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…
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…
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…
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…
"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."
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,…
Both widows and widowers in India face challenges living alone, though women of course are more vulnerable. After losing a spouse, both genders experience difficulties like food insecurity and abuse…
Living alone among older adults could offer independence for some, but it can pose serious challenges of social isolation, healthcare access, and financial security for many. Addressing these…
