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Blindness

Blindness is a condition that affects vision. It can result from various causes, including disease or injury. In India, blindness remains a public health issue. Many people lack access to proper eye care. Cultural perceptions of blindness vary across communities. Efforts are ongoing to improve awareness and treatment. Education and rehabilitation are crucial for those affected. Support systems can enhance quality of life.

National Health Policy, 2002

The National Health Policy'2002 gives importance to ensure more equitable access to health services across the social and...

 July 23, 2024

The Disabled in India’Issues and Their Rights

According to 2001 census, the disabled constitute 2.19 crore persons, constituting, thus, 2.13% of the total population of...

 May 26, 2024

Disease Control Programme under NRHM

Many disease control programmes have been subsumed under NRHM. Official statistics suggest commendable performance in some programmes but...

 December 9, 2022

National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme

This Programme is being implemented for prevention 'nd control of vector-borne diseases such as malaria, filariasis, kala-azar, Japanese...

 December 8, 2022

National Rural Health Mission

The NRHM launched in 2005 aims to improve accessibility to quality health care for the rural population, bridge...

 December 8, 2022

Social Programmes

Changes in social policies were made to address not only the existing social inequity and concerns, but also...

 December 5, 2022

Wolbachia

An intracellular bacteria genus which primarily affects arthropod species, including a significant proportion of insects and some nematodes...

 November 12, 2021

UDID Project

UDID Project a unique ID project for people with disabilities. The purpose of this project is to build...

 November 1, 2021

Optogenetic Therapy

With the use of Optogenetic Therapy, scientists have partially restored the eyesight of a blind man. Optogenetics is...

 May 25, 2021

India Observes World Sickle Cell Day 2020

As we recently commemorated World Sickle Cell Day 2020, it's crucial to shed light on this health concern...

 June 19, 2020

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