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Rajya Sabha nod to Bill on damages for breach of contractSubscriber Only
July 24, 2018 03:11 IST
The Bill may find passage in the Upper House difficult. Most Opposition MPs who spoke were opposed to the Bill, citing road safety and federalism concerns.
Tue, Jul 24, 2018
West Bengal puts speculation to rest, signs in for National Health Protection MissionSubscriber Only
July 21, 2018 02:16 IST
During a visit to Delhi some time ago, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had cited Swasthya Saathi, and said her state already has a scheme and it made little sense to join the NHPM.
Sat, Jul 21, 2018
No-trust debate today, Government holds back RTI changes BillSubscriber Only
July 20, 2018 05:00 IST
This time, in the run-up to the 2019 general elections, both the government and the Opposition want to turn the debate into a sneak preview of their poll campaigns.
Fri, Jul 20, 2018
Rajya Sabha nod to anti-corruption Bill, Opposition cautions on penalty for bribe giverSubscriber Only
July 20, 2018 04:26 IST
Congress has been complaining that its nominee Mallikarjun Kharge has not been made full-fledged member of the Lokpal selection panel.
Fri, Jul 20, 2018
What lies behind UK Lord’s deportation?Subscriber Only
July 13, 2018 01:02 IST
India refused entry to Alexander Carlile, a member of the House of Lords, who is advising lawyers for Bangladeshi opposition leader Khaleda Zia, saying he did not have an “appropriate visa”.
Fri, Jul 13, 2018
Govt sees Sacred Games smoke, mulls expanding anti-tobaccoSubscriber Only
July 12, 2018 04:00 IST
The lack of warnings for online content has left the Union Health Ministry scouting for ways to bring them under the ambit of the anti-tobacco law.
Thu, Jul 12, 2018
Health Ministry faces testing times on NEET volume, online ruleSubscriber Only
July 11, 2018 01:26 IST
As per the new schedule, NEET will be conducted in February and May. There will be eight different slots in each test, and students can choose to appear in any of those slots.
Wed, Jul 11, 2018
NHPM: Two BJP states wary, Maharashtra has no funds after loan sop
July 09, 2018 05:00 IST
While the unscheduled Rs 22,000 crore farm loan waiver has left Maharashtra with no funds to join the NHPM, Rajasthan has cited logistical concerns in implementing the scheme.
Mon, Jul 09, 2018
When is an X-ray or MRI machine safe? How government proposes to find outSubscriber Only
July 09, 2018 04:34 IST
As the Central Drugs and Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO) seeks feedback from stakeholders, a look at how such devices are governed and how that could now be set for change.
Mon, Jul 09, 2018
What is ailing India’s anti-population drive?Subscriber Only
July 08, 2018 00:14 IST
July 11 is World Population Day. With a recent UN report saying India is expected to overtake China’s numbers in the next six years and become the most populous in the world, what is ailing the country’s anti-population drive?
Sun, Jul 08, 2018
Ayushman Bharat: Hub-and-spoke model to help train health workersSubscriber Only
July 07, 2018 04:59 IST
A team from University of New Mexico travelled to India to kick off the first installment of the training. The first batch of 160 officials from four states was trained in ECHO over three days at a hotel in New Delhi.
Sat, Jul 07, 2018
To tackle vacancies, National Health Mission advertisements call out to ‘hero in you’Subscriber Only
July 03, 2018 04:05 IST
Rural Health Statistics 2017 shows that of the 25,650 sanctioned posts of doctors, 3,027 are vacant, of the 5,624 surgeon posts, 4,866 are vacant.
Tue, Jul 03, 2018
Drop in supplies: Price of key drug for kids with heart ailment hiked
June 29, 2018 03:05 IST
The ceiling price will be raised to Rs 2.60 per ml against the current 29 p per ml — the price of a 30 ml bottle will go up from Rs 10 to Rs 78.
