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One-Third of Tuberculosis (TB) Cases Go Undetected
 Bobby Ramakant
About 3 million people fail to access TB treatment under directly-observed treatment shortcourse (DOTS), according to the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Tuberculosis Control Report 2009.
Relevance of Bhagat Singh in Modern India
Shobha Shukla
The Kalam Vichar Manch ( thinkers' association) recently organized a thought provoking seminar to commemorate the death anniversary of freedom fighter Shaheed Bhagat Singh, who was 'hanged to death' on 23 March 1931.
Bringing in Winds of Change through Radio Ga Ga
 Anjali Singh
Lucknow: 32 years old Kanshiram undergoes a complete transformation as he goes behind the microphone talking to his listeners on the Community Radio (CR)
Call in Africa to Fund the Gap in the Fight Against TB
Bobby Ramakant
Despite of African governments declaring tuberculosis (TB) as an emergency, Africa as a region, faces the largest funding gap of USD 10.7 billion to fully implement the Global Plan to Stop TB by 2015.
The Electorate Wash UP Politics' Dirty Linen in Public
Anjali Singh
Lucknow: This time round it promises to be an election with a difference, but then why not. As, at long last the citizens of India are now keen to elect and send clean and committed representatives to form the 15th Lok Sabha of the largest democracy in the world.
Neglect of Tuberculosis Control Among Indigenous Communities Unethical
Bobby Ramakant
The need to include indigenous people in the Global Plan to Stop TB was echoed by many participants at the 3rd Stop TB Partners' Forum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Tobacco Cessation can Piggy-Back Ride on Health Services
Shobha Shukla
The importance of integrating tobacco cessation with the existing healthcare services was emphasized by Professor (Dr) Rama Kant, Head of the Department of Surgery, CSM Medical University, Lucknow and a World Health Organization (WHO) Director General's Awardee (2005).
International Community Demands Big Tobacco Comply with Health Treaty
Citizen News Service (CNS)
At the 14th World Conference on Tobacco or Health in India this week, governments and civil society are demanding tobacco corporations comply swiftly with new treaty guidelines preventing industry interference in health policy.
In The Spirit Of Freedom (From Tobacco)
Shobha Shukla
The 14th World Conference on Tobacco or Health (WCTOH) got an official kick start on the 8th of March, at the National Centre Of Performing Arts in Mumbai.
Youth against cross-border tobacco advertising in films
Bobby Ramakant
Youth from 27 countries that met at the 2nd Global Youth Meet (GYM) in the lead up to the 14th World Conference on Tobacco Or Health (WCTOH) in Mumbai, India, expressed their common ire against cross-border tobacco advertising in films.
The World Conference on Tobacco or Health to open in India
Shobha Shukla
India is a host to the global conference on tobacco control for the first time in history. More than 2,400 delegates from across the world will convene to deliberate on different aspects of tobacco control.
Youth refuse to be 'targetted' by the tobacco industry
Bobby Ramakant
More than 80% of the tobacco use begins before the age of 18 years. The tobacco industry loses more than 5.4 million of its best customers every year as they die of causes attributed to tobacco use.
For the people by the people
Anjali Singh
Lucknow:The democratic process may finally find expression politically if the newly constituted forum of social activists taking up people's causes has its way.
Engaging low-income countries in climate change mitigation
Dr Rahul Pandey
With Obama administration adopting a progressive outlook toward climate change, a consensus seems likely this year among the high income countries about post-Kyoto mitigation commitments.
Anti-HIV Microbicides Research Gives Hope
Bobby Ramakant
The anti-HIV microbicides research has finally given a positive outcome - the microbicides gel PRO2000 under research showed 30% reduction of HIV transmission in the human clinical trials.
Right-to-Information (RTI) Movement Brewing in UP
Anjali Singh
The Right to Information Act (RTI) may be in place but is it actually translating into answers for those seeking them under it? Most who have used the act respond with a resounding NO.
Improving Health Responses During Financial Crisis
Citizen News Service
The study of causes, distribution, spread and control of diseases in populations, epidemiology, is a fundamental science and an integral part of public health.
Mayawati Ji, Why Did We Get Bulldozers Instead of Homes?
Bobby Ramakant
The local administration came into swing to brutally demolish the slums in Nadwa (daliganj), Lucknow. 216 poor people were rendered homeless despite of central government of India's and UP state government's promise to provide homes for the poor.
A Spoonful of Sugar Can Help Fight Malaria
Citizen News Service
One teaspoon of moistened sugar placed underneath the tongue of sick hypoglycaemic children – a simple solution to a serious problem.
How Will the World Begin to See TB Care as a Smart Investment?
Bobby Ramakant
Unless the tuberculosis (TB) advocates reach out to decision makers to impress upon them the urgency of strengthening TB care and control programmes, the global economic meltdown is likely to threaten to reverse the gains made in TB care over past decades.
Agriculture Extension Systems Should be Strengthened in India
Amit Dwivedi
The arrangements for agricultural extension in India have grown, over the last five decades, in terms of activities, organizational types and available manpower.
Children of a Lesser God? Abandoned and Stricken too!
