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Covid-19 and a surge in unplanned pregnancies in India

The article has been authored by Dr Ratnabali Chakravorty, obstetrician and gynaecologist; Director, HAGS IVF and Infertility Centre, chairperson, National Advocacy Committee, Indian Menopause Society
A survey conducted by the World Health Organization suggested a 68% disruption to family planning and contraceptive services across 105 countries amidst covid-19.(Getty Images/iStockphoto)
A survey conducted by the World Health Organization suggested a 68% disruption to family planning and contraceptive services across 105 countries amidst covid-19.(Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 07:37 PM IST
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Strengthening nursing and midwifery for enhancing health care services in India

The piece has been authored by Leila Varkey Sc.D, Centre for Catalyzing Change and commissioner associated with The Lancet Commission on Re-imagining India’s Health System.
Measures such as the integration of ASHAs into the health workforce, and families providing substitute bedside nursing care in hospitals, hide some of this acute shortage in the public health system.
Measures such as the integration of ASHAs into the health workforce, and families providing substitute bedside nursing care in hospitals, hide some of this acute shortage in the public health system.
Published on Oct 05, 2021 01:54 PM IST
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Transforming food systems for rural prosperity

  • The study has been conducted by International Fund for Agricultural Development
The report examines how opportunities in the food system can generate more diversified and equitable outcomes. (AP Photo)
The report examines how opportunities in the food system can generate more diversified and equitable outcomes. (AP Photo)
Updated on Oct 05, 2021 10:34 AM IST
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Turning the tide: Is Mumbai ready for the next wave?

The study has been authored by Sayli Udas Manikikar
MumbaisS unique health service delivery system is led by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) and aided by a robust private hospital network.(AFP)
MumbaisS unique health service delivery system is led by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) and aided by a robust private hospital network.(AFP)
Published on Oct 02, 2021 02:39 PM IST
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Health workforce in India: Why, where and how to invest?

The study has been authored by Prof Sanjay Zodpey, Dr Anup Karan and Dr Himanshu Negandhi of Public Health Foundation of India in collaboration with World Health Organization
Investments made in HRH not only strengthen the health system but also generate employment and contribute to economic growth (WHO).
Investments made in HRH not only strengthen the health system but also generate employment and contribute to economic growth (WHO).
Published on Sep 30, 2021 10:43 AM IST
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Reimagining human resources for health in India

The piece has been authored by Thelma Narayan is a public health professional and health activist who currently works as an honorary Community Health Adviser at Centre for Public Health and Equity
The pandemic brings to our collective mind the need for a futuristic, planned, scientific, evidence-based approach to addressing health workforce
The pandemic brings to our collective mind the need for a futuristic, planned, scientific, evidence-based approach to addressing health workforce
Published on Sep 17, 2021 01:31 PM IST
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‘More health for the money’: Obtaining more value from financing

The piece has been authored by Nachiket Mor, visiting scientist at The Banyan Academy of Leadership in Mental Health.
The contribution by the government is clearly too low and needs to go up substantially.
The contribution by the government is clearly too low and needs to go up substantially.
Updated on Sep 15, 2021 01:13 PM IST
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The continuing challenge of Covid-19: Lessons from the second wave

The piece has been authored by Dr Virander Singh Chauhan, Arturo Falaschi emeritus scientist and founder, ETI, Deepali Khanna, managing director, Asia Regional Office, Rockefeller Foundation
To prepare the nation for the next wave, it is crucial to address the gaps in the health care infrastructure.(PTI Photo)
To prepare the nation for the next wave, it is crucial to address the gaps in the health care infrastructure.(PTI Photo)
Published on Sep 13, 2021 03:44 PM IST
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Effective Migraine Care: Gaps and Barriers

The piece has been authored by Dr Debashish Chowdhury, professor and head of neurology, G B Pant Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (GIPMER) and in-charge, Headache Clinic, GIPMER, New Delhi
This Migraine Awareness Week, it is important to take a step towards enhanced understanding of this invisible illness so we can usher in a new era of care.
This Migraine Awareness Week, it is important to take a step towards enhanced understanding of this invisible illness so we can usher in a new era of care.
Updated on Sep 10, 2021 10:30 AM IST
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Selecting the most effective nudge: Evidence from immunisation study

