Health and Wellness

Patriot Bureau -September 29, 2023

‘Streamline process of availing facilities under health schemes’: Delhi HC tells Centre, AAP govt

‘Streamline process of availing facilities under health schemes’: Delhi HC tells Centre, AAP govt

The court noted the cumbersome process, requiring patients to obtain various certificates before submitting applications

Patriot Bureau -September 12, 2023

Delhi to get State Mental Health Authority with LG’s nod

Delhi to get State Mental Health Authority with LG’s nod

The Central Mental Health Care Act of 2017 mandates the establishment of the State Mental Health Authority (SMHA) to ensure the well-being of individuals with mental illnesses

Tahir Bhat -September 2, 2023

World Coconut Day: Fruit that packs a punch

World Coconut Day: Fruit that packs a punch

Coconut is entrenched in diverse culinary traditions and contains medium-chain triglycerides which have been linked to various health benefits

Muhammad Tahir -August 31, 2023

Hindu Rao: The inhospitable hospital

Hindu Rao: The inhospitable hospital

Strikes, crumbling walls and ceilings as well as filth greet patients at MCD’s largest hospital

Muhammad Tahir -August 17, 2023

LNJP installs state-of-the-art machine for cancer treatment; second in Delhi

LNJP installs state-of-the-art machine for cancer treatment; second in Delhi

Linear Accelerator and CT Simulator Machine, a high-tech equipment will treat cancer efficiently. Treatment is free of cost for patients

Mohd Shehwaaz Khan -August 17, 2023

Doctors advice caution as Dengue cases rise

Doctors advice caution as Dengue cases rise

MCD's report, which shows a spike in the disease in the first seven months compared to the same period last year, comes as a warning to Delhi's residents, especially the children

Patriot Bureau -August 16, 2023

DCW advocates for free HPV vaccines to prevent Cervical Cancer among women

DCW advocates for free HPV vaccines to prevent Cervical Cancer among women

A statement released by the commission highlighted that the country witnesses approximately 1.25 lakh new cases being diagnosed annually, resulting in over 75,000 deaths

Patriot Bureau -August 8, 2023

Delhi reports 105 fresh dengue cases, tally mounts to 348

Delhi reports 105 fresh dengue cases, tally mounts to 348

A total of 348 DengueCases have been reported in the city this year, with 121 cases in July, 40 in June and 23 in May