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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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Delayed monsoon pushes suspected heat stroke cases, most from VidarbhaSubscriber Only
June 23, 2023 21:54 IST
Last year, in June, the state reported a total of around 854 cases of suspected heat stroke.
Fri, Jun 23, 2023
Post-pregnancy weight loss: Why do new mothers find it difficult to shed the kilos?Subscriber Only
June 23, 2023 15:13 IST
All postpartum women should be assessed for their body mass index or BMI at six weeks. If their BMI is more than 23 kg/m2 at six weeks, they should sign up for a weight management programme that involves lifestyle and medical management, says Dr Sangeeta Rodeo, Consultant, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, at Fortis Hospital, Mumbai
Fri, Jun 23, 2023
Mumbai’s first one-stop crisis centre to open at women’s hospital for violence survivorsSubscriber Only
June 19, 2023 03:08 IST
The construction work for the OSC centre on the ground floor of Cama hospital has already begun. The centre is expected to start in the next six months and will have five beds that will be run in association with an NGO who will appoint qualified counsellors and lawyers to assist the survivors in distress.
Wed, Jun 28, 2023
Maharashtra to get a mental health hospital after 100 years with hi-tech facilitiesSubscriber Only
June 18, 2023 01:00 IST
For years, public-health policy makers and doctors have been raising the need for more regional mental health hospitals especially in Vidarbha and Marathwada regions that have the highest incidences of mental health issues.
Tue, Jun 27, 2023
Mumbai HC directs adoption cases transferred to DMs to be sent back to courtsSubscriber Only
June 17, 2023 02:19 IST
On June 7, taking cognisance of the report by The Indian Express, a bench of Justices Gautam S Patel and Neela K Gokhale had said that it had not put a stop on foreign adoptions and would clarify further on June 16.
Sat, Jun 17, 2023
WCD initiative: 2 lakh anganwadi workers, helpers to be screened for diabetes, blood pressureSubscriber Only
June 15, 2023 03:44 IST
In association with the public health department, the WCD also plans to issue health cards to the anganwadi workers for a hassle-free procedure to digitally access and share the cardholder's health records.
Thu, Jun 15, 2023
Submit report on status of one-stop-centres: Women’s panel to govtSubscriber Only
June 10, 2023 03:20 IST
The centre at KEM hospital—the biggest civic-run hospital that caters to 54 lakh women in Mumbai city — has only one bed against the initial plan to set up five beds, as mandated by the Centre’s guidelines.
Sun, Jun 11, 2023
What do heart palpitations during menopause mean?Subscriber Only
June 09, 2023 08:34 IST
During menopausal transition, the ovaries begin to work less effectively with the production of hormones like estrogen and progesterone declining over time. These changes cause palpitations, says Dr Sonamm Tiwari, Consultant Gynaecologist, Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi, Navi Mumbai
Fri, Jun 09, 2023
Decline in heat stroke deaths in Maharashtra; many unreportedSubscriber Only
June 08, 2023 03:43 IST
On May 17, the first death was reported when a body of a 45-year-old male was found in front of a hotel. In the next consecutive days, two more suspected deaths were reported. Of these, two were unidentified.
Sun, Jun 11, 2023
Not stopped adoptions, will clarify further on June 16: Bombay High CourtSubscriber Only
June 08, 2023 03:35 IST
On January, HC directed the state govt not to transfer pending adoption proceedings to DMs, as mandated under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Act, 2021.
Wed, Jun 14, 2023
Affected by Bombay HC’s stay order, 250 prospective adoptive parents write to Centre seeking help in adoption processSubscriber Only
June 06, 2023 03:57 IST
Due to this, the process of issuing adoption orders, birth certificates, and no objection certificates (NOCs) have come to a halt in Maharashtra.
Tue, Jun 06, 2023
Health and Wellness: Rotary Club of Bombay Airport gives new lease of life to 348 children with congenital heart diseases in 3 yearsSubscriber Only
June 05, 2023 20:35 IST
Congenital heart diseases are one of the most common birth disabilities in India, affecting approximately one per cent of all newborns in the country each year.
