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Rupsa Chakraborty
Rupsa Chakraborty, is a special correspondent with The Indian Express' Mumbai bureau. She writes on issues related to health, science, gender sensitivity and rural development. She tweets @RupsaChak
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No medicine, no care: Haemophilia patients struggle as budget cuts leave them without treatmentSubscriber Only
March 15, 2025 20:07 IST
Despite a large portion of the Rs 91 crore budget remaining unspent, the State Health Coordinator has requested additional funds for Extended Half-Life Factor VIII.
Sat, Mar 15, 2025
Infant with hole in heart saved by hybrid procedure without open-heart surgerySubscriber Only
March 06, 2025 22:07 IST
The baby had been struggling with severe weight loss, difficulty in breastfeeding, and recurrent pneumonia.
Thu, Mar 06, 2025
Security boost for resident doctors: Govt plans round-the-clock police outposts in medical collegesSubscriber Only
March 06, 2025 00:23 IST
The urgency to address these security gaps intensified after the August 9, 2024, rape and murder of a 31-year-old female doctor at Kolkata’s R.G. Kar Medical College.
Thu, Mar 06, 2025
Sterilisation divide: Only one man sterilised for every 27 women in Maharashtra over four yearsSubscriber Only
March 02, 2025 00:09 IST
The downward trend in male sterilisation is alarming. In 2022-23, only 2.6% of all sterilisations were male, and this figure stagnated in 2023-24
Sun, Mar 02, 2025
Maharashtra cancels 500 doctor appointments as specialists fail to show up; low pay, poor infrastructure blamedSubscriber Only
February 24, 2025 22:31 IST
Officials believe many chose private practice or out-of-state jobs instead. To prevent disruptions in public healthcare, the government is expected to fill these vacancies from the waiting list
Mon, Feb 24, 2025
UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar: Weak implementation of anti-ragging regulations within institutions may give perpetrators safe passageSubscriber Only
February 20, 2025 04:14 IST
UGC regulations against ragging in colleges include Clause 9.4, which empowers the Commission to take action against colleges that fail to adequately prevent ragging.
Thu, Feb 20, 2025
Relatives of students who died ‘due to ragging’ look for closure: ‘Doors are open, hoping my son will come home’Subscriber Only
February 20, 2025 04:05 IST
These are the searing stories that bring to life the number 78 — the count of students who died on campus allegedly due to ragging, between 2012 and 2023, according to data from the UGC that was obtained under the RTI Act and investigated by The Indian Express.
Fri, Feb 21, 2025
Ragging deaths: Complaints spike, system stuck in grey zone, Supreme Court guidelines on paperSubscriber Only
February 20, 2025 04:00 IST
The ragging data is illustrative of a system that, for those who are its victims, is opaque, ad hoc — and largely unaccountable.
Thu, Feb 20, 2025
Patient influx at govt-run GT Hospital doubles after medical college upgradeSubscriber Only
February 19, 2025 22:19 IST
Mumbai’s government-run Gokuldas Tejpal (GT) Hospital has recorded a sharp rise in patient admissions since its transformation into a medical college. The number of emergency cases have surged from 300-400 per day to nearly 600-700 per day after a dedicated emergency ward was introduced at the hospital in July 2024. Dr Jitendra Sankpal, Dean of […]
Wed, Feb 19, 2025
New hope for breast cancer patients: Indian study identifies key genetic markers for treatment resistance. Why is it significant?Subscriber Only
February 18, 2025 13:47 IST
How these findings could help doctors identify patients who are less likely to respond to hormone therapy
Tue, Feb 18, 2025
Mumbai surgeon’s team screens thousands for diabetes and eye disorders at KumbhSubscriber Only
February 17, 2025 21:47 IST
The screening camp is set up at Sector 23 of Arail Ghat, where the team is conducting free blood sugar tests, vision tests, and refraction checks to determine prescription needs.
Mon, Feb 17, 2025
Flu cases surge in Mumbai hospitals as temperatures riseSubscriber Only
February 16, 2025 22:11 IST
Medical experts attribute the spike to fluctuating weather conditions, which weaken immunity and facilitate the spread of infections
Sun, Feb 16, 2025
First GBS death in Mumbai: 53-year-old man succumbs to symptoms; BMC yet to confirm link to Pune casesSubscriber Only
February 12, 2025 12:17 IST
Speaking to The Indian Express, a senior BMC official said cases of GBS are recorded throughout the year and that, unless a direct link to the Pune outbreak is established, there is no cause for alarm.
