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Dr Dharminder Nagar

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Time to purify India’s air

It is evident that air pollution has emerged as the most hazardous threat to the health of Indians, especially children whose underdeveloped lungs put them at severe risk of respiratory disorders.

23 October 2019, 21:02 IST

Time to purify India’s air

Time to purify India’s air

Time to purify India’s air

23 October 2019, 21:02 IST

An opt-out model for organ donation

According to estimates of the Ministry of Health, the annual requirement for kidneys in India ranges between 1-2 lakh. However, a paltry 5,000 transplants actually happen. A majority of these are from live donors rather than cadaver donors.

23 September 2019, 19:27 IST

An opt-out model for organ donation

An opt-out model for organ donation

An opt-out model for organ donation

23 September 2019, 19:27 IST

Ban tobacco use to combat cancer

India has taken a series of welcome measures to curb the use of tobacco. These include a ban on tobacco related advertisements, a ban on smoking in public places as well as making sale of tobacco products to minors an offence.

27 August 2019, 18:45 IST

Ban tobacco use to combat cancer

Ban tobacco use to combat cancer

Ban tobacco use to combat cancer

27 August 2019, 18:45 IST

What hospitals must do now

Rebuild the lost trust with patients, treat their families compassionately and communicate regularly

19 June 2019, 19:09 IST

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What hospitals must do now

19 June 2019, 19:09 IST

Better access, funds crucial to PMJAY

The quality of healthcare services to be provided at government run facilities remains a challenge owing to the lack of timely funding and sources of maintenance.

11 October 2018, 05:11 IST

Better access, funds crucial to PMJAY

Better access, funds crucial to PMJAY

Better access, funds crucial to PMJAY

11 October 2018, 05:11 IST