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Gujarat: Economically upfront, but far behind in health
Healthcare Dec 06, 2017

Gujarat: Economically upfront, but far behind in health

The impact of high economic growth on health and nutrition outcomes in Gujarat has been mixed. ...

Why severe health challenges need proper debate before Himachal voting
Healthcare Nov 04, 2017

Why severe health challenges need proper debate before Himachal voting

Himachal Pradesh’s health and nutrition challenges are compounded by severe human resource constraints in the public sector. The earlier gains of the state are at the risk of being wiped out. ...

China as India’s main bulk drugs supplier: Helplessness or cautious evolution?
Healthcare Aug 09, 2017

China as India’s main bulk drugs supplier: Helplessness or cautious evolution?

There is indeed no room for complacency while dealing with China, but as a big market for Chinese goods, that should not prevent India from using China to its advantage. ...

Using digital technology for strategic management of healthcare; Moscow shows the way
Healthcare May 01, 2017

Using digital technology for strategic management of healthcare; Moscow shows the way

Moscow's Healthcare Department is closely working with the Information Technology Department since 2011 to achieve the goal of providing high quality citizen services. ...

National Health Policy 2017: Addressing the "fragmentation" challenge
Healthcare Apr 07, 2017

National Health Policy 2017: Addressing the "fragmentation" challenge

While recognising the role of private providers, NHP 2017 calls for harnessing the private sector through strategic purchase of secondary and tertiary care to fill critical gaps in the care provision in the public sector.

Immunisation coverage: India far away from meeting targets
Healthcare | Sustainable Development Apr 06, 2017

Immunisation coverage: India far away from meeting targets

Immunisation coverage under national programmes is an important indicator to track advancement towards child health-related SDGs.

The hilly terrain: Discussing health in Manipur
Healthcare | Development Mar 04, 2017

The hilly terrain: Discussing health in Manipur

Numbers project a very progressive picture of Manipur, but they fail to capture some of the key issues around health outcomes, coverage and infrastructure in the state.

Chikungunya, dengue and emerging infectious diseases
Healthcare Nov 10, 2016

Chikungunya, dengue and emerging infectious diseases

Chikungunya is an example of what public health specialists call emerging or re-emerging infectious diseases in developing countries.

Dealing with vector borne diseases better: Learning from Sri Lanka's success with Malaria
Healthcare | Development Sep 30, 2016

Dealing with vector borne diseases better: Learning from Sri Lanka's success with Malaria

It is not the best picture that we, as one of the fastest growing economies, present to the world — where people are still dying of vector borne diseases.

Open health data in India: Finally a reality?
Healthcare | Development Sep 09, 2016

Open health data in India: Finally a reality?

To improve the quality of available health data, proper resources for the datasets need to be provided.

Surrogacy Bill 2016: Disappointing, to say the least
Healthcare | Development Aug 29, 2016

Surrogacy Bill 2016: Disappointing, to say the least

What has emerged out of the consultations on the Surrogacy Bill is disappointing. The government has chosen to play an authoritarian, moralistic role.

Shaking up India's policy approach to nutrition
Healthcare | Climate, Food and Environment | Development Aug 20, 2016

Shaking up India's policy approach to nutrition

India needs to considerably accelerate its effort to combat malnutrition and improve nutritional indicators.

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Rear Admiral K. Raja Menon

Rear Admiral K. Raja Menon

Rear Admiral K. Raja Menon (Retd) is a career naval officer and submarine specialist who commanded seven ships and submarines during his service. He retired in 1994 as the Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Operations). ...

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S. Paul Kapur

S. Paul Kapur is currently on leave from ORF and is serving as Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. Between 2020-2021, Mr Kapur served on the State Department’s Policy Planning Staff, ...

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