Fungal infections in the brain aren’t just the stuff of movies — Africa grapples with a deadly epidemic
With poorly funded and overburdened healthcare systems, many African countries are not well prepared to deal with fungal infections
Poisoned Punjab: A single street in this city is home to some 20 cancer patients
The health impact of polluted Buddha nullah waters affecting Abohar city, finds ground report
Poisoned Punjab: Cancers, dental problems plague Ludhiana village residents
Down To Earth ground report finds pollution due to industries taking a toll on Gaunspur villagers’ health
Missed vaccine shots: Go for innovative strategies to address zero-dose, say experts
Beyond being at risk, children who have not received a vaccine of any kind also become a population that harbours diseases and can transmit …
12 African countries commit to ending AIDS in kids by 2030
Early HIV testing, eliminating vertical transmission and addressing social and structural barriers in plan of action
COVID-19: States step up relief response with DMF funds
Major mining districts such as Keonjhar and Sundargarh in Odisha and Bhilwara and Rajsamand in Rajasthan have sanctioned sizeable funds
Picking up the pieces, at Mustafabad camp
Days after riots broke out in northeast Delhi, doctors and volunteers came together at Mustafabad relief camp to offer a healing touch to those …
Congress manifesto promises jobs, welfare steps
Five focus areas include: Unemployment, poverty, farm distress, access to quality education and healthcare
Astana Declaration: Not just health, but affordable health for all
UN’s 192 member countries agree to strengthen primary healthcare on the 40th anniversary of Alma Ata Declaration
As told to Parliament (July 20, 2021): Deaths due to mucormycosis at 4,332
All that was discussed in the House through the day
What’s happening in Belarus, the only European country to not adopt social distancing
Unemployment below 0.5% was the president’s main argument against isolation measures, according to local press
How Indian Standards are looking at complexities in healthcare
A mushrooming medical devices market makes it vital to manage healthcare complexities
COVID-19: 10,000 health workers infected in Africa, says WHO
South Africa, one of the five countries most affected by the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, accounted for 35 per cent of the …
Half the global population not fully covered by essential health services: Report
Two billion people experienced financial hardship due to out-of-pocket (OOP) spending on health in 2019
Community health workers on COVID-19 frontlines: Why policies need to be gender-sensitive
From wages to travel, women community health workers had a harder time carrying out COVID-19 duties in Bundelkhand, according to a survey
Karnataka-Kerala COVID-19 border row: Decoding the crisis and conciliation
Karnataka opened its borders to critical non-COVID-19 patients from Kerala on April 7 — following long route of political attacks and …
World doesn't have enough oncologists to treat rising cancer patients in Africa
The continent currently has 3,913 cancer specialists but 50% more will be needed to treat more than 2 lakh new cancer cases
WHO: Global health systems have started showing signs of post-pandemic recovery
Most countries have made strides in incorporating COVID-19 services into routine health service delivery
Only 6 states in India have 45 HCWs per 10,000 population, says Niti SDG index
Some 71.3% households don’t have a single person covered under health insurance or a scheme
How Tanzania’s spousal escort policy frustrates antenatal healthcare
Only 51% Tanzanian women make four or more visits during their entire pregnancy, according to a report
Kenya: Ruto proposes insurance reforms for universal health coverage; evokes mixed responses
The proposal will replace the current contribution system with a flat rate of 2.75 per cent of contributors’ gross salary
World Health Summit: Global agreement on health need of the hour, says WHO
Conference to focus on pandemic treaty, polio eradication, digital health and universal health coverage
UNCTAD awards investment panels of Costa Rica, Korea, the Netherlands for boosting healthcare
The investment promotion agencies were recognised for promoting new investment in health infrastructure, helping manufacture medical devices, …
GDP loss due to COVID-19 will lead to higher mortality
As economies take a tumble in states, expect a toll bigger than the pandemic itself
COVID-19 holds lessons for South Africa’s universal healthcare plans
The country’s health system will need rehab post-COVID-19 to overcome divisions and build a national health system from the bottom up