Category : Public Health


Indians still spend high out-of-pocket on healthcare

Despite a sharp decline over the past decade, Indians continue to bear high out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, spending 121 international dollars per capita in 2022, according to the National Health Accounts Estimates 2022-23.

Coimbatore CMCH to Set Up 10-Bed Ebola Isolation Ward

Coimbatore Government Medical College Hospital will set up a 10-bed isolation ward for Ebola within three days. Minister Sampathkumar inspected facilities, ordered hygiene improvements, and warned against corruption.

India's Sex Ratio at Birth Improves Marginally

India's sex ratio at birth (SRB) has risen to 918 girls per 1,000 boys in 2022-24 from a low of 896 in 2015-17, but remains far below the natural level of 952, indicating the missing girls problem persists.

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