After HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB) is the second-most common cause of death. Goal 3 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN calls for the eradication of the disease by 2030
By Dr. Deepak Gupta 19/01/2023
While vaccinations offer a partial respite from serious morbidities, prevention is still the most effective weapon against the coronavirus and pandemic related food emergencies
By Dr. Deepak Gupta 24/05/2022
Improving maternal and child nutrition is a high priority for the government. The POSHAN Abhiyan, India’s flagship programme to tackle under-nutrition, has ambitious targets of reducing child stunting by 2% per annum and reducing anaemia in women and...
By Dr Bharati Kulkarni 21/07/2021
Vitamin D has both anti-inflammatory and immune-regulatory properties, and is vital for the activation of immune system defense mechanism
By Urvi Arjan Gajra 27/05/2021
17-year old Ravina Bairwa is a grassroots champion who hopes the second wave of COVID-19 will not deny rural girls their health rights
By Outlook Planet Desk 18/05/2021
On International Mothers’ Day, let's look at the adverse impact of motherhood on adolescent wellbeing
By Population Foundation Of India 10/05/2021
Our gut plays a crucial role in improving our immunity, here’s why you should start considering Covid-19 vaccine as an opportunity to kick-start a healthier regimen
By Ms. Muthulakshmi 22/04/2021
The Covid-19 crisis amplified pre-existing gender gaps and the asymmetric power-relations between men and women. And this has a major impact on health and nutrition.
By Poonam Muttreja 07/04/2021
Public transport was one of the first sectors to be impacted due to the coronavirus pandemic and as the sector opens up in a staggered manner, there have been calls for its overhaul, along with the focus on safety and hygiene.
By Outlook Planet Desk 23/09/2020
As countries around the world have struggled to contain COVID-19, scientists have wondered whether air pollution could increase death rates among those with the disease.
By Paul Villeneuve and Mark Goldberg 10/10/2020