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Punjab’s ‘Cancer Train’ Runs on Hope
By Abhiroop Chowdhury
Cases of cancer are widespread in Punjab and Haryana, where groundwater is contaminated by high pesticide use.
The Deep Roots of Witch Branding in India
By Lina Volkmann and Shalini Sri Perumal
The practice is an outcome of patriarchy and lack of access to alternative healthcare facilities.
India’s Infant Mortality Rate Improves, But Still Lags Behind Much of Asia
By Neeta Lal
There is still a wide disparity in health outcomes for children between rural and urban India.
Indian Hospitals Plead for Oxygen as Country Sets Virus Record
By Neha Mehrotra and Ashok Sharma
Indian hospitals, especially in major cities, are running dangerously low on the oxygen needed to care for COVID-19 patients.
The Fight at the Front: Securing Rights for India’s Rural Health ‘Volunteers’
By Ayesha Pattnaik
ASHA and Anganwadi workers play an extremely important role in India’s villages. Its time they are recognized as such.
India Says It May Approve Vaccine in Weeks, Outlines Plan
By Associated Press
Three vaccine companies have applied for early approval in India.
India’s Ailing Health Sector
By Neeta Lal
Poor quality (yet expensive) healthcare is becoming a national crisis for India.
Tuberculosis: India’s Silent Epidemic
By Siddharthya Roy and Sayan Ghosh
As of 2018, India is home to the world’s largest number of patients suffering from tuberculosis.
India’s Miracle Train: A Journey Like None Other
By Amruta Khandekar
The world’s first hospital-on-rails has certainly been a monumental source of inspiration.
Can India's New Healthcare Scheme Work?
By K.S. Venkatachalam
The newly launched flagship Health Protection Mission can become a game changer for India’s healthcare services.
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