Public health

“Dr. Jigment Wangchuk and his entire team have completely changed the entire scenario of Chushul Primary Health Centre. I have never seen such a dedicated officer and team," says Konchok Stanzin, Councillor of Chushul.

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In private hospitals, such procedures would cost Rs 1.5-3 lakh. Dr Uday Rana is not only performing them with his own funds, but he has also purchased equipment to reduce the blood loss and pain!

What went into scripting one of the greatest public health successes India has seen in recent years? We reached out to the grassroots to find the answers.

From Delhi to Kerala, we analyse how three unique initiative are affirming the value of affordable and accessible healthcare for the working class!

AIF’s Clinton Fellow Audra Bass shares her experience of meeting the Sahiyas in Jharkhand, who help communities get access to resources to meet healthcare needs for expecting mothers.

Health workers—who are they, and can anybody become health worker? During this World Health Workers Week (April 2 – 8, 2017), Thriveni S. Beerenahally shares some of her experiences, training wonderful women to be community health workers.

Meet Durgaiah, a farmer and a cancer survivor who not only won the battle against throat cancer, but is now using his second chance at life to train, counsel, and inspire. Dr. Pragati Hebbar explores further.

Meet Nalini Satyanarayan, a 70-year-old cancer survivor who is now championing the cause of cancer prevention.

What do leaders do when they see pressing public health and sanitation problems in their community? Solve them!