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National Family Health Survey Report

The National Family Health Survey Report provides vital data on health and family welfare in India. It assesses various indicators, including maternal and child health, nutrition, and reproductive health. The report highlights disparities across regions and communities. Policymakers use this information to improve healthcare services. It plays a crucial role in shaping public health strategies and programmes in the country.

Scheduled Castes/Tribes- Issues and their Rights

Scheduled Castes/Tribes'Issues and their Rights According to 2011 census, the Scheduled Castes population comprises 166,635,700 (16.2%) of the...

 May 24, 2024

India Ageing Report 2023

The India Ageing Report 2023, jointly released by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the International Institute...

 September 30, 2023

Mental Health Care and Its Management in Contemporary Times

The Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare recently presented its comprehensive report on 'Mental Health Care and...

 September 2, 2023

Soil Micronutrients and Human Health

In a recent study published in the Nature journal, a significant correlation between soil micronutrients and the nutritional...

 August 26, 2023

National Family Health Survey Report (2016)

Higher stress levels in rural India and faulty diet in cities have thrown up two most disturbing health...

 December 8, 2022

Institutional Deliveries Decline in Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand

The recent data from the states of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand has indicated a decrease in institutional deliveries. Such...

 May 28, 2020

58.5% of Indian Children under Five Anaemic: Study

According to a study published in 'Scientific Reports', approximately 58.5% of Indian children below the age of five...

 December 3, 2019

CCHFW Conference Focuses on Health Priorities, Infrastructure

The 13th Conference of the Central Council of Health and Family Welfare (CCHFW), recently took place in India’s...

 October 10, 2019

Union Health Minister Launches TB Eradication Campaign

The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare recently unveiled the 'TB Harega Desh Jeetega Campaign,' alongside the...

 September 25, 2019

World Population Day: Focus on Global Population Issues

The world dedicates 11th July to the commemoration of World Population Day, an initiative started by the Governing...

 July 10, 2019

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