ASHAs not enough to deliver healthcare to urban poor: study
'Women in urban slums need a basket of healthcare services to meet their needs'
The widening nutrition gap
Difference in the nutritional status of Kerala’s general rural populace and that of Attappady could be as high as 50 per cent
As told to Parliament (March 21, 2023): Maternal mortality went down to 97 per 100,000 live births in 2018-20
All that was discussed in the House through the day
Toxic air hits the crib; especially in India
India records highest increase in air pollution related deaths and infant mortality
Indian rotavirus vaccine found effective during clinical trial
Rotovac costs fifty times less than brands sold by global pharma companies
Nestle scare
Contaminated baby milk products recalled in EU
Under-five child mortality drops 53 per cent from 1990 to 2015: report
Despite progress, a large number of children are still dying due to preventable causes. Sub-Saharan Africa and southern Asia are the regions …
Pentavalent vaccine deaths prompt doctors, activists to appeal to health secretary
Five-in-one vaccine introduced in Haryana without evaluating what happened in Tamil Nadu, Kerala
MPs funds to now be used to develop over 2,000 ‘model’ villages
Ministry of rural development will channelise MPs’ funds through different schemes for Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana
Parliament monsoon session: some work done, a lot of time wasted
A look at the business transacted and other highlights
Health goals of 11th Five-Year Plan unmet. 12th Plan hopes to achieve them
Planning Commission's working group recommends repeating last Plan targets in the 12th Plan
Matter of life and death
Cradles of hope
A recent health survey throws up figures that defy logic. Some districts in India’s nine most backward states have curbed infant mortality …
Breastfeeding week kicks off amid concerns over unlawful tactics by baby food companies
Health activists call for effective implementation of regulations that ban promotion of baby foods and feeding bottles for infants
Production and sale of baby food to be monitored
Non-profits and two autonomous state agencies authorised to lodge complaints regarding violations. Will that be enough to bring violators to book?
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
Children of a lesser god
Ankur Paliwal finds out why Shravasti district is the worst place for a child to be born in
Maternal and neonatal mortality rate high despite improvement in childbirth practices
A study conducted in public health centres in Uttar Pradesh shows complying to essential childbirth practices did not significantly alter …
Science for people
From launch of India's Mars mission to the humble papaya filter, 2013 witnessed big and small breakthroughs in the field of science
Essential healthcare services failed in Attappady: UNICEF
Doctors and staff at health centres, tribal hospital not following protocol for emergency maternal and new born care; essential drugs missing
Poor understanding of maternal, infant mortality rates & misuse of law behind Assam child marriage crackdown
State’s poor health performance lies in larger developmental issues; Prohibition of Child Marriage and POCSO Acts being misinterpretated
CBI gets tough on rural health mission scam in Uttar Pradesh
How Central funds meant for upgrading healthcare facilities are siphoned off
'World needs to invest US $15.5 billion a year on breastfeeding'
World Bank estimate for investment on breastfeeding is less than 20 per cent of what is required, according to international non-profit, IBFAN
Infant deaths in J&K: ill babies given pentavalent vaccine, says PUDR
Report of health experts deputed by civil society group says infants did not receive timely medical care when they developed serious reaction
Infant deaths continue in Attappady
As advisor to prime minister visits the tribal block panchayat, activists demand special care for pregnant adivasi women