Sleepless Nights, and Silent Tears: Inside the System That Broke a Cardiologist
Dr. Rishu Sinha’s letter to GB Pant Hospital exposes the brutal 36-hour duties and mental exhaustion faced by her husband, Dr. Amit Kumar, a DM Cardiology resident. She alleges violation of 1992 Residency Rules, ignored RTI replies, and a toxic training culture pushing young doctors toward burnout and despair.
World’s Most Polluted Capital? Delhi Suffocates Under Post-Diwali Smog
Delhi: When the fireworks faded this Diwali, Delhi woke to a choking haze. City monitors recorded a 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) around...
“If Future Doctors Are in Stress, Who Will Heal the Nation?”: Ex-Army Officer Writes to Deepika Padukone
New Delhi: Soon after Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone was appointed as the Mental Health Ambassador by the Ministry of Health, Kargil Hero and Army...
The Unani Question: Why is Bengal Falling Behind?
Bengal lags behind in Unani medical education, with just one college compared to Uttar Pradesh’s 10, Madhya Pradesh’s 4, and Maharashtra’s 5, exposing a glaring disparity in healthcare development. The Calcutta Unani Medical College and Hospital has been fighting for state intervention since 2009, yet successive governments have ignored its pleas, even withdrawing a bill meant to secure its future. As World Unani Day approaches, the institution’s students and faculty continue their struggle, hopeful that the government will finally acknowledge their demands and rescue the only Unani medical college in the state
India’s Smallest Fighters, World’s Costliest Drug: Babies Battling a Rare Disease
Asmika, a 12-month-old baby from West Bengal, suffers from Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type-1, a rare and severe genetic disorder requiring the world’s most expensive drug, Zolgensma, priced at $2.1 million. Despite India’s National Policy for Rare Diseases, gaps in funding, accessibility, and coordination leave families like Asmika’s with limited options, relying heavily on arduous crowdfunding efforts. Experts call for a more empathetic government approach, strategic use of CSR funds, and stronger public-private partnerships to address the needs of rare disease patients in India
Not the Next Pandemic: Experts Demystify the Human Metapneumovirus Scare
First identified in 2001, hMPV traces its roots back to the late 19th century, diverging from avian strains. It spreads through close contact and respiratory droplets, causing cough, fever, and shortness of breath, with complications in severe cases. Experts highlight its similarity to other seasonal viruses like RSV and influenza, debunking fears of a new pandemic
