The festive season in India is a time of vibrant colors, warm gatherings, and irresistible aromas of traditional delicacies wafting from kitchens. It’s a season where dining tables overflow with sweets, fried snacks, and rich meals, while routines and schedules take a back seat to celebration.
A stroke is not just a medical emergency, it’s a race against time. When a stroke strikes, the blood supply to a part of the brain is suddenly interrupted, either due to a blockage (ischemic stroke) or bleeding (haemorrhagic stroke). Without oxygen and nutrients, brain cells begin to die within minutes.
Invest in Breastfeeding, Invest in the Future: A Lifeline for Generations.
Economics, at its core, is about how societies allocate limited resources to meet competing needs and demands. Health, being one of the most vital human needs, requires an efficient and fair allocation of resources, especially in today’s world, where health disparities are increasing and resources are becoming increasingly scarce.
Health is often viewed through a medical lens: doctors, hospitals, medicines, and diseases. However, a closer examination reveals that health also depends on where people live, what they eat, how they work, their access to resources, and the inequalities that shape their lives.
The Indian healthcare system is undergoing a significant transformation. While cities continue to see progress in super-specialty hospitals and digital health, a quiet revolution is happening in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities: the growth of home care services.
The word radiotherapy often evokes anxiety, confusion, and a flood of misconceptions. For many cancer patients and their families, it feels like stepping into the unknown, an unfamiliar path filled with questions, worries, and fears. But much of what people believe about radiotherapy is outdated or simply untrue.
ustainability, once a clarion call for environmental stewardship, social equity, and economic viability, has increasingly become a buzzword co-opted by industries to enhance brand image and profitability. While the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a robust framework for addressing global challenges, their essence is often diluted in public domains like healthcare and other businesses.
Today, as we celebrate International Nurses Day on May 12, 2025, we honor the compassion, dedication, and professionalism demonstrated by nurses worldwide. This date, chosen to commemorate the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, serves as a powerful reminder of the indispensable role nurses play in our healthcare systems and communities. In a world constantly challenged by evolving health concerns, nurses continue to stand as unwavering pillars of care, advocacy, and healing.
Across India, the 2024 heatwaves led to a 47% increase in heatwave days for infants and 58% for adults over 65 compared to 1990–1999, with 181 billion labor hours lost due to heat exposure, costing $141 billion in potential income. Hospitals in Mumbai reported a 30% spike in heat-related illnesses, overwhelming emergency wards
