Category : Public Health


LMC Distributes Safety Equipment to Sanitation Workers

Lucknow Municipal Corporation, led by Mayor Sushma Kharakwal, distributed standard safety gloves to sanitation workers in Zone 1 to combat occupational hazards. Read about the city's commitment to worker safety.

Free Women's Cancer Screening Centre in Chennai by 2026

A new public centre in Thousand Lights, Chennai, will offer free mammograms, Pap smears, and ultrasounds for breast, cervical, and ovarian cancer screening from February 2026. Learn about this vital healthcare initiative.

India's Anemia Burden: A Persistent Health Challenge

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.

Ahmedabad AQI Hits 429, Worst This Season

Ahmedabad's air quality plummets to a hazardous AQI of 429, the season's worst. Traffic congestion and construction drive pollution, posing severe health risks. Stay informed and protected.

Baby G: Karnataka's Pioneer in Tribal Healthcare

Discover how Baby G, Karnataka's pioneering tribal healthcare provider, combines professional training with lived Adivasi experience to deliver life-saving care to remote communities. Read her inspiring story.

Karnataka Ambulance Shortage: A Morning Crisis

Principal Secretary Harsh Gupta's defence of ambulance shortages in Karnataka, citing morning issues, fails to reassure. Lives depend on 24/7 emergency access. Read the critical editorial.

Gaya: Elderly woman, two grandchildren die of suffocation

A 60-year-old woman and her two young grandchildren suffocated to death in Gaya's Ekta village after inhaling smoke from a 'borsi' (fire pot) in a closed room. This is the second such incident in Wazirganj this winter.

2025: The Year India Walked to Save Its Liver and Feet

In 2025, India linked fatty liver & diabetes to severe foot problems. Discover how daily walking emerged as a powerful, simple fix, cutting liver fat by 30% and saving limbs. Step into 2026 with healthier habits.

Study: Inactive parents lead to sedentary children

New research shows parents' physical activity levels directly shape children's habits. Mothers' influence is twice that of fathers. Learn how to break the cycle for your family's health.

Chandigarh Govt Hospitals Prioritise Digitisation in 2026

Chandigarh's major government hospitals, including PGIMER, GMSH-16, and GMCH-32, are launching a major digital push in 2026. Initiatives like online reports, scan-and-share, and new HIS 2.0 aim to cut queues and improve patient care. Read more.

Contaminated Water Claims 7 Lives in Indore

Indore Mayor confirms 7 deaths linked to suspected water contamination in Pipliyahana area. Health crisis unfolds as authorities investigate the source and provide treatment.

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