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Making quality healthcare accessible in South Africa
Jul 24, 2019

Making quality healthcare accessible in South Africa

In the current economic climate, making a positive social impact in a developing country is not for the faint-hearted.

Family planning as a human right: The way forward
Jul 19, 2019

Family planning as a human right: The way forward

Family planning programmes should be holistic in understanding socio-cultural constraints and responding to diverse needs across different regions of

The role of sexual and reproductive health in gender equality
Jul 17, 2019

The role of sexual and reproductive health in gender equality

Developing clear strategies can improve gender equality, human rights, and women-centred care in The Gambia.

The Niti Aayog Health Index: Beyond absolute numbers
Jul 05, 2019

The Niti Aayog Health Index: Beyond absolute numbers

The Health Index released by the NITI Aayog provides a comprehensive state-wise assessment of the health situation in the country. But, it is imperati

Ayushman Bharat: Policy, perception and the yet unknown reality
Jun 29, 2019

Ayushman Bharat: Policy, perception and the yet unknown reality

This policy maybe an answer to the challenge of the trade-off between primary care and curative care.

Bihar: The abandoned state in deep crisis
Jun 24, 2019

Bihar: The abandoned state in deep crisis

The killer outbreak of encephalitis has exposed the widened fault lines in India’s most backward state.

SCO Summit 2019: The bilateral and multilateral dimensions
Jun 18, 2019

SCO Summit 2019: The bilateral and multilateral dimensions

The SCO summit saw bilateral meetings garnering more attention than the multilateral summit itself.

Emerging technologies are transforming health systems in Africa
Jun 06, 2019

Emerging technologies are transforming health systems in Africa

The advances of science and technology are outpacing existing care and payment models, regulatory structures, and other governance systems.

Senior citizens, cities and city planning
May 22, 2019

Senior citizens, cities and city planning

Cities have not adopted land use, zoning and fiscal policies that encourage and support development tailored to meet the housing and healthcare needs

By bailing out BEST buses of financial loss, will MCGM end up being a rich or poor dad?
May 21, 2019

By bailing out BEST buses of financial loss, will MCGM end up being a rich or poor dad?

While the financial assistance has come at a critical time and will provide BEST with the backbone to straighten itself out, it is not a panacea for i

इबोला सिर्फ़ अफ्रीकी स्वास्थ्य समस्या नहीं है, भारत भी आ सकता है इसके वायरस की चपेट में!
May 18, 2019

इबोला सिर्फ़ अफ्रीकी स्वास्थ्य समस्या नहीं है, भारत भी आ सकता है इसके वायरस की चपेट में!

इबोला के साथ आयी समस्याओं की लहर सिर्फ उन देशों तक सीमित न

India should steward digital health - globally
May 16, 2019

India should steward digital health - globally

India must use digital health for diplomacy through south-south collaboration.

An analysis of maternal health condition across parliamentary constituencies in India
May 06, 2019

An analysis of maternal health condition across parliamentary constituencies in India

The data reveals clear inequality in maternal health across parliamentary constituencies in terms of maternal mortality rate and the uptake of service

Increased use of off-grid solar PV power to improve overall functionality of rural health centres
Apr 15, 2019

Increased use of off-grid solar PV power to improve overall functionality of rural health centres

The introduction of the off-grid solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants can be integrated with the conventional electricity system for the electrificati

Election promises, real issues and narratives
Apr 11, 2019

Election promises, real issues and narratives

Better employment opportunities, better health care and schools, availability of safe drinking water are top three voters’ priorities followed by th

Destination Kigali: Opportunities for India
Apr 09, 2019

Destination Kigali: Opportunities for India

The key areas of collaboration for India and Rwanda are agriculture, information and communication technology, healthcare and tourism.

Ebola and evolving health security
Apr 08, 2019

Ebola and evolving health security

Ebola is not just an “African health problem.” The threat of the virus entering countries like India is real.

East Africa and BIMSTEC: Aligning private sector to public health goals
Apr 08, 2019

East Africa and BIMSTEC: Aligning private sector to public health goals

Bringing Universal Health Coverage centre-stage will prove too ambitious for many countries without co-opting the private sector.

From multilaterals to multinationals: Provision of global public goods
Dec 19, 2018

From multilaterals to multinationals: Provision of global public goods

The debate on the extent of private participation covers not only public goods within a country but also global goods that transcend boundaries: c

Creating innovative funding for health
Dec 06, 2018

Creating innovative funding for health

How can we create innovative financing mechanisms in countries in the BIMSTEC region?

