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Rallying for rights

Women in Andhra Pradesh fight for better working conditions, maternity leave & retirement benefits at Dharna Chowk.

The Hindu · Dec 29, 2023

Madhya Pradesh: Stray dog spotted roaming inside patient ward in Chhatarpur district hospital; CMHO orders strict action

A serious negligence of the Chhatarpur district hospital management has come to light as a stray dog was found roaming inside the patient wards of the hospital on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 22, 2023

Andhra Pradesh| ASHA workers plan ‘Chalo Vijayawada’ demanding minimum wage

ASHA workers protest Chief Minister's inaction, plan 'Chalo Vijayawada' & other protests for minimum wages.

The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023

Honorariums of Anganwadi employees, ASHA workers to go up from December in Kerala

Honorariums of Anganwadi employees, ASHA workers to go up from December

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

State to implement home-based comprehensive child care scheme

Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) will make home visits to ensure the well being of all infants from the first week of birth till 18 months of age, by keeping an eye on immunisations, developmental milestones, maternal health, and ensuring that all benefits of welfare schemes reach the family.

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

Legal awareness is necessary for women: Kerala Women’s Commission member

Kerala Women's Commission member Indira Raveendran urges ThrissurWomen to gain legal awareness to resist gender violence. A seminar was held by the commission in association with Guruvayur Municipality to discuss topics such as 'Atrocities and women's safety' and 'Cyberspace and family'. Speakers included Aneeshma Shanoj, Sheeja Prashant, K.P.N. Amrita and…

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

Number of medical colleges doubled in India in 9 years: Health Minister Mandaviya

Govt. doubled med. colleges in 9 yrs; building 1 Critical Care unit in every district. Inaugurated regional cancer centre, new med. college, nursing college, 8 modular OTs & other facilities. Aim to develop NEIGRIHMS as institute of nat'l importance.

The Hindu · Oct 15, 2023

A vaccine wheel in Uttar Pradesh helps ASHA workers track newborn immunisation

ASHA worker Kumari is satisfied with her work efficiency, thanks to the immunization wheel, a job aid developed and funded by the Clinton Foundation. It helps calculate dates for childhood vaccinations quickly, allowing health workers to spend more time talking to parents about the benefits of vaccines. Training is imparted…

The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023

Karnataka Health Department launches doorstep eye care programme in Chickballapur district

The State Health Department, in collaboration with the National Program for Control of Blindness, on Friday launched a transformative initiative - Asha Kirana - Eye Care at Your Doorstep — in Chickballapur district. This programme will be extended to cover Kalaburagi, Haveri, and Chamarajanagar districts from September 4.

The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023

Helping the world during and after COVID has established India as a friend to the world: PM Modi

As part of the celebrations, fifty nurses along with their family members from across the country were invited as special guests to witness and participate in the celebrations.

The Hindu · Aug 15, 2023