Tag: maternal health
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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 of healthcare within the country. In a nation as diverse and dynamic as India, addressing the challenges associated with maternal health is an ongoing journey. The commendable efforts of various non-governmental organisations (NGOs), such as…
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Top 5 NGOs in Chennai fighting to eradicate poverty
POVERTY in Chennai remains a multifaceted and pressing issue that requires sustained attention and comprehensive solutions. Despite being a thriving metropolitan city and a hub of economic activity, Chennai continues to grapple with significant pockets of poverty that are often overlooked amid its urban landscape. The urban poor in Chennai face challenges stemming from inadequate…
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‘Lack of awareness leads to high maternal and neonatal mortality’
AS the executive director of SNEHA Dr. Shanti Pantvaidya plays a key role in protecting the lives of thousands of high-risk pregnant mothers and reducing maternal and neonatal mortality rates. Dr. Pantvaidya, leads and gives direction to several programmes at SNEHA, namely Maternal & Child Health, Public System Partnership, Empowerment, Health & Sexuality of Adolescents,…
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Small Talk With Samir Chaudhuri
CHANGE leaders do great things, and often that is all we know about them. Here we want to get a different glimpse of the personalities that constitute the development space. Every month we get one leader to answer four questions, not necessarily about their work, but about themselves. This week we catch up with Samir…