Siddhant Vashistha

Sep 26, 2024 | healthonair.in | Siddhant Vashistha

New Delhi: Body aches, weakness, dizziness, and nausea were some of the symptoms, 25-year-old Anshu Kumar experienced after another one of his 14-hour shifts for a ride-hailing platform. “I was rendered immobilised with sickness and aches, and had to be hospitalised for a whole week,” he says. Anshu was told that his condition was the result of continuous exposure to harsh sun. Upon returning to work, Anshu was in for a rude shock.

Apr 18, 2024 | healthonair.in | Somi Das |Siddhant Vashistha

Electoral manifestos are invaluable for understanding a party’s vision. And health is a pivotal aspect of this vision. This scrutiny is particularly important amidst the lingering memories of the pandemic and the collapse of our health system. How effectively do the manifestos of the two major national parties, the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress, address the pressing health challenges facing our nation?

Apr 3, 2024 | healthonair.in | Siddhant Vashistha

Malappuram: The southern state of Kerala is experiencing a severe outbreak of the viral waterborne disease Hepatitis A. The crisis coincides with a heatwave in Kerala with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius in some places. “The heatwave in Kerala has led to a scarcity of clean water in many districts, this leads local vendors and the public to use water from contaminated sources.