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The WHO initially rejected their applications, stating that rural India would be too much of a culture shock for two American women. But, Mary Guinan and Cornelia E Davis stood firm and toiled on-ground to eventually help make India smallpox-free.

Sometimes it can make things better if we knock on a closed door and say, “You look sad. Maybe I can help. Would you like to talk about something?”

Way back in 1953, Hemendra Nath Chatterjee first treated 186 patients with an “oral glucose-sodium electrolyte solution”. But it’s widely believed that “racism or the lack of a ‘scientific’ rationale prevented the widespread adoption of his work.” #IndiansInScience #LostTales

Uncover bleeding wound and put direct pressure on the wound with a thick pad of bandage or cloth to stop bleeding.

“A four-month-old baby was sick with fever. The family was unable to reach the hospital—their home was on an isolated island surrounded by vast paddy fields that were under waist-deep water. The house was almost ‘floating’.”

When doctors take the Hippocratic oath, they vow to do everything in their power to help save a life. And these inspiring 'knights in white coats' are going the extra mile to stay true to that promise! #HeroesOfHumanity #WorldHealthDay #Respect

He states, “Despite a population of 1.3 billion, India has a mere 45 labs capable of distinguishing these TB types, which is 0.2 labs per million people. China, with its equivalent population, has 249 labs.”

The patent-pending 'armour' tech also makes the fabric anti-microbial and anti-bacterial. Moreover, it can be used to treat curtains, bed linen, and upholstery!

But saving lives is not without its risks—besides the physical threat from criminals who target this community, Ganesh often has to resist emotional pressure from those who want to know the test results of others, which they feel will help them keep themselves safe.

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.