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A legislative environment based on internationally accepted human rights standards is required to ensure the highest quality of care for people with dementia. Read more »
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India may mobilise global leadership for equitable access to Covid-19 vaccines as well as on terrorism, peace and Security Council reforms. Read more »
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International Widows Day reminds us of the opportunity for action towards achieving full rights and recognition for widows in India. Read more »
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Prevention of elder abuse is possible as many strategies have been identified to prevent abuse, take action against it and mitigate its consequences. Read more »
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The UN Security Council's programme of work for May focuses on global challenges of peace and human wellbeing, exposing its narrow definition of peace. Read more »
![Climate change and pathogenic diseases](https://i0.wp.com/www.policycircle.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/covid-vaccine-biden.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1)
Even countries like India that have vaccine manufacturing facilities are at the mercy of a few manufacturers of Covid-19 vaccine. Read more »
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India, the largest producer of vaccines in the world, exported 64 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines, while administering only 61 million doses within the country. Read more »
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On World Health Day, WHO has urged world leaders to monitor health inequities and ensure that all people can access quality health services. Read more »
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Kerala’s healthcare infrastructure may withstand pandemics like Covid-19, but the state lacks a transparent health financing policy based on a cost budget. Read more »
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The celebration of Women's Day and the ritualistic reverence of women notwithstanding, there is an urgent need for a critical appraisal of their status.
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