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“I was born in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, in 1997. Due to a severe lack of awareness around the routine immunisation programme…
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Inheritance tax, also called the death tax in some regions, is a levy imposed on the transfer of assets from…
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The word ‘doctor’ originates from the Latin word docere meaning “to teach”, highlighting our role in educating everyone, about health,…
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A nationwide health facility survey has found significant gaps in the availability of anti-rabies vaccine (ARV) and rabies immunoglobulin (RIG)…
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India’s population is massive, but the population size alone doesn’t tell the whole story of a country’s demographic health. Behind…
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The story so far: A major new investigation by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism published by The Hindu has revealed…
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China Plus One: How WHA Group Is Building A Manufacturing Hub In Thailand
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Beyond the operating room: the expanding role of robotics in healthcare
Robotic surgeries are becoming increasingly common. The State-run Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology in Karnataka recently achieved a milestone by…
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