Coronavirus update: Centre offers free foodgrain amid collapsing healthcare system
Modi government announces 5 kg foodgrain per head a month for 2 months
ICMR sero survey finds antibodies in only 21.5% Indians
The second sero study done in August-September had shown a seroprevalance of 7%
COVID-19 testing in India hits 1 mln
Country has ramped up its testing facilities
ICMR expands India Hypertension Control Initiative to 100 districts
The initiative earlier covered just 25 districts in four states
COVID-19: Hundreds of black fungus patients await Ambisome injections at Bihar hospitals
As many as 45 patients have died of the disease in Patna so far
Five questions for African countries that want to build climate-resilient health systems
Health systems also need to explicitly address the risks of climate change
Myth of coverage: Private insurance loopholes kept out-of-pocket expenses high for COVID-19 patients
Getting cashless treatment or reimbursement became difficult as COVID-19 cases rose
Delhi serosurvey says novel coronavirus infected 6 mln; how do we read this?
There’s more to be done before betting on herd immunity
Shift health to concurrent list: Expert group to Finance Commission
Activists voice concern about some recommendations by panel
WHO, WMA, other health leaders seek legally binding pact to turn off fossil fuels
Over 190 groups ask high-income countries to help others with global phase-out
COVID-19 Update: Centre to import medical oxygen from abroad
Centre orders industrial oxygen to be used in hospitals
COVID-19: India gets first tranche of 5 lakh antibody rapid test kits
New kits to be used for surveillance, not diagnosis
Gandhi at 150: He walked 18 kms a day and avoided using cars, rickshaws
He was ahead of his times in choosing sustainable transport for his tours and travel
COVID-19 third wave: How do Delhi’s hospitals fare?
DTE visited a few hospitals in the national capital to take a pulse of the situation
Coronavirus update: CNN pegs US tally at 13,000
India tally crosses 200, says ICMR
COVID-19 pandemic impacted blood supply in Africa: WHO
There was a shortfall of 329,0289 units of blood in 2020
WHO releases first-of-its-kind patient safety rights charter ahead of Patient Safety Day
Outlines core rights of all patients in the context of safety of health care
You shed DNA everywhere you go, raising ethical questions about privacy
Trace samples in the water, sand and air are enough to identify who you are
Toxic air hits the crib; especially in India
India records highest increase in air pollution related deaths and infant mortality
CAG report finds promotion irregularities at ICMR institute
Irregular payments of over Rs 2 crore at NICED; Promotions ante-dated by upto 34 months
India is nowhere close to herd immunity, countrywide serosurvey shows
Upcoming winter season and festivals could heighten COVID-19 challenge, say officials
ICMR D-G is wrong; Kawasaki disease in children post-COVID has been reported in India
Shut down schools if positivity rate goes up to more than 5 per cent: IAP chief
World Sickle Cell Day 2020 aims to increase awareness over sickle cell disorders
It is recognised by the United Nations and celebrated every year on June 19
Convalescent plasma therapy may go off Indian protocol for COVID-19: ICMR
PM Modi urges citizens to follow precautions during upcoming festive season
AIIMS Kalyani, to be inaugurated by PM Modi today, lacks environmental clearance: West Bengal Pollution Control Board
Roadblock with political purpose, inauguration to proceed, counters Union minister