Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty transformed heart surgery into an affordable reality, challenging the idea that life-saving care is only for the rich. Through innovation and compassion, he built systems that made quality healthcare accessible to millions. Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty not only built hospitals. He rewrote the belief, saving a life was a privilege only…
Dr. Soumya Swaminathan is a global health leader who has strengthened public health systems by linking scientific research with evidence-based policy. Her work in infectious diseases and global initiatives like COVID-19 response highlights her commitment to health equity. Policies in the field of public health are extremely important in enhancing the health of the population…
The UN’s 2026 report highlights a growing $4 trillion financing gap threatening Sustainable Development Goals, with declining aid and rising pressures disproportionately impacting developing countries, especially women and girls. The Report Nobody Wanted to Write On April 9, the UN released its 2026 Financing for Sustainable Development Report, which was the first comprehensive assessment of…
The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Yogi Adityanath, has approved an interim hike in minimum wages effective April 2026, providing relief to industrial workers. The move also clarifies misinformation and prepares for upcoming labor reforms under national labor codes. Lucknow/NOIDA/Ghaziabad – In a significant move aimed at bolstering the financial security of the industrial workforce,…
Harvey J. Alter spent decades uncovering the mystery of non-A, non-B hepatitis, leading to the discovery of the hepatitis C virus. His work transformed global blood safety and helped save millions of lives, earning him the Nobel Prize in 2020. Harvey J. Alter and the Nobel Prize That Took Half a Century to Arrive There…
Hearing loss affects both children and adults, impacting speech, communication, and cognitive health if left untreated. Early diagnosis and treatments like hearing aids and cochlear implants can significantly improve the quality of life. Hearing loss in children is common and by 18 years, it affects nearly 1 of every 5 children. Without hearing rehabilitation, hearing…
Haryana’s sex ratio has fallen to 910 despite years of government campaigns and CSR efforts, revealing that awareness alone has failed to address deep-rooted son preference. Real change requires tackling economic, legal, and social structures driving gender bias. A Number Nobody Wanted to Talk About Start with the arithmetic. Of the 516,402 children born in…
India’s healthcare system has improved, but high out-of-pocket expenditure still puts a heavy financial burden on households. Reducing these costs through stronger public funding and broader insurance is key to achieving universal health coverage. The Cost Behind Access The changing face of the Indian healthcare system over the last two decades reflects a strategic intent…
The Farmer Who Cannot Wait for a Summit The paddy farmers follow 2 different calendars in the flat fields of Bihar, India. The farming calendar, ten months during which rains come, seeds get sowed and harvest is due. The other happens to be the disasters calendar. The time when years of floods wipe out the…
A Child Named Natasha One afternoon at the Nakaseke General Hospital in Uganda, a mother named Nakanyike Annet was waiting to give her child Natasha, a scheduled vaccination. Everything felt smooth in the front, except for Natasha’s immunization depending on the availability of vaccines, unsurity of a cold chain break and a donor government meeting…
