Health

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

Why does the Hippocratic oath need to be replaced with Charak Shapath?

The Charak Shapath is said to contain several Hindu elements, allegedly including the requirements to "lead the life of a celibate and eat no meat"

Odisha’s JSW project could cause 94 deaths a year: CREA report

The report takes a close look at the health impact of the development project while highlighting missing data in the original EIA

Mumbai: Aadhaar card mandatory for Covid self-test

According to Mayor Pednekar, the move will ensure better tracking of positive cases

Amidst new variants, governments demand calm

State governments prepare for more stringent measures to curb growing Omicron cases

Delhi: 923 new Covid cases reported in 24 hours, an 86% rise 

This is the highest number of cases in Delhi since May 30; as many as 9,195 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours across the country 

Covid in 2022: Is India battle-ready?

The NITI Aayog on Monday ranked all Indian states in its Health Index report

Covid-19: Have we learnt anything from challenges faced in 2021?

With healthcare infrastructure still in shambles and an ill-prepared administration, it is still an uphill battle for India; Omicron and other variants will only add to our woes 

SHOCKING! Modi Govt records only 327 school staff deaths due to Covid-19, 1600 dead in UP alone

While UP teachers’ unions claimed over 1,600 deaths, the Centre records 327 deaths nationwide

No gatherings allowed for Christmas and New Year in Delhi?

DDMA has issued an order “banning all cultural events and gatherings for Christmas and New Year celebrations in the national capital” citing “rising cases of Omicron”

Why does the Karnataka government not want children to eat eggs at mid day meals?

The powerful Lingayat community leaders of Karnataka want the state government to serve a “pure vegetarian” school meal

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