Why are we still fighting an age-old disease like tuberculosis? Lack of awareness is the main reason.

H1N1 toll rises to 1,674 and the number of persons affected by the virus exceeds 29,000.

Documents obtained by The Associated Press show that senior directors at the WHO were informed of how dire the situation was early on and held off on declaring a global emergency.

Appeasement of corporate lobbies, says Opposition

The government’s proposal has drawn sharp criticism from medical associations

Court says no action against sellers till the next date of hearing on May 20, 2015.

India also scores poorly in the Mother’s Index Rank standing at 140 out of 179 countries.

As of 2005-06, India had 62 million stunted children, accounting for a third of the world’s burden of stunting.

The pattern is, worryingly, seen even in high burden States with the most drastic fall coming from Andhra Pradesh.

More than half of them don’t have any medical qualification, and in rural areas, just 18.8 per cent of allopathic doctors are qualified.

Heart, liver and kidneys donated to various hospitals

The experience of many patients leave little doubt that Tamil Nadu’s public healthcare system is a lifeline to vast numbers among the poorer sections of its population.

Rural areas are still underserved by healthcare systems despite better funding.

Rising drug resistance has left Indian doctors struggling to treat complex infections.

Skewed presence of Neglected Tropical Diseases in poorer sections leads to under-investment in research.

Changing profile of hospital patients reflects a sharp rise in cardiovascular, endocrine disorders.

The World Health Organisation’s recommendation that nations tax sugary drinks is a well-meaning one, but the needs of local communities cannot be left out

The 64-32 vote means advancing legislation which will help the U.S. semiconductor industry compete with China

Harsh Mander’s new book demands accountability from the state for its handling of the pandemic’s impact