PeriodPaath : Open Letter Contest For years, stigma associated with menstruation has not only prevented conversation on the issue, but also hindered initiatives for better menstrual hygiene practices. Menstruation is an integral part of the discussion around workforce productivity and empowerment of individuals. It also currently stands a key barrier …
India’s Towering Food Inflation Will Make Child Malnutrition Worse Increasing food prices in India are likely to worsen the malnutrition levels, especially among communities that are already food scarce. A piece by our colleagues on the situation and a call to action. Click on the link to read full article: …
The Good, the Bad and the Impossible of the 2020 Union Health Budget Here is a quick look at what the Union Budget 2020 has to offer for the health sector. Click here to read full article. By Pavitra Mohan is co-founder, Basic Health Care Services, and director, Health Services, Aajeevika Bureau.
Malaria elimination: where does Rajasthan stand Udaipur’s geographic position and climatic condition has been long favourable for transmission of malaria. But what is disturbing is that this deadly and fatal disease that spreads through the bite of a mosquito continues to affect residents of Udaipur district even in the year …
My journey across The Road Not Taken Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less travelled by, And that has made all the difference India has emerged as one of the fastest growing economies in the world… India will soon be a $5 Trillion economy…A …
8 Ways in Which India’s Public Healthcare Can Change for the Better As we enter the new year, we reflect on the last, and dream of an India where all people live in good health.Here is one wish list of items that could take us there. Click here to read …
An agenda for young doctors: Reclaiming values, relevance and skills Young doctors are facing anxiety and insecurity Being a Doctor is challenging and worrying for the new generation of doctors. There is an ever increasing insecurity among the young doctors (actually even among not so young doctors) about the future …
Musings on interaction with young doctors EHA is a Consortium of socially-sensitive healthcare providers, organizations involved in fostering livelihood, and education institutions from across the country, who can, through networking and resource sharing, come up with new and improved models for providing access to healthcare. Basic Healthcare Services is one …
Health of tribal, migrant populations:Reflections of a young intern Rajasthan’s terrain consists mainly of deserts and small forests that are scattered across the state. For decades, these forests housed different tribal groups. These societies relied on the forests for plants that could be used for tools, shelter, and other goods. …
Nurses form the backbone of AMRIT clinics. They play a vital role in the functioning of the clinics by providing clinical care and outreach care to the remote, rural, and underserved populations. They also provide safe childbirth services and manage emergencies by staying within the community for 24X7. On the …