Scientists find new system to detect paraben level in water bodies

The research is meant to help develop measures to correct the harmful effects of the organic compounds on the environment

Public health and health care still poor in Assam

Despite a good beginning, 14 years of Tarun Gogoi’s rule have failed to deliver desired results in healthcare

Indian private hospitals biggest beneficiaries of international aid programmes

Such strategy perpetuates inequality and does not redress issues related to poverty, say experts

Burning problem

Safdarjung Hospital's incinerator spells trouble for those living in its vicinity

Ailing hospitals

A survey of hospitals in Delhi reveals the poor state of waste management

City of waste

The ancient capital of India is unable to handle its garbage

Tourist revulsion

Steeped in pollution, Ranchi lake is no more a crowd-puller

Selling a buffalo for a brain scan: India’s COVID-19 crisis reveals deep fractures in its health system

Patients are caught between the under-resourced public sector and the profit-focused private health market

Sri Lanka Court of Appeal to intervene in UK waste trade scam

Since east Asian countries are closing the loopholes in their waste trade laws, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh seem to be the new targets

Dumped, duped

No veterinary drug given to Jodhpur hospital; just a case of wrong labelling, says company

Rajasthan government sets up committee to probe administration of injections from vials labelled 'for animal treatment'

Mending broken bones

A bonesetter from Old Delhi explains his popularity: Unlike doctors, he is more accountable to people

Immunisation's lethal leftovers

Immunisation is a double-edged sword -- providing a shield against diseases, at the same time generating waste that can be hazardous to health …

Hospital-acquired infections kill thousands, cost sub-Saharan Africa $8.4 billion annually, says WaterAid

Nigeria recorded the highest incidence of HAIs in 2022, followed by Ethiopia, Uganda, Ghana, Malawi, Zambia and Mali

COVID-19 & children: Unmasking the reality

India’s persistently high out-of-pocket health expenditure continues to push people into poverty

High expenditure on health is impoverishing 55 million Indians annually, says WHO  

How India can tackle future COVID-19 waves

Circuit-breaker lockdowns must be imposed locally whenever there is strain on hospitals in an area   

Single window dumpyard

India wants global waste. So it gets what it wants  

Steps to check infant deaths in West Bengal prove too little

42 infants have died at Kolkata super speciality hospital; most were referred and came in critical condition

AAP government asks private hospitals to give prompt aid to emergency patients

Advisory issued by health officials highlights complaints regarding excessive charges and delayed service

COVID-19: Weak liquid waste management can worsen spread

Liquid waste generated from healthcare facilities should be disinfected at source

CGHS empanelment of five private hospitals suspended

They had discontinued providing cashless treatment to retired and serving Central government employees

Green tribunal issues notice to five Delhi hospitals

Private, government hospitals found not adhering to standards of bio-medical waste disposal

Wasting Away

Despite the deadline for hospitals to set up bio-medical waste disposal methods having expired, nothing has changed

AES fear grips Bihar ahead of scorching summers

At least three children have reportedly died of the disease this year