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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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Kasturba Hospital all set to get new research wing for infectious diseasesSubscriber Only
January 04, 2024 04:22 IST
This initiative aims to equip healthcare officials and doctors to effectively handle infectious diseases, particularly in the context of future challenges, such as the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Mon, Jan 08, 2024
Anganwadi strike hits nutrition supply for 50 lakh mothers, children; malnutrition crisis loomsSubscriber Only
January 04, 2024 00:31 IST
At 23, Sangeeta Gawli was compelled to leave her undernourished two-year-old and three-year-old in Jalna with her in-laws, relocating to a sugarcane factory with her husband.
Mon, Jan 08, 2024
Spearheading health equality: Maharashtra civic societies ‘People’s Health Manifesto’ for LS pollsSubscriber Only
January 03, 2024 00:07 IST
In the aftermath of the Nanded hospital tragedy, in which 32 patients died in 24 hours, the organisation seeks to advocate for the ‘Right to Health Care and Health for All' in the election ‘manifesto’.
Wed, Jan 03, 2024
894 total Covid cases registered in Maharashtra in DecemberSubscriber Only
January 01, 2024 22:14 IST
70 new Covid cases recorded in state in 24 hrs
Tue, Jan 02, 2024
Game changer in cancer care: Tata hospital to unveil world’s largest nuclear therapeutic facilitySubscriber Only
December 31, 2023 20:02 IST
ACTREC–Kharghar to begin initiative in 2-3 months
Thu, Jan 04, 2024
With a surge of 19 new JN.1 cases, Maharastra’s tally climbs to 29Subscriber Only
December 31, 2023 19:53 IST
State govt seeking guidance from Covid task force on whether to invest in more vaccine doses.
Mon, Jan 01, 2024
Covid: For second straight day, over 100 new casesSubscriber Only
December 30, 2023 00:44 IST
. A day after reporting 117 cases on Thursday, the state recorded 129 cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the total count of active cases to 479.
Sat, Dec 30, 2023
Tata Memorial Hospital develops India’s first oral chemo drug for LeukaemiaSubscriber Only
December 29, 2023 21:13 IST
This groundbreaking development is poised to revolutionise cancer treatment, specifically hematologic malignancies like Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL), providing a more precise and child-friendly alternative to traditional tablets.
Wed, Jan 03, 2024
Hub-and-Spoke Model: Tata Memorial Hospital’s proposal to combat rising cancer epidemic in IndiaSubscriber Only
December 28, 2023 22:49 IST
To address the issue, the hospital has proposed a solution to the central government: the hub-and-spoke model across India.
Tue, Jan 02, 2024
117 new Covid cases in Maharashtra, restrictions advised at first task force meetSubscriber Only
December 28, 2023 22:43 IST
The state conducted a total of 12,416 tests. This included 2,243 RT-PCR tests — the gold standard for Covid testing — and 10,173 with rapid antigen.
Fri, Dec 29, 2023
Maha govt transfers J J Hospital’s dermatology head amid allegations of harassment, medical negligenceSubscriber Only
December 28, 2023 20:33 IST
The government resolution (GR) cited “administrative reasons” for the transfer of Dr Mahindra Kura to the dermatology department at Aurangabad’s Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar Hospital.
Fri, Dec 29, 2023
Maharashtra logs 87 new Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths; positivity rate at 0.8%Subscriber Only
December 27, 2023 19:40 IST
The test positivity rate — percentage of positive Covid-19 cases among total tests conducted — stood at one per cent on Tuesday, but dropped to 0.80 per cent on Wednesday.
Wed, Dec 27, 2023
Maharashtra’s new Covid task force to focus on systematic surveillance of hospitalisations and deaths, says Dr Raman GangakhedkarSubscriber Only
December 27, 2023 16:48 IST
The aim is not only to detect Covid-like illnesses but also to identify emerging diseases within clusters, says task force chief Dr Raman Gangakhedkar.
Tue, Jan 02, 2024
Has COVID-19 turned into another winter bug? Lessons to learn from JN.1 spreadSubscriber Only
December 25, 2023 15:21 IST
With three waves clustered between December and March, experts analyse what this means for severity of infection.
Mon, Dec 25, 2023
Maharashtra: 35 new Covid-19 cases; testing ramped upSubscriber Only
December 24, 2023 00:02 IST
In all 1,791 tests were conducted, yielding a test positivity rate of 1.9 per cent. This is a slight decrease from Friday when the rate surged to 2.8 per cent.
Sun, Dec 24, 2023
Ho Ho, Santa is here! Christmas joy abounds in city hospital’s paediatric unitsSubscriber Only
December 23, 2023 21:56 IST
Nurses transformed into Santa's helpers, doctors became elves, all uniting to orchestrate a Christmas party rivalling celebrations beyond the hospital walls.
Mon, Dec 25, 2023
‘Already administered vaccines, antibodies from past infections will be effective against emerging Covid variants’Subscriber Only
December 23, 2023 20:40 IST
In an interview with The Indian Express, Dr Pradeep Awate, former State Surveillance Officer who oversaw the previous Covid waves in Maharashtra, said that while the new strain may push up cases slightly mainly due to environmental factors, it is unlikely to exhibit the same virulence and mass casualties that was seen before.
Wed, Dec 27, 2023
In rare case, 5 kg cancerous ovarian tumour removed from 68-yr-old womanSubscriber Only
December 23, 2023 04:42 IST
Opting for surgery, the medical team faced an additional challenge due to the patient's history of chain smoking over the past 30 years, resulting in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Sat, Dec 23, 2023
19 new Covid cases reported in Mumbai; doctors urge more testingSubscriber Only
December 23, 2023 04:05 IST
The weekly positive cases have also surged from 12 between November 25 and December 1 to 68 recorded between December 16 and December 22.
Sat, Dec 23, 2023
Don’t panic, stay alert: Health Minister’s directive amid JN-1 concernsSubscriber Only
December 23, 2023 00:28 IST
Maharashtra Health Minister Dr Tanaji Sawant also indicated that a decision on forming a task force will be made after a week, following a thorough evaluation of the Covid-19 situation in the state.
Sat, Dec 23, 2023
19 new Covid cases in Maharashtra in 24 hours; doctors flag low testingSubscriber Only
December 22, 2023 20:34 IST
With Christmas round the corner, there is growing apprehension among doctors that the number of cases may escalate even further.
Fri, Dec 22, 2023
COVID-19 JN.1 outbreak: Should you be taking the RT-PCR test?Subscriber Only
December 21, 2023 15:05 IST
Dr Lancelot Pinto, senior pulmonologist and epidemiologist at Mumbai’s Hinduja Hospital, emphasises testing for rolling out preventive protocols faster among high-risk group
Fri, Dec 22, 2023
First JN.1 Covid case in Maharashtra; man tests positive in SindhudurgSubscriber Only
December 20, 2023 23:42 IST
Meanwhile, Maharashtra on Wednesday registered 14 new Covid-19 cases, marking one of the highest daily counts in months.
Sat, Dec 23, 2023
As Covid-19 soar, docs face dual challenge of testing limits and prolonged flu symptomsSubscriber Only
December 20, 2023 22:56 IST
With one confirmed case of JN.1, the new Covid-19 variant, and the reporting of 14 new cases on Wednesday, the medical fraternity is on high alert.
Wed, Dec 27, 2023
Biometric attendance system comes into force in Mumbai municipal hospitals to discipline doctorsSubscriber Only
December 20, 2023 16:54 IST
A BMC circular said the biometric system will be linked to every doctor's salary
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