The recent deaths of children given a certain cough syrup show us again that India needs a drug regulatory system that is free from regulatory capture and one that prioritises public health. Real…
A rapid expansion in medical colleges has been justified by India’s poor doctor-to-population ratio. The shortage of doctors, though, might be an invented figure.
Newly released 2021 government mortality data shows 3 million excess death registrations in India during Covid-19, suggesting over 4 million total excess deaths. The pandemic’s real impact then was…
The Covid-19 pandemic exposed India’s growing diabetes crisis and its deadly link to mucormycosis. This preventable event reflected deeper issues—poor urban design, unhealthy diets, and inadequate…
Being deaf is not easy anywhere. In India, it is especially difficult. Targeted policy is needed to improve the education of the deaf and hard of hearing.
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…
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…
"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."
