As of November 3, 2023, Delhi’s air quality remains at severe levels, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) oscillating between 400 and 450. This alarming situation signifies that the air quality is detrimental to all residents, with a heightened risk…

A new report published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journal on June 8, 2023, found that over 11% of Indians are diabetic. The study, which was conducted by researchers from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the…

Palliative care Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients (adults and children) and their families who are facing problems associated with life-threatening illness. It prevents and relieves suffering through the early identification, correct assessment…

Climate change amplifying health impacts of multiple crises, says The Lancet report ahead of COP27 Anuradha Mascarenhas | Originally published by Indian Express Ahead of this year’s United Nations climate change conference (COP27), a major new report has said that…

Aayushi Shukla | Originally published on Vaccine Work As climate change increases the risk of communicable diseases, India needs a more resilient healthcare infrastructure to counter its impact. It’s 20:30 in Delhi. Thirty-six-year-old Janki has just returned home from her…