Healthcare

As the WHO raised an alert for cough syrups manufactured in India that led to the death of 69 children in The Gambia, authors Dinesh Thakur and Prashant Reddy discuss their years-long crusade to highlight the glaring loopholes in medicine manufacturing in India.

Dr Ganesh Babu, medical officer at a PHC in Chhattisgarh, is using mobile phones as an incentive for pregnant village women to access timely healthcare.

With the release of Doctor G, we speak to Dr Yuvraj Jadeja, a fertility specialist, to understand what it’s like to be a male gynaecologist in India, and why he encourages patients to look beyond gender.

Called Saheli, the world’s first non-steroidal contraceptive pill was developed by Dr Nitya Anand and his team at Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI). Here's how it played a pivotal role in India's struggle against overpopulation.

Dr Dhruv Joshi and Dr Dileep Raman through their platform Cloudphysician provide intensive care to patients in ICUs through a remote system. Here’s how it works.

Matilda Kullu is an ASHA worker from Odisha’s Sundargarh district. She is the only ASHA worker from India to be mentioned third on the Forbes W-Power 2021 list.

Delhi-based lawyer Jasmine George is spreading awareness around sexual and reproductive health rights of women while ensuring access to safe abortions for those living in Tier-II and Tier-III cities.

Sisters Shobhita and Shashwata Narain started Veera Health, a digital platform that aims to provide holistic and evidence-based solutions to women suffering from PCOS.

Living with undiagnosed Endometriosis for years had rendered Deepali Raina miserable and unable to carry on with regular life. She recalls some things she did to pull herself out of the rut, and hopes that these tips will resonate with those in similar situations.

Worried about expensive medicine bills? Helping save up to 80% on each prescription, startup Dawa Dost has already reached over 3 million Indian consumers.