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Astha Saxena
Astha is a Health correspondent with The Indian Express' Delhi city team. She writes on Delhi's hospitals, government policies and other health topics. Follow her on Twitter: @asthasaxena88
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Delhi govt kicks off work on ambitious health card projectSubscriber Only
December 09, 2018 05:04 IST
Initially expected to be launched by the end of this year, the project will facilitate Delhi’s 1.8 crore residents in availing healthcare services in the capital.
Sun, Dec 09, 2018
Delhi: Eighteen-year-old impaled after two-storey fall, survives as rod misses vital organsSubscriber Only
December 06, 2018 02:22 IST
Kumar, who hails from Bihar, was at work at an under-construction two-storey building in northwest Delhi when he fell and was impaled by the rod. Workers at the site rushed him to a hospital.
Thu, Dec 06, 2018
Case of ‘cross pathy’: 8 years after boy’s death, doctor who gave ayurvedic medicine suspended for 3 monthsSubscriber Only
December 05, 2018 04:17 IST
Vishal Sundar, a resident of Sangam Vihar, was brought to Health Point Hospital in the area by his parents in November 2010.
Wed, Dec 05, 2018
Delhi government plans to bring all medical colleges under one universitySubscriber Only
December 03, 2018 03:19 IST
The Delhi government is working on a proposal to have its own health university for medical colleges affiliated to Delhi University (DU) and Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU). Officials said a committee has been formed to frame the Delhi Health University Bill. Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain told The Indian Express: “To meet deficiencies in […]
Mon, Dec 03, 2018
Guidelines to regulate private hospitals set to roll out in DecemberSubscriber Only
November 30, 2018 02:46 IST
On May 28, the Delhi government had proposed regulations restricting private hospitals and nursing homes from marking up the price of medicines and consumables over 50% of their procurement price.
Fri, Nov 30, 2018
Max hospital case: Year after losing twins, couple find hope in birth of daughterSubscriber Only
November 30, 2018 02:38 IST
The family is still fighting the case in the finance commissioner’s court. “My fight against the injustice will continue... I won’t rest till the doctors responsible for this are punished,” said Ashish.
Fri, Nov 30, 2018
Hepatitis B oral vaccine project moves a little closer to completionSubscriber Only
November 29, 2018 01:48 IST
Currently, immunisation against hepatitis B requires injectable vaccines, with the first booster shot after one month, and the second after six months.
Thu, Nov 29, 2018
Govt tweaks mobile van project, docs will now go to dispensariesSubscriber Only
November 28, 2018 00:20 IST
The AAP-led Delhi government has earmarked Rs 6,729 crore for the health sector in the 2018-19 budget. Under this, Rs 100 crore is for the ‘health insurance for all’ scheme, while Rs 403 crore is for setting up mohalla and polyclinics in the capital.
Wed, Nov 28, 2018
Ayushman Bharat: Fresh push by National Health Agency to get hospitals on boardSubscriber Only
November 26, 2018 00:56 IST
According to officials, many private hospitals are still confused over the implementation of the scheme. An invitation has been sent to around 20 hospitals, requesting them to be a part of the meeting.
Mon, Nov 26, 2018
Delhi: Pakistan toddler lives after heart is cut to sizeSubscriber Only
November 22, 2018 02:07 IST
Unable to crawl due to breathlessness, the boy also had trouble eating and his parents complained that he suffered from recurrent chest infections.
Thu, Nov 22, 2018
Delhi: Registration begins at De-addiction centreSubscriber Only
November 19, 2018 00:24 IST
As reported by The Indian Express in June, a recent Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) inspection of 124 de-addiction centres in Delhi found problems of detention, physical and mental torture and sexual abuse.
Mon, Nov 19, 2018
Ayushman Bharat: FIR against owners of 89 websites spreading false informationSubscriber Only
November 16, 2018 03:15 IST
The agency had reported the matter to Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, requesting them to shut these websites down.
