Data: Higher number of cases, significantly fewer deaths is the story of the current wave of COVID-19 across US & Europe
US, UK, and some of the European countries are some of the worst affected by…
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Government releases a draft policy for ‘Rare Diseases’ and launches a ‘Crowdfunding Platform’ for treatment costs
The Union Government recently released the ‘Draft National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021’. There is…
Review: Various studies highlight the severe impact of COVID-19 on MSMEs
MSMEs have been one of the worst affected sectors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Multiple…
Data: More than 1.32 crore beneficiaries registered directly for the second dose of vaccine on Co-WIN
As per data shared by the MoHFW in response to a RTI application, more than…
COVID-19 treatment under Ayushman Bharat – 7.08 lakh claims, 43% approved, 29% of the amount paid
As per the data provided by government in response to a RTI application, a total…
Data: 26 States/UTs report 18% less Road Accidents & 15% less Deaths in Lockdown year 2020
Road Accidents have been the leading cause of death among young adult males in India.…
Review: Various reports highlight the improvement in water quality of major ‘Rivers’ during the lockdown
While the nationwide lockdown in 2020 was debilitating to the economy, it came as a…
Data indicates a significant increase in the number of new Health Insurance Policies during 2020-21
One of the devastating impacts of COVID-19 was the increased health & hospital expenditure for…
Data: Progress made in the last two decades in combating HIV threatens to be disrupted by COVID-19
In the last two decades, significant progress has been made around the world in combating…
Data: Food Security affected 30% of the World Population in 2020
The ‘2021 State of Food Security & Nutrition in the World’ report’ estimates that around…
