Healthcare

Lack of support while recovering from a terrible illness can cause further complications. Sreoshi Bakshi suffered the same, but timely intervention by a friend and the discovery of a new passion helped her maintain her fighting spirit.

Akash Manoj, the boy behind the innovation, notes that this non-invasive technique will be of most use to those living in rural areas.

A paediatrician visited a Delhi slum in 1988. Shocked by the poor living and health condition, she set up a small clinic under a tree. Today, she supports over 500,000 slum dwellers through her organization Asha.

From tracking ovulation cycles to managing daily budgets, a host of resources combine technology and understanding of issues that are important for women.

Chetan Mallik writes about living with acromegaly and why he adopted a mission to spread awareness about the condition.

As India’s population grows, its need for adequate pharmaceutical and medical infrastructure is also going to burgeon. In such a scenario, it is important to give equal attention to research into rare diseases and their cures. Dr. Namitha Kumar takes a closer look at India’s research progress in this field, and what still needs to be done going forward.

Janan Dave recounts her experience with a Bangalore-based social enterprise working to revolutionize newborn health through technology as part of the William J. Clinton Fellowship for Service in India.

Low weight and premature birth are prime reasons why 26% of global neonatal deaths occur in India. Meet the good Samaritans trying to change that.

When a cancer diagnosis crashed his world, this man was grateful for the love showered upon him by his wife.

You too can help NPPA in its quest to enforce the new reduced pricing for coronary stents!