India at 107 ranks below neighbouring countries like Sri Lanka (64), Nepal (81), Bangladesh (84) and Pakistan (99).
By Ritu Jha 01/11/2022The inter-linkage between TB and malnutrition is bi-directional. While TB leads the patient to malnutrition, the risk of developing active TB increases due to malnutrition.
By Dr. Deepak Gupta 20/08/2022Sustainable control of malaria can help improve nutritional status of endemic communities.
By Jyotirmoy Nandi 13/08/2022While nutrition is a centre-piece in brain functioning, disciplined lifestyle, physical activity and staying hydrated also help.
By Shweta Khandelwal 22/07/2022Recently launched Health Star Rating system can be made more effective and reliable with the support of the existing Nutrition Fact Table.
By Mitul Thapliyal 20/07/2022Social and behaviour change communication can help broaden and deepen Swachh Bharat Mission to end open defecation, which impacts health and also causes stunting in children
By Dr. Deepak Gupta 11/07/2022Ushering in behaviour change to reduce undernutrition, hidden hunger and non-communicable diseases can help build back a healthier nation
By Swati Saxena 28/06/2022The Right to Food is one of the fundamental human rights and it is intertwined with other rights including the right to life and health.
By Ishanee Sharma 17/05/2022In an open letter ahead of the upcoming G7 Summit, World Food Prize Laureates have written to G7 Heads to address the triple threat of Covid-19, climate change and conflict
By Rajiv Tikoo 14/05/2022Cross sectoral collaboration by establishing common platforms for knowledge sharing, including nutritional targets in water, sanitation and hygiene goals and vice versa, can help ensure sustainable solutions.
By Natasha Patel 06/05/2022