May 18th, 2008
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A letter in the Lancet which holds obesity as a contributory factor for global warming has sparked off a controversy
Compared with the normal weight population, the obese population consumes 18% more food energy. Additionally, more transportation fuel energy will [...]
May 12th, 2008
In response to an article Economist, Policy Wise has previously argued that banning quacks is not a viable solution to urban health crisis. Quacks exist because of the poor quality government dispensaries and primary health centers even in large cities.
A new survey conducted in a Delhi slum shows exactly that,
The study, conducted by doctors [...]
May 11th, 2008
Gujarat government has launched a new tele-medicine scheme to provide healthcare in villages,
“Through video conferencing, doctors at a distant hospital will be able to diagnose the villagers for basic ailments and prescribe medicines online. The printout of the prescription will be available at the community service centres set up by the department,” said Vyas.
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May 10th, 2008
A new report by Save the Children has placed India alongside Ghana in providing healthcare to the children, with more than half of children lacking access to basic healthcare.
More than half of Indian children under the age of five do not get the health care they need, according to a report by Save the Children.
It [...]