The writer is a former secretary in the Ministry of Health
April 09,2020 00:26:30 AM
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 03:40:53 AM
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 00:04:55 AM
Delhi LG and bureaucracy can continue to influence a host of policy matters in Delhi.
May 17,2018 00:08:16 AM
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 00:54:52 AM
Chaos and bedlam at the top is shaking the load-bearing pillars — political executive and bureaucracy
January 05,2018 00:05:41 AM
National Medical Commission Bill must address the needs of the consumer rather than the interests of medical practitioners and quacks.
March 23,2017 01:04:54 AM
New National Health Policy checks some boxes but sidesteps basic concerns. It leaves too much to the states on maintaining standards
November 01,2016 01:09:09 AM
Consumer must be protected from misleadingly advertised ayurvedic diabetes drugs
July 15,2016 00:03:54 AM
India’s population stabilisation programmes require the dedicated attention of the CMs of Bihar, UP and Rajasthan.
