India witnessed a drastic decline in tobacco smoking over the past decade: WHO
May 31 is celebrated as the World No Tobacco Day. The percentage of tobacco smokers in India has witnessed a sharp drop since 2000. According to WHO most people do […]
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India to achieve universal health coverage
The health objective under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals is the most important target on the agenda for India and other countries because of […]
Achieving universal health coverage in India
By N.S. Dharmshaktu Universal health coverage that is designed on a revised definition of health will lead to a better understanding, and attainment, of holistic well-being […]
WHO adopts digital health resolution proposed by India
By SAMAYA DHARMARAJ The 71st World Health Assembly has adopted a resolution on Digital Health initiated by India, to recognise the potential of digital technologies […]
India Has a New Act for Mental Health, but We Still Need a Lot More Action
The most significant challenge in the years ahead is the need for a concerted drive to improve human resources in the field of mental health. […]
How the WHO List for Essential Diagnostics Could Boost India’s Primary Health Care
By Aradhna Wal The World Health Organisation, on Tuesday, listed tests for HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, Hepatitis B and C, human papilloma virus (HPV, known to cause […]
Startup Gramin Health Care is providing affordable services to rural India
By Vinay Dwivedi The thought of making quality healthcare accessible to rural India motivated Ajoy Khandheria, a technology evangelist with more than 25 years of […]
Fitbit Aims to Transform Indian Market With Its Newest Smartwatch
By Akhil Arora Unlike the two-horse race that is Android and iOS, the smartwatch OS realm still has more options, from Apple, Google, Samsung, Fitbit, and Garmin, although this is already seeing […]
Is India unequipped to deal with infertility issues?
By Nicholas Parry Infertility is on the rise in India. Studies have linked this to both lifestyle factors as well as numerous diseases and the influence […]
Indian hospital train brings free surgery and scans to villages lacking adequate health care
In India, where 70 per cent lack easy access to medical treatment, the Lifeline Express has provided top-quality care to a million people for everything […]