Women Health In India

Rising demand sparks expansion of women, child care services by hospitals

Hospital sector insiders say that there is rising demand for specialised maternal and child healthcare services such as obstetrics, gynaecology, infertility, neonatology, and paediatrics

Book review: Cat Bohannon's Eve traces the evolution of women's bodies

Bohannan's writing has a uniquely cinematic quality. She openly discusses topics we avoid talking about - nipples, fat, menstrual blood, armpits and more

Odisha announces policy of one-day paid menstrual leave for women employees

The policy is aimed at supporting the health and well-being of the menstruating people and will be extended to both public and private sector

Budget 2024: What does the healthcare sector expect from FM Sitharaman?

Union Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Budget in the Lok Sabha on July 23

Budget 2024: Boost for women through subsidies, health initiatives expected

During her Interim Budget 2024 speech this February, the Finance Minister had highlighted significant achievements and ongoing efforts for women empowerment

World Ovarian Cancer Day 2024: History, importance, theme, and more

World Ovarian Cancer Day is observed every year on May 8. It aims at raising voice in solidarity with the battle against ovarian cancer, one of the most deadly cancers prevalent among women

40% surge in health insurance coverage among women: What data reveals

More and more women are now recognising the importance of their health and well-being, as seen in recent trends in health insurance coverage

Despite mental health benefits, over 50% women quit exercising: Study

A global study conducted by ASICS found that while reported positive results from exercising, time pressures and social responsibilities led to more than half of them to quit this healthy practice

HC recalls order on ending 29-week pregnancy over mental health concerns

The woman, who lost her husband in October 2023, had petitioned the court in December seeking permission to terminate her pregnancy

Rural uptake of sanitary pads rises to 45%: Health minister Mandaviya

Over 35 crore Jan Aushadhi Suvidha Sanitary Pads have been sold through the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana centres across the country in the last three years with the rural uptake increasing from 11-12 per cent to 45 per cent, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday. Overall, the uptake of sanitary pads has climbed to 55 per cent, Mandaviya said. Briefing the media on achievements of the government on the front of development of women and children in the last nine years, he asserted there has been a radical change in the role and status of women in the country under the Modi government. He said the prime minister has worked on seven pillars of women security, women empowerment, prosperity of women, equal participation for women, respect to women, providing facilities to women and women health to ensure that the women of New India are truly empowered. Listing the initiatives taken for the welfare of women, he said it was the Modi government which ...

40 mn women face prolong health issues after childbirth every year: Lancet

Every year, at least 40 million women are likely to experience a long-term health problem caused by childbirth, new study published in The Lancet Global Health journal has found. Researchers found that the symptom of experiencing pain during sexual intercourse, or dyspareunia, affected more than a third of such postpartum women (35 per cent), while 32 per cent of these women experienced low back pain. Other symptoms affecting postnatal women included involuntary urination (8-31 per cent), anxiety (9-24 per cent), depression (11-17 per cent) and perineal pain (11 per cent), which refers to pain in the general region between the anus and the genital organs, the international team of researchers including those from the World Health Organization (WHO) said in their study. Their study showed that a high burden of postnatal conditions persisted in the months or even years after giving birth. However, many of these occur beyond the point where women typically have access to postnatal ...

Centre approves maternity, child care leave for women soldiers across ranks

The decision is in line with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's vision of inclusive participation of all women in the armed forces, irrespective of their ranks

Viatris to sell India women health care, API businesses for $1.2 billion

IQuest Enterprises has a slew of investments in the pharmaceuticals and healthcare space - including investments in CARE Hospitals, Celon Laboratories, etc

Centre, states urged to increase number of endometriosis health experts

On an average 1 in 10 women suffers from endometriosis and a total of over 42 million women in India are presently suffering

51% women in India have ongoing health issues, reveals GOQii survey

Endometriosis a new health issue, affecting one in every 10 women of reproductive age: GOQii survey

'Improving women's health will reduce burden on healthcare infrastructure'

Lack of a diversified and qualified workforce main challenge for healthcare in India

From Daughter to Mother: Prioritising Women's Health on International Women's Day

Doctors need not disclose the identities of minors seeking abortion: SC

The Supreme Court has extended the benefits of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act to minors who engage in consensual sexual activity by exempting doctors from disclosing their identity to the local police. In a landmark verdict, the top court had included unmarried women for abortion between 20-24 weeks of pregnancy under the MTP Act, saying limiting the provision to cover only married women will render it discriminatory and violative of Article 14. It has also held that the meaning of the words "sexual assault" or "rape" under the rules of the MTP Act includes a husband's act of sexual assault or rape committed on his wife. A bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud, A S Bopanna and J B Pardiwala said to ensure that the benefit of Rule 3B(b) is extended to all women aged below 18 who engage in consensual sexual activity, it is necessary to harmoniously read both the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the MTP Act. "For the limited purposes of providing

Tata Consumer enters health supplements biz with 'GoFit' range for women

Tata GoFit is available in two pack sizes of 500 grams and one kg, with 18 grams of protein per serving of 25 grams in two flavours--rich chocolate and cafe mocha

Fertility rate drops to 2 children; now below replacement level: NFHS

The TFR ranges from 1.1 children per woman in Sikkim to 3 children per woman in Bihar