Health and Wellness

Delhi reports 300 dengue cases in a weekDelhi reports 300 dengue cases in a week

Delhi reports 300 dengue cases in a week

Delhi has already reported 363 malaria cases till this month while the figure stood at 294 in the corresponding month…

September 24, 2024
Understanding how mpox spreads is key to controlling an outbreak: Dr Ritu SaxenaUnderstanding how mpox spreads is key to controlling an outbreak: Dr Ritu Saxena

Understanding how mpox spreads is key to controlling an outbreak: Dr Ritu Saxena

The Deputy Medical Superintendent of Lok Nayak Hospital discusses early symptoms of the virus and effective prevention strategies in an…

September 19, 2024
Delhi records 250 cases of dengue in a week: MCDDelhi records 250 cases of dengue in a week: MCD

Delhi records 250 cases of dengue in a week: MCD

A total of 917 cases of dengue have been registered from 1 January to 14 September this year, whereas 2,264…

September 19, 2024
Dengue surge in Delhi: Essential dos and don’ts to rememberDengue surge in Delhi: Essential dos and don’ts to remember

Dengue surge in Delhi: Essential dos and don’ts to remember

With two dengue-related deaths and a medical system overwhelmed with cases related to the vector-borne disease, taking simple precautions at…

September 16, 2024
Mpox patient at LNJP hospital stable, no need to panic: Delhi minister Saurabh BharadwajMpox patient at LNJP hospital stable, no need to panic: Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj

Mpox patient at LNJP hospital stable, no need to panic: Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj

The World Health Organisation (WHO) last month declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) for the second…

September 10, 2024
Delhi: Safdarjung Hospital performs first successful paediatric bone marrow transplantDelhi: Safdarjung Hospital performs first successful paediatric bone marrow transplant

Delhi: Safdarjung Hospital performs first successful paediatric bone marrow transplant

The transplant was conducted by doctors at the Division of the Paediatric Hematology Oncology (PHO) at Vardhman Mahavir Medical College…

September 9, 2024
Early diagnosis essential to treat Septicaemia in neonates: expertEarly diagnosis essential to treat Septicaemia in neonates: expert

Early diagnosis essential to treat Septicaemia in neonates: expert

Dr Raghuram Mallaiah, Senior Director and Neonatologist at Fortis La Femme Hospital, discusses surge in Septicaemia as Delhi's top cause…

September 6, 2024
Delhi: Encroachment near emergency gate led to patients’ deaths at Lok Nayak HospitalDelhi: Encroachment near emergency gate led to patients’ deaths at Lok Nayak Hospital

Delhi: Encroachment near emergency gate led to patients’ deaths at Lok Nayak Hospital

A ground report by Patriot reveals an alarming state of affairs at one of the largest medical facilities in the…

September 6, 2024
Delhi: Months after GTB shooting, hospitals remain vulnerable to violenceDelhi: Months after GTB shooting, hospitals remain vulnerable to violence

Delhi: Months after GTB shooting, hospitals remain vulnerable to violence

Patriot’s investigation reveals glaring security lapses amid evasive responses from hospital administrations

August 30, 2024
National Peach Day: Celebrating the fruit’s health benefits for diabeticsNational Peach Day: Celebrating the fruit’s health benefits for diabetics

National Peach Day: Celebrating the fruit’s health benefits for diabetics

National Peach Day highlights the fruit's health benefits, particularly for diabetics. Low in glycemic index, rich in fibre and antioxidants,…

August 27, 2024