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‘Let me die’: 92-yr-old UK woman pleads family after made to wait 33 hours for treatment
The crisis has prompted authorities to reinstate pandemic-era mask and WFH provisions to avoid a total shutdown of the health service
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Is your preschooler’s vaccination up to date?
Many parents were unable to follow the recommended vaccination schedule during the pandemic due to strict lockdown measures and lack of access to the nearest immunization centre
The Lancet report: How death and dying is a 'story of paradox' in 21st Century
While the rich often die 'overtreated', sequestered from loved ones, more people remain untreated and die of preventable causes, with no access to palliative care
World Blood Donor Day 2021: Why donations must go on even in the times of COVID-19
The science of manufacturing blood in labs is still elusive to mankind, and it can only come from generous donors.
Tokyo Olympics 2020: Japan seeks 10,000 medical staff for Games despite virus surge
In parliament on Tuesday, Olympic Minister Seiko Hashimoto said the government was still committed to a plan to secure thousands of medical staff for the Games.
Paperless and modern technology can ensure quality, smooth operation of India's health care system
With an array of solutions available for the healthcare organizations, it is only a matter of taking the first step in the right direction for the other pieces to fall in place.
Nirmala Sitharaman defends Modicare on Facebook, says it's unfortunate that some states have opted out due to politics
Observing that the Centre's ambitious Ayushman Bharat healthcare scheme achieved a paradigm shift within three months of its launch, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said it was "unfortunate" that some states chose to opt out for reasons of political expediency.
Rahul Gandhi in Odisha: Congress president reiterates focus on job creation, healthcare system in 2019 Lok Sabha poll pitch
Congress president Rahul Gandhi reiterated the party's narrative for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls at the Odisha townhall on Friday, saying that education and healthcare institutions would be few of the priorities of the Congress if it came to power at the Centre.
Narendra Modi launches Ayushman Bharat scheme: All you need to know about 'world's largest' health plan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced the launch of the Ayushman Bharat-National Health Protection Scheme (c) on a pilot basis in some states on the occasion of Independence Day, with a full-scale rollout of his pet project scheduled on 25 September.
Budgets are good case studies to explain how political business cycle operates with public support
Incentive to corporate sector, selling of public utilities and privatisation in Union Budget 2018 is justified for public needs i.e. capital for development.