Mon, Jun 05, 2023
Failing them again: Beds remain empty as one-stop centres for rape survivors under Nirbhaya Fund remain crippled with low referral, official apathySubscriber Only
June 05, 2023 04:00 IST
Set up in phases across Maharashtra spending crores of rupees, most of the OSCs are now deserted with empty beds. Some have been turned into couple counselling centres.
Sun, Jun 18, 2023
Covid-19 curve flattening, Maharashtra may stop ex gratia paymentSubscriber Only
June 05, 2023 03:25 IST
Data available with The Indian Express showed that of the 2,64,622 lakh applications received for ex gratia claims, the state has approved 2,08,585 applications. A total of Rs1,043 crore has been disbursed so far in Maharashtra against the initial estimation of Rs 700 crore.
Thu, Jun 08, 2023
Women’s commission calls for pan-Maharashtra survey to identify solitary women for outreachSubscriber Only
May 29, 2023 03:08 IST
In May, Ahmednagar concluded a survey under the aegis of 'Aikal Mahila' (solitary women) which identified over one lakh women in 16 Talukas. The district is in the process to maximise the already existing schemes to aid such women in need.
Sun, Jun 04, 2023
Why weight loss is sustainable and obesity manageable with a little help from a mental health expertSubscriber Only
May 25, 2023 15:41 IST
Often the pressure of societal disdain for the overweight and even the sneers they get for not meeting their goals soon enough push patients over the edge. Treatment outcomes are, therefore, poor. That’s why obesity treatment has to be multi-disciplinary with mental health experts being included in therapy protocols, argue doctors
Thu, May 25, 2023
Maharashtra: 170 prospective parents hit as final adoption orders stalled from January 11Subscriber Only
May 24, 2023 07:50 IST
The adoption process moved fast after that. In the first week of January, a District Magistrate (DM) concluded the hearing in their case, the penultimate step to adoption. The couple started planning their trip to India but that wasn’t to be.
Mon, May 29, 2023
Former Maharashtra CM Manohar Joshi’s condition continues to be seriousSubscriber Only
May 23, 2023 22:31 IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray and his wife Rashmi Thackeray visited the hospital to enquire about the health of Joshi, said a party source.
Wed, May 24, 2023
Long way home: Wait for adoptive parents in Maharashtra gets longer, more painfulSubscriber Only
May 23, 2023 07:11 IST
With final adoption orders stalled in Maharashtra from January 11, about 170 prospective parents have been hit. However, international prospective parents are the worst hit as they have no right to foster
Thu, Jun 01, 2023
Health and Wellness: Once conjoined, twins Riddhi and Siddhi celebrate 10th birthday at the Mumbai hospital they call homeSubscriber Only
May 22, 2023 14:45 IST
Abandoned by their parents, the girls have been raised by the Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital in Mumbai which has been taking care of their treatment, well-being and education.
Wed, May 31, 2023
‘Kharghar hospital will have 35 beds for bone marrow transplants’Subscriber Only
May 22, 2023 00:56 IST
The upcoming new cancer hospital in Kharghar will push up the paediatric bed capacity to over 100 along with better facilities of life-saving bone marrow transplants.
Mon, May 22, 2023
Fresh Covid cases decline in state by 58 pc in 10 daysSubscriber Only
May 22, 2023 00:51 IST
The trend of rising Covid cases was due to the XBB.1.16 variant of Omicron. On average, the state had been reporting around 1,000 Covid cases daily.
Mon, May 22, 2023
How genetic test is helping Mumbai doctors transform lung cancer care, risk evaluation?Subscriber Only
May 21, 2023 12:17 IST
Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital introduces PanPredict Lung Cancer tool to identify cell mutations early on
Sun, May 21, 2023
At Mumbai’s cancer hospital, a furry therapist helps heal childrenSubscriber Only
May 21, 2023 02:24 IST
The two-year-old's mother says she is happy to see her son — who was diagnosed with leukaemia in February — smile.
Wed, May 31, 2023
Doctors warn of brain blood clots due to excessive dehydrationSubscriber Only
May 19, 2023 03:59 IST
With this, doctors have cautioned the residents about a rare heat-related neurological compilations — cerebral venous sinus thrombosis — which means venous blood clots of the major veins in the brain.
Mon, May 29, 2023Journalism of Courage
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