Public Health
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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.
Scroll Staff
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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
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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
Trending
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An Indian artist who helped decolonise Christian art has been relegated to the margins in death
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How Uttar Pradesh’s halal ban has plunged the processed food industry into chaos
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FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup: From broken ankle to historic title, Preeti eyes redemption
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‘Sam Bahadur’ review: A little bit of everything and nothing about any one thing in particular
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From ‘self-rule’ call to setting the narrative, how ITLF has become new Kuki-Zo voice in Manipur
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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.
Scroll Staff
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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.
Scroll Staff
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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.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: Shah Rukh Khan fans from India and abroad participate in the ‘Lutt Putt Gaya’ dance challenge
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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Glimpses of how the trapped workers lived inside, waiting to be rescued
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Watch: Hilarious moments as woman wakes up at dawn to find neighbour’s pets in her house
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Watch: Professional ‘mermaid’ quickly removes tail to swim to safety after it got stuck in aquarium
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‘Go f**k yourself’: Elon Musk to advertisers who might boycott X because of his perceived views
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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 & Nicole White, The Conversation
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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
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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 & Joy Spiliopoulos, The Conversation
The Reel
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‘Dhootha’ review: An entertaining yarn about media ethics
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Interview: ‘The Archies’ movie is ‘nostalgic, magical, a storybook come to life’
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‘Sam Bahadur’ review: A little bit of everything and nothing about any one thing in particular
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‘Shehar Lakhot’ review: A compelling cast trumps the convoluted plot
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A new Annapurna Devi film could be the last word on the recluse – or the start of a new quest
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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 & DJ Christopher
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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 & Upasana Nath
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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
The Field
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Bengaluru FC fight back to hold debutants Punjab FC to a draw
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FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup: India suffer narrow defeat to Germany in second group game
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Pro Kabaddi League: Thousand years old, going on 10 – the sport comes of age in its latest season
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India tour of South Africa: Sharma, Kohli, Bumrah skip white-ball series; Iyer makes Test comeback
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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Uganda script history to qualify for 2024 edition in USA and West Indies