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Articles looking at health institutions and services in the city as well as the state of public health.

Young mothers at urban primary health center in Valasaravakkam, Chennai
Health

What I observed during a day spent at a UPHC in Chennai

December 15, 2022 Shobana Radhakrishnan

Close observation of proceedings at a UPHC in Chennai’s Valasaravakkam highlighted the importance of services rendered by them for the public.

A picture of a patient treated at an urban primary health care center
Health

Fever, BP or Diabetes? UPHCs in Chennai have you covered

December 12, 2022 Shobana Radhakrishnan

UPHCs in Chennai offer a range of services including consultations with specialists. Know more about the services you can avail here.

person applying eye drops
Health

Dos and don’ts during Madras Eye season

December 5, 2022 Padmaja Jayaraman

Cases of Madras Eye are increasing in Chennai, exacerbated by the onset of winter. Doctors share best practices for prevention and steps to be taken for cure.

A person coughing; recurring or persistent coughs are one of the key symptoms of tuberculosis
Health

Can climate change influence tuberculosis cases in Chennai?

September 12, 2022 Padmaja Jayaraman

Climate change is wreaking havoc around the world. Now, research has found that climatic factors play a role in tuberculosis infections in Chennai.

World SuicidePrevention Day - Sept 10
Health

Interview: How can Chennai bring its steeply rising suicide curve down?

September 10, 2022 Shobana Radhakrishnan

NCRB data reveals shocking suicide figures in Chennai. Can community efforts help in suicide prevention? We ask a team of experts from the Banyan Academy of Leadership in Mental Health.

chennai-street-food-chaat-vendor-gr-nagar-near corner of main road
Health

Is the street food in Chennai safe and hygienic?

August 30, 2022 Padmaja Jayaraman

Street food in Chennai is tasty and does not burn a hole in your pocket. But do vendors follow safety norms and serve hygienic food?

healthcare for trans persons
Health

Proper healthcare for trans persons still a distant dream in Chennai

August 23, 2022 Swetha C

Trans persons in Chennai face various hurdles in being able to access health care, with issues such as stigma and affordability.

banyan community mental health
Health

Expenses, social stigma deter urban poor in Chennai from seeking mental health care

June 17, 2022 Agnee Ghosh

Mental health care for urban poor in Chennai is often unaffordable or inaccessible. Organisations tackle this through community interventions.

organ donation chennai
Health

All you need to know about organ donation in Chennai

June 15, 2022 Arokya Inian

Organ donation can help save many lives. Tamil Nadu has a highly regulated set-up and various registries for different types of organs.

A picture of a person getting tested by a healthworker.
Health

Third COVID wave in Chennai: Treatment protocol and other details you need to know

January 8, 2022 Korah Abraham

With Chennai on the verge of a third COVID wave, how are the hospitals and authorities preparing to tackle this? All the details here.

Anti-dengue fogging
Health

தூய்மை பணியாளர்களுக்கு சவால் விடும் டெங்கு

October 21, 2021 Korah Abraham

டெங்கு தடுப்பு நடவடிக்கைகள் எவ்வாறு நடைபெறுகின்றன?

GCC conducting fogging to keep dengue at bay
Health

Dengue in the time of COVID: Stiff challenge ahead for Chennai’s civic and health workers

October 7, 2021 Korah Abraham

Dengue keeps reappearing whenever it rains, but COVID has created stronger concerns around it. But is it only a medical crisis? Or a civic one too?

Public health communication
Health

Mitigating the third COVID wave: Five communication strategies to follow

July 29, 2021 Laasya Shekhar

A third COVID wave seems inevitable. What role can official and citizen communication strategies play in lessening its intensity?

telemedicine-Chennai-trend
Health

Doctor on call: Teleconsultation on the rise in Chennai, but is it here to stay?

July 15, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

With the health sector stretched to its limits during COVID and physical visits discouraged, teleconsultation with doctors became the fall-back option for many non-critical patients.

Diabetes -- one of the most challenging comorbidities in COVID
Health

Is COVID leading to an upsurge in diabetes in Chennai?

June 21, 2021 Swati Amar

Recovered patients are struggling under post COVID complications such as diabetes, mucormycosis and other medical issues. We spoke to three city doctors to understand more about these.

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