Imran Khan fails to deliver
It is a truism that the real test of leadership comes during times of national crises like the present coronavirus pandemic. In such unprecedented situations, […]
Health
Govt sets up task force to explore scientific frontiers against Covid
New Delhi: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) today said it was closely tracking the progress of five Covid-19 vaccine projects that have successfully completed […]
Pandemic Panic: Stress and Depression will reduce your immunity
Development News Special The unfriendly impacts of being stuck to the TV, news papers, web-based social networking and internet under the present lockdown is beginning […]
Bringing the voice of vulnerable communities into the discourse on development
Deliberative policy-making is the cornerstone of democratic governance. For Equality & Justice. A PEOPLES‘ AGENDA … A document has been released by ACTIONAID India aims to embody this maxim by bringing the felt need of peoples and vulnerable communities, front and centre to further inform broad-based and inclusive processes. New Delhi […]
Still in the shadows: do Indian women have basic health rights?
By Archana Datta How enriched are Indian women in terms of vital health parameters? India is still a land of missing women. A study, in 2011, […]
India: Ministry Of Health Releases First Patient’s Charter In The Country
On August 30, 2018, the Ministry of Health and Family welfare notified the first ‘Charter of Patient Rights’ (the ‘Draft Charter’) in the country which […]
Indian mosque opens clinic for thousands of poor patients
Hyderabad: A Hyderabad mosque has opened a new clinic in its facility to help the poor from all religious backgrounds get access to medical care, Times […]
For affordable health
The Competition Commission of India’s report leaves some questions unanswered A recent report by the Competition Commission of India, titled ‘Making markets affordable for healthcare’, […]
Gender, income and geography bias remain in health delivery
By Sanchita Sharma The Pneumonia and Diarrhoea Progress Report 2018, which tracks efforts to being down deaths from the two preventable diseases that killed 1.36 million […]
Indian Water, Sanitation and Hygiene: Some Progress but Long-Term Challenges Remain
By Mervyn Piesse Key Points Limited access to water, sanitation and hygiene facilities is a major developmental barrier in India. In 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi […]