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Tale of two siblings in search of nourishment

In November 2000, Bihar and Jharkhand parted ways. The bifurcation birthed two siblings from one weary parent. Leaders on both sides pledged a brighter future. They promised equitable growth and stronger welfare. Child nutrition was at the heart of those vows. Twenty-five years later, the promises echo faintly. Malnutrition still stalks the young in both…

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$7 Back for Every $1

Photo Credit: Paresh Kumar Clear Cut Climate DeskNew Delhi, UPDATED: Oct 03, 2025 01:13 ISTWritten By:  Paresh Kumar WASHINGTON, D.C: Billions lack safe toilets. Floods and droughts wreck what’s left. Climate change turns a basic need into a deadly trap. A new World Bank report sounds the alarm. It’s time to rethink sanitation. Or watch cities drown…

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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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WHO South-East Asia’s First Public Health Champions

Members of FCGVs | Image Source: figo.org Clear Cut Health DeskNew Delhi, UPDATED: Sep 23, 2025 12:20 ISTWritten By: Janmojaya Barik Colombo, Sep 22 — The World Health Organization’s South-East Asia Region revealed the winners of its inaugural Public Health Champion Awards, recognizing exceptional efforts towards health equity and community service across the region. The…

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