Health

Rising dengue cases are sparking concern in Bengaluru. Bangalore East, South worst among the BBMP divisions, as per data.

Some experts say that the ideal means of managing public health emergencies is through cooperation between state and non-state actors.

An NGO is working on cost effective methods to empower autistic children, of all ages, with tailored, evidence-based interventions.

Karnataka’s TB cases have increased and are comparable to pre-COVID numbers. Of this, 17% of the notified cases are from  Bengaluru.

There has been improvement in population health of Karnataka. But the state’s health indicators have always stayed in the middle range.

NIMHANS, St John’s, Dr. S R Chandrasekhar Institute of Speech and Hearing are among the best places to get an autism assessment in India.

Even as infrastructure for the rest of the Namma Clinics is in place, the second phase launch will be held after staff recruitment is completed.

Globally, the construction industry has the highest burden of occupational cancers because of exposure to asbestos and silica.

Majority of the participants in the study said that they had no one to confide in or share an emotional bond with in the city.

Institutions are preparing to ramp up safety precautions amid recommendations from the health department.

State health minister, K Sudhakar, said that efforts were on to create COVID-19 beds in public and private hospitals with oxygen capacity.

The event covered every aspect of mental health, and, in a conversation with the writer, Dr Kalyanasundaram S offered pertinent insights.