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Astha Saxena
Astha is a Health correspondent with The Indian Express' Delhi city team. She writes on Delhi's hospitals, government policies and other health topics. Follow her on Twitter: @asthasaxena88
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In Delhi, 20,000 resident doctors skip work and hit streets, patients bear bruntSubscriber Only
August 02, 2019 02:08 IST
Medical practitioners were protesting against the National Medical Commission (NMC) bill passed in the Rajya Sabha with some amendments Thursday.
Fri, Aug 02, 2019
Atal Bihari Vajpayee name will now be part of institute attached to RML HospitalSubscriber Only
August 01, 2019 02:40 IST
The newly renamed medical institute will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 16, the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Thu, Aug 01, 2019
As doctors in Delhi oppose NMC bill, hospital services could be hitSubscriber Only
August 01, 2019 01:23 IST
The bill proposes a common final-year MBBS examination, to be known as the National Exit Test (NEXT), for admission to postgraduate medical courses and for obtaining a licence to practise medicine.
Thu, Aug 01, 2019
Arvind Kejriwal: Will cancel licences if private hospitals deny free treatment to accident, burn victimsSubscriber Only
July 31, 2019 02:28 IST
A meeting was called Tuesday morning, wherein Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal met representatives of over 150 private hospitals with more than 30 beds operating in the city.
Wed, Jul 31, 2019
Rotavirus vaccine comes to Delhi, will be free for kidsSubscriber Only
July 25, 2019 01:28 IST
The immunisation programme will start from August 7 across the city with vaccines being available at all government hospitals and dispensaries.
Thu, Jul 25, 2019
In Mehrauli From Aug 30 To Sept 1: Folk music to sweets, monsoon festival a throwback to Mughal timesSubscriber Only
July 23, 2019 02:54 IST
Mehrauli is one of the seven ancient cities that make up the present state of Delhi. Derived from the Sanskrit word Mihira-awali, it signifies the township where well-known astronomer Varahamihira of Vikramaditya’s court lived.
Tue, Jul 23, 2019
Delhi: Dispensaries may give way to mohalla clinicsSubscriber Only
July 23, 2019 02:43 IST
According to officials, even the sites identified for the construction of dispensaries will now first have a mohalla clinic set up there. A total of 48 such sites have been identified by the health department, said officials.
Tue, Jul 23, 2019
Common man to top leaders come out for Sheila Dikshit’s final journeySubscriber Only
July 22, 2019 04:24 IST
Among those standing outside her house was 43-year-old Raj Kishan Singh. Carrying a packet of rose petals in his hand, Singh came to bid adieu to Dikshit who, according to him, was “the most helpful politician” he ever saw.
Mon, Jul 22, 2019
Sheila Dikshit: Chief Minister, capital change agentSubscriber Only
July 21, 2019 02:09 IST
From drawing on personal experiences to reaching out across political divides — how Sheila Dikshit transformed Delhi in the 15 years she spent as Chief Minister.
Sun, Jul 21, 2019
Delhi Congress divide deepens as Chacko sends fresh letter to Sheila DikshitSubscriber Only
July 18, 2019 01:00 IST
The equation between the two top leaders had turned sour after Dikshit appointed a five-member committee to identify loopholes in the party’s performance during Lok Sabha polls in Delhi, reportedly without keeping Chacko in the loop.
Thu, Jul 18, 2019
In battle against spread of chikungunya and dengue, ICMR finds unlikely ally — bacteriaSubscriber Only
July 17, 2019 04:45 IST
In a project under process over the last year, ICMR researchers have developed a strain of the Aedes aegypti mosquito — the main vector that transmits the viruses that cause dengue — into which Wolbachia, a naturally occurring bacteria, is introduced.
Wed, Jul 17, 2019
AIIMS says herbal drug used by tribals effective in treating superficial woundsSubscriber Only
July 16, 2019 02:27 IST
The drug, AYUSH C1 Oil, used by the tribal population to treat wounds, has been tried on 30 patients who visited AIIMS. As per doctors, the results were found to be effective.
