How Bihar failed its children

An entirely preventable disease claimed the life of 173 children -- thanks to state apathy. Satyavrat Mishra reports. IMAGE: A child showing symptoms of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome arrives for......

Don't Blame Muzaffarpur Deaths on Litchi!

The government, every year, hides behind the mystery of the disease, linking it with litchis, and does not confess malnutrition as the prime cause, points out Mohammad Sajjad. IMAGE: A child with......

Encephalitis claims 165 lives in Assam

Japanese Encephalitis and Acute Encephalitis Syndrome have claimed 165 lives in Assam, prompting Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi to call an emergency meeting with health officials on Wednesday.......

Encephalitis continues its rampage in helpless Bihar

Manohar Paswan and Phulesri Devi's three-year-old child is fighting for his life after contracting Acute Encephalitis Syndrome. Last week, they had admitted their only son in the Encephalitis Ward......