public health crisis
Rat Infestation Crisis Plagues Madhya Pradesh Hospitals: Patients Face Dangerous Conditions
Dec 15, 2025 11:52 pm CST
Madhya Pradesh's government hospitals face a growing public health crisis as rat infestations continue to endanger patients. The latest incident at Jabalpur's Victoria Hospital, where rats were seen climbing on beds and patient food, follows similar dangerous occurrences in other state facilities, highlighting serious concerns about hygiene, safety, and accountability in the healthcare system.
Decade-Long Failure: No Emission Monitoring at 11 Coal Plants Contributing to Delhi's Air Crisis
Dec 13, 2025 07:13 pm CST
An RTI response reveals the Central Pollution Control Board has failed to monitor emissions from 11 coal-fired thermal power plants near Delhi for over a decade, despite these facilities being major contributors to the region's severe air pollution. These plants continue operating without proper oversight or enforcement of 2015 emission control mandates, undermining efforts to address Delhi's persistent air quality crisis.
Delhi's Air Quality Crisis: North India Battles Toxic Smog Throughout November
Nov 25, 2025 09:35 pm CST
Delhi and surrounding NCR cities face a severe public health emergency as air quality remains in the 'very poor' to 'severe' category for weeks. Despite emergency measures including school closures and work-from-home directives, pollution levels continue to endanger residents' health, with Hapur, Noida, and Greater Noida consistently recording the worst air quality indexes across India.
Delhi's Air Pollution Crisis: How Citizens Are Normalizing a Public Health Emergency
Nov 10, 2025 06:07 pm CST
This article examines Delhi's dangerous normalization of air pollution, exploring how political failure, data manipulation, and public resignation have created a situation where citizens defend their right to pollute rather than demanding clean air. The piece reveals the concerning shift from protest to acceptance as residents adapt to living with toxic conditions that reduce lifespans by a decade.
Supreme Court PIL Addresses Critical Air Pollution Health Emergency Across India
Nov 06, 2025 09:02 pm CST
A public interest litigation filed in India's Supreme Court addresses the nationwide health emergency caused by dangerous air pollution levels, with PM2.5 concentrations 20 times above WHO safety standards. The petition calls for urgent judicial intervention to strengthen monitoring infrastructure and enforce environmental laws to protect citizens' fundamental right to clean air.
Ujjain Stray Dog Crisis: 11 Attacked in 48 Hours as Public Safety Concerns Mount
Nov 05, 2025 02:12 am CST
Stray dog attacks in Ujjain have reached crisis levels with 11 people bitten in just 48 hours, including victims inside their homes. Official data shows over 20,000 dog bite cases in 2024 alone, primarily affecting children and the elderly, highlighting an urgent public health issue as municipal authorities struggle to implement effective control measures.
Patient with IV Drip Found Wandering in Madhya Pradesh Market: Rural Healthcare Crisis Exposed
Oct 31, 2025 01:50 pm CST
A disturbing incident in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district has exposed critical failures in rural healthcare after a man with an IV drip was discovered wandering through a local market unattended. This case highlights the severe shortage of qualified medical professionals in the region, where the state faces a 94% deficit of specialists in rural areas and has only one doctor available per 1,460 residents.
Delhi's Air Quality Crisis: Green Crackers Fail as City Records Worst Post-Diwali Pollution in Five Years Despite Reduced Stubble Burning
Oct 21, 2025 11:08 pm CST
Delhi experienced its worst post-Diwali air pollution in five years despite a 77.5% reduction in stubble burning, with PM2.5 levels reaching 488 micrograms per cubic meter—100 times the WHO recommended limit. The catastrophic 212% increase from pre-Diwali levels highlights that even "green" firecrackers failed to prevent the toxic smog, confirming that local emissions remain the primary pollution source in the capital region. Experts warn this recurring health crisis demands immediate policy action beyond seasonal restrictions.
Deadly Negligence: How 20 Children Died from Toxic Cough Syrup While Madhya Pradesh's Drug Testing System Failed
Oct 08, 2025 11:51 pm CST
In Madhya Pradesh, India, a catastrophic breakdown in the drug regulatory system resulted in 20 children's deaths from toxic cough syrup Coldrif. This tragedy exposes critical failures including drug samples sent by ordinary post, delayed testing, premature safety declarations, and an overwhelmed infrastructure with unused mobile testing units. While Tamil Nadu acted swiftly to ban the dangerous medication, Madhya Pradesh's bureaucratic delays allowed the toxic syrup to claim more lives, revealing systemic issues that remain unresolved even as seven children continue fighting for survival.
Deadly Cough Syrup Scandal: 19 Children Dead in Madhya Pradesh as Opposition Demands Accountability
Oct 07, 2025 09:40 pm CST
A public health crisis unfolds in Madhya Pradesh as 19 children have died after consuming contaminated cough syrups containing dangerous levels of diethylene glycol. Multiple brands including Coldrif, ReLife, and Respifresh TR have been linked to the fatalities, with nine more children on life support. The tragedy has sparked political controversy with opposition leaders demanding "bulldozer justice" against health officials while the government pledges full medical support for affected families.