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'I gave birth in the street': Conflict makes childbirth risky in parts of AfricaMothers in the Central African Republic face dire circumstances. Moreover, aid cuts have closed vital health services, forcing women to giv...- Out-of-pocket expenditure share declines by 21 percentage points from 2013-14: Health ministryGovernment health spending has risen, leading to a significant drop in out-of-pocket health expenses. This decline, from 64.2% in 2013-14 t...
- Girls shouldn't give up education due to lack of sanitary napkins, gender-segregated toilets in schools: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court has urged the Centre to ensure girls continue their education without interruption. The apex court stressed the importanc...
- The ticking price tag: What delaying parenthood really costs you financially and biologicallyA growing number of couples are choosing to delay parenthood in pursuit of career milestones, financial stability, and personal goals. But ...
- What is mifepristone, and why is it used? Court restricts abortion access by blocking mailing of abortion pill in USWhat is mifepristone, and why is it used? A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone by blocking mailing of prescription...
- Shark Tank India judge Namita Thapar, who suffered IVF failures twice, reveals number one culprit behind infertility, urges followers to have a 'small test' doneShark Tank India judge Namita Thapar candidly shares her IVF experiences. She underwent two unsuccessful procedures, highlighting the emoti...
- No court can force minor to carry pregnancy against her will: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court has permitted a 15-year-old girl to medically end her over seven-month pregnancy. Justices emphasized a woman's reproduct...
- If an unmarried man dies, can his parents use his sperm to continue the family? Case pits Centre against Delhi HC over inheritance lawThe Union Health Ministry challenged a Delhi High Court order allowing parents to use their deceased son's frozen semen. The government arg...
- Maternity leave is a constitutional right, even for third child, rules Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court overturned a Madras High Court decision, affirming that maternity leave is a constitutional right, not just a matter of p...
- National Health Mission holding 'Saas bahu Sammelans' for healthy society, says Assam CM SarmaAssam is tackling family planning and reproductive health through 'Saas Bahu Sammelans,' where mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law discuss ...
- Male infertility is increasing daily; infertile men tend to have shorter life spans, says new studyMen are currently designated 'infertile' based on family history, physical examination, hormone profiles and semen analyses.
- Govt in process of geo-tagging all anganwadis"The Ministry is also doing collaboration with Bhaskaracharya Institute for Space Applications & Geo-informatics (BISAG-N) for geo-mapping ...
- 2,789 people held so far as crackdown on child marriage continues: Assam CM Himanta BiswaAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that 2,789 people have been arrested so far during the ongoing crackdown on child marriage, w...
- Centre opposes plea before Delhi HC assailing provisions of surrogacy lawIn an affidavit, the Centre has said the law was passed by Parliament after receiving comments from all the stakeholders and the provisions...
- Pregnancy and choice: How access to birth control, sex education & family planning varies around the worldHealth risks associated with unsafe abortion include haemorrhage, infections, and perforated uterus, all of which can be deadly.
- Flagging concerns over two-child policy push: Will endanger health of women, say expertsThree BJP-ruled states -- Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Assam -- have already announced their intent to introduce population control polic...
- Refrain from sharing sensitive vaccine related details: Health Ministry to statesAccording to the letter written by Pradeep Haldar, advisor, Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) the data on vaccine stock status and temper...
- World Bank to provide USD 287 million loan for health care improvement in Tamil NaduThe World Bank will provide USD 287 million to to improve health care in Tamil Nadu, the finance ministry said in a statement Tuesday.
- World Bank giving assistance for new vaccines for infants: GovernmentMoS for Health Faggan Singh Kulaste said financial assistance from World Bank for strategic interventions for newborn infants is being conc...
- Bill soon to regulate fast expanding business of surrogacyDepartment of Health Research today said there is no proposal to have an expert committee to relook the proposed legislation.
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