The High Court now wants the government of Delhi, India to think about ways to provide free essential medicines to the poor.
Justice Rajiv Shakdher, heard the plea filed on behalf of a 13-year-old girl suffering from Turner Syndrome and ordered the Delhi government to come up with policies for medical support to those who cannot afford it.
US Congress Passes Legislation That Bans Abortions After 20 Weeks of Pregnancy
The US House of Congress voted 242 to 184 in favor of the 'Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act', with all but four Democrats opposed and all but four Republicans in favor.
Advertisement
The plea was for directions to the Delhi government and the Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Hospital to allow uninterrupted treatment free of cost. Ashok Agarwal, the girl's lawyer told the court that the injections required for the girl were beyond the means of her father's income.
The girl has been on treatment for the past 2 years and her father, a tailor earns nearly Rs.7,500 per month has not been able to provide for her treatment.
![Children Born to Mums Under 30 at Higher Risk of Death]( "Children Born to Mums Under 30 at Higher Risk of Death")
Children born to mothers under 30 are more likely to die than those born to older mums, finds a new research.
"If the growth hormone is not given, the girl may have stunted growth. Patients suffering from Turner Syndrome are prone to developing heart diseases, kidney deformities, and menstrual and reproductive irregularities," says the petition.
Hearing the plea, the judge said that a suitable instruction is needed for such cases. "Get an appropriate instruction to formulate schemes to enable people lacking financial wherewithal to get essential drugs," directed the court. The Delhi government has assured the High court of Delhi for a policy to provide essential drugs for the poor.
Source: Medindia
Children Born to Mums Under 30 at Higher Risk of Death
Children born to mothers under 30 are more likely to die than those born to older mums, finds a new research.
Advertisement
"If the growth hormone is not given, the girl may have stunted growth. Patients suffering from Turner Syndrome are prone to developing heart diseases, kidney deformities, and menstrual and reproductive irregularities," says the petition.
Hearing the plea, the judge said that a suitable instruction is needed for such cases. "Get an appropriate instruction to formulate schemes to enable people lacking financial wherewithal to get essential drugs," directed the court. The Delhi government has assured the High court of Delhi for a policy to provide essential drugs for the poor.
Source: Medindia
Daughters Provide More Elderly Parent Care Than Sons
A new study says that parents are better off having daughters if they want to be cared for in their old age.
Advertisement
Advertisement
|
Advertisement
Recommended Reading
Latest Indian Health News
Tobacco and tobacco related products were found to cause 25 types of diseases and about 40 types of cancer.
The National Medical Devices Policy 2023 approved is aimed to create measures to accelerate the orderly growth of the medical device sector.
A new study exploring the associations between Indigenous food consumption, and malnutrition in four vulnerable tribal Communities in Jharkhand, India.
With a population of 1,428.6 million, India has overtaken China as the world's most populous country as per a new report.
Experts blame the increased consumption of alcohol, junk food, high-fat diets, and sugary drinks are driving a spike in alcoholic fatty liver disease in India.