India home to highest number of undernourished women in developing world

Data for the research has been obtained from about 85 countries  

309,000 infants die on first day

India tops global list of first day deaths of infants; chronic malnourishment blamed

Early pregnancy, under-5 mortality impact population rise in sub-Saharan Africa: UN report

World’s population is projected to reach 8 billion by November 15

Mothers of 57% newborns not entitled to maternity benefits

Central government's maternity benefit scheme excludes more women than it covers

Food than pills is the best source for iron

Well begun is half done

Why is breastfeeding in the first hour after birth so important?

Well begun is half done

Why is breastfeeding in the first hour after birth so important?

Supreme Court orders ban on mass sterilisation

The apex court noted evidences of poor quality of care at mass sterilisation camps

Infertile growth

Pesticide affects women

Non-stick hazard

A neglected tragedy: 2 million stillbirths in 2019, flags report

A majority of stillbirths happened in sub-Saharan Africa

Umbilical discord

Lack of enforcing protocols is pushing up cesarean deliveries in India

Rural burden

3.1 million children under five die of malnutrition annually

Study says child mortality linked to maternal undernutrition, obesity

How rural kitchen pays

Local procurement for anganwadis can revive rural economy in a big way

Maternal, infant health in Tikamgarh poor despite high institutional delivery rate

Few women avail proper antenatal care, many opt for hospital deliveries for incentives

National Family Health Survey out

The Gates accounts

Experts call for holistic approach to reproductive healthcare

Urge governments to give women free healthcare to reduce maternal mortality

In Short

Debate over mobile towers close to hospitals

Pregnant women who use nicotine patches increase chances of ADHD in their babies

Recent study says the risk is higher with maternal smoking than with paternal smoking

What is killing people in India: A complete picture

Disease of the Respiratory System has been the major cause of death since 2000

Bytes

Fresh drive to close gaps on health issues facing women and girls

Local capacities critical to making a difference must be strengthened