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Associated Press
Global Warming: Health Problems Tied to 44 Global Indicators Getting Grimmer, says Report
21 Oct 2021
Heat deaths, infectious diseases and hunger are on the rise, especially among elderly and very young, says the report commissioned by Lancet.
Richa Chintan
Easy Guide to Make Patients Aware of Their Rights
20 Oct 2021
The book is a useful resource for patients, caregivers, activists and medical professionals in ensuring that patients’ rights are established and enforced as human rights.
Newsclick Team
Mosquirix: Why it Took Over 50 Years to Develop it?
19 Oct 2021
The World Health Organisation has given its nod to the first malaria vaccine RTS,S (trade name Mosquirix), which has been developed by GlaxoSmithKline.
Richa Chintan
India’s Fight against TB: Govt’s Eerie Silence over Worsening Situation, Drug Stockouts
17 Oct 2021
While India continues its poor performance in the global fight against TB, additional challenges are emerging in the form of Delamanid stockout and shortage of testing kits. Despite repeated…
Newsclick Report
Maharashtra Hospitals Overcharged 75% COVID Patients, Finds Survey
16 Oct 2021
The state health minister has finally agreed to conduct a special initiative towards auditing and refunding excess amounts charged from thousands of COVID patients across the state.
Sabrang India
Purge Incorrect, Derogatory References to LGBTQIA+ Persons: National Medical Commission
14 Oct 2021
NMC issues advisory to medical colleges and textbook authors; decision flows from a landmark June 2021 judgment by Madras HC
PTI
New Antiviral Compound Blocks Coronavirus From Entering Cells: Study
13 Oct 2021
The compound, called MM3122, interferes with a key feature of many viruses that allows them to invade human cells, according to researchers.
Saurav Kumar
Malnutrition, Malaria hit Tribals in Maoist Hotbed
13 Oct 2021
Lakheswari can only crawl as her legs are too weak to bear the weight of her fragile 5.5 kg body.
PTI
COVID-19: Expert Panel Recommends Emergency Use Approval for Covaxin in 2-18 Age Group
12 Oct 2021
The recommendations have been forwarded to the Drugs Controller General of India for final approval.
Sandipan Talukdar
To What Extent can Air Filters Help in Cleaning Viral Particles? New Study Shows Positive Results
08 Oct 2021
Respiratory viruses are primarily transmitted through the air, and so is the case with the SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus causing COVID-19 disease.