Over 10% of Youth under Mental Illness: Government Census

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said in Lok Sabha that, “A little over 10 per cent adults above the age […]

Suven Life Sciences begins phase 1 clinical trial of MDD drug

Pharma company Suven Life Sciences Ltd on Wednesday announced that it has initiated phase 1 development and first dosing of […]

Suicide attempt no longer a criminal offence

People who attempt suicide will no longer face criminal action. The Mental Healthcare Bill 2016, decriminalising the suicide bid has […]

2.7% people suffering from mental disorders in India: Report

Around 2.7% people in India are suffering from depression related disorders, a survey done in 12 states of the country […]

Emotional, Psychological Problems Rising Among College Students

The emotional and psychological problems are rising among college students, most of the students reported of experiencing depressive symptoms and […]

It took India over 50 years to invest in a public health initiative like NRHM : Keshav Desiraju, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government, India

As the Additional Secretary with Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, Keshav Desiraju plays a pivotal role in transforming the public health sector in India. He shared his views on the key challenges that hamper the growth of the Indian healthcare industry and the government’s role in overcoming these challenges in a candid interview with eHEALTH in the sidelines of the Healthcare Leaders’ Forum

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[This article was published in the February 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

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