Public Health
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Not concerned just about Patanjali, but about all firms deceiving customers, says Supreme Court
The court said that people’s health suffers because of such companies’ products, even though they pay large sums of money for them.
Scroll Staff
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Does India need a typhoid vaccine?
The country accounts for nearly half the global disease burden and doctors have reported increasing antibiotic resistance during treatment.
Tabassum Barnagarwala
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‘Where will the poor go?’: Madhya Pradesh is trying to privatise government hospitals – again
Health activists say the decision to set aside 25% beds for paying patients at all district hospitals of the state will deprive many of affordable treatment.
Tabassum Barnagarwala
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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Increase health spending, improve drug regulation: Indian Medical Association to political parties
The organisation, in a health manifesto released earlier this month, also flagged antimicrobial resistance and gaps in the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.
Scroll Staff
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Maharashtra proves race to build new medical colleges is no fix for Indian healthcare
The Modi government counts nearly doubling the number of new medical colleges as one of its successes. But experts question the wisdom of such an approach.
Tabassum Barnagarwala
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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
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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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
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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
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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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
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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
The Field
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis