Tag: #ChildHealth

UNICEF’s Call to Action: Tackling the Rising Burden of NCDs in Children and Adolescents

Unlike infectious diseases, NCDs are not passed from person to person. Instead, they develop from genetic, environmental, physiological, and...

Children in India Are Facing Rising Cholesterol and Triglyceride Levels!

Kerala and Maharashtra had the lowest prevalence rates, at 16.6% and 19.1%, respectively. High triglycerides and LDL cholesterol, once considered...

HFMD in Children: Causes, Symptoms, and Key Precautions for Parents

The virus can survive on surfaces for hours, increasing the risk of indirect spread. Shared toys, books, and desks...

Rare Condition ‘Trichobezoar: Doctors Remove Hairball and Shoelace from 7-Year-Old’s Stomach

The boy was diagnosed with a rare condition called ‘Trichobezoar,’ in which swallowed hair accumulates and forms a lump...

With 30 Lakh Preterm Births Annually, ICMR Rolls Out of PrECISE Interventions to Tackle Neonatal Mortality

According to WHO, India records over 30 lakh preterm births annually, accounting for more than 20% of the global...

“Champions in Milk Banks Too”: Jwala Gutta Donates Breast Milk, Becomes Lifeline for Newborns

The purpose of this initiative is to support infants who are without mothers, as well as premature and critically...

Childhood Blood Pressure Reading at 7 Could Predict Lifespan

High blood pressure in childhood has also been tied to long-term conditions beyond CVD, including kidney disease, vision loss,...

No Child Left Behind: Govt Sets April 2026 Deadline to Digitize Universal Immunization with U-WIN Platform

This digital shift is expected to reduce dropouts, improve coverage rates, and ensure no child or pregnant woman is...

When Love Heals: Mom Donates Part of Her Liver to Save Her Baby Battling Rare Disease

Luka, 22 months old, has already endured more than most people face in a lifetime. His resilience has inspired...

Gurugram Doctors Remove Rare “Parasitic Twins” Successfully from 20-Day-Old Baby

The baby was discharged a month ago and has been recovering well, with no complications reported so far. Gurugram: In...

India’s Infant Mortality Rate Hits Record Low of 25: Significant Drop Across Rural and Urban Areas

IMR is a key public health indicator defined as number of deaths of children per 1,000 live births under...

Ghatkopar Couple’s Preterm Baby Battles Rare Congenital TB, Discharged After 4 Months

Congenital Tuberculosis (TB) — a disease transmitted from mother to child and reported in fewer than 15 cases annually...
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