The vast immunization coverage network in India has gone from strength to strength. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, DPT vaccine coverage has risen from 52% in 1992 to over 90% in recent years. Also, as a result of the Pulse Polio Immunization program, the country has been polio free since 2014. However, there are still 91 districts […]
Bridging the Gaps: How a Holistic and Personalised Approach Can Optimise Women’s Health in India
In India, women’s healthcare needs are often neglected while they prioritize caring for their children, spouses, elderly parents, and other family members. This is largely due to societal expectations, gender roles, lack of accessibility, and lack of awareness. While strides have been made to improve gender disparities in healthcare, significant gaps persist across the country and particularly in […]
Bridging Hope: Addressing Birth Defects in India
Birth defects, encompassing structural, functional, and metabolic abnormalities present from birth, have emerged as a significant cause of infant mortality in developing countries, including India. Despite substantial reductions in overall infant mortality, birth defects contribute significantly to this issue, with 70% being preventable through cost-effective community genetic services. There are certain risk factors which are […]