Back in 1971, amid the chaos of Bangladesh’s fight for independence, refugee camps overflowed with families fleeing violence. Cholera swept through like a storm, dehydrating and killing thousands of children in hours. That’s when Dr. Dilip Mahalanabis, a pediatrician from Kolkata, made history. Working in those muddy camps, he whipped up a basic mix of…
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…
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…
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,…
In a welcome initiative to improve the underrepresentation of women in scientific studies, the Centre for Brain Research (CBR) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, has introduced the “Amba Subba Rao Fellowship for Women Researchers.” It targets early-career women scientists with expertise in brain ageing, an area that has been on the rise…
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…
