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Gadchiroli, Maharashtra: Pregnant Woman walks 6 km from village for childbirth, dies

Twenty-four-years-old Asha Santosh Kiranga, resident of Aaldandi Tola in Etapalli taluka in Gadchiroli district, was nine months pregnant; Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra Chief Minister is the “guardian minister” for the district

India Heading Toward Uncontrolled Privatisation of Health Sector: Dr Fuad Halim

Dr Halim spoke to NewsClick in Kolkata about a range of issues including the history of the People’s Relief Committee, the state of the health sector, and the role of the government in regulating it.

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.

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

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

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.

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Bombay HC: Notice to Maharashtra state, police on UK doctor, Sangram Patil’s petition seeking quashing of LOC & FIR

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A rare yet heart-warming coincidence: Hindu-Muslim Kidney transplant

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Removed Without Process: The Doyjan Bibi case and the Gauhati High Court’s Retreat from demanding deportation records

In refusing to question the absence of any deportation or handover records after a woman vanished from a holding centre and was reportedly transferred to the BSF, the Gauhati High Court has signalled a dangerous judicial tolerance for undocumented removals carried out in the name of sovereign authority