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July 2017

Cash for colleges: BJP bribery scandal in Kerala

The BJP faces accusations of institutionalised corruption in yet another scandal involving medical colleges. As controversy over the Vyapam scam in Madhya Pradesh continues, a similar issue has arisen in Kerala. Allegations this time say approval for medical colleges by the Medical Council of India (MCI) is being obtained through bribes. This is according to …

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Modi to “go beyond” Paris Agreement

India will “go above and beyond” on climate change, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The pledge was made during a speech with new French President Emmanuel Macron regarding the Paris Agreement on climate change, which India ratified last year. Modi’s declaration comes shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump announced his intention to withdraw the United …

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Zika virus cover up claims media

India now officially has three cases of Zika. Despite calls from health agencies that the situation was nothing to be concerned about, no information was provided regarding the source of the virus. This has led to speculation that the severity of the virus’s presence in India has been downplayed. Current reports by the Health Ministry …

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Cancer’s impact on health and wallets

World Health Organization (WHO) projections suggest that by 2030 India’s cumulative number of deaths due to cancer as of this year will number 13.1 million. This is a considerable figure and will place a vast strain on the healthcare expenditure of the country, as a large portion of expenditure is out of pocket.  The financing …

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Indian Hepatitis C generics greatly bring down costs

Hepatitis C is a potentially deadly virus that can remain asymptomatic until severe damage has been done to the liver. There are an estimated 9 million people affected by the hepatitis C virus (HCV) in India, with 70 million affected worldwide. A recent study has provided information about the efficiency of Indian generic medications in …

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Planned improvements for healthcare delivery in Madhya Pradesh

Healthcare services in Madhya Pradesh could become more affordable and state-of-the-art. This is thanks to plans by the state government. The state cabinet on June 13 made the decision to upgrade thirteen hospitals in the state to super-specialty status. These hospitals will be equipped more modern, specialised facilities. Treatment will also be free at the …

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Want cash benefits? You need Aadhaar, government tells TB patients

Tuberculosis (TB) patients in India can receive financial help – if they have an Aadhaar number. “Conditional cash assistance for TB patients” TB patients will have to produce an Aadhaar number if they are to access Nikshay, a web-based application, according to a notification sent by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on June …

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Zika virus arrives in India

Are 2.6 billion people now at risk of the Zika virus? A Lancet study published last year claims this to be the case. Recent news of the arrival of the Zika virus in India elevates this claim to more than just speculation. Through disease projection models, this risk is now a very real prospect and …

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Doctors disagree with enforcement of generics

How has the medical community reacted to forced prescription of generic medication over brand names? The recent intentions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to force doctors to prescribe generics as a means to reduce costs to patients — as previously covered by Health Issues India — has been met with mixed opinions. It was …

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3D printing India’s healthcare future

Hospitals in India are finding a myriad of different ways of using 3D printing technology to provide more advanced and reliable healthcare. The usage of this technology are incredibly varied, from 3D printing skeletal structures to the creation of replica organs for use in trial run surgeries. Could 3D printing be an emerging medical field …

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