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India's crematorium workers bear the burden of COVID crisis

Sahil Singh, a doctor at the V-Medica clinic in the city of Gurgaon, told DW that crematorium workers are at risk during every step of the cremation process. He said there are many transmission risks, such as HIV, hepatitis, typhoid, cholera, and tuberculosis, along with COVID. He added disease can be transmitted to the crematorium workers if they improperly handle the bodies during cremation, or even pick up the bones with their bare hands..……..(Click Here)

Lockdown’s Adverse Impacts On Women’s Health In Gurugram’s Slums ​

According to Dr. Sahil Singh, doctor and co-founder of V-Medica, a multi-specialty clinic in Gurugram, there are multiple reasons for frequent headaches in women in urban slums. “Headaches arise from gastric problems, infrequent urination, lack of menstrual hygiene, iron deficiency and stool retention. Women also suffer from nutrient deficiency as they only eat pulses and rice. More than 10 people use one toilet in a.……..(Click Here)

Is flying in India safe amid surge in coronavirus cases?

Sahil Singh, a doctor at V-Medica, a clinic in Gurugram, said that passengers are more likely to get infected aboard planes than at airports. “According to some recent studies, the virus can be airborne because of droplets in a closed space,” said Singh. “The airport is a huge space, so you can easily move away from someone if they are close to you. In a small area like a plane, the air suspension…….(Click Here)