Explainer: How ‘disease detectives’ are battling the coronavirus pandemic

Even epidemiologists are learning as the pandemic progresses.

Smitha Nair

· Jul 15, 2020 · 06:30 am

Slow and opaque decisions during Covid-19 crisis put the spotlight on India’s drug regulator

Critics say the organisation has consistently lacked transparency.

Arunabh Saikia

· Jun 22, 2020 · 09:00 am

Many states have reported fewer TB deaths during the lockdown. Here’s why this is bad news

It suggests the system for tracking tuberculosis patients has collapsed.

Arunabh Saikia

· May 29, 2020 · 06:30 am

Several states are going door-to-door to identify Covid-19 patients. Is it a good idea?

Experts say it is a good approach in principle, but results would depend upon the way it is implemented.

Arunabh Saikia

· May 17, 2020 · 09:00 am

Beyond doctors: Neglected frontline workers need coronavirus safety gear

In Maharashtra, the worst-affected state, nurses, sanitation workers and community health workers say they do not have adequate protection from virus exposure.

Vijayta Lalwani

· Apr 09, 2020 · 12:30 pm

Explainer: How and why you should make your own face mask to protect against Coronavirus spread

After first saying masks should only be for the sick, authorities are now recommending that everyone use face-covers in public.

Scroll Staff

· Apr 08, 2020 · 08:00 pm

Test, test, test: Eight steps India must take to tackle the coronavirus epidemic

The full text of an advisory letter sent by the Jan Swasthya Abhiyan and All India People’s Science Network to India’s health ministry.

Jan Swasthya Abhiyan

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All India People’s Science Network

· Apr 03, 2020 · 03:30 pm

Which public authority should be in charge of India’s policy on diagnostic kits for Covid-19?

It is important for the Central government to clearly delineate responsibilities as per the constitutional framework.

Dinesh Thakur

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Prashant Reddy T

· Apr 03, 2020 · 07:30 am

Death of Assam doctor raises questions about malaria drug recommended for Covid-19 health workers

Many Indian medical workers are consuming the drug, despite lack of solid evidence about its efficacy.

Arunabh Saikia

· Apr 02, 2020 · 09:00 am

Did India overreact? Covid-19 outbreak isn’t following the trajectory of Europe and China – so far

There is reason to be cautiously optimistic.

N Devadasan

· Apr 01, 2020 · 04:29 pm

Coronavirus: Kerala announces rapid blood tests – ICMR says it was not consulted

Experts say there is no harm in conducting antibody tests but it is unclear where would Kerala source the kits from.

Arunabh Saikia

· Mar 31, 2020 · 06:30 am

Health reporters have 10 questions for the government as India’s coronavirus crisis deepens

Basic information remains shrouded in secrecy.

Health Reporters

· Mar 30, 2020 · 02:01 pm