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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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BMC audits 29,271 hospital bills, brings down Covid treatment cost by Rs 21 croreSubscriber Only
February 27, 2022 00:15 IST
In the first wave, after it was flooded with complaints of inflated hospital bills for Covid-19 treatment, the civic body appointed 70 auditors who were tasked with auditing medical bills of 35 major private hospitals.
Sun, Feb 27, 2022
Applications made in December last year, Covid death ex-gratia yet to reach many in MaharashtraSubscriber Only
February 26, 2022 02:48 IST
There are scores of people across Maharashtra who haven’t received their ex-gratia even after months of application with no reasons explained.
Sat, Feb 26, 2022
As Russia Ukraine crisis escalates, stranded students wait for evacuationSubscriber Only
February 25, 2022 01:54 IST
The students are so apprehensive that even a loud sound outside their hostel is enough to scare them off.
Fri, Feb 25, 2022
Only 30 babies out of 1,665 births from HIV-positive mothers tested positive for infection in last 5 years: MDACSSubscriber Only
February 24, 2022 22:49 IST
Data from Mumbai District AIDS Control Society (MDACS) showed that per 56 deliveries of HIV infected mothers, only one newborn got the infection.
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
‘Things escalated fast…’: Indian students in Ukraine hole up for now, hope flights will restart soonSubscriber Only
February 24, 2022 20:21 IST
A student, Ananta Barvey who is a third year MBBS student at Kyiv's Bogomolets National Medical University in Ukraine was fast asleep on Thursday morning when her friends came knocking at her door after they heard noise of bombing.
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
Anganwadi workers call off stir; to continue agitation on district levelSubscriber Only
February 24, 2022 01:10 IST
There are around 2.12 lakh AWs in Maharashtra who get Rs 8,500 as honorarium per month while the helpers get Rs 4,500. They are demanding that the honorarium be raised to Rs 15,000.
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
Maharashtra govt plans further relaxation in Covid curbsSubscriber Only
February 21, 2022 01:16 IST
Last week, the Centre wrote to the states, directing them to review the additional restrictions as the positivity rate in India has dropped considerably.
Mon, Feb 21, 2022
5.1% of kids in 13-15 group in Maharashtra consume tobaccoSubscriber Only
February 18, 2022 01:14 IST
The survey was conducted as part of a national survey by the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in 2019.
Fri, Feb 18, 2022
Covid death ex-gratia approvals exceed casualties in MaharashtraSubscriber Only
February 17, 2022 02:19 IST
State relief and rehabilitation department expects around 10,000 extra deaths over official figures
Thu, Feb 17, 2022
Resident doctors protest against exclusion from Rs 1.21 L state govt incentive for Covid-19 dutySubscriber Only
February 16, 2022 22:43 IST
The doctors, who are now serving their medical bonds, have written to state minister Aaditya Thackeray seeking justice
Wed, Feb 16, 2022
Mumbai District AIDS Control Society installs smart kiosks with short educational videos for HIV patientsSubscriber Only
February 16, 2022 00:06 IST
It has been observed that nearly 30 per cent of the newly diagnosed HIV patients drop out of the ART treatment regime within the first one year of their diagnosis.
Wed, Feb 16, 2022
Omicron found in 95% of samples picked for 9th round of genome sequencing in citySubscriber Only
February 15, 2022 01:07 IST
The report revealed that the Omicron variant continued to dominate over its predecessors Delta variants as out of the 190 samples sequenced from Mumbai in the ninth genome sequencing, 180 or 94.74 per cent had the presence of Omicron.
Tue, Feb 15, 2022
Are antibodies against Covid-19 waning off? BMC to conduct nine-month sero surveySubscriber Only
February 14, 2022 21:48 IST
The samples of the HCWs will be collected from the hospitals, while the blood samples of the frontline workers will be taken from across the 24 wards in the city.
Mon, Feb 14, 2022
‘Unknown’ to Chakuli: New names for Nagpur mental hospital patientsSubscriber Only
February 13, 2022 03:29 IST
Chakuli, now 25, is among 239 mental health patients who have been given new names since 2021, when the Nagpur hospital decided to start enrolling their patients for Aadhaar.
