WHO published its World health statistics report 2025, revealing the deeper health impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on loss of lives, longevity and overall health and well-being. In just two years, between 2019 and 2021, global life expectancy fell by 1.8 years—the largest drop in recent history— reversing a …
Delhi remains behind states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu in key health indicators, such as the infant mortality rate (IMR). The Economic Survey report 2014-15 shows that 22 of every 1,000 children born in the city in 2013 the latest available data) died within a year of birth. The number …
This eleventh edition of Progress for Children is UNICEF’s final report on the child-related Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). It presents latest data that show while the MDGs helped drive tremendous advances in the lives of the world’s children, development efforts in the past 15 years failed to reach millions of …
Gaping Holes In Healthcare: Niti Aayog India's progress in health outcomes during the past two decades has been slower in comparison to other developing countries with comparable incomes, a latest working paper prepared by Niti Aayog said, highlighting crucial gaps in India's healthcare system. The paper, titled `Health Systems in …
India's progress in health outcomes during the past two decades has been slower in comparison to other developing countries with comparable incomes, a latest working paper prepared by Niti Aayog said, highlighting crucial gaps in India's healthcare system. The paper, titled `Health Systems in India: Bridging the Gap Between Current …
The report looks at the state of inequality in health, answering key questions: according to the latest available data, what is the status of inequality across and within countries? How have levels of health changed in population subgroups over time? The report found that overall, inequalities were to the detriment …
Researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health have found higher death rates among people over 65 in zip codes with more fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) than in those with lower levels of PM2.5. This is one of the first studies to examine the effect of soot particles …
According to recent reports submitted by the district administration of Paschim Medinipur and Bankura to the West Bengal Government, 2,700 infant deaths occurred in the two districts during the year 2014-15. While in Bankura 1,093 infant deaths had taken place; in Paschim Medinipur, the number was 1,607. The reports were …
The Swedish government, one of Zambia's closest development allies has unblocked up to 400 million Swedish Kroners (sek), which amounts to about US $47,3 million meant for improving the Zambian health sector, according to a press release from the Zambian Embassy in Stockholm. The money must be directed towards projects …
This paper explores available evidence, contextualises and maps the debate in India around financing healthcare for all. While the focus is on healthcare in response to current policy debates, Oxfam India recognises the crucial importance of adopting a holistic approach to health, addressing factors such as nutrition and sanitation, and …
It was disclosed that the maternal and infant death rate in the Afar State has shown a significant decline compared with the past few years. It was so disclosed at the project launching entitled "Stand up for Afari Mothers" organized by Amref Health Africa in collaboration with the Afar State …
Almost half the child deaths worldwide are still caused due to under-nutrition despite substantial progress made to reduce under-five mortality , a new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) secretariat has said. Between 1990 and 2013, under-five mortality declined by 49%, falling from an estimated rate of 90 deaths …
India has met only four of ten health targets under the Millenium Development Goals (MDG), and has made next to no progress on another four, according to new data from the World Health Organisation. The deadline for achieving MDGs runs out this year.The WHO’s annual World Health Statistics for 2015 …
Malawi has made remarkable progress in improving child health outcomes as evidenced by reduction in infant and under- five mortality. However, there has been slow progress in reducing malnutrition. Currently, the country has high levels of stunting among under- five children, which is an indication that chronic food and nutrition …
the level of infant and child mortality is high among Scheduled Tribes particularly those living in rural areas. This study examines levels, trends and socio-demographic factors associated with infant and child mortality among scheduled tribes in rural areas.
Monrovia — Preliminary findings into survey conducted on Maternal Mortality in Margibi County by health officials indicates that the county accounts for the highest number of Maternal and newborn mortality in Liberia compared to the other fifteen counties. According to sources the issues contributing to the increase in maternal and …
Air pollution can be a major problem in cities and other locations. More specifically, it can impact a person's health negatively, especially when they're exercising outside. Now, researchers have discovered that the beneficial effects of exercise may actually be more important for our health than the negative effects of air …
The Assistant Minister for Curative Services at the Ministry of Health in Monrovia, Dr. Saye Dahn Bawo, says Liberia's infant mortality rate is the highest in the world. Speaking Monday at a Refresher and Reorientation training for retired and new graduate midwives at a local hotel in Paynesville, outside Monrovia, …
Patna: Early neonatal mortality (deaths within 24 hours of birth) still makes the highest contribution to Bihar's infant mortality rate. A study in the state's ten districts has found 45% infant deaths take place within 24 hours. Neonatal deaths within 28 days are also high with 21% dying during the …
Chhattisgarh has failed to secure maternal health, besides remaining a laggard in promoting use of contraceptives as an alternative to female sterilization, according MDG India Country Report 2015. Also, high HIV prevalence among youth, pregnant women and adults remain a cause of concern. In the third part of series on …
Nilphamari Correspondent :Two new vaccines have been introduced in the Extended Programme on Immunization (EPI) in Nilphamari district from this month under Health Department to combat new form of diseases and accelerate fight against child mortality.Those two vaccines would be provided in addition to the babies along with other regular …
