The writer is a former secretary in the Ministry of Health
April 09, 2020 00:26 IST
Clearly, a dedicated institution with experts who can give undivided attention to testing in conjunction with the National Centres for Disease Control (NCDC), needs to be set up.
February 10, 2020 03:40 IST
For the amendments in abortion law to be effective, medical facilities need to be expanded and women have to be made aware of their rights.
July 05, 2018 00:04 IST
Delhi LG and bureaucracy can continue to influence a host of policy matters in Delhi.
May 17, 2018 00:08 IST
Antibiotics in poultry harm non-meat eaters as well. India should follow the example of EU, US and China in regulating the industry.
February 22, 2018 00:54 IST
Chaos and bedlam at the top is shaking the load-bearing pillars — political executive and bureaucracy
January 05, 2018 00:05 IST
National Medical Commission Bill must address the needs of the consumer rather than the interests of medical practitioners and quacks.
March 23, 2017 01:04 IST
New National Health Policy checks some boxes but sidesteps basic concerns. It leaves too much to the states on maintaining standards
November 01, 2016 01:09 IST
Consumer must be protected from misleadingly advertised ayurvedic diabetes drugs
July 15, 2016 00:03 IST
India’s population stabilisation programmes require the dedicated attention of the CMs of Bihar, UP and Rajasthan.
