Public health

PMJAY may not cover cataract operations: Official

Posted By IANS, April 27, 2019 at 10:49am

According to officials, discussions are taking place at the national level whether to do away with all treatments covered under national programmes or retain some.
WHO report says India accounts more than half leprosy cases globally

Posted By Agencies, January 25, 2019 at 05:49pm

A recent report by WHO suggests that even though the number of leprosy cases have gradually declined worldwide, around two lakh cases continue to be reported every year, with India accounting for more than half.
Doctor in US to be monitored after possible exposure to Ebola: Report

Posted By Agencies, December 30, 2018 at 10:51am

According to a press release from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health, doctors will be monitored in U.S. after possible exposure to the Ebola virus while providing medical assistance.
President says, balancing quality, cost and access critical for public health

Posted By Agencies, December 29, 2018 at 10:24am

President R.N. Kovind on Friday showed the urge of getting a perfect triangle of "quality, cost and access to work together in public health.
Obesity, parental diet before conception may affect child's health

Posted By Agencies, April 18, 2018 at 12:41pm

A study proves that smoking, high alcohol and caffeine intake, diet, obesity and malnutrition in either or both parents, potentially increases a child's lifelong risk to many diseases.
Centre to monitor climate change effects on public health comes up in Pune

Posted By Agencies, April 11, 2018 at 10:55am

The "Centre for Climate Change and Health" will address the immediate and long term impacts of climate change on people's health, especially the poor and vulnerable in society.
Nitasha Biswas, Miss Transqueen India is the goodwill ambassador for Project Kartavya

Posted By Editorial Team, December 04, 2017 at 04:56pm

Goodwill ambassador to Kartavya, Nitasha Biswas will represent the country and the transgender community at Miss International Queen 2018.
Experts say extensive universal health coverage policy need of the hour

Posted By Agencies, January 24, 2016 at 01:25pm

India's healthcare facilities, even at the primary level, needs to be elevated to meet the requirements of growing population in India.
Actor Hema Malini initiates public toilet program in Mathura

Posted By Agencies, January 16, 2016 at 04:57pm

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is still on it seems and we appreciate celebrities taking steps for public welfare
India’s health issues priority at IHW Summit & Awards 2015

Posted By Editorial Team, September 15, 2015 at 11:33am
Health requires a holistic view of being one with nature: Nadda

Posted By Agencies, May 19, 2015 at 11:08am

We forget that health requires a holistic view of being one with nature, adopting healthy lifestyles and avoiding excesses, Nadda said in his speech after assuming presidency of the 68th World Health Assembly here.
Policies that improve nutritional quality of the food can tackle obesity

Posted By Poorva Chavan, March 23, 2015 at 12:33pm
Coming soon -- health ATMs in India

Posted By Agencies, November 21, 2014 at 10:43am
Amartya Sen says public health in India is a disaster

Posted By Editorial Team, October 18, 2014 at 01:38pm
Union Budget 2014-15: What healthcare start-ups and entrepreneurs want

Posted By Pavitra Sampath, July 10, 2014 at 10:41am
PHFI study highlights the need for a health focused fiscal policy for tobacco control

Posted By Agencies, June 06, 2014 at 12:56pm
Prioritise healthcare spendings for poor nations

Posted By Agencies, May 21, 2014 at 11:25am
Why the WHO is worried about antibiotic resistance becoming a public health threat

Posted By Editorial Team, May 01, 2014 at 12:26pm
Women's Day 2014: When will Indian women have public toilets that aren't dirty and unhygienic?

Posted By Editorial Team, March 07, 2014 at 01:38pm
Aam Aadmi Party healthcare reforms continue: Delhi to get 100 new ambulances

Posted By Nirmalya Dutta, February 06, 2014 at 10:54am

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PMJAY may not cover cataract operations: Official

WHO report says India accounts more than half leprosy cases globally

Doctor in US to be monitored after possible exposure to Ebola: Report

President says, balancing quality, cost and access critical for public health

Obesity, parental diet before conception may affect child's health

Centre to monitor climate change effects on public health comes up in Pune

Nitasha Biswas, Miss Transqueen India is the goodwill ambassador for Project Kartavya

Experts say extensive universal health coverage policy need of the hour

Actor Hema Malini initiates public toilet program in Mathura

India’s health issues priority at IHW Summit & Awards 2015

Health requires a holistic view of being one with nature: Nadda

Policies that improve nutritional quality of the food can tackle obesity

Coming soon -- health ATMs in India

Amartya Sen says public health in India is a disaster

Union Budget 2014-15: What healthcare start-ups and entrepreneurs want

PHFI study highlights the need for a health focused fiscal policy for tobacco control

Prioritise healthcare spendings for poor nations

Why the WHO is worried about antibiotic resistance becoming a public health threat

Women's Day 2014: When will Indian women have public toilets that aren't dirty and unhygienic?

Aam Aadmi Party healthcare reforms continue: Delhi to get 100 new ambulances

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