We unpack India’s falling fertility rate and its far-reaching social and economic consequences, examine the growing threat of antibiotic resistance, and assess the impact of recent GST reforms on healthcare. Our Kerala correspondent reports on the challenges of covering cases of amoebic meningoencephalitis, and psychiatrist Dr. Lakshmi Vijayakumar highlights the urgent need for open conversations on youth and mental health.

Updated - July 03, 2026 03:04 pm IST - HEALTH WRAP