A performance audit of the mid-day meal scheme by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has revealed that only 1,154 children were covered under the scheme during 2013-24, out of 18,000 studyin

With the dengue season approaching, the Union health ministry has decided to join hands with the human resources development (HRD) ministry so that information regarding keeping the surroundings cl

With the mercury and humidity levels rising, which are conducive for the growth of bacteria, more and more city residents are falling prey to diarrhoea and gastrointestinal infections.

Delhi remains behind states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu in key health indicators, such as the infant mortality rate (IMR).

NEW DELHI: The government has devised an innovative plan to generate awareness for greater greenery in the country with its "One Child, One tree" programme that it hopes to begin this year.

Children whose parents smoked when they were toddlers are likely to have a wider waist and a higher body mass index (BMI) by the time they reach the age of 10 years, a new study has found.

Muzaffarpur: Two more children have died due to acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) at Muzaffarpur hospitals during the last 24 hours, according to civil surgeon, Dr Gyanbhushan.