Tag: HEALTH
Societal Stigma Affects the Treatment of a Health Problem: The Growing Case of Leprosy...
India accounts for 60% of new leprosy cases detected in the world in 2017. While Bihar has recorded the maximum number of such cases, the challenge is to eradicate the roots of this disease along with the social stigma attached.
Why India Loathes its Menstruating Women: Cultural Taboos and Discriminatory Practices
India continues to loathe its menstruating women and a series of cultural taboos and discriminatory practices continue against them, these discriminatory practices deprive women of equal opportunities and scrutinise them.
Coronavirus Outbreak Creates Fear of Drug Shortage in India
Coronavirus creates drug shortage panic in India, essential medicines like Paracetamol to become costlier.
Egg Consumption May Help Tackle Rampant Malnutrition and Stunted Growth in Indian Children
A report by the Ministry of Health indicates the significance of consuming eggs for tackling malnutrition and stunting in children, why then are several states reluctant in serving it through the Mid-day Meal Scheme?
WHO Declares Coronavirus Outbreak a Global Emergency
World Health Organisation(WHO)has declared the Novel Coronavirus a public health emergency.
Nepal’s Tradition of Exiling Menstruating Women Continues Despite Supreme Court Ban
Nepal is known to have the practice of isolating menstruating women and keeping them away in designated huts, the practice is rampant despite the apex court's ruling against it.
China Issues Warning Against Contagious Coronavirus
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said "an animal source" appeared most likely to be the primary source of the outbreak and that some "limited human-to-human transmission" occurred between close contacts.
Malnutrition Pandemic, Indian States Fail to Utilise Poshan Abhiyaan Funds
Despite worrying health indicators among children, most Indian states fail to utilise funds under Poshan Abhiyaan.
Delhi’s air pollution paves the exit route for urban families
Delhi’s Air Quality Index had hit a three-year-low this year, post-Diwali, creating a severely polluted atmosphere which led to respiratory problems in many, forcing people to wear mask outdoors and install air purifiers at home.
