Women who experience hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) face significantly higher risks of cardiovascular complications, including heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and death, within five years of giving birth, according to a new study by Intermountain Health researchers.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday said that due to improvements in health services, the infant mortality rate and maternal mortality rate in the state have significantly decreased.
The new guidance, called "Responding to the health financing emergency: immediate measures and longer-term shifts", provides a suite of policy options for countries to cope with the sudden financing shocks and bolster efforts to mobilise and implement sufficient and sustainable financing for
"As a result of holistic development efforts, there has been improvement in several parameters of the Human Development Index in the state. I am pleased to note that literacy has increased in the state. Maternal and infant mortality rates have declined, and efforts are being made to make
In a post on the social media platform X, Pradhan described Chhath Puja as a festival that exemplifies sun worship and reflects the faith of the people, highlighting that it is a symbol of the depth of Indian culture, a penance honouring maternal power, and a gesture of gratitude towards
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday validated the Maldives as the first country in the world to achieve the triple elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B.
A 14-month-old girl who had come from Silchar to visit her maternal uncle's home was found dead at Panisagar in North Tripura on Sunday after being reportedly taken from the house by a neighbour who had promised to feed her, said the police.
According to an official release from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the two-day conference, organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and NITI Aayog, is being held under th
New Delhi [India], October 8: Reckitt, a global leader in consumer health and hygiene, along with PATH-CHRI, has announced the three winning innovations of the Dettol Banega Swasth India - Maternal and Child Health Tech Accelerator. This announcement marks the culmination of the accelerator'
New Delhi [India], September 12: In 2025, Maharashtra's most influential social activists are driving change across diverse fields. Environmental and livelihood rights remain central, alongside movements for community justice and social equity. Grassroots initiatives are reducing maternal an
New Delhi [India], September 11: In a significant move to revolutionize maternal and child health in India, Reckitt, a leading global consumer health and hygiene company, has partnered with PATH, a global nonprofit organization, and Centre for Health Research and Innovation (CHRI), to launch