Category : Public Health


India's Tobacco Crisis: Health, Nutrition and Economic Burden

India faces a severe tobacco crisis with households spending more on tobacco than nutrition. The HCES 2023-24 reveals alarming expenditure patterns while government measures like Biopharma SHAKTI scheme and GST hikes aim to combat this public health emerg

Delhi's Mobile Cancer Screening Vans for Women

Delhi State Cancer Institute introduces mobile screening vans for breast and cervical cancer detection, offering self-sampling kits and privacy features to improve women's healthcare access.

Cancer Cases in India May Double by 2045: Experts

India faces a steep rise in cancer cases, projected to increase from 1.5 million to 2.5 million annually by 2045. Health experts emphasize early detection and prevention alongside treatment expansion.

MCD Crackdown on Pigeon Feeding in Delhi

Municipal Corporation of Delhi issues challans for pigeon feeding at public places, citing health risks and unhygienic conditions under solid waste management laws.

Telangana's Typhoid Deaths: 202 in 2023, 2nd Highest in India

Telangana recorded 202 typhoid and paratyphoid deaths in 2023, accounting for 19% of India's total. Experts cite unsafe water, poor sanitation, and delayed treatment as key factors driving the state's disproportionately high mortality rate.

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