The Heaviest Burden: Lessons Beyond Textbooks
It was 2008, my third year as a resident in Community Medicine (PSM). Back then, the state governm...
The Historic Journey of Public Health in India
The journey of Public Health in India reveals how the nation evolved from rudimentary public healt...
Favorable AQI (Air Quality Index): A Far-Fetched Goal or Achievable Reality?
Air pollution caused approximately 6.7 million deaths in 2019. Of these, approximately 85% were attributa...
The countdown to an HIV vaccine: How close are we?
Vaccines are science’s secret weapon. They have taken down polio, kept measles in check, and hel...
Charting a Path to Rights: Empowering Communities for Change
As we unite to commemorate World AIDS Day, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on the strides we have ta...
Taking Diabetes Lightly: A Dangerous Oversight
According to ICMR, prevalence of Diabetes in India has tremendously risen from 77 million in 2019 ...
Adolescent- Promoting Healthy Sexuality
Adolescence is a time of major transition physically, emotionally, and socially. It is a time of r...
Diabetes in the Shadows: Unseen Struggles from the Urban Slums
In my Community Medicine residency, I’ve come across many health challenges, but few have left a...
