Here is a recap of the progress made and learnings from 2021 in the sphere of public health & hygiene
According to experts at Indian SARS-COV-2 Genomics Consortia (INSACOG), there appears to be significantly reduced ability of vaccines or prior infection to protect against symptomatic infection...
According to new research, the number of microbial enzymes with the ability to degrade plastic is growing, in correlation with local levels of plastic pollution
The restrictions follow Delhi's biggest single-day spike in infections in six months yesterday, with 331 new cases
Delhi reported 331 fresh Covid cases on Monday with a positivity rate of 0.68 per cent
The report, however, added that Uttar Pradesh ranked at the top in terms of incremental performance by registering the highest incremental change from the base year...
The announcement came amid a steady rise in the cases of the highly contagious Omicron variant of coronavirus
PM Modi said India has achieved "unprecedented feat" in its inoculation drive but cautioned against the new variant of the virus
Covid panel chief Dr NK Arora explained the possible benefits of vaccinating children in the 15-18 age group, saying these people may get infected at schools...
When Satya, born as a male, asked his mother, ‘Why do people call me Hijra?’, his mother replied, ‘you are a special child’ and that’s when...
The Health Ministry has advised the states to impose restrictions like night curfew and regulate large gatherings in view of a rise in COVID-19 cases
Chief Secretary S C Mohapatra in an order said that in view of protecting the health of the people and preventing the spread of the new...
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...
