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Can Active Involvement of Men in Maternal Healthcare Improve the Outcomes

Jan Chetna Manch, an NGO based in Bokaro district conducted a research study on the impact of systematically involving men in maternal healthcare. The summary of the research report is shared here.

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Inside the National Health Mission- How India’s Flagship Health Programme Is Financed

The second blog in this series takes a closer look at the National Health Mission, examining how it is structured, how it is financed, and what the budget trends reveal about India’s largest health programme.

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Tribal Health in India

A short explainer video on health among tribal populations in India, the key drivers for the higher-than-normal disease burden carried by these populations, and the interventions aimed at improving the condition.

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The First 1000 Days

This research project was designed to enhance nutritional awareness among young women and also to create awareness about the importance of nutrition in the first 1000 days of life — from conception to the 2nd birthday — in pregnant and lactating mothers.

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NCD Screening In The Community: A CHO’s Experience

A Community Health Officer shares her firsthand experience organizing health camps across the scattered, hilly hamlets of Banswara district. She highlights how these initiatives have transformed local health-seeking behavior, playing a crucial role in early detection and management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

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Refusing Irrelevance — The Turnaround Story of a Mission Hospital

Sandwiched between a strengthening public healthcare system and glitzy private hospital chains, many mission hospitals face financial strain and identity crises. This case study highlights a mission hospital that successfully overcame these challenges by returning to its foundational principles.

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An Introduction To India’s Health Budget

The first article in this series explains India’s health financing architecture, budget trends, and the Union government’s role in funding health programmes.

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Activating Jan Arogya Samiti In Remote And Tribal Areas

Activating Jan Arogya Samitis in four remote blocks in Maharashtra has led to considerable increase in community ownership in the service delivery provided by the health and wellness centres in that area. This, in turn, has let to improvement in several health indicators.

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India’s Healthcare Revolution

With all the challenges and gaps that exist in India’s healthcare system, the transformation from 1947 to now has been remarkable. Here is an explainer video highlighting some of the key components of this revolution.

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Strengthening Community Action through Mahila Arogya Samitis in Laxminagar, Pune

Formation of a Mahila Arogya Samiti in an underserved urban community leads not only to improvement in health indicators, but also to strengthening of the level of confidence and collective agency of women in the settlement.

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When a Referral Becomes a Journey of Care-A Reflection from Dharamjaigarh

A pilot program implemented in the creches in the tribal areas of Dharamjaigarh reveals the barriers to treatment faced by parents when a child is malnourished or sick.

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Mobile Medical Unit — A Lifeline for Rural Kumaon

A Mobile Medical Unit equipped with ultrasound, ECG, pathology lab, and pharmacy has changed accessibility of healthcare dramatically in the far flung mountainous terrains of Kumaon.

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Nutrition Education Rehabilitation Sessions (NERS) in Chhatarpur

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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India then and now

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.

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Combating Malnutrition in a Tribal Area

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.

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Preparedness of Health and Wellness Centres to Handle High-Risk Pregnancies

A study conducted by MAMTA Health Institute for Mother and Child in Gonda district of Uttar Pradesh.

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Mental Health in India Prevention and Recovery 

India’s mental health crisis needs to be addressed through appropriate strategies for prevention and community based recovery.

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Employees State Insurance Scheme in Maharashtra: Some voices and voids

A study of the functioning of Employee State Insurance Scheme in Maharashtra — areas of concern and policy suggestions for improvement.

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Mental Health: A Primary Healthcare Requirement

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Prioritising Health among Tribal Communities: Current Context and Future Directions

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).

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Jan Aushadhi Kendras: The Urban Perspective

Jan Aushadhi Kendras are for delivering generic medicines at an affordable cost. A study looks into their utilisation, benefits, and challenges.

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Village Health Nutrition and Sanitation Day: Delivering health at the last mile

How a well-run VHSND can transform rural health through education and prevention.