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New WHO report on assistive technology for disabled provides a roadmap for IndiaSubscriber Only

June 06,2022 03:58:43 AM

Rajib Dasgupta, Shweta Sharma, Balram Bhargava write: The health system’s responsibility in providing equitable access to assistive technology, just as for essential medicines and vaccines, is increasingly being recognised.

Mon, Jun 06, 2022

Innovations and best practices built over years will help find solutions to CovidSubscriber Only

October 15,2020 04:10:00 AM

We need to forge long-term partnerships and increase R&D investments as they will determine the scientific tools at our disposal when faced with future pandemics and other global health emergencies.

Thu, Oct 15, 2020

We need an enabling ecosystem for development of vaccines, studies on new diseasesSubscriber Only

June 04,2020 03:23:08 AM

It is time the government, technical experts and private companies ensure that these researchers have access to the resources and tools that can make India truly atmanirbhar.

Thu, Jun 04, 2020

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An Expert Explains: ‘No data to suggest that transmission will slow as summer approaches’Subscriber Only

March 17,2020 01:17:15 AM

People should not panic, but take precautionary measures. Strong systems and processes are in place to deal with the outbreak, and the Ministry is constantly monitoring the situation

Tue, Mar 17, 2020

Sexual and reproductive health data need to be accurate to form effective basis for policySubscriber Only

September 26,2019 03:13:27 AM

India has a vast repository of health and demographic data. But such a repository can also be confusing.

Thu, Sep 26, 2019