Recent Updates

Addressing the threat of Hepatitis through international cooperation
Healthcare Jul 28, 2023

Addressing the threat of Hepatitis through international cooperation

Eliminating hepatitis calls for a comprehensive strategy at the global level, with compound and multisectoral coordination among society, healthcare providers, the government, and international organisations ...

Femtechs: The great disruptors in the women’s healthcare space?
Healthcare | Gender Jul 18, 2023

Femtechs: The great disruptors in the women’s healthcare space?

Femtech would prove to be a crucial tool in helping women access healthcare and empower them

India's pharmaceutical manufacturing power: A decisive force in Africa’s battle against malaria
Healthcare Jul 13, 2023

India's pharmaceutical manufacturing power: A decisive force in Africa’s battle against malaria

India plays a pivotal role in the crucial fight against malaria by ensuring the successful production and distribution of the RTS,S/AS01 vaccine

Prevent Zoonoses: Now or never
Healthcare Jul 06, 2023

Prevent Zoonoses: Now or never

The G20 has the potential to leverage its influence and resources to address the root causes of zoonotic diseases through joint initiatives and take preventative measures at a global scale ...

Frailty in the concrete jungle: Why are the urban poor more vulnerable to multimorbidities?
Healthcare Jun 26, 2023

Frailty in the concrete jungle: Why are the urban poor more vulnerable to multimorbidities?

Low-income groups are more susceptible to multimorbidities due to unequal access to healthcare in urban areas

African Human Capital investment: Crucial to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
Healthcare May 25, 2023

African Human Capital investment: Crucial to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

Multiple overlapping global crises—such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change-related natural disasters, and regional armed conflicts—have highlighted the necessity of protecting and enhancing human capital in Africa

Addressing Africa’s food insecurity during India’s G20 presidency
Healthcare | Climate, Food and Environment | Climate Change | Agriculture May 25, 2023

Addressing Africa’s food insecurity during India’s G20 presidency

Given the influence that the G20 has on global governance issues, India can help initiate a global response to address Africa’s food insecurity

India’s efforts in strengthening public health surveillance: Role of integrated public health laboratories
Healthcare May 15, 2023

India’s efforts in strengthening public health surveillance: Role of integrated public health laboratories

IPHLs and the PRISM framework offer a comprehensive approach to strengthening India's public health system

G20 agenda for improved food security under India’s Presidency
Healthcare | Climate, Food and Environment Apr 24, 2023

G20 agenda for improved food security under India’s Presidency

Food insecurity remains a significant challenge in many G20 nations; concerted efforts are needed to address the issue

Can the COVID vaccine “change” a person’s DNA?
Healthcare Apr 21, 2023

Can the COVID vaccine “change” a person’s DNA?

Multiple molecular checks ensure that the COVID-19 vaccine does not affect human DNA, thus, the chances of this occurring are highly improbable

National medical stockpile: The need for dynamic stockpiling
Healthcare Apr 07, 2023

National medical stockpile: The need for dynamic stockpiling

A new model of dynamic stockpiling can be employed to maintain a national medical stockpile to address future health emergencies

Will the G20 rise to correct the mistakes of the pandemic?
Healthcare Apr 06, 2023

Will the G20 rise to correct the mistakes of the pandemic?

India’s G20 presidency has a chance to build a well-equipped global health architecture to effectively deal with future health emergencies

Combatting Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in uncertain systems
Healthcare Apr 06, 2023

Combatting Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in uncertain systems

Policies and tailored interventions need to be adopted to mitigate the growing global threat of antimicrobial resistance ...

Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak: Is it the tip of the iceberg?
Healthcare Mar 14, 2023

Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak: Is it the tip of the iceberg?

It is high time to set up a robust multilateral system for global health security that is inclusive, equitable, and fair.

The heightened prevalence of noncommunicable diseases in women
Healthcare Mar 08, 2023

The heightened prevalence of noncommunicable diseases in women

A combination of prevention, early identification, and treatment is necessary for a significant decrease in noncommunicable disease mortality

The Pandemic Treaty – One ring to rule them all
Healthcare Mar 04, 2023

The Pandemic Treaty – One ring to rule them all

How well are the needs of non-G7 countries being reflected in the negotiations for a “pandemic treaty”? ...

World Pulses Day 2023: The role of pulses for a sustainable future
Healthcare | Climate, Food and Environment | Agriculture Feb 10, 2023

World Pulses Day 2023: The role of pulses for a sustainable future

It is vital to raise awareness about the benefits of eating pulses that are high in macronutrients for both sustainability and dietary needs

Indian Healthcare: Attack Surfaces, Personal Digital Data Protection, and Cyber Resiliency
Healthcare Dec 28, 2022

Indian Healthcare: Attack Surfaces, Personal Digital Data Protection, and Cyber Resiliency

To make India a Global Medical Value Hub, we must create sustainable and equitable health for the present and future generations, and maintain preparedness for health emergencies

Global health security: For whom, from what?
Healthcare Dec 23, 2022

Global health security: For whom, from what?

Global institutions should adopt a rights-based paradigm that focuses on strengthening health systems and access to healthcare rather than securitised containment

Climate and human health: Need to turn promises into actions  
Healthcare Nov 18, 2022

Climate and human health: Need to turn promises into actions  

Climate change has become an even more pressing issue as it threatens public health, therefore, climate action needs to go beyond mere words

Climate change and food security in the Global South
Healthcare | Climate, Food and Environment | Climate Change | Agriculture Nov 17, 2022

Climate change and food security in the Global South

The Global South experiences a disproportionate impact of climate change which in turn leads to food insecurity

Malnutrition challenges in India’s Northeast
Healthcare Nov 10, 2022

Malnutrition challenges in India’s Northeast

Investing in nutrition over the entire lifespan to overcome the challenge of intergenerational cycle of undernutrition should be the end goal

Geopolitics of International Health Regulations and the role of India’s G20 Presidency in IHR Reforms
Healthcare Nov 07, 2022

Geopolitics of International Health Regulations and the role of India’s G20 Presidency in IHR Reforms

With India looking forward to its G20 presidency in 2023, it becomes a vital actor in pushing international health reforms

Why is healthcare expensive in India?
Healthcare Nov 02, 2022

Why is healthcare expensive in India?

India has world class healthcare in urban agglomerations, but public healthcare continues to be overcrowded and underfunded

Sustainable food value chains for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
Healthcare | Agriculture Oct 17, 2022

Sustainable food value chains for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

The circular economy plays a pivotal role in tackling the climate crisis and achieving the SDGs

Assessing the impact of COVID-19 on mental health
Healthcare Oct 10, 2022

Assessing the impact of COVID-19 on mental health

The psychological impact of the pandemic has highlighted the vulnerability of people and the need for additional mental health support around the world

Contributors

JIGNESH KILLEKAR

JIGNESH KILLEKAR

Read More + David Petraeus

David Petraeus

David Petraeus is a retired United States Army general. ...

Read More +