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Pritha Chatterjee
Pritha Chatterjee is a journalist and research assistant in the department of social and behavioural sciences, at Harvard University.
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Delhi considers policy on patient referrals after doctors allege ‘overcrowding’Subscriber Only
January 27, 2016 01:24 IST
In the second hospital, doctors from both surgery and gynaecology pointed out that most of the referred cases can easily be managed by these hospitals.
Wed, Jan 27, 2016
Zika virus: Here’s everything you need to knowSubscriber Only
January 26, 2016 00:34 IST
A 1952-53 study in six states showed the presence of antibodies to Zika virus. Experts say that could be because of exposure to similar viruses
Wed, Jan 27, 2016App to monitor daily work by govt doctors, health workersSubscriber Only
January 24, 2016 01:55 IST
The notice on the system was circulated to heads of all institutions.
Sun, Jan 24, 2016
Initiative during odd-even run: Lung function tests throw up 34 per cent impairment rateSubscriber Only
January 19, 2016 02:53 IST
Of the 3,019 people tested, 1,037 were found to have restrictive or obstructive lung function ailments, said Dr Suneela Garg, professor of community medicine in Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC)
Tue, Jan 19, 2016
Odd-even scheme in Delhi: None agree how to measure air qualitySubscriber Only
January 18, 2016 17:45 IST
There is a lot of disagreement between different agencies on the method of data assessment.
Mon, Jan 18, 2016
Another 15-day figure for the capital: En route to hospital, 5 babies delivered inside CATS ambulances on Delhi roadsSubscriber Only
January 17, 2016 02:48 IST
Last year, the Delhi government had inked three public-private-partnership (PPP) deals to modernise its emergency services, purchase and upgrade its ambulances, and modernise and maintain its control room.
Sun, Jan 17, 2016
Delhi odd-even policy: The odds are in your favourSubscriber Only
January 17, 2016 01:42 IST
The odd-even scheme is acting as a great leveller of Delhi’s class conscious citizenry, spurring metro rides and carpools
Sun, Jan 17, 2016
Sunanda Pushkar may have died of Alprax overdose, FBI reports; Bassi says death not naturalSubscriber Only
January 16, 2016 03:40 IST
Sunanda Pushkar death: "Have been told that Medical Board's advice in late Sunanda's case has been received," Delhi Police Commissioner BS Bassi said in a tweet.
Sat, Jan 16, 2016
Jury out after 15 days, one emerging strand: Pollution levels dipped slightly in second halfSubscriber Only
January 16, 2016 03:22 IST
The Indian Express analysed peak values of four categories of pollutants associated with vehicular pollution — PM 10, PM 2.5, Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) and Carbon Monoxide (CO).
Sat, Jan 16, 2016170 DPCC mobile vans: Since January 1, monitoring shows high levels of CO, NO2Subscriber Only
January 13, 2016 02:28 IST
Both gaseous pollutants are associated with combustion, particularly from vehicles
Wed, Jan 13, 2016Shortage of doctors in teaching posts: Citing UPSC delays, Delhi govt advises deans to use senior residentsSubscriber Only
January 12, 2016 02:22 IST
The order sent to the hospitals on December 30 by the Delhi health department has attributed the decision to delays in recruitment by the Union Public Services Commission (UPSC).
Tue, Jan 12, 2016
Hardlook: Drop in PM 2.5 average levels since Jan 5, but peak levels unchangedSubscriber Only
January 11, 2016 02:54 IST
This comes after an initial spike in PM levels was witnessed during the first few days of the scheme.
Mon, Jan 11, 2016
In Gokulpuri, women take the first step towards breathing freeSubscriber Only
January 08, 2016 03:48 IST
The two women, residents of A and D block respectively, were there to undergo lung function tests. Since the tests were started last week, the centre has recorded the highest number of patients with impaired lung function.
Fri, Jan 08, 2016
Mufti Mohammad Sayeed: Sepsis led to heart attackSubscriber Only
January 08, 2016 02:52 IST
He had developed sepsis from the infection, suffered a cardiac arrest around 8 am Thursday, and died of multiple organ failure at 9:10, doctors said.
Fri, Jan 08, 2016
PM 10 levels higher in east of Delhi, smaller particulates more in southSubscriber Only
January 07, 2016 02:35 IST
The government is yet to share data on PM 1, the ultra fine particles of size less than 1 micron, which is being collected for the first time in Delhi.
Thu, Jan 07, 2016
Odd-even policy: Out of 268 patients tested on Tuesday, close to 40 per cent show poor lung functionSubscriber Only
January 06, 2016 03:32 IST
While most of the people taking the test are shoppers or office-goers in the area, many such as Kumar are taking the effort to come after reading about the free test in the newspaper.
Wed, Jan 06, 2016Vehicle exhaust, dust, what fouls the air the most? Studies disagreeSubscriber Only
January 06, 2016 02:35 IST
As Delhi experiments with the ‘odd-even’ formula, Indian Express summarises the findings of a range of source apportionment studies on air pollution in the Capital over the last several years.
Wed, Jan 06, 2016
What does PM 1 mean?Subscriber Only
January 05, 2016 01:09 IST
The superfine polluting particles that India has begun to measure for the first time during odd-even policy.
Tue, Jan 05, 2016
Odd-even policy: Impact positive in places but results varySubscriber Only
January 03, 2016 02:14 IST
Mixed messages from pollution data. Anumita Roychowdhury, head of CSE’s air pollution programme, said it was too early to celebrate, though there were “positive indications”.
Sun, Jan 03, 2016210 locations in 15 days: Air quality monitoring van hits the streetsSubscriber Only
January 03, 2016 02:10 IST
This is Delhi’s first mobile air quality monitoring system which began doing the rounds of the capital for the first time Friday morning.
Sun, Jan 03, 2016
Made a difference to air quality? Too early to tell but first hopeful signsSubscriber Only
January 02, 2016 00:44 IST
A study of data recorded today showed that beginning 8 am, when the odd-even came into effect, PM 2.5 levels began to go down through the morning until 2 pm, a total fall of 10 per cent over the previous day’s level.
Sat, Jan 02, 2016
The fight against dengue and first steps towards mohalla clinicsSubscriber Only
January 01, 2016 00:59 IST
With over 15,000 dengue cases this year, the capital suffered the worst outbreak of the viral disease in recent years.
Fri, Jan 01, 2016
Mobile units to check how policy affects pollutionSubscriber Only
December 30, 2015 03:19 IST
An elaborate analysis of the impact on air quality would also help officials plan future policy measures like exemptions.
Wed, Dec 30, 2015
Clean air: Where? Not in Delhi – Courts try to help Delhi breathe easierSubscriber Only
December 29, 2015 14:09 IST
The Delhi government told the courts that in July only 41 of 759 trucks which entered Delhi had flouted pollution norms.
Tue, Dec 29, 2015
2015: Delhi’s tryst with Dengue- and why it was so badSubscriber Only
December 28, 2015 15:31 IST
Year 2015 also saw a high mortality rate for dengue with 38 deaths compared to only eight deaths in 2010. In 1996, 423 deaths from dengue were recorded.
Mon, Dec 28, 2015Journalism of Courage
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