Category : Public Health


Doctors Warn: Raw Egg on Burns is Dangerous

A viral social media trend suggests using raw egg white on burns. Burn specialists from Johns Hopkins and Mayo Clinic warn this can cause severe infections like salmonella. Learn the correct first aid.

Building a Human-First Safety Net in India

Exploring the shift from stigma to support in India's mental health and social safety landscape. Learn about the crucial role of community and policy in fostering well-being.

Monsoon Fever? Don't Miss These Leptospirosis Signs

Leptospirosis, a dangerous bacterial infection from rat urine in dirty water, spikes in monsoon. Learn the 3 key early signs—fever, calf pain, red eyes—to seek timely treatment and prevent severe complications.

World AIDS Day 2023: History and Significance

World AIDS Day on December 1 honours millions affected by HIV. Explore its 2023 theme 'Overcoming disruption', history since 1988, and why this day of remembrance and action remains crucial.

India's Health Spending Among World's Lowest: Oxfam

Oxfam's 2020 report reveals India allocated only 4% of its budget to health, ranking 155th globally. This critical underfunding left the nation vulnerable during the COVID-19 crisis. Read the full analysis.

Ludhiana Dairy Farmers Struggle with Sanitation Crisis

Dairy farmers in Ludhiana's Tajpur Road face severe sanitation issues due to inadequate effluent treatment plant capacity. Stagnant water mixed with cow dung floods streets, raising health concerns and disrupting dairy operations.

Andhra Pradesh Tops India in HIV Control

Andhra Pradesh emerges as India's top state in controlling HIV, recording an 88.72% decline in AIDS deaths and major reduction in new infections. Discover how they achieved this success story.

Chennai Playground Becomes Illegal Garbage Dump

Moovar Nagar playground in Pozhichalur near Pallavaram has transformed into an illegal dumpyard due to irregular waste collection, causing environmental and health hazards for residents.

HIV Couple's Hidden Life in Panaji Revealed

Shaina and Rakesh, an HIV-positive couple in Panaji, build a life together with support from NGO Zindagi. Discover their journey of love, secrecy, and resilience against stigma.

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