A great deal has been written about the opportunities and challenges faced by community health workers (CHWs) in the context of LMICs, including India. However, the specific struggles of frontline TB workers (FTWs)—who are equally close to the community—are either overlooked or barely addressed in these discussions. In this article, we’d l...

In Kerala, a state renowned for its robust public healthcare system, a storm is brewing. At the heart of this unrest are the Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) workers—often overlooked yet essential healthcare providers who serve as the first point of contact for many. These dedicated workers raise awareness, deliver critical services s...

Indonesia is in the middle of a bold health system overhaul. The government has been pushing for transformation since 2021 through six key pillars—among others aiming for strengthening primary care, digitizing systems, and ensuring equitable access across the country. On paper, it’s a big leap forward. With platforms like Satu Sehat, digital r...

As some of you might recall, during the COVID-19 pandemic, having a female leadership was by and large an advantage. Examples include a number of female Presidents who prioritized science and public health over politics (well, at least more than the “average” male leader) and managed to contain the severity of the situation without causing u...

In a bustling primary healthcare center in Lagos, a pregnant woman with severe anemia receives intravenous iron instead of the usual handful of iron tablets. This scene, once unimaginable in Nigeria’s primary care settings, represents a subtle shift in maternal care strategy that could transform how the country addresses one of its most persiste...

There is a rhythm to how global health funding moves in Africa—a predictable tune of crises followed by amnesia. During a crisis, money pours into the continent through aid, presidential initiatives, donor contracts and external experts. Then, the crisis dies, money dries up, and we are left with parallel health “channels” never meant to last....

Historically, limited access to medicines was viewed as a problem primarily affecting healthcare systems in the Global South.  However, in recent years this issue has also emerged in the Global North, thus transforming access to medicines into a global concern extending beyond low-resource settings. Moreover, access to medicines is nowadays addr...

India is the third largest producer of e-waste, and approximately 90% of it gets processed in the unorganized sector. A report by the National Commission for Enterprises in the Unorganized Sector (NCEUS) from 2007 highlighted that the Muslim community is overwhelmingly concentrated in the unorganized sector and engaged in self-employed activitie...

On March 8, 2025, people worldwide will celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD), a global event that honors women’s achievements and raises awareness of the ongoing fight for gender equality. This year’s theme, #AccelerateAction, underscores the urgent need to break down barriers hindering women and girls from reaching their full potential...