5 health NGOs making healthcare accessible for the underprivileged in India
THERE are entire communities of people without access to medicine, doctors and medical treatment. This lack of access causes immense…
Swasthya Swaraj Society: a health NGO empowering tribal communities in Odisha
AMONGST tribal communities in Odisha, there are multiple struggles that are brought on by poverty and have disastrous effects on…
The hidden health crisis of Alzheimer’s and dementia in India
IN the vast health tapestry of India’s healthcare landscape, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease often remain hidden in the shadows. Despite…
Rural Health Care Foundation: an NGO in Kolkata bridging the healthcare gap
RURAL Health Care Foundation is an NGO in Kolkata that helps marginalized people get access to primary healthcare, which is…
The fight to improve maternal health in India and the vital role of NGOs
MATERNAL health is an integral component of public health in India, reflecting the well-being of mothers and the broader state…
World Heart Day: promoting heart health in India
WORLD Heart Day is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about cardiovascular diseases and promoting heart-healthy lifestyles. Observed on…
Save lives by being a blood donor
WHEN news spread that hospitals in Balasore lacked critical blood supplies, over 3,000 locals stepped forward within hours to donate…
The critical role of NGOs in healthcare
HEALTHCARE in India is a pressing challenge, given the country’s vast population and limited resources. In addressing this issue, NGOs…
How malnutrition impacts children
MALNUTRITION remains a pressing issue affecting millions of children in India and leads to severe physical and cognitive developmental challenges….
World Food Safety Day: importance of crowdfunding
WORLD Food Safety Day is an annual event celebrated on June 7th to raise awareness about the importance of food…
Primary healthcare initiatives: Vital for tackling poverty
In India, about 70% of expenditure on health is borne by the patients. As a result, every year, 60 million…
Why climate crisis is also a health crisis
THE World Health Organisation (WHO) couldn’t have come out with more sobering news just before World Health Day. According to…
Covid booster dose: Is it needed?
ISRAEL has fully vaccinated 62% of its population against the coronavirus. On the other hand, Nigeria, whose population is almost…
5 ways to thank our saviours on National Doctors’ Day
PEOPLE across the world are still largely confined to their homes to contain the spread of Covid-19. But doctors and…
Rising child malnutrition is a serious cause of concern
HERE is what child malnutrition looks like: Four-year-old Kamini is in agony as she lies in a government hospital in…
5 NGOs helping cancer patients facing monetary crisis for treatment
CANCER, of which there are about 200 different kinds, is by far one of the most costly diseases to treat….
This World Cancer Day, top 5 NGOs providing care
OBSERVING World Cancer Day reminds us that the Emperor of Maladies, as the disease is dubbed, continues to plague us…
Most children with HIV are abandoned by their families
KRISH was only eight when he found out that he was born with HIV. He later learnt that there was no…
Cancer Patients Should Be Cared For If Not Cured
Millions of cancer patients die every year, making cancer one of the leading causes of death in India Cancer is…