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Indian healthcare debate

Indian healthcare debate

By : Dr Karan Thakur

First, the big picture – India has made rapid progress in healthcare over the past two decades. But challenges remain about healthcare cost, quality and availability. 

HIV in Nigeria

HIV in Nigeria

By : Ruby Leo/Daily Trust

Nigeria has the second largest HIV epidemic globally, with an estimated 3.4 million people living with HIV. The official data shows the disease is declining. 

Clinical trails in India

Clinical trails in India

By : Dr Santosh Pillai

More than 2,600 patients who participated in clinical trials in India died between 2005 and 2012. Some 12,000 suffered serious adverse effects.

Before it happens

Before it happens

By : Dr Jeemon Panniyammakal

Cardiovascular diseases, which affect the heart and the blood vessels, are turning deadlist. The question is how to stop a heart attack before it happens. 

What is GERD?

What is GERD?

By : Dr Harsh Kapoor

Gastroesophageal reflux disease is most common problem in all parts of the world. Alone in North America the treatment of the disease costs one billion dollars.

Patient privacy

Patient privacy

By : Dr Asma Khan

Since the day when I visited my doctor colleague admitted for planned surgery, I started passionately thinking about dignity of a patient. She surprised me...