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…
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…
India’s rising social media use among adolescents is increasingly linked to sleep disruption, stress and cyberbullying, highlighting growing mental health concerns. The article emphasizes the need for stronger policy interventions and platform accountability to create safer digital environments for youth. In most Indian homes, adolescents remain awake until late midnights, not due to academic pressure,…
