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A collection of articles on different aspects of health published on The India Forum.

Safeguarding Antibiotics in the Age of Resistance

Various stakeholders must collaborate to ensure prudent antibiotic use. While there is hope of reversing antimicrobial resistance, new antibiotics must be used cautiously. Preventing infections…

▶07-May-2025

Somdatta Karak

The War Against Malaria

Malaria cases have been rising in Africa. Can a new set of tools reverse this trend?

▶28-Apr-2025

Shüné Oliver, Jaishree Raman

Underpaid and Unheard: The Struggle of Kerala's ASHA Workers

The ASHAs of Kerala receive a meagre honorarium though they play an indispensable role in the state’s healthcare. They are seen as 'volunteers' and the centre refuses to classify them as…

▶24-Mar-2025

Ayana Krishna D., Shraddha Jain, Srimanjori Guha

How Healthy is Health Insurance?

State-sponsored health insurance schemes are growing by leaps and bounds in India. Ensuring that they serve the public interest rather than private profit is a major challenge. Insurance apart, what…

▶18-Feb-2025

Anfaz Abdul Vahab, Jean Drèze

Scarred to Death

The persistence of silicosis puts at risk India's aims to eliminate tuberculosis this year. The great tragedy is that it is easily preventable.

▶21-Jan-2025

Arkaprabha Sau

Essay

How to Strengthen the Foundations of India’s Health System

Decades after Independence, we are yet to provide health care for all. Insurance is no answer. We need to identify strategies to bolster the foundation of India’s health system based on equality and…

▶04-Dec-2024

K Sujatha Rao

Poor State of Crèche Schemes in India

The Government of India's crèche scheme, now renamed as Palna, needs revised guidelines and procedures. This analysis questions its sustainability and highlights the need for clearer details on…

▶25-Oct-2024

Neeha Susan Jacob, Shraddha Jain

Pregnant Women in Rural India Are Overworked at Home. That's Breaking Them.

"Most pregnant and nursing women in rural India engage in excessive domestic work for long hours in demanding circumstances with minimal help or rest, adding hardship to their lives."

▶16-Sep-2024

Kanika Sharma

How Biases amongst Heathcare Workers in Kerala Impede Access to Abortion

A ‘benevolent patriarchy’ that undergirds reproductive health services in Kerala creates barriers to women accessing safe abortion.

▶20-Aug-2024

Malu Mohan, Sapna Mishra

Transition to Adulthood and Mental Health: Challenges Faced by Indian Adolescents

India has the largest population of adolescents, a notable proportion of whom face mental health challenges. This requires actions beyond the health sector, including ensuring that adolescents live,…

▶05-Aug-2024

K.G. Santhya

Health

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