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mHealth interventions and gender-sensitive policies can help address patriarchy and barriers in India, improving maternal and child health outcomes ...
US aid cuts to global health, especially in maternal and child health, pose a critical challenge but may drive sustainable, self-reliant health solutions in low- and middle-income countries ...
By avoiding fragmented interventions and pursuing a comprehensive care economy, India can ensure maternal well-being and promote greater economic involvement for women ...
Malnutrition continues to grip the nation, with its disproportionate impact concentrated among socioeconomically disadvantaged groups, particularly indigenous populations ...
As India sets its sights on becoming a global leader and a transformative force on the world stage, it must address the growing prevalence of anaemia ...
On World Health Day 2025, India’s rising C-section rates highlight how financial incentives and cultural factors are turning childbirth into a commercial medical event ...
A mother’s health shapes her child’s future, yet gender bias, poor nutrition, and weak policies put millions at risk. Urgent action is the need of the hour. ...
Bridging maternal and child nutrition gaps is crucial to ending preventable deaths and securing global well-being ...
Prioritising maternal nutrition, ensuring skilled birth attendance, and strengthening neonatal care are essential strategies to reduce maternal and newborn mortality ...
Delayed childbearing and advanced maternal age are now common trends. India must adapt its maternal healthcare priorities to reflect this shift. ...
The road to menstrual equity requires solutions that balance cultural contexts with sustainable innovations ...
As aging populations grow, nations turn to longevity diplomacy—using health policies, biotech, and therapeutics to enhance soft power and global leadership. ...
Jan Aushadhi Kendras have expanded rapidly, covering all Indian districts by 2025. This analysis explores their growth, impact, and regional disparities. ...
Anaemia cases have been on the rise since the COVID-19 pandemic, and India needs a holistic public health approach to tackle this problem ...
The human metapneumovirus (hMPV), a longstanding respiratory virus, finds its way into the limelight in a post-pandemic world, casting suspicions over a possible large-scale outbreak ...
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Limitations in the awareness, accessibility and affordability of nutritious food are impacting the health of India’s elderly ...
As India continues to integrate behavioural tools to complement traditional policy approaches, it can create a resilient and effective public health system that addresses challenges for humans ...
Problems in nutrition security in the rural communities of Africa and India signal the need for a focus on agrobiodiversity to empower local farmers ...
International Migrants Day reminds us that while borders may be imaginary lines, the barriers to healthcare for those crossing them are all too real ...
Nafithromycin, India’s first indigenously developed antibiotic for resistant infections, showcases innovation through public-private collaboration. ...
World Pneumonia Day highlights the urgent need to protect vulnerable lives from pneumonia's devastating toll ...
On World Stroke Day, India faces a critical call to action: to build a CPR- and BLS-ready nation equipped for lifesaving preparedness in emergencies. ...
As India continues to invest in infrastructure, incorporating psycho-oncological services could significantly help improve the quality of life and health outcomes for all ...
Without legal frameworks enforcing labour laws, such as those seen in Europe, the mental and economic toll on India’s essential workforce will only escalate. ...
There is a strong need for developing nuance in our understanding of both mental health and work, especially in developing country contexts like India ...
India must prioritise the development of novel drugs to address the mental health crisis effectively, leveraging its biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors ...
Pranjali Goradia is a Research Intern at the Observer Research Foundation ...
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Pranjali Goradia is a Research Intern at the Observer Research Foundation ...
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