Healthcare

Why is the miracle of scientific development not used for the benefit of all patients? Do our lives not matter? Is our suffering excusable? Is your disregard acceptable? Who will be responsible for the catastrophe that unfolds later?

For women over the age of 35, there are some common ailments they should keep an eye out for and some tests that they must get done regularly.

When doctors take the Hippocratic oath, they vow to do everything in their power to help save a life. And these inspiring 'knights in white coats' are going the extra mile to stay true to that promise! #HeroesOfHumanity #WorldHealthDay #Respect

'Hello Doctor 555' may just be the blueprint India needs to ensure last-mile healthcare delivery in its remote villages! #Innovation #Governance #IAS

He states, “Despite a population of 1.3 billion, India has a mere 45 labs capable of distinguishing these TB types, which is 0.2 labs per million people. China, with its equivalent population, has 249 labs.”

“Around 25 years back, people in rural areas were so open about killing their daughters, they would not mind showing the places where the foetuses were dumped," says the courageous 'Daughter of Punjab'.

It is said that the greatest gift is the gift of life. This saying is exemplified by what Tamil Nadu's 26-year-old Masilamani did to save a four-month old baby.

"Seeing patients happy gives us happiness. Their words of encouragement like ‘you saved my life’ gives us a lot of inspiration. We are simple people who don’t care for material needs, and doing this work is what gives us joy."

Deafness is a silent disability. Unlike poor vision, where one can easily know if he/she cannot see properly, there is no way for people to determine hearing issues early on.

“One thing that I'm very proud of is starting the 'respectful maternity care' initiative, where both doctors and midwives are tasked with treating women with dignity, respecting her privacy at every stage of pregnancy, and acquiring a woman’s informed consent before anyone touches her," says IAS officer, detailing the campaign which single-handedly brought down the overall maternal mortality rate of the entire country.