The study has been authored by Abhijit Banerjee, Department of Economics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Director, J-PAL; Arun G. Chandrasekhar, Department of Economics at Stanford University and J-PAL affiliate; Esther Duflo, Department of Economics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Scientific Director, J-PAL South Asia and others.
A team of researchers led by J-PAL founders Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo randomised the provision of incentives, targeted reminders, and local immunisation ambassadors across seven districts in Haryana (HT ARCHIVE)
A team of researchers led by J-PAL founders Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo randomised the provision of incentives, targeted reminders, and local immunisation ambassadors across seven districts in Haryana (HT ARCHIVE)
Updated on Sep 06, 2021 12:18 PM IST
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‘More Money for Health’: Financing Universal Health Coverage in India

The study has been authored by Nachiket Mor, Visiting Scientist at The Banyan Academy of Leadership in Mental Health.
Health Ministry on Tuesday said there has been no scarcity in oxygen supply in the last 10 months.(Bloomberg file photo)
Health Ministry on Tuesday said there has been no scarcity in oxygen supply in the last 10 months.(Bloomberg file photo)
Published on Aug 29, 2021 05:00 PM IST
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Ongoing and future Covid-19 vaccine clinical trials: Challenges, opportunities

The study has been authored by Dal-Ré R and others.
Only a small proportion of the population in many low-income and middle-income countries will have access to available vaccines.
Only a small proportion of the population in many low-income and middle-income countries will have access to available vaccines.
Published on Aug 21, 2021 06:58 PM IST
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How telemedicine supported strengthening of primary care

The study has been authored by Nachiket Gudi and others.
As the pandemic progressed, several countries introduced or expanded access to telemedicine services.
As the pandemic progressed, several countries introduced or expanded access to telemedicine services.
Published on Aug 18, 2021 02:07 PM IST
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Responding to Covid-19: A mobility-based surge capacity framework

The study has been authored by Yamini Aiyar, Jishnu Das, Partha Mukhopadhyay and Shamindra Nath Roy.
Oxygen tankers being escorted by Delhi Police as they move towards hospitals from Delhi Cant Railway Station amid the oxygen crisis.(PTI File Photo)
Oxygen tankers being escorted by Delhi Police as they move towards hospitals from Delhi Cant Railway Station amid the oxygen crisis.(PTI File Photo)
Published on Aug 16, 2021 01:49 PM IST
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Healthcare for all must be built on the voices of all

The piece has been authored by Tarun Khanna, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Vikram Patel and Gagandeep Kang.
A healthcare worker administers a dose of Covid-19 vaccine to a beneficiary during door-to-door vaccination drive in Mumbai.(Bhushan Koyande/HT File Photo)
A healthcare worker administers a dose of Covid-19 vaccine to a beneficiary during door-to-door vaccination drive in Mumbai.(Bhushan Koyande/HT File Photo)
Published on Aug 16, 2021 01:22 PM IST
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The healthcare moonshot

The piece has been authored by Vijay Chandru and Sharad Sharma.
The time has come to develop a realistic roadmap to realise the idea of access to health care as a fundamental right for all citizens of India.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)
The time has come to develop a realistic roadmap to realise the idea of access to health care as a fundamental right for all citizens of India.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)
Published on Aug 11, 2021 02:14 PM IST
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Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week amidst the Covid-19 pandemic

The piece has been authored by Dr Suparna Ghosh-Jerath, Professor and Head, Community Nutrition.
According to WHO, all infants should be exclusive breastfed for the first six months of life.(Representative Photo)
According to WHO, all infants should be exclusive breastfed for the first six months of life.(Representative Photo)
Updated on Aug 08, 2021 03:59 PM IST
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Global childcare crisis and the road for post-covid-19 recovery and resilience

The study has been authored by Kate Grantham and others.
The childcare crisis is at a tipping point.(Representative Photo)
The childcare crisis is at a tipping point.(Representative Photo)
Published on Aug 08, 2021 12:24 PM IST
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Salt substitution - an effective way to reduce blood pressure in rural India

The study has been authored by Jie Yu and others.
Excess sodium intake is a causal risk factor for hypertension.(Representative Photo)
Excess sodium intake is a causal risk factor for hypertension.(Representative Photo)
Published on Aug 08, 2021 12:16 PM IST
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Ayushman Bharat and the path to universal health coverage in India