Anjali Singh
In the first ever incident of its kind the state of Uttar Pradesh is struggling with its growing disabled population. As grim as that sounds the fact remains that a single seven year old blind and deaf destitute child has become a huge challenge for not only the government of UP but its citizen's at large as well.
Will Recession Impede TB Care and Control?
Bobby Ramakant
Despite of Indian government’s assurance that India will not be affected by the global economic recession, about 2.5 million people are estimated to lose their jobs in India by end of 2009.
Our Response to Terror
Dr Sandeep Pandey
In the clamour for asking the Pakistani government to take decisive action against the terrorist organizations in that country and shut down their camps we forget one thing.
Kala Azar Patients Lack Adequate Diagnosis and Drugs
Bobby Ramakant
At the fourth Leishmaniasis World Congress in Lucknow, India, Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) said that there is a serious need to expand availability of effective treatments and diagnosis for visceral leishmaniasis (kala azar) in order to reduce the present burden of disease and resistance to treatments.
Why Did Sapamcha Kangleipal Run Away From Custody?
Dr Sandeep Pandey
Sapamcha Kangleipal is the 27 year old leader of Manipur Forward Youth Front, an organization working for the democratic rights and peace in Manipur.
Baby Boom by Miracle Missions
Anjali Singh
The only emotion one feels standing in the neonatal care centre in Lalitpur is of disbelief, as doctors prepare to discharge a newly born baby weighing no less than 750 gms. Barely fitting the size of the doctor's palm, the little girl child is hale and hearty as she is handed over to her mother.
Manish Gives Hope for Those in Need of Healthcare
Dr Sandeep Pandey
If he was not attending to needy patients in Lucknow today he would most likely have been a washerman in his birth place, Ballia district of eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Anti-HIV Microbicides Research Gives Hope
Bobby Ramakant
The anti-HIV microbicides research has finally given a positive outcome - the microbicides gel PRO2000 under research showed 30% reduction of HIV transmission in the human clinical trials.
Right-to-Information (RTI) Movement Brewing in UP
Anjali Singh
The Right to Information Act (RTI) may be in place but is it actually translating into answers for those seeking them under it? Most who have used the act respond with a resounding NO.
Improving Health Responses During Financial Crisis
Citizen News Service
The study of causes, distribution, spread and control of diseases in populations, epidemiology, is a fundamental science and an integral part of public health.
Mayawati Ji, Why Did We Get Bulldozers Instead of Homes?
Bobby Ramakant
The local administration came into swing to brutally demolish the slums in Nadwa (daliganj), Lucknow. 216 poor people were rendered homeless despite of central government of India's and UP state government's promise to provide homes for the poor.
A Spoonful of Sugar Can Help Fight Malaria
Citizen News Service
One teaspoon of moistened sugar placed underneath the tongue of sick hypoglycaemic children – a simple solution to a serious problem.
How Will the World Begin to See TB Care as a Smart Investment?
Bobby Ramakant
Unless the tuberculosis (TB) advocates reach out to decision makers to impress upon them the urgency of strengthening TB care and control programmes, the global economic meltdown is likely to threaten to reverse the gains made in TB care over past decades.
Agriculture Extension Systems Should be Strengthened in India
Amit Dwivedi
The arrangements for agricultural extension in India have grown, over the last five decades, in terms of activities, organizational types and available manpower.
Children of a Lesser God? Abandoned and Stricken too!
Anjali Singh
In the first ever incident of its kind the state of Uttar Pradesh is struggling with its growing disabled population. As grim as that sounds the fact remains that a single seven year old blind and deaf destitute child has become a huge challenge for not only the government of UP but its citizen's at large as well.
Will Recession Impede TB Care and Control?
Bobby Ramakant
Despite of Indian government’s assurance that India will not be affected by the global economic recession, about 2.5 million people are estimated to lose their jobs in India by end of 2009.
Our Response to Terror
Dr Sandeep Pandey
In the clamour for asking the Pakistani government to take decisive action against the terrorist organizations in that country and shut down their camps we forget one thing.
Kala Azar Patients Lack Adequate Diagnosis and Drugs
Bobby Ramakant
At the fourth Leishmaniasis World Congress in Lucknow, India, Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) said that there is a serious need to expand availability of effective treatments and diagnosis for visceral leishmaniasis (kala azar) in order to reduce the present burden of disease and resistance to treatments.
Why Did Sapamcha Kangleipal Run Away From Custody?
Dr Sandeep Pandey
Sapamcha Kangleipal is the 27 year old leader of Manipur Forward Youth Front, an organization working for the democratic rights and peace in Manipur.
Baby Boom by Miracle Missions
Anjali Singh
The only emotion one feels standing in the neonatal care centre in Lalitpur is of disbelief, as doctors prepare to discharge a newly born baby weighing no less than 750 gms. Barely fitting the size of the doctor's palm, the little girl child is hale and hearty as she is handed over to her mother.
Manish Gives Hope for Those in Need of Healthcare
Dr Sandeep Pandey
If he was not attending to needy patients in Lucknow today he would most likely have been a washerman in his birth place, Ballia district of eastern Uttar Pradesh.
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