COVID-19

Omicron threat: Covid vaccine will not save you, still go for it

Most Covid vaccines offer no protection against infection from Omicron except for two mRNA shots from Pfizer and Moderna, but they can protect from serious illness. Read more »
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New Year 2022: Where idealism meets inevitability

New Year 2022 will be one of large upheavals and inequality. But it will also see collective efforts to ensure that no one is left behind. Read more »
India's lung health crisis

Losing Battle: US records 800,000 Covid deaths on vaccination anniversary

The US managed to fully vaccinate just 60% its population and more than 200,000 Covid deaths happened after vaccines were rolled out in December 2020. Read more »
self-care will be crucial in coming years

Universal health coverage makes sense – both in ethics and economics

Universal health coverage is about all the individuals and communities receiving essential health services they need without financial hardship. Read more »
gender gap in education, literacy

Multidimensional Poverty: Niti Aayog report points to need for course correction

The political leadership must take National Multidimensional Poverty Index seriously and focus on deprivation in parameters such as health, education and living standards. Read more »
ban on non-vegetarian food vending

Gujarat ban on non-vegetarian food vending illogical, harmful

The ban on non-vegetarian food vending in major municipalities of Gujarat lacks any plausible reason and endangers livelihood of street vendors. Read more »
World not investing enough in handwashing.

Time to come clean on handwashing investment

COVID-19 has shone a spotlight on handwashing and ways of getting clean water and soap to billions of people who need them. Read more »
World Diabetes Day 2021

World Diabetes Day: Cure for the silent killer is outside hospitals

World Diabetes Day: Effective diabetes prevention and care require a comprehensive approach to understanding, charting, and acting on public health issues. Read more »
Adolescents victims of climate change, covid-19

Adolescents not well served by responses to Covid, climate change

Tackling climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic are necessary to regain the trust of adolescents. Read more »
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Universal health insurance a distant dream without healthcare reforms

A strong universal health insurance system is not possible without genuine healthcare reforms. Read more »