In India, around 50,000 deaths occur from an estimated 3-4 million snake bites annually, which accounts for half of all snake bite deaths globally
All ration card holders covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) will get free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh every year
Community-based settings provide individuals opportunities to regain a sense of independence and engage in social activities, which significantly improves their overall well-being
Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Hamirpur Dr R K Agnihotri said 128 new cases of diarrhoea were reported in 27 villages of 12 panchayats in the Tauni...
Lymphatic filariasis, a neglected tropical disease commonly known as elephantias is caused by parasitic worms and transmitted to humans through infected mosquitoes
Since the launch of POSHAN Abhiyaan in 2018, Poshan Pakhwada and Poshan Maah have become annual fixtures, aimed at fostering nutrition-linked behavioral changes at both individual...
Despite facing numerous challenges, India has demonstrated remarkable progress in reducing measles and rubella cases, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said
The study sheds light on the disproportionately higher risks faced by women and children, particularly concerning health outcomes and socioeconomic vulnerabilities
On International Women’s Day, team Banega Swasth India speaks with Ira Trivedi to understand the impact of yoga on women’s health and well-being
It is time to reimagine a system of care designed around rural women’s voices, and agency, integrating healthcare with our social systems
Uttar Pradesh demonstrates the significance of women’s empowerment in combating malnutrition through community-based micro-enterprises led by self-help groups
El Nino -- a periodic warming of the ocean surface in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean -- occurs every two to seven years on...
34-year-old Dr Swaminathan Chandramouli runs “Doctor on Wheels”, a mobile-healthcare initiative to provide at-home medical services to senior citizens in...
70-year-old Dr Arunoday Mondal, a Padma awardee has been providing healthcare services for free to rural Sundarbans for over two...
Padma awardee Dr. Neelam Kler highlighted the importance of having a holistic healthcare approach to reduce neonatal and maternal mortality...
Dr Indira Chakravarty, who is a Public Health Specialist, said that the Banega Swasth India campaign has helped people understand...
Currently working as the Chairman of the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology and AIG Hospitals in Hyderabad, Padma awardee Dr Nageshwar...
