Decentralised renewable energy vital for strengthening Jharkhand's health sector
Over 13% of health sub-centres and public health centres in Jharkhand not electrified
Secondhand smoke may be a substantial contributor to lead levels found in children and adolescents, new study finds
Exposure to lead can cause numerous and severe neurological problems, including nerve damage, cognitive problems, loss of IQ points and possibly …
COVID-19 like any other respiratory disease now: Indian experts say bring back focus on all influenza-like illnesses
Countries should address needs of those with Long COVID, WHO’s transition plan recommended
Private hospitals grow more expensive even as insurance coverage remain low: NSSO
Out-of-pocket expenditure per hospitalisation stands at Rs 15,937 in rural areas and Rs 22,031 in urban areas
When safety measures lead to riskier behavior by more people
There, however, are people who sit out risky ventures even when they are made safer
Nestle adds almost 3 grams of sugar in every serving of baby food Cerelac sold in India
WHO guidelines against adding honey or sugar in food for infants violated only in Asian, African and Latin American countries, finds …
El Salvador becomes first central American country to be declared malaria-free
The country has not recorded any indigenous case of malaria since 2017
Kerala sees sharp fall in sex ratio at birth despite being best in overall category
Bihar and Maharashtra are other major states where sex ratio at birth declined
Governments discuss over 300 proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations
This is the 2nd meeting where countries worldwide came together to strengthen the mechanism in place to mitigate public health threats
India’s health expenditure down to 3.2% of GDP in 2018-19
National Health Accounts report shows out-of-pocket expenses down, but still significantly higher than global average
No health net for 3.1 bln by 2023 deadline
The World Health Organization (WHO) 13th General Programme of Work targeted universal health coverage (UHC) between 2019 and 2023
Experts urge One Health approach for disease control at pan-Africa meet
Effects of global warming, climate change are critical contributing factors to many of the health emergencies in Africa, say experts at Africa …
Worms thriving in brains, Assam’s tea garden workers lose lives, livelihoods
Neurocysticercosis triggered by tapeworms that easily travel between humans and pigs present a real, imminent danger of zoonosis; an …
Big mistake for countries to think COVID-19 danger has passed: WHO chief
At least 10% population of all countries should be vaccinated by September-end, WHO Director-General Tedros said at closing ceremony of 74th&…
WHO launches ‘CoViNet’ — a global laboratory to monitor emerging coronaviruses
Builds on COVID-19 reference laboratory network established during early days of pandemic to confirm disease
Over-emphasis on safety means kids are becoming more anxious and less resilient
Overprotected children are more likely to both internalise problems (anxiety, depression) and externalise them (delinquency, defiance or …
Mother’s Day 2021: Reducing early pregnancy is key to safe motherhood
Only a healthy mother can give birth to and raise a healthy child and can break the vicious cycle of intergenerational malnutrition
Imminent threat: WHO warns 40 million children susceptible to measles as outbreak intensifies in India
There has been a ‘steady decline’ in measles vaccination coverage since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the WHO says
Not enough women in World Health Assembly: Some countries may need a century for gender parity
Southeast Asia inching closer to the 50%; No WHA had more than 30% women chief delegates, finds study
Over 56.8 million people need palliative care each year: WHO
By 2060, the need for palliative care at the end of life is expected to nearly double
More women opting for safe menstrual practices, NFHS-5 data shows
The percentage of women using safe menstrual products highest in Andaman and Nicobar Islands (98.9%); least in Bihar at 58.8%
Simply Put: COVID-19 vaccinate the hare, vaccinate the tortoise
Simply Put: Maternal mortality in India
Omicron update: UK caseload shows travel curbs failed
Variant of Concern already identified in 52 countries
COVID-19 derailed universal health coverage in Africa, flags report
There have been signs of progress, but they have been slow, the report said
