All ration card holders covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) will get free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh every year
Lymphatic filariasis, a neglected tropical disease commonly known as elephantias is caused by parasitic worms and transmitted to humans through infected mosquitoes
It is time to reimagine a system of care designed around rural women’s voices, and agency, integrating healthcare with our social systems
All the garbage generated from visitors, nature camps and other places inside the protected areas will be disposed of in accordance with existing guidelines
Microsoft Co-founder Bill Gates lauded India's vaccination initiatives that have helped, among other things, to bring down child mortality
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi said its focus is on identifying key C&D waste collection points, curbing illegal dumping, and educating citizens on responsible waste disposal
The Tirupati Municipal Corporation team has employed nearly 1,000 sanitation workers dedicated to ensuring sanitation services
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal appealed to the states to emphasise on the implementation of Ayush public health programmes as included in the National Ayush Mission guidelines
How is climate change impacting public health and increasing the load of diseases like Diarrhoea, which is also a leading killer of children globally
The first phase of the bi-annual nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign for lymphatic filariasis elimination will cover 92 districts across 11 states and will run...
The Kilkari programme is a mobile-based service for new and expectant mothers. It aims at encouraging mothers to make healthier choices for their newborn care by...
Mothers' Absolute Affection (MAA) includes early initiation of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, followed by age-appropriate complementary feeding practices through capacity building...
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...
