Letter to the Editor
Ensure COVID vaccination for all The Indian Medical Association has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggesting that vaccination be allowed for all people above the age of 18 years. The association stated that the pandemic’s second wave surge is reaching record highs and added that vaccination against COVID-19 stands as a single evidence-based resource […]
Treat Pain like a disease, not like a symptom
Dr Amod Manocha Amid the COVID era, people have been conscious about their overall health and wellness. Yet there is a dire need to raise awareness about preventing lifestyle ailments that contributes a major burden on the healthcare sector in the country. It is believed that persistent pain beyond 3-6 months period can lead to […]
Connecting the Muslim Ummah
Mir Jamid Afzal There is only one way to achieve the unity of Muslim Ummah and that way is the way of Muhammad (Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam). This way was used by the Companions of Allah’s Messenger (RadiyAllahu Anhuma) and the Muslim scholars during the 13 centuries of Muslim rule of this world. One may say […]
A glassy-eyed teetotaler
K S S Pillai It is high time a group of past students was started, the Facebook post said. It was posted by a former student of my school at Mannar. The school is more than a century old. My father had studied there. I was sure there must be several such groups already in […]
Popularising Nutri Millets
Asad Mirza Since Independence agriculture sector has remained the main source of national income and occupation in India. In 1947, 72 per cent of the total working population was engaged in agricultural sector, but still a majority of India’s poor (some 770 million people or about 70 per cent) inhabit the rural areas. Though due […]
Oral hygiene keeps multiple diseases at bay
Dr. Suman Yadav Chronic health conditions create a massive burden on the health of individuals as well as the entire healthcare system. Oral hygiene is one of the most important aspects that many people ignore or are unaware about it. Routine and regular dental care not only prevents periodontal disease but also helps to apprise […]
Letter to the Editor
24X7 COVID vaccination The decision of the Delhi Government to open the COVID vaccination centers round-the-clock is a step in the right direction. The cases are increasing in all states of India including Delhi. A few cities are to undergo lockdowns again. The vaccination drive needs to be carried out speedily. The vaccine to maximum […]
Spike in cases: Why only schools face closure?
Tousif Raza Schools are again closed for two weeks in Kashmir valley in the wake of increased Covid-19 cases. The move was necessitated so that the virus spread could be halted if not stopped completely. The circulation of virus is fast and furious during its second stage as per official reports. Now the education sector […]
Donating a kidney can save lives
Dr Sudeep Singh Sachdev Due to changing lifestyles and an increased prevalence of diabetes and high blood pressure, the number of patients suffering from kidney disease has increased significantly over the past few years. Most of these patients are on maintenance dialysis awaiting kidney transplant and one in three patients don’t have a compatible donor […]
Covid-19: Can vaccinated persons spread the virus?
Dr Umer Farooq India is in the middle of a second wave of the Covid-19 outbreak. Active cases in the country have been on the rise over the last week with the daily new cases crossing 50,000 regularly. On Monday the toll of positive cases rose by more than a lakh. The last time it […]
