Minimizing the burden of cancer: priorities for management in India
Print/ViewWith a burden of more than 1.2 million persons diagnosed with malignant diseases and over 0.7 million associated deaths in India per year, cancer remains
Understanding maternal mortality
Print/ViewWhat is maternal mortality? As defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), “Maternal death is the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42
World Hearing Day & all about hearing loss
Print/ViewWorld Hearing Day is held on 3rd March every year to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and promote ear and hearing care across
Global health diplomacy, Human Security & Regional Co-operation
Print/ViewRight from Samuel Huntington’s Clash of Civilization we have arrived at the Clash of Crisis for our generation. This crisis is built around extreme weather
Adaptation gap 2020 and the issues of climate change-disaster-health nexus
Print/ViewThe adaptation gap report 2020 presents glaring findings related to how far nations have come with regard to achieving and honouring the commitment to climate
Cuban healthcare model to boost community health
Print/ViewDespite economic hardships and political tensions, the Cuban health system continues to perform better than many other countries. Cuban people are among the healthiest in
After-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Mental Health in the United States
Print/ViewThe COVID-19 pandemic is leaving an immeasurable impact on various issues throughout the United States. One of the more pressing issues that is being greatly
How climate change will influence India’s malaria transmission and end malaria mandate
Print/ViewMalaria continues to be a major threat to public health in India with around 1 million cases reported in the country each year. Another major
Urban health in India & National Health Mission
Print/View Urbanization is a part of economic growth and India is rapidly urbanizing. As per the Census, the level of urbanization in India has increased