Wed, Feb 12, 2025
Maharashtra govt to strictly enforce Bombay Nursing Home ActSubscriber Only
February 10, 2025 20:18 IST
Hospitals, nursing homes can’t detain patients or refuse to handover bodies over pending bills, warns minister.
Mon, Feb 10, 2025
India’s first kidney transplant for a patient with rare ‘Bombay’ blood group successfully performed in Mumbai hospitalSubscriber Only
February 08, 2025 21:38 IST
The recipient, a 30-year-old woman from Shirdi, had been suffering from end-stage kidney disease due to diabetes and had been on dialysis since 2022.
Sat, Feb 08, 2025
GBS outbreak in Pune: ‘Beyond water contamination, unregulated urban expansion has compounded the problem’Subscriber Only
February 03, 2025 12:59 IST
Contaminated water sources have been identified, emphasising the urgent need for strict hygiene measures.
Mon, Feb 03, 2025
No sudden spike in GBS cases in Pune, situation under control: Health MinisterSubscriber Only
February 02, 2025 22:35 IST
As of February 2, Pune has reported a total of 158 suspected cases of GBS, with 127 confirmed diagnoses and five suspected deaths.
Sun, Feb 02, 2025
Maharashtra govt to launch district-Chief Minister’s Relief Fund cells with online access for medical aidSubscriber Only
January 25, 2025 01:02 IST
“We are making the entire process paperless to simplify access for economically vulnerable patients,” said Rameshwar Naik, Head of the CMRF.
Sat, Jan 25, 2025
Saif Ali Khan seriously injured in knife attack by intruder at home in BandraSubscriber Only
January 17, 2025 04:20 IST
The suspect, who also allegedly injured a house help, fled the scene and a massive manhunt has been launched to apprehend him, police said.
Sat, Jan 18, 2025
Saif Ali Khan steadily recovering after emergency surgeries: HospitalSubscriber Only
January 16, 2025 20:02 IST
Mumbai police have launched an investigation into the attack, analysing CCTV footage and recording statements of the staff to identify the assailant.
Mon, Jan 20, 2025
Knife removed from spine, Saif Ali Khan recovering after surgery, says hospitalSubscriber Only
January 16, 2025 14:39 IST
Saif Ali Khan, who was attacked by an intruder at his residence early Thursday morning, underwent a series of surgeries and procedures and is now out of danger, doctors at Lilavati Hospital said.
Thu, Jan 16, 2025
Saif Ali Khan has 6 stab wounds, 1 deep cut close to spine, says Lilavati HospitalSubscriber Only
January 16, 2025 11:25 IST
Saif Ali Khan was attacked by an intruder at his Bandra residence early on Thursday. A foreign object near his spine was removed during surgery, Lilavati Hospital authorities said.
Sun, Jan 19, 2025
Mumbai News Highlights: Suspect detained in Saif Ali Khan attack case released, police say attacker still at largeSubscriber Only
January 16, 2025 09:28 IST
Mumbai News | Saif Ali Khan Stabbed News Live Updates: The attacker, caught on CCTV inside the actor's building, was inside Jeh's bedroom at around 2 am on Thursday.
Sat, Jan 18, 2025
Drug suppliers threaten to halt supply of medicines to civic hospitals by Jan 13 if BMC fails to clear duesSubscriber Only
January 10, 2025 21:38 IST
This move stems from unpaid bills amounting to Rs 120 crore overdue for the past four months, and is expected to disrupt the functioning of civic hospitals across Mumbai.
Fri, Jan 10, 2025
‘Art for health’: Exhibition outlining the journey and struggle of health patients commencesSubscriber Only
January 07, 2025 22:07 IST
The 45 real life health journeys encapsulated in paintings include those of 13 cancer survivors, six organ transplant recipients, individuals with paediatric and women’s health challenges, and others who have faced mental and chronic health conditions.
Tue, Jan 07, 2025
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