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Can AI hear disease Inside Swaasa’s breakthrough in TB, asthma, and Pneumonia detection

Can AI hear disease? Inside Swaasa’s breakthrough in TB, asthma, and Pneumonia detection

Respiratory illnesses continue to pose a significant global health threat, especially in low- and middle-income countries with limited access to modern medical diagnostics. While traditional clinical assessments, including chest X-rays and spirometry, or bronchoscopy are available, they require sophisticated resources and health personnel, both of which are often unavailable within resource-limited countries. The chronic burden…

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Access in the Eye of the Storm: Mental Health Services Amid Catastrophes and Emergencies

October 10, 2025 marks the World Mental Health Day and the theme this year – “Access to Services: Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies (Disasters)” highlights an issue that is often pushed to the side. When disasters strike – earthquakes, storms, pandemics, conflicts – the need for mental health services rises. The loss, grief, dislocation,…

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Science at the Crossroads: Bridging Breakthroughs and Blind Spots in the SDGs

Photo Credit: Antara Mrinal Clear Cut Education DeskNew Delhi, UPDATED: Aug 29, 2025 02:52 ISTWritten By: Antara Mrinal In the realm of international development, the Social Development Goals (SDGs) are highly regarded. Some indicators of the progress that SDGs are making are positive and still, some are stagnant. This highlights where research, policy, and funding…

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