Health | Citizen Matters, Chennai - Part 9

How a Chennai-based team is helping families unite with long-lost loved ones

October 26, 2017 Laasya Shekhar

Since its inception a little over a year back, the initiative of the State Crime Records Bureau, ably supported by NGOs, has succeeded in reuniting 105 families where a member had gone missing and had ended up in Chennai or elsewhere in the state.

Infrastructure gaps and corruption mar Chennai’s public healthcare system

October 9, 2017 News Desk

In a recent survey, 73% of people complained over drinking water facilities, while 49% reported that they had to pay a bribe to access government hospital services. This and more findings from Arappor Iyakkam-led citizens’ audit of public health facilities in the city

Bala Vidyalaya – இளம் செவித் திறன் குறைபாடு உடையவர்கள் குறை நீக்கிடும் மூன்று பெண்களின் முயற்சிகளும் சாதனைகளும்

June 30, 2017 Visalakshi Palaniappan

Bala Vidyalaya helps spread awareness about the significance of diagnosing hearing impairment early in children, to help them lead a normal childhood.

செவிக்கு கோளாறு இல்லாது பிறப்பதற்கும், அப்படியே பிறந்தாலும் பேசும் திறன் பெறுவதற்கும் உள்ள வழிமுறைகள்

June 26, 2017 Visalakshi Palaniappan

The Rubella vaccine, taken before pregnancy, prevents hearing defects in newborn children. For children born with impairment, early diagnosis and treatment can help them learn to speak and lead near normal lives.

Chennai event highlights we aren’t doing enough against tobacco use

June 5, 2017 Ranga Prasad

Workshop to mark the observance of World No Tobacco Day aimed to sensitize and empower youngsters falling prey to tobacco addiction.

Lessons I Learnt While Dealing with my Father’s Cancer Treatment

July 26, 2016 A Bala

Lessons I Learnt While Dealing with my Father’s Cancer Treatment Six months ago, my father was diagnosed with grade 3 squamous cell carcinoma – that’s the fancier name for oral cancer. Since that day, life

New campaign eyes a Hepatitis C- free Chennai

July 26, 2016 Dr Rifa Tazyeem Khan

New campaign eyes a Hepatitis C-free Chennai It is not one of those killers that are widely discussed or feared by the masses, but an estimated 80,000 people in Chennai currently live with the insidious

Blood Donation Camp in aid of Thalassaemia Patients in VHS Hospitals

July 8, 2016 News Desk

Blood donation is a simple, yet profound gesture – donate to an anonymous recipient, and who knows, someday an anonymous donor will save the life of someone close to you! Donate blood regularly, and be

A doctor who cures without a word!

April 27, 2014 News Desk

Dr Ruffles, an affectionate dog and resident ‘doctor’ at a hospital in Chennai, has helped several children with special needs to overcome their learning disabilities.

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