Health emergency

Unfair Burden

India’s worsening air pollution crisis has long been a public health emergency, but the proposal by insurers to hike health premiums in New Delhi due to pollution-related illnesses threatens to turn it into an economic crisis as well.

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NITI Aayog releases report on future pandemic preparedness

NITI Aayog on Wednesday released a new report that provides a blueprint of a rapid response system in the event of a public health emergency or pandemic.

Kerala govt should declare health emergency in Kochi: Oppn leader Satheeshan on Brahmapuram fire

The Congress leader said smoke spread to not only Kochi but even the nearest districts will cause serious health issues.

Absolute transparency vital in every health emergency

The Social Health and Family Affairs Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly, Council of Europe published an important report titled ‘The Handling of the H1N1 Pandemic—More Transparency Needed’.