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Immunisation coverage: India far away from meeting targets
Healthcare | Sustainable Development Apr 06, 2017

Immunisation coverage: India far away from meeting targets

Immunisation coverage under national programmes is an important indicator to track advancement towards child health-related SDGs.

The hilly terrain: Discussing health in Manipur
Healthcare | Development Mar 04, 2017

The hilly terrain: Discussing health in Manipur

Numbers project a very progressive picture of Manipur, but they fail to capture some of the key issues around health outcomes, coverage and infrastructure in the state.

Chikungunya, dengue and emerging infectious diseases
Healthcare Nov 10, 2016

Chikungunya, dengue and emerging infectious diseases

Chikungunya is an example of what public health specialists call emerging or re-emerging infectious diseases in developing countries.

Dealing with vector borne diseases better: Learning from Sri Lanka's success with Malaria
Healthcare | Development Sep 30, 2016

Dealing with vector borne diseases better: Learning from Sri Lanka's success with Malaria

It is not the best picture that we, as one of the fastest growing economies, present to the world — where people are still dying of vector borne diseases.

Open health data in India: Finally a reality?
Healthcare | Development Sep 09, 2016

Open health data in India: Finally a reality?

To improve the quality of available health data, proper resources for the datasets need to be provided.

Surrogacy Bill 2016: Disappointing, to say the least
Healthcare | Development Aug 29, 2016

Surrogacy Bill 2016: Disappointing, to say the least

What has emerged out of the consultations on the Surrogacy Bill is disappointing. The government has chosen to play an authoritarian, moralistic role.

Shaking up India's policy approach to nutrition
Healthcare | Climate, Food and Environment | Development Aug 20, 2016

Shaking up India's policy approach to nutrition

India needs to considerably accelerate its effort to combat malnutrition and improve nutritional indicators.

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Laetitia Bruce Warjri

Laetitia Bruce Warjri

Laetitia Bruce Warjri was a Head of Communications and Outreach at ORF. Before joining ORF, Laetitia worked as a journalist with the India Today Group and the Times Group. She has also worked in the Research Department of the Indian National ...

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Laetitia Bruce Warjri

Laetitia Bruce Warjri was a Head of Communications and Outreach at ORF. Before joining ORF, Laetitia worked as a journalist with the India Today Group and the Times Group. She has also worked in the Research Department of the Indian National ...

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