Mountains Beyond Mountains tells the inspiring story of Dr. Paul Farmer, who dedicates his life to providing healthcare to poor communities and fighting diseases like tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS. The book highlights how poverty and living conditions deeply affect health, and argues that quality healthcare is a basic right for everyone. “Mountains Beyond Mountains” by Tracy…
AI is transforming medical diagnosis by helping analyze imaging data faster and more accurately. Companies like Qure.ai use deep learning to support clinicians in early disease detection and efficient decision-making. Introduction: Medical Diagnosis Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence is also starting to play a significant role in contemporary healthcare, especially in medical imaging. New technologies have…
India’s NCD programmes, especially NPCDCS, remain largely gender-neutral, failing to address women’s unique health risks and barriers. A gender-responsive, life-course approach is essential to improve early detection, access, and outcomes for women. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are responsible for nearly 74% of deaths globally, with India experiencing a rapidly rising burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), diabetes,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Poshan Pakhwada 2026 emphasizes early brain development, but the burden of delivering this vision falls on underpaid Anganwadi workers who remain unrecognized despite their critical role. A Big Idea Launched on a Tight Budget Today is the 9th of April 2026, and today, the Government of India inaugurated the 8th edition of the National Nutrition…
