India has failed to meet the MDG of reducing infant mortality to 52 per 1,000 for 2015. Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) district secretary P S N Murthy said that WHO target could not be achieved and the biggest culprit for it was pneumonia. World Pneumonia Day is annually held on November 12 to raise …
India unable to meet the MDG target on infant mortality; Pneumonia is the biggest cause Read More »
On Anti Obesity Day (November 26) Most of the developing and underdeveloped countries suffer from malnutrition issues such as underweight/stunting and much of their governments’ focus and NGOs intervention are invested in tackling such issues. Many countries such as India are now facing a double burden of underweight and obesity. Changes in food habits, appetite …
There was a compelling article on the critical role of vaccines by Prof. N K Arora in the dna India two days ago. Prof. Arora is the Executive Director of the International Clinical Epidemiology Network (INCLEN) Trust. He writes that “research has long established that tools such as vaccines are a vital component of early …
With its last reported case of a wild polio infection dating back to January 2011, India completed the three-year mandatory period that a country needs to stay free of fresh infections in 2014, allowing it to be endorsed as a country which has eradicated the virus. India will now introduce injectable polio vaccine (IPV) in …
Study: Around 75 per cent of Indians who took part in a WHO survey think, that colds and flu can be treated with antibiotics.According to WHO, their perception is incorrect. Sharing the findings of a multi-country survey, WHO said that misunderstanding about antibiotic resistance poses a threat to public health while many also do not …
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India thinks it can reinvigorate its ties with Africa through “affordable” medicines and use of sophisticated telemedicine technology. Representatives of 54 African countries — including 41 heads of state, or government attended the Third India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-III) that was held in New Delhi, India from 26–30 October 2015. Through this summit, both countries aimed …
The time has come to act. A belated happy Diwali to all our readers! Diwali is the festival of light and joy.No Diwali is complete without candles, gifts, delectable food and getting together with family. However, Indians now need to start committing to a Diwali without fireworks. Last Monday, HII did a story titled “What …
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Delhi is the most polluted city in the world, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), and doctors and scientists say the Delhi residents are facing a public health crisis. Delhi’s bad air is already causing a spike in the people with asthma and reduced lung function.The air is already having long-term effects on …
What can be done about the health crisis caused by Delhi’s air pollution ? Read More »
The Lancet is ready to publish a severe attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for sidelining health since he came into power in May, 2014. It is warning of a “collapse” if the country fails to invest in combating non-communicable diseases like diabetes and heart problems. The Lancet study will be published on Dec. 11, …
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