Healthcare Report
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14 states, Union Territories penalised for faring badly on parameters under National Health Mission
Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Sikkim were given the maximum penalty as they were unable to meet the minimum criterion of full immunisation of 75%.
Scroll Staff
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Uttar Pradesh worst on Health Index: ‘What use is BJP’s double-engine government?’ asks Mayawati
The Bahujan Samaj Party chief said the NITI Aayog’s report on health was embarrassing for the state government.
Scroll Staff
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Health Index: Kerala, Andhra best performers, Bihar and UP worst, shows NITI Aayog report
Among smaller states, Mizoram topped the chart, followed by Manipur and Meghalaya.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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WHO confirms 92 cases of monkeypox across 12 countries
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Two plaques in Srirangapatna claim to mark the spot where Tipu Sultan died. Which one is accurate?
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How have some people managed to avoid Covid-19 for so long? It could be more than just luck
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‘The bell-eared demon’: When Swami Vivekananda warned how worship could become fanaticism
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Opinion: Why is Modi the only prime minister who is haunted by Nehru’s ghost?
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Unicef says 2.9 million Indian children missed first dose of measles vaccine from 2010 to 2017
In Nigeria, four million children missed out on the dose during this period, and in the United States, the figure was 2.5 million.
Scroll Staff
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Chennai: Private hospitals favour foreigners over Indian patients for organ transplants, says report
Protocol dictates that Indian patients get first priority on the waiting list, followed by non-resident Indians and international patients.
Scroll Staff
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Kerala tops health index, Uttar Pradesh takes bottom spot in NITI Aayog report
Among small states, Mizoram ranked first, followed by Manipur and Goa.
Scroll Staff
Video
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‘Before, people didn’t even know about the Thomas Cup’: PM Modi meets India’s Thomas Cup winners
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Caught on camera: Man takes ‘wrong turn’, ends up driving down Rome’s iconic Spanish Steps
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Flash mob: Actor Monami Ghosh and SpiceJet crew dance to promote new film in Kolkata airport
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‘Being Ravi Shastri is fun’: Former Indian cricket coach and cricketer in a new avatar for an ad
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‘The Great Gama’: Google doodle honours 144th birth anniversary of Indian wrestler with rare clip
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Unnao doctors conducting surgeries in torchlight shows sorry state of Uttar Pradesh hospitals: NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission issued a notice to the state government after reports said doctors went ahead with cataract operations despite a power cut.
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I-T raids unearth referral commission nexus between doctors and diagnostic centres in Bengaluru
Investigators found that doctors were paid crores for referring medical tests to certain laboratories.
Scroll Staff
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Kerala: Three arrested after group attacks nurse, health officials conducting a vaccination drive
The police said an anti-vaccination lobby has been sending messages on social media to convince residents of the area to not take part in the initiative.
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The Reel
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When a 50-minute film feels just right
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‘Stranger Things’ season 4: Watch the first eight minutes
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‘Escaype Live’ review: A cautionary tale of the desperate pursuit of fame and success
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‘Baymax!’ trailer: ‘Big Hero 6’ spin-off follows the adventures of the friendly healthcare companion
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Watch: ‘Mad Max’ director George Miller returns with fantasy film ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’
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Private sector's profits in healthcare soar as Indian government investment stagnates
Profits of five biggest hospital chains have increased by 68.75% over the past five years.
Mayank Jain
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India ranks below Somalia and Afghanistan in neonatal healthcare, a study shows
The country ranked 154th among 195 countries in providing quality healthcare access to its citizens.
Scroll Staff
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Is the Cuban healthcare system really as great as people claim?
An American who trained to be a doctor in Cuba gives his views of the island's health service.
Rich Warner, The Conversation
The Field
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French Open: Ons Jabeur after shock first-round defeat – ‘Maybe it was a good thing to lose’
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India’s rescheduled Test in England: Cheteswhar Pujara recalled in Rohit Sharma-led 17-member squad
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India vs SA T20Is: KL Rahul named captain, Dinesh Karthik returns, Arshdeep and Umran called up
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IPL 2022: Ricky Ponting has ‘absolutely no doubt’ that Rishabh Pant is the right captain for DC
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‘Being Ravi Shastri is fun’: Former Indian cricket coach and cricketer in a new avatar for an ad