Delhi: Respiratory Ailments Killed 25 Daily in 2024
A shocking report reveals that respiratory diseases caused an average of 25 deaths every day in Delhi during 2024, highlighting the severe impact of air pollution on public health in the capital.
A shocking report reveals that respiratory diseases caused an average of 25 deaths every day in Delhi during 2024, highlighting the severe impact of air pollution on public health in the capital.
Uttar Pradesh government introduces a new accountability framework and third-party audits to drastically reduce maternal mortality, targeting 70 deaths per 100,000 by 2030.
Forty-one social organizations under Jan Swasthya Abhiyan Rajasthan submitted a memorandum to CM Bhajan Lal Sharma, demanding increased health budget and implementation of the Right to Health Act 2022.
Delhi faces a severe health emergency as respiratory diseases cause over 9,000 deaths, driving up the overall mortality rate. Common illnesses like asthma and pneumonia are major contributors.
Health experts warn about Nipah virus's 90% mortality rate in Kolkata, comparing it with Covid-19. Learn about transmission, symptoms, and precautions.
Uttar Pradesh builds on past gains with a new data-driven roadmap to cut maternal deaths, aiming for universal institutional deliveries and real-time health monitoring. Discover the state's ambitious plan.
Punjab's Aam Aadmi Clinics bring pregnancy care closer to home, serving over 150,000 women with free tests and consultations. Discover how this initiative is improving maternal health.
A private hospital in Trichy faces temporary suspension after an inquiry into five maternal deaths since 2021 revealed severe lapses in care and infrastructure. Read the shocking details.
Bill Gates' 2026 annual letter reveals a worrying rise in child mortality for the first time since 2000. He calls for restored aid budgets and highlights AI's role in climate, health, and education solutions.
In a rare medical feat, Jodhpur doctors performed a high-risk surgery on a pregnant woman, removing a massive 6.3kg uterine fibroid. Both mother and baby are now healthy. Read this incredible story of medical expertise.
Punjab mandates digital groups in all districts for faster maternal & child health referrals. Aim: reduce high maternal mortality ratio from 90 to below 72 by 2026.
Closure of 10 GBA maternity hospitals in Bengaluru for renovation leaves thousands struggling for affordable maternal care. Low-income families face high private costs.
Trichy reports 834 teenage pregnancies between April-Nov 2025, nearing 1000 cases. Experts blame child marriage and lack of awareness. Learn about the health risks and calls for action.
A new study reveals lightning caused 46% of India's weather-related deaths from 2002-2022. Climate change and deforestation are driving a surge in strikes, turning it into a national crisis.
A 37-year-old woman in Haryana gives birth to her 11th child, a son, after ten daughters. The high-risk delivery in Jind renews discussions on maternal health and son preference in India.
Karnataka's plan to downgrade 200+ Community Health Centres by removing specialists has unsettled rural healthcare. Learn about the rationalisation policy, its impact on maternal care, and why doctors are protesting.
Karnataka's health department is rationalising MCH specialists across CHCs to reduce maternal mortality. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao explains the plan and upcoming modifications. Read more.
A landmark 30-year Pune study reveals gestational diabetes is a lifelong metabolic risk starting in childhood, not a temporary pregnancy condition. Learn how malnutrition passes risk across generations.
NFHS-5 data reveals 52.2% of pregnant women in India suffer from anaemia, driving maternal mortality and preterm births. Learn about the root causes and new IV iron solutions.
A 30-year-old woman in Pune allegedly strangled her daughter with severe health issues before ending her own life. The Warje police have registered a murder case. Read the full story.
A pregnant woman's death in remote Gadchiroli village sparks controversy. Administration denies ambulance failure, urges reliance on govt health services. Read the full investigation.
Karnataka health dept to introduce labour analgesia like epidurals in govt hospitals to reduce high C-section rates. Aim is to lower maternal mortality by encouraging natural births. Read more.
A 24-year-old pregnant woman in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli died after walking 6km through forest due to lack of medical facilities. Her baby also died. Read about the healthcare crisis in remote villages.
Punjab's protocol-driven antenatal care model at Aam Aadmi Clinics has provided free ultrasound tests to over 10,000 women in four months, aiming to reduce high maternal mortality.
A pregnant woman from a remote Gadchiroli village walked 6 km in labour to reach a health centre, only to die after delivery. This tragedy highlights the critical gaps in rural healthcare infrastructure.
Punjab government expands ante-natal services at Aam Aadmi Clinics, offering free scans & tests. Over 10,000 women benefited. Read how this initiative tackles maternal health gaps.
Rajasthan health department orders trained nurses to be posted in labour rooms for 3 years to cut maternal & newborn deaths. New cadre for critical care announced.
Erode collector mandates cardiologists for maternal ECHO scans after a death audit, sparking IMA's protest over delays and costs. Read the full controversy.
India recorded 166 tiger fatalities in 2024, with over 60 occurring outside protected reserves. Discover the causes, state-wise data, and conservation challenges.
Despite decades of effort, anemia remains a critical health issue in India, affecting 67.1% of children and 59.1% of adolescent girls. A multi-layered strategy focusing on awareness, screening, and better supplementation is vital for a healthier future.