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Mobile health service inspires a mother to become frontline worker

During her pregnancy, Puja Verma from Chhattisgarh came across Kilkari – a mobile health education service that offers timely, easily available, accurate, and pertinent information for reproductive health. She listened to all of the Kilkari calls and did as they instructed and with all the information in hand and following the guidance, Puja had a […]

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Natural Farming Saves Community Health

When Hemalata, a farmer from Dhavuluripalem in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, noticed recurring ailments in her body, she assumed the changing weather was the reason. However, she discovered the major contributor to poor health was the chemical-laden foods she consumed. Wanting to rectify this lifestyle, Hemalata wanted to learn about healthy methods for

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Sandeep Kumar: From cancer survivor to healthcare Champion 

Sandeep Kumar was diagnosed Ewing Sarcoma which is a form of bone cancer, at the tender age of 12. A resident of Kathaicha, a small village in Sant Kabir Nagar District, in Uttar Pradesh, he had experienced difficulties in accessing specialised healthcare in his village. Residents in the village had to often travel an average

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Malnutrition in Three Most-malnourished Districts of Maharashtra was Reduced in Six Months

Malnutrition in Three Most-malnourished Districts of Maharashtra was Reduced in Six Months

According to a report from the women and child development ministry of Maharashtra, the situation of malnutrition in children has shown improvement in the three most malnourished districts of the state over the past six months. The districts in focus are Raigad, Thane, and Palghar. In December 2022, the report indicated that 8,661 children were

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ngenious Malnutrition Recovery Program Succeeds

Ingenious Malnutrition Recovery Program Succeeds

The district of Gadchiroli in Maharashtra, India, has made significant progress in combating malnutrition among children through the implementation of a special diet program. In collaboration with nutritionists, the district introduced eight nutrient-dense Maharashtrian recipes to aid in the recovery of malnourished children aged six months to six years. These recipes, including vegetable khichdi, sprouts

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Empowering Mothers and Fighting Malnutrition

Empowering Mothers and Fighting Malnutrition

The Shrimati Malati Dahanukar Trust (SMDT) in Maharashtra’s Ahmednagar district has been successful in tackling malnutrition among mothers and children in the area. The trust, founded in 2010, focuses on providing nutrition tips and fortified food to pregnant women, lactating mothers, and their children during the critical first 1,000 days from pregnancy to five years

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Anganwadi Workers Get Partial Relief After Prolonged Struggle

Anganwadi Workers Get Partial Relief After Prolonged Struggle

The plight of Anganwadi Sevikas and Helpers in Maharashtra highlights the ongoing struggle for fair compensation and recognition as government employees. Despite their indispensable role in driving grassroots welfare initiatives for women and children, these dedicated workers are faced with meager salaries that fail to reflect the magnitude of their responsibilities. The recent salary hike

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