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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

Covid-19: Omicron poses new challenges, spreads to 77 countries

The variant is said to be more infectious, and in many cases, even fully vaccinated people have contracted the virus

Covid-19: Death toll increases amidst new surge

21 people have tested Omicron-positive so far and over 2,000 deaths due to Covid-19 recorded on Sunday, despite GoI assurances that Covid-cases are lowest in 552 days

MP: Four babies killed in fire at government run hospital 

According to reports, the Kamla Nehru hospital in Bhopal lacked the necessary fire safety precautions despite repeated notices

10 dead in a fire at Ahmednagar hospital

Fire brigade officials said that a short circuit was the likely cause of the fire

Fire safety PIL: Guj admin blames staff shortages, logistical issues for lacunae

Affidavit before Guj High Court cites lack of competent vendors and Diwali related fire safety duties as reasons for delay in implementing fire safety norms

Uttar Pradesh: State govt will withdraw 3 lakh Covid violation cases

UP had been in the limelight as one of the states worst hit by Covid-19 as its health system failed

Tripura HC takes suo motu cognisance of growing number HIV positive prisoners

The court has directed the central and state governments to conduct HIV tests on all prisoners, and provide treatment to whoever needs it

GOI rejects Global Health Index after India’s worst ranking ever

Instead of trying to address the glaring issue of prevalent hunger which indicates an undernourished population and stunting and wasting among children, the government has deemed Global Health Index (GHI)'s methodology to be “unscientific” while the methodology is clearly explained in the report.

Purge incorrect, derogatory references to LGBTQIA+ persons: National Medical Commission

NMC issues advisory to medical colleges and textbook authors; decision flows from a landmark June 2021 judgment by Madras HC

Is a third wave of Covid-19 coming this festive season?

With major festivals coming up through the month of October, there are fears of the dreaded disease spreading again

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