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BJP’s incompetence exposed by women, children health data, claims KhargeCongress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has criticized the BJP government. He claims NFHS-6 data reveals the government's incompetence in health...- Worst-case scenario of famine is happening in Gaza, food crisis experts sayA new alert indicates that Gaza is experiencing famine, with widespread death predicted without immediate action. Despite international pre...
- Israel's leader claims no one in Gaza is starving; data, witnesses disagreeDespite Israel's claims of sufficient aid, stark evidence suggests a growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with rising malnutrition-related ...
- Over 50 per cent children stunted in 63 districts across 13 states and UTs: Parliament data analysisA recent analysis reveals alarming stunting levels among children in anganwadis across India. Sixty-three districts in thirteen states and ...
- Food security experts warn Gaza is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn't end its blockadeFood security experts warn that the Gaza Strip is on the brink of famine due to Israel's ongoing blockade and military campaign, leaving ne...
- What is Disease X? Mysterious flu-like illness outbreak wreaks havoc in CongoThe Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is experiencing an outbreak of a flu-like illness named Disease X, with over 400 cases and 143 d...
- Gaza faces 'perfect storm' of deadly diseasesThe United Nations is tracking the incidence of 14 diseases with "epidemic potential" and is most concerned about soaring rates of dysenter...
- 413 people have died in Sudan fighting so far: WHOThe fighting is part of ongoing clashes between the country's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
- India slips seven positions to 101 in Global Hunger Index 2021, lags behind Pakistan, Bangladesh and NepalIndia’s position has slipped to 101 from 94 last year in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2021 of 116 countries. Neighbours Pakistan, Banglade...
- India ranks at 94 in Global Hunger Index; experts blame poor implementation, siloed approachThe neighbouring Bangladesh, Myanmar and Pakistan too are in the 'serious' category but ranked higher than India in this year's hunger inde...
- Poor diets are costing businesses as much as $850 billion a yearThe study examined 13 sectors — from mining and agriculture to construction and retail — in 19 countries. The greatest productivity losses ...
- Procurement of growth-monitoring devices, smartphones for anganwadis 'not up to mark': NITI AayogAccording to the transcript of the meeting of the National Council of Nutritional Challenges, NITI Aayog vice-chairman Rajiv Kumar said fiv...
- India fails to protect its U-5 kidsThe report pointed at health risks from polluted drinking water, mainly presence of arsenic, which occurs naturally in ground water and cau...
- Key to continued economic prosperity: Three ways India can improve child nutritionIndia has the know-how and financial capacity to ensure that every child not only survives, but thrives.
- 3.66 lakh infant births in Delhi in 2013The infant mortality rate in Delhi in 2013 stood at 24 per 1,000 live births while the number of children born in the city was 3.66 lakh
- India tops malnutrition chart in south AsiaAccording to UNICEF, every year 1 million children under five die due to malnutrition related causes in India.
- Providing affordable, quality healthcare to all a challenge: J P NaddaOn healthcare, he said, "healthcare is a state subject" and the Centre is trying to understand problems of state governments on this front.
- India ranks with Africa on nutrition; 50% children underfedThe data shows that almost half of Indian children are underweight and stunted, and more than 70% of women and kids have serious nutritiona...
- Uttar Pradesh to sign pact with Gates FoundationThe Uttar Pradesh government will sign an agreement with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which will provide technical, management and pr...
- Malnourishment a national shame: Manmohan SinghCalling malnourishment "a national shame", Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said India cannot hope for a healthy future with 42%...
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