Health

A collection of articles on different aspects of health published on The India Forum.

Poor State of Crèche Schemes in India

The Government of India's crèche scheme, now renamed as Palna, needs revised guidelines and procedures. This analysis questions its sustainability and highlights the need for clearer details on…
▶25-Oct-2024
Neeha Susan Jacob, Shraddha Jain

Pregnant Women in Rural India Are Overworked at Home. That's Breaking Them.

"Most pregnant and nursing women in rural India engage in excessive domestic work for long hours in demanding circumstances with minimal help or rest, adding hardship to their lives."
▶16-Sep-2024
Kanika Sharma

How Biases amongst Heathcare Workers in Kerala Impede Access to Abortion

A ‘benevolent patriarchy’ that undergirds reproductive health services in Kerala creates barriers to women accessing safe abortion.
▶20-Aug-2024
Malu Mohan, Sapna Mishra

Transition to Adulthood and Mental Health: Challenges Faced by Indian Adolescents

India has the largest population of adolescents, a notable proportion of whom face mental health challenges. This requires actions beyond the health sector, including ensuring that adolescents live,…
▶05-Aug-2024
K.G. Santhya

Widowhood and its Associated Vulnerabilities in India: A Gendered Perspective

Both widows and widowers in India face challenges living alone, though women of course are more vulnerable. After losing a spouse, both genders experience difficulties like food insecurity and abuse…
▶31-Jul-2024
Babul Hossain

Lonely Twilight of Older Women in India

Living alone among older adults could offer independence for some, but it can pose serious challenges of social isolation, healthcare access, and financial security for many. Addressing these…
▶29-Jul-2024
Allen Prabhaker Ugargol

Towards a Policy for Menstrual Hygiene Infrastructure in Workplaces

Improving menstrual hygiene facilities at workplaces is crucial as a goal in itself and for encouraging female workforce participation. The government must set clear goals and objectives, create a…
▶18-Jul-2024
Kaushiki Sanyal

Gone to the dogs: Rabies control and street dog welfare in India

People are often bitten by street dogs. With around 60 mn India arguably has the biggest population of street dogs in the world. Most of these dogs aren’t vaccinated against rabies. Most rabies cases…
▶15-Jul-2024
Suno India

Why is India barely reporting heat wave deaths?

At least 33 people died in heatwave during the 2024 General Election's last phase in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha. Often these deaths are not recorded as heat-related deaths or are not…
▶15-Jul-2024
Suno India

Prospective Changes in the Age Structure of India’s Population: The Regional Dimension

Rapid population growth is no longer a major issue in India as it was in the 1970s. Current challenges include harnessing the demographic dividend, developing elderly care systems, addressing inter-…
▶15-Jul-2024
Purushottam M. Kulkarni