Fri, Nov 16, 2018
AIIMS belt for kids to help track pollutionSubscriber Only
November 15, 2018 05:00 IST
Researchers have planned to give it to a child for a week, and repeat the same at least two-three times a year. The sensor will be concealed, and as per the researchers, no one will be able to see the data being recorded by the machine.
Thu, Nov 15, 2018
AAP set to bring in new Bill to regulate working of hospitals in DelhiSubscriber Only
November 12, 2018 03:00 IST
With the enforcement of this act, it will be mandatory for nursing homes and hospitals to stabilise the condition of patients who need critical care before referring them to another hospital.
Mon, Nov 12, 2018
Hardlook: Pathological liesSubscriber Only
November 12, 2018 01:55 IST
Long queues at hospitals and hefty discounts have meant a booming business for path labs offering a plethora of diagnostic tests. But with no pressure to get accredited and in the absence of a regulatory framework, many suspicious ones are mushrooming across the capital.
Fri, Apr 12, 2019
Delhi: Hospitals report rise in number of patients with burn injuriesSubscriber Only
November 09, 2018 02:42 IST
Five nodal government hospitals in the capital reported 211 cases of burn injuries this year, as against 179 cases in 2017.
Fri, Nov 09, 2018
In two days, Delhi’s air can affect lungs, say doctorsSubscriber Only
November 06, 2018 01:02 IST
The lungs at the hospital are fitted with white Hepa filters, which are the same as those used in face masks, and have fans inside to pull in the air.
Tue, Nov 06, 2018
Hospitals say 20% rise in patients with respiratory diseasesSubscriber Only
November 06, 2018 00:52 IST
Private as well as government hospitals saw a substantial rise, around 20 per cent, in the number of patients complaining of respiratory issues.
Tue, Nov 06, 2018
Delhi Pollution: ‘It is like smoking 20 cigarettes a day’Subscriber Only
November 05, 2018 02:58 IST
With little respite from pollution and the worst possibly yet to come, queues outside hospitals are getting longer, and complaints more severe. A look at the health toll the capital’s residents are paying
Thu, Apr 11, 2019
Delhi: Draft policy on regulating pvt hospitals to be re-examined, govt sends it back to panelSubscriber Only
November 05, 2018 02:22 IST
According to sources, senior officials in the department are not satisfied with the draft policy and want the committee to work again on the entire report
Mon, Nov 05, 2018
Bridge does not belong to any party, but to people, former Delhi CM Sheila DikshitSubscriber Only
November 05, 2018 02:03 IST
The bridge has been completed after a delay of eight years.
Mon, Nov 05, 2018
GB Pant hospital under scanner for ‘favouring’ patients, issue to be raised in Delhi AssemblySubscriber Only
November 03, 2018 02:37 IST
Located in central Delhi, the 714-bed hospital offers super-specialty treatment to about 3 lakh patients in its out-patient department every year. The annual number of patients in general and private wards is 15,000.
Sat, Nov 03, 2018
Dengue, malaria cases underreported in Delhi, says report Subscriber Only
November 01, 2018 02:32 IST
The weekly report released by the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) on Monday claimed 290 fresh cases of dengue reported in this week, taking the total confirmed cases to 1,310.
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
In AIIMS, new procedure to give severe asthma patients respiteSubscriber Only
October 31, 2018 01:45 IST
Bronchial Thermoplasty (BT) — a procedure that reduces asthma attacks by minimising the airway smooth muscle — has been tried and tested successfully in the United States as well as countries in Europe.
Wed, Oct 31, 2018Delhi refuses to back down on Ayushman Bharat scheme nameSubscriber Only
October 28, 2018 02:32 IST
Delhi government’s health department has again written a letter to NHA to allow the Delhi government to tweak the name of the scheme, Ayushman Bharat, to Mukhya Mantri Aam Aadmi Swasthya Bima Yojana — Ayushman Bharat in the capital.
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