Doctors in government hospitals across the state struck work on Saturday after one of their colleagues at the Employees State Insurance (ESI) hospital in Sanathnagar was attacked by relatives of a patient. The Indian Medical Association, which represents private hospitals, nursing homes and clinics, called for a strike on Monday. This is the third such […]
Afghanistan towards a better future
Better future is what every nation dreams for. Afghanistan and Afghans, ruined by all that one after another and long time invasions and wars and living in the age of suicide attacks, need these sweet dreams more than any country. An opinion poll commissioned by BBC says that most Afghans are hopeful about their future, […]
Indian Gynecologist Has License Suspended After BBC Report
During a BBC report into female feticide, Dr. Mangala Telang was filmed offering an illegal ultrasound scan. But she has denied any allegations of wrongdoing. While the allegations against Dr. Telang are investigated, two of her Delhi clinics have been shut down by health officials. Her license is suspended under the Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques act. […]
HIV threat in Iran
With a population of 67.2 million in 2001 (HDR 2003), and a GDP of US$ billions 114.1 in 2001 (HDR 2003), Iran is the second most populous country and the second largest economy in the middle-eastern region. It is also the second largest OPEC oil producer and has the world’s second largest reserves of gas. […]
Cause of Delmas diarrhoea outbreak still a mystery
Authorities are working "round the clock" to establish what caused an outbreak of diarrhoea in Delmas, the Mpumalanga health department said on Wednesday — though the Treatment Action Campaign in the province has accused the department of covering up the cause of the outbreak. Six children who were hospitalised on Friday with high fevers were […]
How to Help a Friend or Relative that has Major Depression
When a relative or friend is seriously depressed, it can be confusing for those they know or live with. A truly depressed person shows their illness in a variety of ways; from sleeping or eating too much or too little, not getting pleasure out of anything, or possibly withdrawing into their own world. There are […]