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Will New Scientific Breakthroughs Spur The #endTB Efforts?
Sunday, 31 October 2021, 5:45 am | CNS
Is it not a paradox if a preventable, diagnosable, treatable, and curable disease becomes a top killer? Till Covid-19 struck our world, Tuberculosis (TB) - a disease that can be prevented, diagnosed and treated - was the most deadly infectious disease ... More >>
Will India's 1 Billion Vaccination-dose-milestone Be Catalytic For Vaccinating All?
Friday, 22 October 2021, 7:08 am | CNS
On 21 October 2021, India crossed its milestone of administering over 1 billion (100 crores) doses within 278 days since it began the vaccination rollout (on 16th January 2021). The World Health Organization (WHO) calls upon all countries to ensure ... More >>
Prioritising Tobacco Control Amidst Crisis, Myanmar Adopts Plain Packaging
Thursday, 21 October 2021, 6:57 am | CNS
Myanmar has adopted standardised packaging (or plain packaging) of all tobacco products. Plain packaging is among the scientifically-backed tobacco control measures which are also enshrined in the global tobacco treaty (formally called the World Health ... More >>
Global Lung Health Meet Opens With Top Three Science Announcements
Wednesday, 20 October 2021, 6:33 am | CNS
The global (and largest) lung health conference opened with not one but at least three major scientific announcements. The 52nd Union World Conference on Lung Health was marked with the announcement of three major scientific developments that can ... More >>
What If TB, HIV Medicines Stop Working? Experts Unite Against Drug Resistance
Thursday, 14 October 2021, 8:45 pm | CNS
One year and 10 months ago when first case of corona virus was reported in Wuhan, China, entire world was terrified because no one knew if we have any medicine that will work against it. Possibly our worst fears came true and we witnessed the horrendous ... More >>
Tale Of Two Pandemics: Follow The Science And Do Not Forget One At The Cost Of The Other
Wednesday, 21 July 2021, 6:09 am | CNS
Covid-19 has posed innumerable health, economic, and social challenges for all, including people living with HIV. It has exposed the fragility of health systems around the globe and has diverted political attention and funding from other infectious ... More >>
Are We Hungry For Change For Genuinely Transforming Food Systems?
Wednesday, 14 July 2021, 10:30 am | CNS
While the governments chant the mantra of "leaving no one behind", it is ironic that they are abetting corporate grabbing of land and resources, which is pushing farmers out of agriculture. Corporations are exercising more and more control over food and ... More >>
Governments Must Adopt A Strong Political Declaration That The Global Crisis Mandates
Saturday, 10 July 2021, 5:42 am | CNS
Because if they do not, then we are doomed to fail to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 (for which only 104 months are left). The clock is ticking but governments from around the world, who are convening at the United ... More >>
Do Not Miss The Writing On The Wall: Managing Asthma Well Is Key To Living Life Normally
Tuesday, 11 May 2021, 8:57 am | CNS
Shobha Shukla - CNS If essential and lifesaving medicines and proper care are available, accessible and affordable for all people with asthma, they can manage their asthma properly and lead a normal life. On this year’s World Asthma ... More >>
Eliminating Illicit Tobacco Trade Is A Step Towards #EndTobacco And SDGs
Thursday, 15 April 2021, 6:25 am | CNS
Ending tobacco use globally is not just a compelling public health imperative but is also key for social justice and corporate accountability. Let us not forget that each of the diseases caused by tobacco could have been prevented, and every tobacco-related ... More >>
Get The Vaccine Shot But Do Not Throw Away The Mask To Fight COVID-19
Monday, 25 January 2021, 6:58 pm | CNS
The message from all scientists is very loud and clear that vaccines alone will not be able to stem the tide of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even after getting vaccinated, we will have to continue to wear masks, maintain physical distancing, wash hands ... More >>
'May You Be The Mother Of Many Sons...'
Monday, 5 October 2020, 6:34 am | CNS
...so goes an old common blessing given to an Indian bride, talks of gender equality notwithstanding. While the small family norm slogan of 'hum do, hamare do' (we two, ours two) has rubbed in well the penchant for begetting at least one son has not ... More >>
Ensuring Women Have A Rights-Based Access To Emergency Contraceptives Is Vital
Tuesday, 8 September 2020, 5:23 pm | CNS
Many women and girls around the world have experienced contraception failure, missed taking oral contraceptive pills, or been forced to have sex against their will. For these women, emergency contraception is a safe and effective method that reduces ... More >>
Innovative Financing For Women's Health Becomes Vital When Purse Strings Tighten
Saturday, 5 September 2020, 6:49 pm | CNS
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the fragility of weak health systems that were ill prepared to withstand the onslaught of the pandemic. As documented by the Pulse survey of the WHO, the pandemic has resulted in disruption of essential health services, ... More >>
Growing Up As A Girl In Rural India: What Does It Mean?
Sunday, 9 August 2020, 9:19 pm | CNS
Adolescence or teenage is that critical phase when one transitions from childhood to adulthood. It is marked by important biological changes and the onset of puberty. This 'growing up' is also about experiencing the joys and challenges of youth. However, ... More >>
A Nuclear-Free World Is Crucial For Sustainable Development
Sunday, 9 August 2020, 5:15 am | CNS
"Most people are completely, blissfully ignorant about the situation, and those of us who believe in sustainable development are not able to do anything", this is how Dr SP Udayakumar describes the current situation relating to nuclear power ... More >>
Where Are The Men In Family Planning? Is It The Business Of Women Alone?
Sunday, 26 July 2020, 7:06 pm | CNS
In many parts of the world, including India, family planning is largely viewed as a women’s issue and family planning programming is primarily focused on women. In fact, out of the 14 choices listed as methods of contraception, only 2 - condoms ... More >>
For A Better World, Our Lifestyle Must Be Based On As Less Resources As Possible
Saturday, 25 July 2020, 7:10 am | CNS
Senior activist Medha Patkar launched a youth led, Towards A Better World campaign, in an online session where several youth leaders of Fridays For Future (a global movement led by Greta Thunberg) and other youth activists took part. We must change ... More >>
A Vaccine For COVID-19: So Near And Yet So Far
Friday, 24 July 2020, 6:31 am | CNS
With the numbers of those infected with COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) escalating everyday globally we are indeed wading through turbulent waters with no end at sight. Scientists around the world are literally burning the midnight oil, searching frantically for ... More >>
Are Young People Left Behind In The Times Of COVID-19 Pandemic?
Sunday, 7 June 2020, 7:39 pm | CNS
by Shobha Shukla – CNS Over 60% of the world's youth live in Asia Pacific region , accounting for about 19% of the region's total population. This translates into more than 750 million young women and men aged 15 to 24 years. As it is, many of ... More >>
