Health & Sanitation

Anju Grover/10-04-2020

Dr Shatrughan Panjwani, a name you may not have heard ever before. The 62 year old general physician made headlines in regional and national dailies after his death. Dr Panjwani who used to treat patients from slum areas in Indore, tested Corora positive recently and died. He was…

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NNWN/22-03-2020

In a unique way, millions across states paid tributes to medical worriers on Sunday evening while observing Janta curfew from 7 am to 9 pm in view of Corona virus outbreak. Medical worriers including doctors nurses and paramedics have been hardpressed as more cases of Coronavirus continue to go up…

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NNWN/02--3-2020

Efforts have been stepped up to deal with Coronavirus in India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that there is no need to panic. He stated that after reviewing the the preparedness on the COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus.

“Had an extensive review regarding preparedness on the COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus. Different ministries…

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NNWN/08-04-2020

The Covid-19 pandemic underscores the urgent need to strengthen the nurses workforce, says the World Health Organisation.  There are just under 28 million nurses worldwide but there is a shortfall of 5.9 million, although nursing numbers increased by 4.7 million from the year 2013 to 2018.  The gaps are found…

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NNWN/ 21-03-2020

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday appealed the people to make 'Janta Curfew' a huge success by staying at home on Sunday. His appeal came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a call for the same. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said collective action is the need…

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NNW/08-01-2020

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu called upon the Civil Society, NGOs and Business houses to supplement government’s efforts in eliminating malnutrition in the country.Stating that malnutrition continues to be a major challenge, Vice President said, “It is sad state of affairs that that 35.7% of our children below 5 years…

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NNWN/26-03-2020

In view of deadly Coronavirus spreading in countries, the World Health Organisation has released some tips for staying healthy at home. The WHO has been issuing tips from time to time.  
Person cartwheeling
‍Try exercise classes online
Woman dancing
Dance to music
Video game
Play active video games
Person playing handball
Try skipping rope
Flexed biceps
Do some muscle…

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NNWN/21-03-2020

Novel coronavirus continues to spread in the world. Palestinian NGO has said that four Palestinian inmates have contracted the deadly novel coronavirus in an Israeli jail. Palestinian Prime Minister Shtayyeh appealed the Israeli authorities to release the Palestinian prisoners languishing in the jails. As many as 5,000 Palestinians, including women…

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NNWN/24-12-2019

Bengaluru based charitable foundation, Akshaya Patra Foundation has started a community kitchen in the Capital for government school. The community kitchen is meant to motivate more students to attend schools. Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia who was present on the occasion stated that the kitchen has been started with…

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