Looking up from a depth of 12 feet in a sewer with less than a metre-wide opening, Sumit on Sunday recalled holding Rishi Pal tight to his body and signalled those standing at the manhole opening above to pull them up, before passing out.


'We'd cleaned another sewer day before without safety gear'


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A man died while cleaning a sewer at a government hospital here on Sunday, while three others were taken ill, the Delhi Fire Service said.


Man dies while cleaning sewer at Delhi hospital


Like to run with music in your ears? A 'Music Run' held here offered just that. Over 8,500 Bengalureans took part in the second edition of Fastrack Music Run that brought a 5-km run and a music festival under the same roof.


'Music Run' 2nd edition gets Bengaluru's fitness, music fans together


Rescue operations at Khatauli in Muzaffaranagar, where the Kalinga Utkal Express had derailed, concluded on Sunday morning with the death toll climbing to 24, officials said.


UP train derailment toll 24, rescue operations conclude


Rabat, Aug 19 (IANS/MAP) Ethiopia will host an international conference on maternal and child health on August 24 and 25 under the theme "Overcoming critical obstacles to maternal and child survival".


Ethiopia to host global meet on maternal, child health


An infant died in a government hospital here due to alleged failure in oxygen supply, family members said on Saturday.


Infant dies in Delhi hospital


Yoga can help solve the suffering that women with severe menstrual pain go through. Known as dysmenorrhea, it includes sharp, throbbing, burning, or nauseating cramps in the lower abdomen and back. Experts have suggested few yoga asanas or poses that could be your best friend during the hour of need.


Beat the period cramps with yoga


Supporting the efforts to address rising costs of health care, health experts on Friday however noted that the government, with a limited understanding of the health care providers' expenses, may not be accurately reflecting their pricing positions.


'Government has limited understanding of health providers' pricing position'


The Union Health Ministry has warned tobacco giants ITC Ltd and Philip Morris of punitive action over violation of anti-tobacco laws by promoting Marlboro cigarettes, said an official on Friday.


ITC, Philip Morris warned for promoting cigarettes


The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday suspended five officials for dereliction of duty in King George's Medical University (KGMU) trauma centre fire here in July, an official said.


Five officials suspended for Lucknow trauma centre fire


The cholera outbreak in Yemen, which has killed over 2,000 people, has started to recede but there was still no grounds for complacency regarding the health situation in the country, according to the Unicef.


Yemen cholera outbreak eases but alert continues: Unicef


As the festive season approaches, celebrity chef Kunal Kapoor has loads of good news for those who complain that Indian mithai is overly sweet and high on calories. He's been able to eliminate the sugar and yet keep the taste and the science involved in preparation intact.


Kunal Kapoor's 'The Sweet BreakUp' is all about mithai without sugar


The Delhi Police's Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) has filed an FIR for alleged corruption in purchase of medical equipment in a government hospital here, a senior official said on Thursday.


ACB files FIR in case of graft in Delhi hospital


As the government capped price for knee implants to make it affordable,  orthopaedic surgeons on Thursday called the measure a boon for the poor people, but urged the government to ensure that the quality of implants do not come down along with price.


'Knee implant price cut boon for people but ensure quality does not go down'


As many as 61 per cent of Indian patients, taking part in a survey, expressed a positive experience in private health care compared to only 39 per cent in government hospitals, said a knowledge report released on Thursday.


'More positive experience with private healthcare than government hospitals'


In an attempt to lay the future road map for water security, stakeholders on Thursday came together on a common platform to deliberate on the issue of the Najafgarh drain.


Stakeholders deliberate on Najafgarh drain issue


Thousands of persons queued up on Thursday to get subsidised food at Indira Canteens run here by the Karnataka government, though teething troubles forced many to return disappointed due to there being not enough food to meet the demand.


Thousands queue up at Indira Canteens, many return empty-handed


Higher levels of testosterone, the male sex hormone, can directly influence traders to take financial decisions that can drive prices up and destabilise markets, a study has found.


How testosterone can influence bull market trading


The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) on Wednesday fixed the price for primary knee replacement of titanium alloy at Rs 38,740 while the price for revision knee replacement of any material was pegged at Rs 62,770.


Huge relief for knee implant patients as regulator caps prices


DocOnline, a virtual platform that provides access to doctor consulting services from anywhere, on Wednesday announced the launch of its services in Hyderabad.


DocOnline launches services in Hyderabad


In the wake of the Gorakhpur hospital tragedy, the Delhi government has decided to pay medical suppliers within 45 days and also increase funds for hospitals to buy new equipment to Rs 1 crore, Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Wednesday.

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