & distribution scheme; govt report says nearly 10 lakh children malnourished in state.
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Over a Month, People With HIV Continue Protest at NACO’s Office Alleging ARV Drug Shortage
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Officials assure fresh supply, as protesters say non-availability of drugs for the next few weeks could lead to serious complications.
Two Starvation Deaths in Fortnight Rattles West Bengal
Confusion caused due to overlapping ration schemes and unemployment appear to be direct causes behind the starvation deaths.
Climate Change May Increase Mortality Rate by 6 Times Due to Excess Heat: Lancet Study
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The study said rise in night heat events will nearly double by 2090, from 20.4 degrees Celsius to 39.7 degrees Celsius across 28 cities from East Asia, increasing the burden of disease due to sleep disruption.
UP: Long lines for funerals return in Varanasi ghats
Local newspaper report Covid-like atmosphere at crematoriums with multiple bodies on the pyre at once
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