Healthcare

Aziz and Shaheen loved each other and were ready to face every challenge life would throw at them, including Aziz’s chronic illness.

Dr. Mary Verghese was among the earliest pioneers of physical medicine and rehabilitation in India. Even today, her work and spirit continues to inspire generations of rehabilitation professionals.

The ‘Breaking the Silence’ campaign aims to bust all the myths and unfairness around menstruation and has declared 2017’s theme as ‘Men Take Lead’. In that spirit, the India Bull Riders – Bangalore will mark the International Menstrual Hygiene Day with a historic ride.

A survey, conducted with inputs from residents of Jharkhand villages, gives insights into the real situation on the ground.

“In our country parents will go to any lengths to ensure that their daughter can have a baby.”

Incorporating mental health in school education programmes can give a big boost to tackling mental health issues in children and adolescents.

“People there believe that menstruating women have a follow a lot of traditions, which when broken can anger the Gods.”

Dr. Ajoy Mistry was four when he lost his father due to lack of medical care. His mother, who was just 23 then, wanted to ensure that no other family suffered the same fate they did.

Through their organisation SEARCH, Dr. Rani Abhay Bang and her husband Dr. Abhay Bang have brought hope, love, and social upliftment to thousands of vulnerable tribal communities in Maharashtra.

Did you know that breastmilk is often referred to as the liquid gold for infants