The study has been authored by J Angel Blake and others.
The government of India approved the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) in March 2018.(Vivek Nair/HT Photo)
The government of India approved the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) in March 2018.(Vivek Nair/HT Photo)
Published on Aug 05, 2021 07:32 AM IST
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Epidemics and their urban context: Covid-19 and lessons from Wuhan

The study has been authored by Madhurima Nundy.
People wearing face masks walk on a street market, following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease in Wuhan, China.(Reuters File Photo)
People wearing face masks walk on a street market, following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease in Wuhan, China.(Reuters File Photo)
Published on Jul 31, 2021 02:47 PM IST
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Lessons for urban governance futures from the pandemic

The study has been authored by S Dasgupta and others.
The pandemic has highlighted one of the most crucial vulnerabilities of the Indian economy; its large informal sector, the state of the labours engaged and their living conditions.(AP)
The pandemic has highlighted one of the most crucial vulnerabilities of the Indian economy; its large informal sector, the state of the labours engaged and their living conditions.(AP)
Published on Jul 27, 2021 01:25 PM IST
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Did the poor gain from India’s health policy interventions?

The study has been authored by Sakthivel Selvaraj and others.
National Health Mission (NHM) committed to broader expansion of health care services, a singular focus on maternal and child health conditions especially in backward regions of the country.(AFP)
National Health Mission (NHM) committed to broader expansion of health care services, a singular focus on maternal and child health conditions especially in backward regions of the country.(AFP)
Published on Jul 24, 2021 02:55 PM IST
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Can pandemics be securitised?

The study has been authored by Rajiv Pathni.
Since the rollout of vaccines against Covid-19—which is regarded as what will lead the way in arresting the pandemic a number of new variants of the virus have emerged.(AFP)
Since the rollout of vaccines against Covid-19—which is regarded as what will lead the way in arresting the pandemic a number of new variants of the virus have emerged.(AFP)
Published on Jul 20, 2021 04:32 PM IST
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State of working India 2021: The pandemic’s impact on the economy in India

The study has been authored by Amit Basole and others.
Women and younger workers have been disproportionately affected due to Covid-19 pandemic, the study said.(AP File Photo)
Women and younger workers have been disproportionately affected due to Covid-19 pandemic, the study said.(AP File Photo)
Published on Jul 18, 2021 06:37 PM IST
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Winning the Covid-19 Battle in Rural India: A Blueprint for Action

The study has been Malancha Chakrabarty and Shoba Suri.
The second wave has also hit the rural areas of Gujarat. The state reported 90 deaths in 20 days from one village alone, Chogath, which has a population of 13,000.(AP)
The second wave has also hit the rural areas of Gujarat. The state reported 90 deaths in 20 days from one village alone, Chogath, which has a population of 13,000.(AP)
Published on Jul 17, 2021 09:10 PM IST
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India’s Covid-19 vaccination campaign: A marathon, not a sprint

The study has been authored by Haryax Pathak.
India’s 1.38 billion population, only 45.1 million have been fully vaccinated. Globally, India stands second only to the United States (US) in absolute numbers of cases.
India’s 1.38 billion population, only 45.1 million have been fully vaccinated. Globally, India stands second only to the United States (US) in absolute numbers of cases.
Published on Jul 16, 2021 08:37 PM IST
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Experiences of Rajasthan and HP frontline workers during pandemic

  • The study has been authored by Anavi Kapur and others.
Healthcare workers administer Covid-19 vaccine to beneficiaries during a special drive, in Beawar, Rajasthan, on July 8.(PTI Photo)
Healthcare workers administer Covid-19 vaccine to beneficiaries during a special drive, in Beawar, Rajasthan, on July 8.(PTI Photo)
Published on Jul 10, 2021 03:37 PM IST
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Preventing a repeat of the Covid-19 second wave oxygen crisis in India

  • The study has been authored by Amit Thadhani.
Health workers carrying oxygen cylinders from a store in a hospital in Shimla. (Deepak Sansta/HT File Photo)
Health workers carrying oxygen cylinders from a store in a hospital in Shimla. (Deepak Sansta/HT File Photo)
Published on Jul 08, 2021 12:50 PM IST
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