Holistic nutrition is the main focus of the POSHAN Abhiyaan program. The Indian government started the POSHAN Abhiyaan program in 2018 with the intention of tackling the national issue of malnutrition. Previously, it was called the National Nutrition Mission. The program’s objective is to enhance the nutritional status of young children (ages 0–6), teenage females, […]
Less than half funds utilised for POSHAN Abhiyaan Read More »
In India, more than one in every five women (22%) gave home births, and one in every three mothers (34%) who went for home births believed that institutional births were unnecessary. One in every 5 mothers (19%) shared that since there were no healthcare facilities nearby and no transportation in place, they delivered at home.
Traditional Home Births still occur in India at Large Scale: Report Read More »
There are different types of vaccines, used for different purposes such as Live Attenueted vaccines, Inactivated or dead vaccines, Accellular or subunit vaccines and DNA/RNA vaccines. There is much to learn and understand about the need and purpose for each one of them.
The Impact of vaccinations such as Diphtheria and Pertussis Read More »
The Right to Abortion was, not too long ago upheld by the Supreme Court of India, wherein a ruling that stated that all women had the right to terminate a pregnancy up to 24 weeks, irrespective of marital status. However, the law is yet to include many other groups of people, who can experience pregnancy and thus should have equitable access to these rights.
The Right To Abortion In India: What Needs to be Changed? Read More »
India currently ranks 111 in the Global Hunger Index, which 125 countries are a part of. With a score of 28.7, India’s hunger problem is a threat that the country needs to take seriously.
Global Hunger Index 2023: Where Does India Stand? Read More »
Alcoholism and Depression more prevelant in rural communities with very little rehabilitation due to lack of awareness, resources, and policies in place.
Alcoholism and Depression more prevelant in rural communities Read More »
This report highlights the challenges faced by the tribes of India, who are the most marginalized and vulnerable group in terms of social and economic status, as well as health. Despite India’s progress as the world’s fifth-largest economy, disparities and social inequality persist, particularly among tribal populations. It emphasizes the need for good quality and
Maharashtra, the largest state economy in India, is also the second most populous and the third most urbanized state. However, despite its economic prowess, the state faces significant interdistrict disparities and struggles with its healthcare sector. The public health system is inadequate in terms of both its coverage and the number of hospitals accessible to
An Evidence-Based Assessment of the Maharashtra Healthcare System Read More »
Understand malnutrition and the strategies to curb the problem
The fight against Malnutrition: Causes and Solutions Read More »
The Indian healthcare system faces several challenges, such as lack of access, awareness, availability, affordability and adequatly trained healthcare providers.
