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India’s Falling Infant Mortality Rate and Declining Fertility: A Turning Point for Public Health

India’s public health landscape is experiencing a notable demographic shift. The latest Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report from the Registrar General of India shows that the country’s Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) has dropped to 24 deaths per 1,000 live births. The Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has also fallen to 1.9, below the replacement level…

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India Is Finally Taking Mental Health Seriously. Here’s What the Government Is Doing

India is strengthening mental healthcare through local clinics, primary care integration, and the Tele-MANAS 24/7 helpline. These reforms aim to close the massive treatment gap and make mental health services accessible nationwide. In the recent years, the Indian government has taken some bold, long-overdue steps to strengthen the mental healthcare system for its citizens. These…

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