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Spate of HIV infections in two Uttar Pradesh villages illustrates the danger unqualified medics pose

A local quack likely infected nearly a dozen villagers by injecting them with the contaminated needles and syringes.

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· Jan 02, 2018 · 04:04 pm
The United Nations is meeting to save people with albinism from black magic killlings

There has been a rising demand for the body parts of people with albinism used in rituals by traditional healers in African countries.

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· Sep 24, 2017 · 02:30 pm
In this UP village, stone quarries are the only source of livelihood – but they’re taking lives

In Bharatkoop, home to the landless Kol Adivasis, stone-crushing units are the only avenue for employment. Even MGNREGA has had little impact here.

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· Jul 10, 2017 · 12:30 pm

Why Rajasthan’s doctors misdiagnose silicosis, the incurable occupational disease of thousands

At stake is the compensation that the silicosis-affected and their families receive.

Shivam Saini
· Feb 13, 2017 · 02:30 pm
Watch: There's more people doing even more dangerous stunts on trains

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· Jul 19, 2016 · 08:00 pm
Filthy sterilisation facilities imperil women in Bihar

Most facilities even lack the very basic, necessary equipment, drugs and supplies, says an audit.

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· Apr 29, 2015 · 07:28 pm

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There has been a rising demand for the body parts of people with albinism used in rituals by traditional healers in African countries.

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