Amid pneumonia outbreak in China, India states step up surveillance

On November 26, the Centre asked states and Union Territories to review the preparedness of their healthcare systems to deal with respiratory illnesses.

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· Nov 29, 2023 · 07:57 pm

How governments and global aid agencies use TB as a political tool

As yet another conference kicks off, it underscores the way such collaborations to end the infectious disease only serve to maintain the colonial status quo.

Chapal Mehra

· Nov 16, 2023 · 09:00 am

A woman lost her baby in Nanded. Why couldn’t a new medical college near her home save her child?

Maharashtra government’s scramble to open new medical colleges, without hiring enough doctors, may have contributed to the tragic deaths of 24 patients.

Tabassum Barnagarwala

· Oct 13, 2023 · 06:30 am

Nanded hospital dean, doctor booked for deaths of woman and her newborn

Dr Shankarao Chavan Government Medical College and Hospital reported 31 deaths within two days.

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· Oct 05, 2023 · 03:45 pm

Shiv Sena MP booked for making Nanded hospital dean clean toilets

Hemant Patil visited the government hospital after it reported 31 deaths within two days due to alleged shortage of medicines.

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· Oct 04, 2023 · 01:29 pm

Maharashtra: 31 patients die within two days in Nanded hospital

The deaths, including of 16 children, were allegedly caused by a shortage of medicines and medical help.

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· Oct 03, 2023 · 10:20 am

Why diagnostic tests are not perfect – and that is okay

A better understanding of their strengths and weaknesses will help use them wisely.

Adrian Barnett, The Conversation

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Nicole White, The Conversation

· Sep 26, 2023 · 10:00 pm

Effective public-private partnerships could transform India’s post-pandemic healthcare system

Private players, through their extensive network and investments, bridge the gap in healthcare infrastructure, particularly in underserved areas.

Bornali Dutta

· Aug 21, 2023 · 11:30 am

The UK has long relied upon NHS nurses from poorer countries – but challenges are growing

An increasing ageing populations in richer countries along with a shortage of nurses is driving the demand for workers from other countries.

Stephen Timmons, The Conversation

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Joy Spiliopoulos, The Conversation

· Jul 22, 2023 · 07:30 pm

Like Covid-19, research and innovation could help eliminate tuberculosis in India

TB still affects millions of Indians but if we continue with our current diagnostic and treatment approaches, not much will change.

Sonali Sarkar

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DJ Christopher

· Jul 07, 2023 · 11:30 am

India has axed queries on disability from key survey – and there’s no easy way to fill the data gap

The National Family Health Survey provides details of issues from gender and sexuality to well-being. Dropping disability impedes intersectional insights.

Nivedita Krishna

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Upasana Nath

· Jul 01, 2023 · 09:00 am

Rajasthan doctors call off Right to Health Act protests after agreement with government

The state has consented to keep most private hospitals outside the purview of the law that makes emergency treatment mandatory without any prepayment.

Scroll Staff

· Apr 04, 2023 · 04:53 pm