encephalitis

Gorakhpurs Doctor: Why Is Kafeel Khan Still In Jail?
Dr Kafeel Khans unending ordeal is a vivid illustration of how the BJP has bent Indias institutions to incarcerate anyone who dares to point out the governments failings.
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Encephalitis Is Not Just Medical Battle, But An Administrative One With National Stakes
In arguably one of the worst handled situations as in Bihar, we need to infuse fresh blood and think of fresh approaches, on utmost priority.
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How Babus With No Medical Expertise Worsened Bihar's Encephalitis Crisis
A government doctor explains why children will continue dying from this deadly brain inflammation unless there are massive systemic changes.
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Jharkhand Lynching Pained Me, But Unfair To Insult A State, Says Modi
None of us have the right to insult the state of Jharkhand, Modi said and referred to violence in states ruled by opposition parties.
By Press Trust of India

Mother Loses Both Her Daughters in 24 Hrs As Bihar's Encephalitis Crisis Deepens
Over 150 children have died of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome in Bihar this year, and the death toll shows no sign of slowing down.
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Bihar Encephalitis: SC Seeks Centre, State Govt Response On Action Taken Within 7 Days
The Supreme Court directed the Bihar government to file an affidavit on the adequacy of medical facilities, nutrition and sanitation and the hygiene conditions in the state.
By Press Trust of India

Bihar Encephalitis Death Toll Rises To 152, Rains Likely To Halt Disease Outbreak
A huge chunk of plaster fell off the ceiling at the SKMCH on Sunday afternoon and came crashing down on the ground, barely a few feet away from a patients ward.
By Press Trust of India

Bihar Encephalitis Could Have Been Prevented Say Doctors. Here's How
The encephalitis epidemic has sparked a debate over growing inequality in India and focused attention on 'Modicare', a free healthcare scheme for the poor launched eight months ago.
By Reuters

Breaking Down The Encephalitis-Litchi Connection In Bihar
Doctors and officials are testing children for a variety of conditions and many are divided on the cause of the disease.
By Newsroom

Ferrying The Dead: A Bihar Ambulance Driver On The Other Side Of The Encephalitis Crisis
Sanjay Kumar, one of 7 drivers working round the clock at Muzaffarpurs Shri Krishna Medical College Hospital, has now learnt to steel himself against the grief, but its not easy.
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