Wed, Nov 13, 2019
Delhi: Case of 26-year-old who died of cardiac arrest is now a studySubscriber Only
July 14, 2019 02:00 IST
The case study aims to highlight the presence of undiagnosed heart diseases in young individuals for early diagnosis.
Sun, Jul 14, 2019
Panel formed to assess law to protect doctorsSubscriber Only
July 10, 2019 04:56 IST
The committee includes medical superintendents of AIIMS, RML Hospital, representatives of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Medical Council of India, Federation of Resident Doctors’ Association (FORDA), Indian Medical Association (IMA), etc.
Wed, Jul 10, 2019RML hospital wants its college to be renamed after VajpayeeSubscriber Only
July 10, 2019 02:01 IST
The institute is currently known as Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER). The proposal was sent to Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan by the college administration Monday.
Wed, Jul 10, 2019
Bike ambulance service in Delhi gets 2,000 calls since February launchSubscriber Only
July 08, 2019 02:39 IST
Fitted with a portable oxygen cylinder, first-aid kit, dressing material, air splints, GPS and a communication device, these ambulances will be monitored for a year.
Mon, Jul 08, 2019
Delhi Congress observers to look for new block chiefsSubscriber Only
July 08, 2019 01:13 IST
Several leaders said the party’s future hangs in the balance as no decision has been taken on who will be appointed Congress president.
Mon, Jul 08, 2019
Licence in hand, AIIMS ready for lung transplantsSubscriber Only
July 07, 2019 02:52 IST
In 2017, PGIMER in Chandigarh performed its first lung transplant and became the first in North India and the first government hospital in the country to perform such transplants.
Sun, Jul 07, 2019
Delhi Cong’s clean slate: All 280 block committees dissolved by DikshitSubscriber Only
June 29, 2019 01:53 IST
Taking a step towards addressing the Lok Sabha loss in the capital, the Delhi Congress unit is set to form a fresh committee to handpick new block presidents.
Sat, Jun 29, 2019
Hardlook: Patients, patience at AIIMSSubscriber Only
June 24, 2019 02:55 IST
The assault on doctors at a West Bengal hospital has exposed fault lines between an overburdened healthcare set-up and desperate patients. Spending a day with an AIIMS doctor, and a patient, suggests each side is well aware of struggles of the other
Mon, Jun 24, 2019Union Health Minister’s 100-day agenda: New 300-bed RML wing among plans for Centre-run hospitalsSubscriber Only
June 24, 2019 01:32 IST
The agenda also includes a new surgical block at AIIMS, and an evening OPD clinic as a pilot project at Safdarjung Hospital.
Mon, Jun 24, 2019
Centre asks Arvind Kejriwal to expedite disability ID projectSubscriber Only
June 20, 2019 03:37 IST
In the June 4 letter, a copy of which was accessed by The Indian Express, Gehlot suggested that Kejriwal instruct the departments of health and social welfare — responsible for carrying out the process — to take steps required to implement the project.
Thu, Jun 20, 2019
Cracks widen as Delhi Congress factions seek leadership changeSubscriber Only
June 20, 2019 03:34 IST
According to sources, the Delhi unit is now divided into two groups — one supporting Dikshit and the other Chacko.
Thu, Jun 20, 2019
Doctors resume work today: Waiting for treatment since Friday, end of strike brings relief to patientsSubscriber Only
June 18, 2019 01:29 IST
The Resident Doctors’ Association (RDA) at AIIMS, which had earlier decided not to join the strike keeping in view patient care, announced the withdrawal of all non-essential services from Monday noon till Tuesday 6 am.
Tue, Jun 18, 2019
AIIMS strike: Patients from far off say caught off guardSubscriber Only
June 15, 2019 03:12 IST
Hundreds of routine surgeries at top hospitals were cancelled due to the ongoing protest. Sitting outside GTB hospital with her four-year-old daughter was Lalita. The mother-daughter duo were referred to the emergency ward since OPD services were not operational.
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