Convalescent plasma has a long history in treatment of infectious diseases – being used when other therapies are available .The use of plasma from patients who have… Read more “From trials to the bedside: convalescent plasma during the COVID-19 pandemic [Seminar]”
Category: Public Health
Articles on Public Health,Health System & Policies
COVID-19 vaccination in India: we need equity
Just a few days after starting its own COVID-19 vaccination program , India provided vaccines as grant- in-aid to other countries1 . This was in sharp contrast to… Read more “COVID-19 vaccination in India: we need equity”
Evidence informed standardised prescription: home care for mild COVID
A vast majority of those with COVID have mild to moderate symptoms- and can appropriately be managed at home. In most cases people seek care from registered… Read more “Evidence informed standardised prescription: home care for mild COVID”
Podcast: view on COVID-19 in West Bengal
India is breaking records of COVID-19 positive cases across the world. Daily cases in the country have hit a new high of over three lakhs. In West… Read more “Podcast: view on COVID-19 in West Bengal”
Why the AIIMS/ICMR 2021 COVID guideline is wrong about hydroxychloroquine ?
On 22nd April 2021 in the midst of a crumbling health system the AIIMS/ ICMR-COVID-19 National Task Force/Joint Monitoring Group , Ministry of Health & Family Welfare… Read more “Why the AIIMS/ICMR 2021 COVID guideline is wrong about hydroxychloroquine ?”
Community health workers for pandemic response
The COVID-19 outbreak that originated in Wuhan City, China, in December 2019 now affects 213 countries or territories across the globe. Better health workforce utilisation and support… Read more “Community health workers for pandemic response”
Bicycles for the post-covid era—an opportunity India shouldn’t miss
Bicycles are a healthy, inexpensive, and environmentally friendly mode of transport that India should invest in, say Sucharita Panigrahi and Soumyadeep Bhaumik
Mental health conditions after snakebite
A high prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression was found in snakebite survivors. Other conditions like hysteria, and delusional disorders were also reported.
Interventions for the management of snakebite envenoming: An overview of systematic reviews
Snakebite is a neglected tropical disease which has received priority attention in the global health space with WHO setting a target to decrease death and disability due… Read more “Interventions for the management of snakebite envenoming: An overview of systematic reviews”
Quality of WHO guidelines on snakebite: the neglect continues
Snakebite remains a major public health challenge in many parts of rural Africa, Asia and South America. Available estimates suggest that there are about 94 000 deaths across the… Read more “Quality of WHO guidelines on snakebite: the neglect continues”
