Category : Public Health


Belagavi Survey: 50% SC Homes Lack Toilets

A survey by ActionAid Karnataka Projects in 13 Belagavi villages finds half of Scheduled Caste households lack toilets, highlighting sanitation gaps and women's challenges.

Nagpur Fogging Crisis: Half Machines Broken, Health Risk

Nagpur Municipal Corporation faces a public health crisis as 28 out of 51 hand fogging machines are non-functional, crippling mosquito control efforts ahead of monsoon. Zones like Mangalwari struggle with only one working machine, raising disease outbreak

India's Child Vaccination Funds: Crores Remain Unspent

RTI data reveals significant unspent funds in India's National Immunisation Programme, with allocations exceeding Rs 3,400 crore but spending lagging, raising implementation concerns despite improved coverage rates.

Haryana Govt Hospitals to Remain Open 24/7

The Haryana government announces that all state-run hospitals will now operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, enhancing healthcare accessibility and emergency services for residents.

147 Gram Panchayats in Mysuru Declared TB-Free

Mysuru district health authorities have declared 147 gram panchayats tuberculosis-free, marking significant progress in local disease elimination efforts through awareness programs and government schemes.

Surat Mosquito Drive: 306 Hospitals, 555 Sites Flagged

Surat Municipal Corporation inspected 687 hospitals, finding mosquito breeding risks at 306 and actual breeding at four. Construction sites also showed high infestation, with fines totaling Rs 2.42 lakh collected.

Hubballi Empty Sites Turn Into Waste Dumps, Health Alert

Vacant plots in Hubballi's Nava Nagar and other areas have become illegal waste dumping sites, causing severe health concerns. Despite HDMC's cleaning drives and fees, the problem persists with students and outsiders blamed for nighttime dumping.

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