India’s wellness industry

Wellness industry can power jobs, exports, tourism

India’s wellness industry is moving beyond soft power into jobs, tourism, exports, digital health, and preventive care. Read more »
rare disease policy india

India’s rare disease policy cannot stop at a funding cap

India’s rare disease policy created hope, but many patients lose treatment once the Rs 50 lakh cap is exhausted. Read more »
Hantavirus threat

Hantavirus outbreak calls for stronger zoonotic preparedness

Hantavirus is unlikely to cause a pandemic, but it exposes serious gaps in surveillance, cruise biosecurity, and zoonotic preparedness. Read more »
midwifery policy kerala

Kerala’s midwifery policy reversal has weakened maternal care

India needs an autonomous midwifery policy, stronger training, and protected care units in public health facilities. Read more »
india sports infrastructure

Missing sports infrastructure is a public health risk

India’s growth has outpaced its sports infrastructure, hurting public health and grassroots talent. Read more »
natural EEGs health monitoring

Natural EEG: Smartphone apps are changing how we study brain activity

Natural EEGs can support long-term monitoring outside hospitals for people with neurological disorders, and help others track health issues. Read more »
Artemis II and public health

Artemis II opens a new frontier in public health

Artemis II is more than a lunar flyby; it highlights how deep space and satellite systems are reshaping public health. Read more »
India’s rare disease policy challenges

Rare disease policy needs continuity, not one-time relief

India’s rare disease policy recognises patients but fails to ensure continuity of treatment where therapy must be lifelong. Read more »
tuberculosis case load india

Mathematical modelling can save tuberculosis patients

By using real world data, mathematical models can help policymakers reach tuberculosis patients who would benefit most from an intervention, and better identify their needs Read more »
Expensive healthcare real estate driving up costs

Healthcare real estate is driving costs, access, priorities

As hospitals become tenants and healthcare real estate turns into an asset class, rent obligations and investor priorities are beginning to influence medical decisions and system resilience. Read more »