Fighting Menstrual Poverty: The Right to Menstrual Health
UNICEF reports 1.8 billion people menstruate monthly, highlighting the urgent need to address menstrual poverty through health rights for all genders.
Category : Public Health
Visakhapatnam School Illness: Malaria, Fogging, Snacks Blamed
Over 50 students fell ill at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Kommadi, Visakhapatnam, due to malaria, mosquito fogging, and contaminated snacks. MLA Ganta Srinivasarao visited, citing poor sanitation.
Ranchi Mass Drug Drive Against Filariasis Begins
Ranchi district health department initiates a mass drug administration program across 619 booths, targeting nearly 500,000 people to eliminate lymphatic filariasis under a national elimination program.
North India Water-Borne Disease Crisis: Data from Punjab, Haryana, HP
Unsafe water and sanitation cause thousands of water-borne disease cases in Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh from 2021 to 2025, with typhoid and acute diarrhoeal diseases prevalent.
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DYFI Demands Medical College, Hospital Upgrades in DK
DYFI members in Dakshina Kannada protested for a government medical college, upgraded Wenlock Hospital, and an end to the PPP model, citing poor healthcare regulation and deteriorating public facilities.
Bihar's Mass Drug Administration Campaign Against Filariasis Begins
Bihar launches a massive drug administration campaign against lymphatic filariasis across 34 districts, aiming to protect nearly 8.97 crore people through supervised consumption of anti-filarial medicines until February 28.
Madhubani Launches Mass Drug Campaign Against Filaria
Madhubani district administration initiates a mass drug administration campaign targeting filaria, aiming to cover over 135,000 residents through household visits and mega camps as part of national elimination efforts.
Health Staff Protest at Chandigarh De-addiction Centre
Fifteen health department employees held a sit-in protest at a government-run de-addiction centre in Chandigarh's Sector 66, demanding better working conditions and resolution of long-pending grievances.
Worm Infections in Children Decline Sharply in Karnataka
Government deworming programs and increased hygiene awareness have led to a significant reduction in soil-transmitted helminths among children in Karnataka, though pinworm cases persist in some areas.
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CM: Healthy Routine a Right for Every Citizen
The Chief Minister emphasized that a healthy routine is a fundamental right for all citizens, urging government and community action to promote wellness and prevent diseases.
Mohali De-addiction Centre Staff Protest After Inmates Flee
Staff at a de-addiction centre in Mohali staged a protest after inmates attempted to flee, highlighting security concerns and operational challenges in such facilities.
India's Oral Cancer Crisis: Late Diagnosis Drives High Mortality
India bears one-third of global oral cancer cases, with 70-80% diagnosed at advanced stages. Experts urge early screening to boost survival rates from below 30% to over 80%.
Wardha Hospital Fire: Rs1.6 Crore System Failed
A fire at Wardha district general hospital revealed a Rs1.6 crore firefighting system that failed to function, with incomplete work and administrative negligence under scrutiny.
Lucknow's High-Risk Zones for Kite-String Injuries Mapped
A survey in Lucknow identifies over 10 high-risk zones for severe kite-string injuries, highlighting banned Chinese manjha and glass-coated threads as major threats, especially to two-wheeler riders on bridges and in dense areas.
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Nagpur Division Has 75% of Maharashtra's Filaria Cases
Nagpur division accounts for nearly 75% of Maharashtra's active lymphatic filariasis cases, with Chandrapur district reporting 9,180 cases in 2025. Health officials clarify these are chronic, non-transmissible cases.
Nagpur: 902 Leprosy Cases in 9 Months, Prevalence Rate Rises
Nagpur district recorded 902 new leprosy cases from April to December 2025, with prevalence rate reaching 1.61 per 10,000. Officials attribute rise to intensified surveillance, not outbreak, with over 32 lakh people screened.
Prayagraj Filariasis Eradication Campaign Targets Two Blocks
Prayagraj health authorities launch a universal drug administration campaign from Feb 10-28 to eliminate filariasis in Bahadurpur and Urua blocks, targeting 6.44 lakh people with door-to-door teams.
Chitta's Silent Victims: Young Women in Himachal Addiction Crisis
A troubling report from Himachal Pradesh reveals how young women are increasingly becoming victims of chitta addiction, facing abuse and societal neglect in a hidden epidemic.
Odisha's 10-Day Filariasis Drug Drive Targets 7.4 Lakh People
Odisha health officials launch a 10-day mass drug administration program targeting 7.4 lakh people to eliminate filariasis. The campaign involves 2,200 health workers and focuses on five districts.
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Mumbai: 3 Organ Donations in 24 Hours, 10 This Year
Mumbai witnessed three organ donations within 24 hours, involving kidneys, liver, cornea, and skin. The city has recorded 10 donations this year, with calls for increased efforts in government hospitals.
Gaya's Filaria Prevention Drive Targets 44 Lakh People
Gaya district health department launches a comprehensive filaria prevention drive starting February 10, featuring a mega camp and door-to-door medicine administration targeting 44.39 lakh people across 22 blocks.
Bihar-UP Medical Fee Dispute Halts Ayushman Bharat Care
A financial deadlock between Bihar and UP medical institutions has suspended cashless treatment for thousands of Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries from Bihar at Varanasi's BHU Trauma Centre for over 30 days.
Bengaluru Sees 70% of Karnataka's 90,000 Dog Attacks in 3 Years
Karnataka recorded over 90,000 dog attack cases in three years, with Bengaluru alone responsible for 63,858 incidents. Government spending focuses on vaccination and sterilization, but compensation data reveals urban-rural disparities in fatalities.
Lucknow Advocate Injured by Banned Kite String, Renews Safety Fears
A 28-year-old advocate in Lucknow sustained facial and neck cuts after contact with a banned Chinese manjha kite string, highlighting ongoing enforcement failures and public safety risks in the city.
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Mayor Calls for Water Safety Review After Child's Death
Following the death of an eight-year-old girl in Mauli Jagran, Mayor Saurabh Joshi has called for immediate preventive measures and a comprehensive review of sanitation and drinking water safety to address serious public health concerns.
Coimbatore Waste Dumping Sparks Health and Pollution Concerns
Residents of Pattanam village panchayat in Coimbatore protest open dumping and burning of waste near a waterbody and abandoned quarry, citing severe health hazards and environmental pollution.
16 Students Sick After Dinner at Bellampalli Hostel
Sixteen students were hospitalized after falling ill from suspected food poisoning at an SC girls' hostel in Bellampalli. Officials have issued a show-cause notice to the hostel welfare officer.
Sick Nation: Lifestyle Disease Studies Need Hard Realities
A new book argues that research on lifestyle diseases in India must integrate socio-economic factors like poverty and inequality, not just individual choices, to address the nation's health crisis effectively.
Ludhiana Teen Dies by Suicide, Police Cite Mental Stress
A 17-year-old boy, Jaskaran Singh, died by suicide at his home in Kaunke Kalan, Ludhiana. Police attribute the tragedy to mounting mental stress, exacerbated by his father working abroad. The incident underscores the region's growing mental health concern
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India's AMR Crisis: Call to Put Antibiotics Under Schedule X
Leading experts debate moving antibiotics to Schedule X for stricter control amid alarming antimicrobial resistance rates. Studies show India faces a major public health emergency by 2050 without urgent action.
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