Lhendup G Bhutia
How rumours, pseudoscience and the tricky issue of consent are derailing India’s measles vaccine programme
Pregnant women are particularly vulnerable since the Zika virus can cause unborn babies severe brain damage. This has led to plenty of panic
The WHO report states that among the world’s 20 dirtiest cities, 13 are in India, a claim that India rejected
Swine flu has killed 7 out of every 1,000 people infected. The corresponding figure for seasonal flu, which strikes every year around winter, is 70-140 deaths.