A district in Uttarakhand reflects a broader issue concerning India’s sex ratio, according to a recent report in The Times of India. In 132 of the Uttarkashi district’s villages, not a single girl was born in three months out of 216 deliveries. The concerning figures, collected from the state health department, potentially cast a spotlight …
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In India, 1.51 lakh people lost their lives in road traffic accidents in 2016 – more than any other country in the world. 1,374 traffic accidents take place each day, resulting in 400 deaths. In Tamil Nadu, steps have been announced to curb the number of such fatalities in the state. Around 12,000 people died …
When it comes to menstrual health, India’s girls and women face extreme challenges ranging from lack of accessibility to menstrual hygiene products to stigma. In particular, there is the lack of ability to exercise their right to an informed choice. Health Issues India talks to expert Dr Supriya Garikipati about the situation surrounding menstrual health …
Amidst the heavy flooding plaguing eastern and northern India, a tiger displaced from Assam’s flood-ravaged Kaziranga National Park sought refuge in a nearby house – much to the shock of residents. The tiger fled the park where 92 animals have drowned. Many are still trapped by the floodwaters. In a viral photo shared by an …
Heart disease is India’s most common cause of death, with 28.1 percent of all deaths in the country resulting from some manner of cardiac condition. As heart disease is such a prominent condition, any information that can be gained on risk factors that may better prepare the healthcare system is vital. To this end, Apollo …
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has ordered the closure of 32 facilities over improper disposal of biomedical waste – highlighting a major pollution and sanitation issue affecting India. Earlier this year, it was reported that hospitals in Delhi were behind schedule in adhering to the Union Environment Ministry’s guidelines concerning proper management of biomedical …
United Breweries is India’s biggest producer of beer – but an inspection has found stunning sanitation lapses. The brewing giant, which claims to account for more than fifty percent of beer production in India and saw its revenue grow by 21 percent in the 2018 financial year, was flagged on several concerning grounds by the …
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The Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh has witnessed a tragedy with an all-too-common cause: contaminated water. After drinking polluted water from a pump at their school, 53 children were hospitalised and two died as a consequence. “It’s possible that rain water contaminated the surface water,” said district magistrate C. B. Singh. The children developed symptoms …
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“Probably for the first time, the Centre, state and all local bodies will put together their efforts to mobilise the community for a public health activity,” said Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, as he announced a three-day campaign in Delhi beginning this week to increase public awareness of vector-borne diseases yesterday. Amidst the monsoon …
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Under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) – better known as Ayushman Bharat – the Centre is planning to expand the number of health and wellness centres (HWCs) in the country. Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan told Rajya Sabha MPs that 19,576 HWCs were currently operational across the country. By the end of …
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