People’s Health Movement and All India People’s Science Network have issued a call to the government to act proactively to save lives, strengthen public health services,...
Currently, India is in stage two of transmission, where the coronavirus infects people directly in contact with affected patients who returned from abroad
Stay calm, don't panic and know the difference between flu, common cold and coronavirus symptoms, say doctors
Former batsman Sachin Tendulkar took to Twitter to ask his followers to act responsibly and ensure everyone is safe amidst the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic around...
To promote clean hands and instill the habit of washing hands with soap or alcohol-based rub, the World Health Organisation (WHO) had launched the ‘Safe Hands...
The first known severe illness caused by a coronavirus emerged with the 2003 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) epidemic in China while the second outbreak of...
Scientists from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, attempted to mimic the virus deposited from...
According to a study in the US National Centre for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), 'O' is the most common blood group (37.12 per cent) in India, closely...
The WHO says it is advisable to wear a protective mask in public if you suspect you are infected or someone you are caring for is,...
The interventions proposed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare directs all educational establishments schools, universities as well as gyms, museums, cultural and social centers,...
Amid the scare are myths, misconceptions and misinformation about common flu and people are rushing to keep themselves protected and taking over-the-counter (OTC) vitamins such as...
To help contain the outbreak of coronavirus, Indian Railways has taken up multiple measures like thermal screening of passengers inside the trains, disinfecting trains at frequent...
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...