Sun, Feb 13, 2022
Maharashtra’s weekly Covid positivity rate dips to 6.4%; 24 dists buck the trendSubscriber Only
February 13, 2022 01:46 IST
Between January 10-16, a total of 13,45,494 tests were conducted, of which 3,08,376 or 22.9 per cent samples were detected with Covid-19.
Sun, Feb 13, 2022
Fatality rate among the unvaccinated in third wave three times higher than vaccinated lotSubscriber Only
February 12, 2022 01:08 IST
Out of 8,266 Covid-19 infected patients surveyed for the study across 36 districts, 943 were partially vaccinated, 4,359 had taken both the doses while the remaining 2,964 were unvaccinated.
Sat, Feb 12, 2022
Maharashtra: In 15 days, daily vaccination fell by nearly 45%; 81 lakh yet to get even first doseSubscriber Only
February 08, 2022 00:58 IST
In the state, over 90% of the eligible population has received the first dose while nearly 68% have been fully vaccinated.
Tue, Feb 08, 2022
Lata Mangeshkar death: Towards the end, video calls with doctor’s 8-year-oldSubscriber Only
February 07, 2022 03:12 IST
For doctors and nurses at Breach Candy, the passing away of Lata Mangeshkar in the hospital was personal. “Today, my little daughter is grieving,” said Dr Pratit Samdani, internal medicine specialist and consultant at the hospital.
Mon, Feb 07, 2022
Girls losing out to boys in getting treatment for cancerSubscriber Only
February 06, 2022 04:00 IST
This gender gap is hampering paediatric cancer treatment among girls, say oncologists, and calls for measures addressing a range of issues from prejudice and awareness to even financial aid.
Sun, Feb 06, 2022
Spread of Omicron variant lowers Covid CFR to 0.1%Subscriber Only
February 05, 2022 05:46 IST
As per an analysis by the state health department, in 2020, which is marked as the first wave, 19,44,789 patients contracted Covid-19.
Sat, Feb 05, 2022
Maharashtra: Nearly 6,000 patients with mental ailments abandoned in 5 yearsSubscriber Only
February 01, 2022 02:00 IST
🔴 As per data from January 2016 to September 2021, procured by The Indian Express, a total of 5,877 patients with mental ailments have been abandoned by their relatives in the four regional mental hospitals— Pune, Thane, Raigad and Nagpur.
Tue, Feb 01, 2022
Detection of leprosy cases drops amid pandemic, orders dry up for factory making shoes for patientsSubscriber Only
January 30, 2022 00:43 IST
The MCR footwear is a boon to leprosy patients, who are highly vulnerable to cuts, ulcers and injuries due to nerve damage. This footwear helps those afflicted with leprosy to walk comfortably and without fear of possible injuries.
Sun, Jan 30, 2022
More women than men had TB amid pandemic in MumbaiSubscriber Only
January 30, 2022 00:09 IST
During pre-pandemic years, more men contracted TB than women, as per the data. In 2018, of the total diagnosed 57,031 TB patients, 29,371 were men and 27,448 women. Next year, of the 60,597 TB patients, 31,160 were men and 29,214 women.
Sun, Jan 30, 2022
Explained: Why AIIMS wants a pan-India study on post-Covid cases of Avascular NecrosisSubscriber Only
January 28, 2022 19:37 IST
Many patients are being diagnosed with the long post-Covid complications of Avascular Necrosis (AVN), referred to as bone death. What is it, and why are patients developing it? What are the symptoms? Why does AIIMS want to do a multicentric study?
Sun, Jan 30, 2022
Steroid use, clots: AIIMS seeks nod to study Covid impact on bonesSubscriber Only
January 28, 2022 03:33 IST
With hospitals across the country continuing to report such cases, AIIMS-Delhi itself has treated over 50 patients. Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai undertook hip replacement of 10 AVN patients and several other hospitals across Delhi, Mumbai and other cities have reported an average of 10 cases.
Fri, Jan 28, 2022Journalism of Courage
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