Child health
Childcare at Hospitals: 95pc don’t have all of 10 basic tools
A total of 95 percent hospitals and healthcare institutions in the country do not have all of the 10 basic instruments required to treat children, according to a government survey.
Kids exposed to marijuana and tobacco smoke may be more likely to visit the ER
New US research suggests that exposing children to a combination of secondhand tobacco and marijuana smoke could increase their risk of otitis media (an infection in the middle ear that causes inflammation and a buildup of fluid behind the eardrum) and increase the number of visits to the emergency department (ED).
Unemployed nurses won’t leave street unless meet PM
Unemployed nurses decide not to leave the street until they meet the prime minister for addressing their demands including postponement of recruitment exams scheduled for June 3.
10 tips to survive unbearable summer heat
The summer is here and the heat of the sun is becoming unbearable. Thanks to the Equinox phenomenon (sun's direct position above the equator line), people get heatstroke, fall sick in this season. And children and elder people suffer the most.
Investment in child healthcare / For a better future
Initiatives for better child health can reduce healthcare burden on families and the state. Moreover, healthy and productive individuals can contribute to government's earning from tax.
Zika virus: WHO sets up emergency team for 'explosive' outbreak
The World Health Organization sets up a Zika "emergency team" after the "explosive" spread of the virus.
Bar children from high-impact sports: Study
More than a decade after playing a leading role in uncovering the health risks to players in the National Football League, Bennet Omalu hopes his research will lead to a ban on children playing high-impact sports.
Vitamin A plus campaign on Nov 14
Over 2.14 crore children, aged between six months and five years, will be fed Vitamin A-plus capsules under a national campaign on November 14.
Obesity on the rise
It is parents and guardians who need to be brought into any national campaign that targets better eating habits for children from a younger age.
Childcare at Hospitals: 95pc don’t have all of 10 basic tools
A total of 95 percent hospitals and healthcare institutions in the country do not have all of the 10 basic instruments required to treat children, according to a government survey.
Kids exposed to marijuana and tobacco smoke may be more likely to visit the ER
New US research suggests that exposing children to a combination of secondhand tobacco and marijuana smoke could increase their risk of otitis media (an infection in the middle ear that causes inflammation and a buildup of fluid behind the eardrum) and increase the number of visits to the emergency department (ED).
Unemployed nurses won’t leave street unless meet PM
Unemployed nurses decide not to leave the street until they meet the prime minister for addressing their demands including postponement of recruitment exams scheduled for June 3.
10 tips to survive unbearable summer heat
The summer is here and the heat of the sun is becoming unbearable. Thanks to the Equinox phenomenon (sun's direct position above the equator line), people get heatstroke, fall sick in this season. And children and elder people suffer the most.
For a better future
Initiatives for better child health can reduce healthcare burden on families and the state. Moreover, healthy and productive individuals can contribute to government's earning from tax.
Zika virus: WHO sets up emergency team for 'explosive' outbreak
The World Health Organization sets up a Zika "emergency team" after the "explosive" spread of the virus.
Bar children from high-impact sports: Study
More than a decade after playing a leading role in uncovering the health risks to players in the National Football League, Bennet Omalu hopes his research will lead to a ban on children playing high-impact sports.
Vitamin A plus campaign on Nov 14
Over 2.14 crore children, aged between six months and five years, will be fed Vitamin A-plus capsules under a national campaign on November 14.
Obesity on the rise
It is parents and guardians who need to be brought into any national campaign that targets better eating habits for children from a younger age.