Over one million new cases of cancer are registered in India every year, with over 7,50,000 cancer deaths in 2018 alone[1]. More than a third of patients undergoing cancer treatment, and 60% to 90% of those in advanced stages of cancer report significant pain[2]. On occasion of World Cancer Day today, 4th February, 2020, it […]
Last few decades have witnessed unprecedented human growth. The population has grown rapidly in urban/semi-urban cities and towns compared to the rural areas. Parallelly, there is also an increased incidence of infectious diseases. These diseases fall into three categories, new infections; undefined infections and age-old infections with new features (like multi-drug resistant Tuberculosis). Some of […]
Public Health is defined by a set of functions that utilizes available data on health and assures that multiple sectors are taking part in organized efforts towards universal health coverage. It is the art and science of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts through a multi sectoral approach. Much has […]
