Through its focused efforts to improve maternal health, the Gujarat government has achieved a remarkable 50 percent reduction in the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR). Gujarat's MMR, which stood at 112 during 2011-13, has dropped to 57, according to data released in 2020.
Bill Murray opened up about what happened on the set of Being Mortal, which was shut down over complaints of the prolific comedian's on-set misconduct, reported Variety.
The mortal remains of renowned actor and director Manoj Kumar, known for his patriotic roles, were taken for his final rites today, April 5, 2025, with full state honours.
A technical committee, headed by the Director of Health and Family Welfare Services of the state government, released a report examining maternal deaths recorded between April 1 and December 31, 2024, prompted by the tragic loss of five pregnant women in Ballari in November 2024.
The mortal remains of legendary actor and director Manoj Kumar were brought to his residence in Mumbai for family members and close friends to pay their last respects.
Gavi Chief Executive Sania Nishtar warned that the reported US decision to end support for the global vaccine alliance could lead to over 1.2 million child deaths. While Gavi has not received an official termination notice, it is actively engaging with the White House and Congress to secure
Ramkumar S, Secretary and Mission Director (MD) of the National Health Mission (NHM) in Meghalaya, who himself recovered from Tuberculosis, said that they have launched the 100-day TB programme as well as the Comprehensive TB Care Programme in the state.
Mucormycosis, a fungus infection caused by Mucorales, has a high mortality rates in those with weakened immune systems and those who have suffered severe trauma, such as burns, blast injuries, or natural disaster victims.
The bodies of both missing youths were formally handed over by Pakistani officials to the Indian Army at the Kaman Aman Setu in the Uri sector on Saturday.
Further, the Thiruvananthapuram MP also said that he has requested MEA to expedite the return of the mortal remains of Thomas Gabriel, the Indian national who was killed by Jordanian security forces while trying to illegally cross the border into Israel.