Health

Well-being programmes for young people work better when they are context specific, person centred, and peer led.

A day in the life of an ASHA sahyogini who isn't deterred by the challenges she faces in rural Rajasthan.

India's demographic changes have had a profound impact on public health. Here are the drivers of these shifts and their effects on the nation's health landscape.

One of the key organisers of the Jan Swasthya Abhiyaan and co-founder of Prayas, Dr Narendra Gupta talks about the healthcare system in Rajasthan, its beginnings, the current state, and what the future holds.

Why should nonprofits leverage technology, and what must they look out for? FMCH's journey reveals the value of rigorous training and heeding fieldworkers' feedback.

A report by the Centre for Asian Philanthropy India highlights funding challenges to mental health in the country and how donors can better address these gaps.

While leprosy is a treatable condition, individuals living in leprosy colonies across India still grapple with societal stigma, making it challenging for them to secure employment and housing.

National Health Accounts (NHA), 2019–20, used outdated data on out-of-pocket expenditure to paint a rosy picture of healthcare in India. Will NHA, 2020–21, be any different?

Everyday violence takes a toll on the well-being of Muslims in India. Here’s how to build a mental health ecosystem that recognises Islamophobia and intergenerational trauma.

In order to address the increasing unmet need of care for the elderly, India needs to come up with innovative solutions to combat the social welfare, economic and health challenges they face.