Fire Services in England Experience Triple Rise in Suicide-Related Incidents Over Ten Years
The number of suicide-related incidents handled by fire and rescue teams in England has tripled over the past decade. The charity Samaritans is advocating for required training for firefighters, who are facing challenges with the growing number of distressing events.…
India Health Indicators National Health Profile 2025–26
Disease Burden
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Hypertension
Anaemia (F)
TB incidence
TB target 44/L by 2025 — off track
Health Infrastructure
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▲ 12% vs FY22
PHC coverage
Hospital beds
Anaemia (F)
Maternal & Child
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Infant mortality — down from 44 in 2015
Inst. delivery
Full immunise
Maternal mort.
Ayushman Bharat
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▲ 9% YoY — world’s largest health scheme
Claims filed
Settled
Empanelled
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