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
Heart of Bengal’s Healthcare: Inside the Dilemma of Disillusioned Doctors
Medical Graduates Leave ‘Sonar Bangla’: Despite their roots in Bengal, doctors reveal how lesser salary, unsafe environment, and lack of infrastructure is forcing them to leave their home state. The state's healthcare sector faces an alarming loss of talent. While RG Kar rape and murder highlighted security issues of junior doctors, the resident doctors are also facing several critical issues
India is far behind in reaching the target of the mean population sodium intake by 2025
An assessed 2.2 million and 7 million cardiovascular disease deaths could be averted by 2025 and 2030 respectively if countries across the globe meet...
Female sanitation workers in India’s cleanest city suffer from poor health
Indore: Maya Munnalal, who is about 47, gets ready every morning at 5:30 am and goes out armed with a broom to clean the...
Young But Obese India
Living in a tech-savvy ready-made society, people are seeking instant solutions for every aspect of their lives. Especially for eating nowadays, they are preferring...
Open letter To The Prime Minister From Public Health Experts On Why India Needs To Rethink Its Covid-19 Vaccination Strategy
Dear Shri Modi:
This letter is essentially to suggest that aiming to vaccinate all the citizens against the SARS-COV-2 disease is not a sound, rational,...
