Access to health care has been miserable from time immemorial. Access to healthcare in the past varied by time and location, and was influenced by religion, science, and public health measures: In ancient times health was believed to be a result of divine favor, and people would pray and sacrifice to appease the Gods. For…
According to the Lancet, the world-renowned medical journal air pollution can affect nearly every organ and system of the body, negatively affecting nature and humans alike. Air pollution is a huge problem in emerging and developing countries, where global environmental standards often cannot be met. Considering the only outdoor air quality and not indoor air…
Even after 75 years of independence many rural hamlets and tribal belts have no access to health care. In the previous article, it was mentioned that many patients and pregnant women are being carried in “Doli” in the hill areas where there is no road connectivity. Access (to healthcare) is defined by the Oxford dictionary…
Given the mafia has been active in the organ donations drive the Government of India has brought (THOA) Transplantation of Human Organs Act 1994 was enacted to provide a system of removal, storage, and transplantation of human organs for therapeutic purposes and the prevention of commercial dealings in human organs. THOA is now adopted by all…
Among literates and illiterates there is a pertinent doubt that how this Mpox spreads to human beings? How it is different from Corona the recent pandemic which trembled the world. Therefore peoples should aware that Mpox spreads when someone comes into contact with an animal or a person infected with the virus. Person-to-person spread (transmission)…
Despite India reporting only 30 cases since 2022, with the last detected in March 2024, the government remains on high alert. The WHO’s declaration of Mpox as a PHEIC has underscored the importance of continued vigilance. The World Health Organization declared a global health emergency on August 14 after the new strain, known as Clade Ib,…
The other day I got an emergency call from my friend who was on holiday with his family in Ooty his sister aged about 21 was moving into a beautiful garden full of flowers around 4 PM and suddenly fainted after a series of sneezing continuously for 6 to 7 minutes. The face became so…
The other day I got an emergency call from my friend who was on holiday with his family in Ooty his sister aged about 21 was moving into a beautiful garden full of flowers around 4 PM and suddenly fainted after a series of sneezing continuously for 6 to 7 minutes. The face became so…
Asthma, a chronic respiratory condition, no longer dictates the quality of life for those who suffer from it. With modern medical advancements, living a normal life despite asthma attacks is not only possible but increasingly common. However, even with these advancements, around 10% of asthmatics still struggle to control their symptoms. These individuals may show…
The other day a young man aged around 30 years came with his life partner for consultation to me on his inability to have penetrative intercourse with his wife. It was amazing to me to note that his wife told me that their marriage was performed two years ago but the first night did not…
