Unseen Hero — Guarding Every Breath in the Mountains
A glimpse into the struggles and commitment of health workers in remote regions
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A glimpse into the struggles and commitment of health workers in remote regions
The Nutrition Education Rehabilitation Program implemented by Comprehensive Primary Health Care Project (CPHCP) of Bethesda Hospital Society working closely with the public health system shows encouraging results in improving nutrition outcomes for under-five children in Chhatarpur district.
Behaviour change in public health lasts only when programmes align science with culture, meaning, and identity.

Real stories from rural India show how trust and information turn public health services into lifelines.
In this episode we speak to Sarbani Das Roy, Ashoka Fellow and co-founder of Iswar Sankalpa, about one of India’s most invisible crises: homelessness and mental illness.
A glimpse of a spanking new health sub-centre in a remote village of Rajasthan, contrasting with the destruction of the temporary residences in a slum community in Bangalore showcases the contradictions that exist in India
A doctor’s 4-decade long toil to help relieve the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual suffering of patients, that pioneered palliative care in India.
In Chhattisgarh, creches or ‘Shishu Ghar’ are known as ‘Laika Ghar’. In several parts of the state, these creches have become a medium of change.
The powerful story of a doctor and nurse couple, who dedicated their lives to improving the health of a rural tribal community. Where purpose meets compassion.
How a doctor couple helped transform the health and quality of life in an underdeveloped tribal area.
Asunta Didi’s unwavering dedication restores a village’s faith in public healthcare, despite persistent odds.
Migrant families in Bangalore face hardship, yet community health workers bring hope and better healthcare access.
A glimpse into the struggles and commitment of health workers in remote regions

We need more public-spirited hospitals and enhanced quality of public health systems to check the increasing commercialisation of private health care.
Why health systems do better, and at lower cost, when they rely on strong community-based primary care.
A closer look at a young child’s preventable death reveals the deep, systemic failures of India’s public health system.
Why India’s health challenges demand precision—systems tailored to history, culture, geography, and evolving disease patterns.
While India’s health system has improved over the years, there are still huge gaps. An insider’s view of these.
Innovations and evolving disease burden have transformed primary healthcare in rural areas over the years.
Behaviour change in public health lasts only when programmes align science with culture, meaning, and identity.

India has made dramatic improvements in public health since independence, both in terms of infrastructure and indicators. Major progress is witnessed in life expectancy, disease control, and survival rates.
This article looks at the causes of widespread malnutrition among the Kutia Kondh in Odisha and highlights community-led health and nutrition interventions making a tangible difference.
A study conducted by MAMTA Health Institute for Mother and Child in Gonda district of Uttar Pradesh.
India’s mental health crisis needs to be addressed through appropriate strategies for prevention and community based recovery.
A study of the functioning of Employee State Insurance Scheme in Maharashtra — areas of concern and policy suggestions for improvement.
A deep and inspiring conversation with two stalwarts. In this session, Dr Abhay Bang (SEARCH, Gadchiroli) and Dr Johnny Oommen (Christian Hospital, Bissamcuttack) speak with Hrishikesh Parthasarathy (Azim Premji Foundation).
Jan Aushadhi Kendras are for delivering generic medicines at an affordable cost. A study looks into their utilisation, benefits, and challenges.
How a well-run VHSND can transform rural health through education and prevention.
The Nutrition Education Rehabilitation Program implemented by Comprehensive Primary Health Care Project (CPHCP) of Bethesda Hospital Society working closely with the public health system shows encouraging results in improving nutrition outcomes for under-five children in Chhatarpur district.
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