"In Shahapur, Thane, a pregnant woman had to be carried in a doli -- a makeshift palanquin -- because there is no road to her village. In 2025, India talks about Chandrayaan, 5G and Viksit Bharat. But here, we fail to provide even a basic approach road for an ambulance," Tagore wrote in a
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 health ministry issued a statement stating that Nepal has recently been listed among the most polluted countries according to the Air Quality Index (AQI). With Kathmandu's AQI level reaching 348, categorized as 'hazardous,' the MoHP advised children, the elderly, pregnant women, and thos
Addressing the gathering, Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Savitri Thakur, underscored the significance of awareness in tackling malnutrition. "Through Poshan 2.0, we reach over 8 crore children and 1 crore pregnant women, yet true impact requires education. 'Poshan S
Speaking on the incident, Union Minister and BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar said that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee "doesn't care" about the lives of the common man.
Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari made this allegation on Saturday. He also said that four other pregnant women are admitted to Critical Care Unit (CCU) for the same reason.
Following the recent reports of an outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Saturday advised elderly, pregnant women to wear masks, adding there is no need to panic as of now.
Dhami directed the District Magistrates (DM) to keep complete data of pregnant women in the districts given winter so that in any emergency situation, medical facilities could be provided to them as soon as possible.
This initiative, a part of the "Poshan on Wheels" program, aims to educate people on essential nutritional practices for healthier lives, healthier habits, especially among vulnerable groups like children, pregnant women, and the elderly.
Ahead of Cyclone Dana's landfall, the Odisha government has evacuated 3 lakh people, made More than 7000 cyclone shelters, and ensured the security of pregnant women.
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 9: LifeCell, India's pioneering stem cell bank and a leader in diagnostics, genetic testing, and pre-conception care, is poised to disrupt the world of mother-baby skincare with the launch of AreoVeda. With this, the brand has unveiled a product range,
The first case of Zika virus infection in Pune this year was reported on June 20, when a 46-year-old doctor tested positive. His 15-year-old daughter also later tested positive for the virus.