Health

A rise in childbirth through C-section surgeries in Mumbai begs to be examined, as in many cases these appear to be quite unnecessary.

People’s aversion to public toilets is based on years of unkempt conditions. BMC can change public perception by taking firm action.

The BMC is unable to build the promised number of public toilets due to long procedures for procuring permissions from state offices and residents.

Mumbai saw 23% more deaths in 2020 than in 2019, and only 10% of them are officially due to COVID-19. We investigate the causes behind these excess deaths.

Mumbai is facing acute shortage of blood, but citizens can help us get though this by donating blood.

An analysis of significant public health milestones across Mumbai’s history through the lens of water borne diseases and sanitation

In conversation with Dr Souradipta Chandra on the prevention of viral fevers other than COVID-19, in the context of flu viruses caused by the monsoon season

For World Mental Health Day, we’ve curated a list of support groups and helpline numbers working on a range of mental health issues

With an impending third wave, we look at how the city is placed to handle an outbreak of the covid-19 virus among children and precautions parents can take.

Spike in COVID-19 cases puts the spotlight back on role of RWAs in strategising for the pandemic by monitoring movement of residents

Do you have medicines that you no longer need? Donate unused medicines and help those who may be finding it unaffordable these days.

With walk-ins, only those who stay around the centers will be at an advantage, as opposed to the privileged from neighbouring districts.