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[video] Maya Ranavare leader of India's network of leprosy-affected people calls to #EndLeprosy

2 months ago | citizen-news.org | Bobby Ramakant

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Right wing policies threaten gender equality and health security

2 months ago | citizen-news.org | Bobby Ramakant

Young people call for all sexual and reproductive health services including safe abortion rights All this is going to have high reaching negative impacts on global health, including access to sexual and reproductive health services. Under the regressive reimposition of the 'Global Gag Rule', organisations (outside the US) receiving any US funding cannot provide any services or information related to abortion, even with separate, non-US funding.
Nepal leads the world with largest pictorial health warnings on all tobacco products

2 months ago | citizen-news.org | Bobby Ramakant

“Nepal has set a global benchmark by adopting 100% pictorial health warnings on tobacco packaging. This policy is a powerful tool to prevent smoking among youth and children, encourage tobacco users to quit, and raise public awareness about the dangers of tobacco use. It is a highly cost-effective intervention that not only saves lives and reduces healthcare costs but also helps to de-normalise tobacco in our communities.
A world without leprosy is a public health and human rights imperative

2 months ago | citizen-news.org | Bobby Ramakant

, who is a person affected by leprosy from Maharashtra state in India and President of Association of People Affected by Leprosy (APAL), said that her parents too were affected by the disease. “Ending stigma and discrimination for persons affected by leprosy is critical because it affects every facet of life, be it social status, employment, education, marriage, or access to basic amenities. Unfortunately, despite advancements in medicine and technology, leprosy related stigma still exists.
[video] Sexual and reproductive health with equity and rights for the young people

Jan 25, 2025 | citizen-news.org | Bobby Ramakant

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SHE & Rights | Sexual & reproductive health with equity & rights for the young people

Jan 22, 2025 | citizen-news.org | Bobby Ramakant

The fourth session of SHE & Rights (Sexual Health with Equity and Rights) will be led by the young people on the theme: "Sexual and reproductive health with equity and rights for the young people." 24th January 2025, Friday 12noon South Africa | 3:30pm India Panel of speakers Letlhogonolo Mokgoroane, South African legal practitioner practising as an advocate (barrister); member of the Johannesburg Society of Advocates Pooja Mishra, National Youth Coordinator, Youth Lead Voices; and General...
Frontline healthcare workers dispelling darkness below the lamp

Jan 22, 2025 | citizen-news.org | Bobby Ramakant

If we assume that a person who lives a few hundred metres away from one of the best clinics would have no problems in accessing services, then we could be in for a rude shock. Despite getting diagnosed with TB in a government hospital, a migrant worker failed to access treatment on his own.
Will the drive to find-treat-prevent TB continue till we end TB?

Jan 12, 2025 | citizen-news.org | Bobby Ramakant

End TB Dialogues | Podcast] Despite being the most populous district of Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh in India, Kangra has also led from the front in caring for largest number of people with TB in the state. Compared to the national average in India, Kangra offers TB tests to 3-4 times more people per 100,000 population. Good news is that TB rates have been consistently declining in the past three years.
[podcast] Reaching the unreached people with TB services in Kangra Dharamshala

Jan 7, 2025 | citizen-news.org | Bobby Ramakant

podcast of 2025 features Dr Rajesh Kumar Sood, District Programme Officer, National Health Mission and District TB Officer (National TB Elimination Programme) Kangra Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India. He is in conversation with CNS founder Managing Editor and Executive Director Shobha Shukla on the ongoing #100Days focussed campaign to #ReachTheUnreached people with best of TB diagnostics, treatment and prevention services in India.
[video] Kangra Dharamshala intensifies actions to reach the unreached with TB services

Jan 6, 2025 | citizen-news.org | Bobby Ramakant

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