The year 2023 has already been a testament to the fact that a climate crisis is upon us. Here’s a look at the role of forests in mitigating climate risks, purifying our air, and sequestering carbon.
The abnormal cold temperatures are extremely harsh on the older population, especially people with comorbidities, the homeless, in addition to those living in slums and lower socio-economic rungs.
States like Punjab, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Kerala, and Assam are among the 50 high risk states, as per the Gross Domestic Climate Risk Ranking. Read More
Menstrual health remains at the top of the agenda when it comes to spreading awareness about the structural and social inequalities that girls face in Indian society. It’s an under-recognised social determinant of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), the building block to attaining gender equality outcomes.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcement of ‘MISHTI’, a new scheme for mangrove plantation along India’s coasts has been lauded by many. The government has slashed fund allocation for several schemes that aid mangrove afforestation, including the National Coastal Mission. Read More
An experimental trial to utilise drones to provide superior healthcare services to tribal and rural communities in Seppa, a town in East...
On the occasion of International Youth Day, we are compelled to look at issues plaguing our younger generations. The lack of skills required for employment remains one of the top reasons for youth unemployment. It is critical that India, with the largest adolescent and youth population, address this and maximize the demographic dividend towards its […]
With the incorporation of the entire gamut of environmental, social and governance-based (ESG) decision-making into organisational behaviour, a holistic new way of thinking has emerged after the pandemic, seeking to decrease the distance between the state, the market and the civil society in ways never before. Read More
At the precipice of large-scale climate change and environmental degradation, with climate adaptation costs rising to $500 Billion a year, United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) has recalled its fifty-year long history of observations to mark World Environment Day (WED) on June 5, 2022. With the theme #OnlyOneEarth, mirroring that of the first World Environment Day, 1974, the global community has come full circle in realising the importance of planet Earth as the singular home for mankind.
The SAMRIDH Healthcare Blended Financing Facility, supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by IPE Global, has committed 2.45 Crore INR ($350,000 USD) to Qure.ai to scale Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled chest X-ray screening software, qXR, in 50 sites across more than 15 Indian states. Read More
Axis Bank on Thursday said it has committed a USD 150 million (about Rs 1,140 crore) loan for strengthening the healthcare infrastructure in the country in association with IPE Global, in the aftermath of the pandemic. The continued threat of new variants has reinforced the need to boost investments and partnerships in the health sector. Axis Bank has committed […]
With an objective to strengthen the efforts towards the vaccination drive in Africa and share best practices, and exchange knowledge NATHEALTH – Healthcare Federation of India in collaboration with Africa Healthcare Federation organised the Indo-Africa Vaccine Summit on Friday – 11th February 2022 virtually. The Summit saw participation from key dignitaries from both India and […]