Fri, Jun 29, 2018Makers of X-ray, MRI machines may have to submit papers on safety
June 28, 2018 02:18 IST
The Drug Controller General of India has drawn up a proposal to include all implantable medical devices and other high-end equipment under the purview of Section 3 (b) (iv) of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
Thu, Jun 28, 2018
How are drug prices regulated?Subscriber Only
June 28, 2018 00:25 IST
The reduction in the prices of cardiac stents and knee implants has been applauded. But while cutting the prices of lifesaving drugs, how much is too much? The regulator takes up a specific case today
Thu, Jun 28, 2018
Researchers devise pill to deliver insulin
June 27, 2018 03:49 IST
Researchers from Harvard University have now devised a way to deliver insulin through the gut by wrapping it in a coating that resists its breakdown by gastric juices. This could be the first step in delivering insulin in ways other than an injection or via pump.
Wed, Jun 27, 2018
Price cap squeezes out key drug for children with heart ailmentSubscriber Only
June 23, 2018 04:40 IST
Before the price cut, the spokesperson said, the company sold about 30-35 lakh units of the drug on average every month. But as the shortage continues, doctors said parents have been forced to break the adult dosage ampule of 40 mg to give the 2mg dose for babies.
Sat, Jun 23, 2018
National Health Profile exposes inability of agencies to stop foeticideSubscriber Only
June 22, 2018 04:02 IST
Madhya Pradesh showed an interesting paradox — while the sex ratio in the 0-5 years age group went down from 960 in NFHS-3 to 927, the state has consistently recorded a relatively high number of cases.
Fri, Jun 22, 2018
One allopathic doctor serves more than 11,000: NHPSubscriber Only
June 20, 2018 03:49 IST
The data, released by Union Health Minister J P Nadda on Tuesday, also highlights the huge gap between states — while one doctor serves a population of 28,391 in Bihar, the ratio in Delhi is 1:2,203.
Wed, Jun 20, 2018
World Health Organisation classifies gaming as addiction
June 19, 2018 02:29 IST
ICD-11 will be presented at the World Health Assembly in May 2019 for adoption by Member States, and will come into effect on January 1, 2022.
Tue, Jun 19, 2018
At 93 per cent, women bear burden of sterilisation, says NHM report
June 19, 2018 01:46 IST
Experts say the reluctance of Indian men to undergo sterilisation stems from history, social taboo and sheer logistical limitations.
Tue, Jun 19, 2018
Asked PM to intervene, resolve ‘constitutional crisis’ in Delhi, say four CMs after NITI Aayog meetingSubscriber Only
June 18, 2018 04:57 IST
Kejriwal and three of his ministers have been sitting in at the office of Delhi’s lieutenant governor for the past week to press their demand that the L-G should get the capital’s striking government officials back to work.
Mon, Jun 18, 2018
National health sceme likely to be part of PM’s Independence Day speechSubscriber Only
June 15, 2018 04:09 IST
August 15 was one of the putative dates for the launch, but there were doubts about whether preparations would be complete by then, which is why a second date of October 2 was also on the horizon.
Fri, Jun 15, 2018
Centre’s IT platform hunt for NHPM ends with Telangana’s Congress-era scheme; MoU inkedSubscriber Only
June 14, 2018 04:50 IST
A MoU has already been signed with the Telangana government, which means the Centre owns the Aarogyasri platform. On Tuesday, representatives of all states were given a glimpse of the system and related time-lines before the roll-out.
Thu, Jun 14, 2018
It is BJP’s social vs Congress’s political engineering: Mukhtar Abbas NaqviSubscriber Only
June 14, 2018 04:11 IST
Asked why the BJP has succumbed to iftaar politics, Naqvi said: “This is not a political iftaar — it is about making Muslim women feel empowered. Theirs is political engineering, ours in social engineering.” The reference was to the iftaar being hosted by Congress president Rahul Gandhi a few kilometres away at a plush hotel.
Thu, Jun 14, 2018Journalism of Courage
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