World Health Organisation

Hailing from the village of Sapnot in Karsog tehsil of Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, this woman health worker has finally received the global recognition she deserved from the World Health Organisation (WHO).

In 2015 alone, there were an estimated 214 million new cases of malaria, and approximately 4.38 lakh died of the disease.

Each year, Diwali festivities leave the air in the capital thick with deadly smog and suspended particles, posing a serious health threat as they lead to medical problems like breathing issues, allergies and asthma attacks.

Deemed the second highest position at the UN agency, she will be working under Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. She is the first Indian to hold one of the highest ranks in the WHO.

Breastfeeding is a mother's gift to herself, her baby and the earth. ~Pamela K. Wiggins

As a leading cause for health concerns, global poverty and environmental degradation, anti-smoking initiatives call for a mix of stringent laws and pragmatic motivation rather than moral judgement.

Depression is a severe problem for large swathes of India’s population, especially in rural India. However, it is time to overcome stigma and reluctance to discuss the disorder openly and help victims overcome it as soon as possible.

As many as 2.8 million people developed Tuberculosis in India in 2015 alone, according to the World Health Organisation.

The Prime Minister made the remarks ahead of the World Health Day on April 7, whose theme this year is depression.

One of the highest health-care burdens from antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the world is carried by India. Bugworks, a Bengaluru-based startup, is working tirelessly to find a solution to this public health crisis.