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What is conversion therapy, why was it banned in Colorado and what does Supreme Court ruling say? Supreme Court conversion therapy case explainedWhat is conversion therapy, why was it banned in Colorado and what does Supreme Court ruling say? The Supreme Court conversion therapy case...
Manipur Assembly takes up health services, begins phased IDP resettlementManipur Assembly convened to discuss vital health services and the resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons. Several key bills received...
Uruguay becomes first country in Catholic Latin America to allow euthanasia via legislation. What will be the process?Unlike laws in U.S. states, Australia and New Zealand restricting euthanasia to those with a life expectancy of no more than six months or ...
Financial anxiety hits breaking point: 7 in 10 Americans say money stress is now the greatest threat to their mental healthA recent survey reveals financial strain as a major threat to mental well-being for many Americans. Rising costs and healthcare bills are k...
Last day of Parliament's Budget Session: Centre to push key legislationsToday marks the final day of the Parliament's Budget Session, focusing on passing key legislations. Union Ministers will introduce bills on...
Making point via Private Members' Bills: Nearly 300 listed for introduction in ParliamentThe current monsoon session of the Indian Parliament sees the introduction of around 300 private members' bills, including proposals to lim...
We aim to ease patient burden via innovative healthcare financing: Aniruddha Sen, Kenko HealthCurrently, Kenko Health is operating out of 40 cities across India including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Nagpur, Indore, Lucknow, Vi...
Canada's health crisis: Experts suggest five measures to ease pressure on Ontario’s healthcare systemOntario's healthcare system has been under fire with soaring waiting times for patients. Most of these issues stem from the staff shortage ...
Alabama clears bill criminalizing healthcare for transgender youthAlabama has passed a bill that puts a hurdle in transgender people seeking medical care, and a majority of 66 Alabama state representatives...
National policy, improved immunisation programme highlights on health front in 2017The nod to the draft National Medical Commission Bill, 2017, by the Cabinet, towards the end of the year, despite opposition from some quar...
Right to health be made a fundamental right: bill in RSThe bill seeks to secure the above objectives with the state earmarking not less than 8 per cent of the annual financial statement for heal...
World Health Day: '86 million people in South East Asia suffer from depression'If untreated, the most severe form of depression often leads to suicide.
86 million people in South-East Asia affected by depression: WHOThough depression affects all demographic groups, it is more common among adolescents and youths, women of childbearing age and those above...
JP Nadda thanks Shashi Tharoor for suggestions on mental health billThe Bill, which was passed by the House by a voice vote also has a provision to protect and restore property rights of mentally ill people.
Parliament passes bill that decriminalises suicide attempt by mentally ill peopleThe bill provides for decriminalising suicide attempt by mentally ill persons by making it non-punishable under the Indian Penal Code.
Health Ministry starts inter-ministerial consultations to regulate allied healthcareThe government plans to create an institutional structure that can generate nearly 65 lakh jobs. The ministry has circulated the draft bill...
Hamid Ansari refuses passage of AIIMS Bill amid din in Rajya SabhaThe bill, already passed by Lok Sabha on Aug 30, was moved for consideration & passage by MoS for health and family welfare.