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India’s cancer burden

According to the National Cancer Registry Programme Report 2020, cancer cases in the country are likely to increase to 15.6 lakhs by 2025.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 19th Aug 2020

National Digital Health Mission (NDHM)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the National Digital Health Mission , during his address to the nation on India’s 74th Independence Day.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 16th Aug 2020

Daughters have equal right to inherit property: SC

The Supreme Court held that daughters have an equal birthright with sons to inherit joint Hindu family property.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 12th Aug 2020

‘Lockdown hit treatment under PMJAY scheme’

The nationwide lockdown had a significant negative impact on inpatient care utilisation under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY).

posted by Jawwad Kazi 11th Aug 2020

The Lockdown curbs spurred Domestic Violence

As per a new study, Domestic violence and online sexual abuse cases were higher in red-zone COVID-19 districts as compared to those in orange and green zones.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 31st Jul 2020