On this World Health Day, let's take a look at the backbone of India's healthcare - Its PHCs. Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in India were established in 1952 and are the first contact point between the village community and the medical officer. During Covid-19, PHCs played a crucial role in ensuring vaccine and medical coverage reached the remotest regions in the country. Check out the infographic to learn more about India's first line of defence in healthcare.
Jaechanax kuranganiensis larva. Credit authors - https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2025.3421
Researchers have uncovered a previously unknown species of the unique aquatic insect known as the water-penny beetle, marking the first-ever record of its genus in Tamil Nadu. The discovery, made in the fast-flowing Kurangani stream of the Bodi hills, introduces Jaechanax kuranganiensis to the world.