Why antibiotic resistance is getting worse in India

Powerful, newer generation drugs are being sold far more frequently for no apparent reason

Day 2: countries share their experiences of fighting antimicrobial resistance

Experts fear India will accept the draft global action plan on antimicrobial resistance despite reservations

The link between blood pressure and suicides

Reform in fossil fuel subsidy is a mitigation opportunity

Money saved from the phasing out of fuel subsidies can be used for social and development programmes

Diesel price hike: no scope for roll back

'Not raising diesel prices would harm economy much more'

It’s all about the money

Even as countries accepted the proposed programme budget, member states demanded more transparency in the way WHO funds are disbursed. A look at …

Why women in Jharkhand’s backward areas are denied basic maternal care

Adivasis, often believed to be "resistant", have made attempts to engage with the modern healthcare system. But it is the health …

Sops for devil’s engines

WHO's problem

As most developed countries shy away from increasing their contribution, a cash-strapped World Health Organization is forced to rely on private …

Inequalities still persist in reproductive and child health care, says study

Despite the progress that many countries have made over past few years, inequalities remain a concern

Suicide one of leading causes of death among youth in developing countries

WHO calls for coordinated action to reduce such deaths worldwide

World Health Assembly focus on mental health

WHO action plan to strengthen effective leadership and governance for mental health to be discussed

4.3 million deaths caused by household air pollution in 2012: WHO

Dire need of policy and guidance that can promote public health and environment, including healthier homes and healthier transport, says health …

WHO approves experimental Ebola drugs, Canada decides to donate 1,000 doses

The death toll in four West African countries affected by the deadly virus has topped 1,000

Ebola emergency: WHO spotlight on experimental drugs

On Friday, it was disclosed that three persons in New Delhi are being kept under watch for possible Ebola symptoms

MERS claims more lives in South Korea

The virus is believed to spread through respiratory secretions of infected persons

UN targets for Ebola response may not be met in West Africa

Targets for treatment and safe burials likely to be achieved in many places, but not in others, says WHO

Unprecedented number of medics infected with Ebola, India safe as of now

Ebola crisis is largely underestimated, warns WHO amid rising death toll

Disappearance of nearly 20 patients from medical facility in Liberia a big blow to control efforts in country

West Africa countries report spike in Ebola cases

Despite advisories, relatives of victims have been using public transport to transport their dead bodies

Decision on global antimicrobial action plan expected today

India, which lacks controls on antibiotic use in poultry and meat, said that antimicrobial resistance must be seen as a development challenge

Ethical concerns eclipse world’s race to develop Ebola vaccine

World Health Organization and international community have been repeatedly slammed for delayed intervention

All about Ebola

With WHO declaring the current Ebola outbreak an international health emergency, here are some facts about the disease and tips you might want to …

Expert bodies suggest measures to fight killer heat waves

Long-term planning, combined with immediate preventive measures, can be the key

Ebola vaccine closer after scientists discover key protein

Presently, there are no authorised treatments to cure the disease