As most countries implement Tobacco control measures, the WHO report calls for addressing ‘New and Emerging Products’
One of the targets under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is to strengthen the implementation…
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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…
Data: India’s Hypertension diagnosis rates improve but still among the lowest in the World
The WHO funded first comprehensive global analysis of trends in hypertension prevalence, detection, treatment, and…
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…
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 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…
Review: What do various studies say about the ‘Delta’ Variant?
The ‘Delta’ variant which was first identified in India in October 2020 is said to…
Review: What is COVID-19’s impact on Global Tourism?
Data available on the UNWTO’s dashboard indicates that the international tourist arrivals reduced by 74%…