Hidden failures and a malnourished south: Health and nutrition in Chhattisgarh
Nov 12, 2018

Hidden failures and a malnourished south: Health and nutrition in Chhattisgarh

While the Health Index 2018 accords a favourable position to Chhattisgarh in terms of annual incremental performance, the state ranks 12th in terms of

India needs a balanced approach to blend vocational education with higher education
Sep 29, 2018

India needs a balanced approach to blend vocational education with higher education

It’s a challenge to address the social hierarchy of vocational education where, for example, in the medical profession, doctors enjoy a higher statu

Effective IEC to combat gender-based violence
Aug 18, 2018

Effective IEC to combat gender-based violence

A holistic approach to combat gender-based violence will never be complete without sincere efforts to trigger behaviour change among the perpetrators.

For a ‘win-win’ situation in health, India and China don’t need a ‘Medicine God’
Jul 27, 2018

For a ‘win-win’ situation in health, India and China don’t need a ‘Medicine God’

More research is needed to understand the barriers that Indian companies are facing in China.

Lessons from Kerala’s bold fight with Nipah
Jul 07, 2018

Lessons from Kerala’s bold fight with Nipah

Timely interventions ensured prompt caring of the infected and prevented the spread.

Are our medical device policies aligned for maximal public good?
Jun 22, 2018

Are our medical device policies aligned for maximal public good?

The phase of mandatory approvals and vastly expanded scope under the rulebook heralds a new era for the regulation of medical devices.

सर्वोत्तम स्वास्थ्य सुविधाओं के रास्ते में शर्त
Jun 05, 2018

सर्वोत्तम स्वास्थ्य सुविधाओं के रास्ते में शर्त

भारत में अपर्याप्त स्वास्थ्य सुविधाओं का एक बड़ा कारण ये

कर्नाटक में स्वास्थ्य: उम्मीदों और जमीनी हकीकत के बीच बड़ा फासला
May 14, 2018

कर्नाटक में स्वास्थ्य: उम्मीदों और जमीनी हकीकत के बीच बड़ा फासला

कर्नाटक में स्वास्थ्य क्षेत्र में उम्मीदों और जमीनी हकी�

Weakening NHM Mission Steering Group is a mistake India can ill-afford
Mar 17, 2018

Weakening NHM Mission Steering Group is a mistake India can ill-afford

In this era of exciting developments in the health sector, where NHM is going to be the mainstay of the Ayushman Bharat through the NHPS initiative wh

Nagaland has poorest maternal and child healthcare indicators in Northeast India
Feb 27, 2018

Nagaland has poorest maternal and child healthcare indicators in Northeast India

Nagaland needs a sociopolitical vision on health governance.

Healthcare in Meghalaya: An uphill battle
Feb 27, 2018

Healthcare in Meghalaya: An uphill battle

It is an opportune time to assess and take stock of the progress as well as the roadblocks confronted by the public healthcare sector. The challenge f

Tripura’s need to reiterate its health commitments — down to districts
Feb 15, 2018

Tripura’s need to reiterate its health commitments — down to districts

Tripura needs to put considerable efforts to improve its public health infrastructure and services on which a majority of its people depend — the co

Next step for the bank reforms
Dec 26, 2017

Next step for the bank reforms

Banking is the only prominent sector within the Indian economy where private corporations are dwarfed by public entities. The sector needs to be recti

गुजरात आर्थिक मोर्चे पर आगे लेकिन स्वास्थ्य में फिसड्डी
Dec 11, 2017

गुजरात आर्थिक मोर्चे पर आगे लेकिन स्वास्थ्य में फिसड्डी

गुजरात में स्वास्थ्य एवं पोषण परिणामों पर उच्च आर्थिक वि

Gujarat: Economically upfront, but far behind in health
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.

हिमाचल में मतदान से पहले स्वास्थ्य चुनौतियों पर बहस की जरुरत
Nov 06, 2017

हिमाचल में मतदान से पहले स्वास्थ्य चुनौतियों पर बहस की जरुरत

हिमाचल प्रदेश की स्वास्थ्य एवं पोषण चुनौतियां सार्वजनि�

Why severe health challenges need proper debate before Himachal voting
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 th

Future of Universal Health Coverage in Asia: Learning from each other
Sep 30, 2017

Future of Universal Health Coverage in Asia: Learning from each other

Universal health coverage is really a health system issue. It is not a scheme, it is not a programme — it has much to do with all aspects that go in

स्वस्थ संपन्न भारत के लिए पोषण जरूरी
Sep 19, 2017

स्वस्थ संपन्न भारत के लिए पोषण जरूरी

भारत जैसे देश संक्रमण के उस दौर में हैं, जहां लोक नीति के ल�

जन स्वास्थ्य में क्या सीख सकते हैं रूस से
May 15, 2017

जन स्वास्थ्य में क्या सीख सकते हैं रूस से

मास्को का स्वास्थ्य विभाग वर्ष 2011 से ही स्थानीय सूचना तकन�

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