Food Safety in India: Why Food Poisoning Deaths Continue Despite a Strong Legal Framework
Alarming statistics reveal lapses in food safety laws as India faces a surge in food poisoning incidents.
Adolescent Nutrition in India: Schools as the First Line of Public Health
Tackling poor diet and physical inactivity in schools is crucial for adolescent health and well-being and must be a priority.
Strengthening India's Pharmaceutical Supply Chain: The New Schedule H2 Framework
A significant shift in drug regulation aims to combat counterfeits and enhance public health by tracking medicines more effectively.
Why is India Mandating Disclosure of Organ Transplant Survival Data?
Hospitals instructed to publish post-transplant survival statistics to enhance transparency for patients in need of organ transplants.
Right to Trauma Care: Strengthening the Constitutional Right to Life
Judicial oversight empowers citizens with the fundamental right to timely trauma care, enhancing emergency response and medical treatment.
Fixed Dose Combination Drugs: Why India is Cracking Down on Irrational Medicines
Fixed Dose Combination Drugs: Why India is Cracking Down on Irrational Medicines
Regulating Ultra-Processed Food Advertising: A Public Health Imperative
Restricting the advertising of unhealthy foods is vital for public health, especially for children and young adults.
India Aims to Eradicate Sickle Cell Anaemia Before 2047
President Murmu calls for collective action against sickle cell anaemia, emphasizing awareness in tribal communities and essential screening initiatives.
Prescription-Only Cough Syrups: A Step Towards Safer Drug Use or a Partial Solution?
Regulatory reforms in India’s pharmaceutical sector to enhance safety and trust in medicine quality.
Kerala's Resilience: Lessons from the Nipah Virus Outbreak
Kerala's effective management of the Nipah virus highlights critical strategies for pandemic preparedness and health system robustness.
How AI is Transforming Patient Understanding of Cancer
While AI enhances patient knowledge, it also risks creating misunderstandings between patients and doctors regarding cancer treatments.
Dengue Vaccines and the Challenge of Safety: Lessons from Brazil for India
The recent deaths during Brazil's dengue vaccination raise critical questions about the safety and efficacy of India's upcoming dengue vaccine, DengiAll.
Should India Encourage Larger Families to Reverse Fertility Decline?
A critical analysis of whether incentivizing bigger families is the right response to India's plummeting fertility rates and evolving demographic dynamics.
Contraceptive Use in India: Insights from NFHS-6
Understanding women's reproductive agency and the insights from NFHS-6 for better policies and access to contraception.
Rising C-Section Deliveries in Delhi: A Growing Concern
Medical professionals highlight the risks associated with increasing C-section rates and their implications for maternal health and healthcare practices.