Nirmal Sharma
Nirmal Sharma is a grduate of Delhi University, She holds an M. Com degree. She is deeply interested in health economics. She can be reached at: nirmal2sh@gmail.com
In a statement, ministry of health clarifies vaccines contained attenuated polio virus
The Indian government has clarified that the Type 2 polio vaccine virus traces found in vaccine vials is not likely to cause infection.
"... (is) the attenuated (weakened) poliovirus and does...
Private hospitals in the capital dread missing out on PMJAY businessPrivate hospitals in Delhi - including some of the biggest chains in the country like Apollo, Max and Fortis are caught in the political crossfire between the NDA government...
Eating for two is a myth, say researchers; excess weight during pregnancy could pave way for diabetes in babyThe traditional advice of eating for two people when pregnant can lead to severe consequences for the baby.
A research in Hong...
Children affected by asthma are more likely to leave school at the age of 16 and drop out early from university
People who suffer from asthma from a young age are more likely to leave school at 16 years old....
A diet of fruits-vegetables, whole grain chapatis, low fat cheese and olive oil may help you live longer
Adhering to an anti-inflammatory diet is associated with lower risk. That includes a lower risk of cardiovascular causes, and cancer. The findings...
New analysis shows wide variation between states in cancer incidence
Kerala has the highest incidence of cancer in India followed by Mizoram, Haryana and Delhi.
India's first ever state level disease burden data shows wide disparities between states in the incidence...
The event is a part of the Rashtriya Poshan Maah schedule
Some time next week - between September 10-12 - prime minister Narendra Modi will e-meet the country's 24 lakh health and Anganwadi workers.
As the country observed Rashtriya Poshan Maah...
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) was widely expected to be launched from the three poll bound states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
Contrary to expectations, Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), the health insurance/assurance scheme will roll out...
Yet to be rolled out on the ground but the health cover plan for 10 cr families does have a lot of names
Having signed memoranda of understanding with 29 states for a scheme called the Ayushman Bharat - National...
Health minister J P Nadda chairs high level review meeting
Sixty five metric tonnes of essential emergency drugs, 2 crore chlorine tablets and 80 metric tonnes of bleaching powder have been sent/are on way to flood hit Kerala. As flood...
