As per an IndiaSpend analysis of census data, the death of every other newborn in India is due to either low birth weight(LBW) or premature delivery. This is a reflection of the poor maternal health and an inadequate healthcare system. India reports the highest number of neo-natal mortality in the world: about 7,00000 every year. […]
Chennai’s rains and floods were no match for city-based woman doctor Padma Priya who worked a 96 hour stretch to help deliver 17 babies at a private hospital. Dr Padma Priya who stayed at Apollo Speciality Hospital on OMR (Old Madras Road) since Friday (Dec 4) helped deliver 13 babies. By Sunday 17 healthy babies were […]