By the Public Health Center of Excellence and the Gender Center of Excellence India’s transgender population faces a healthcare crisis that long predates any legislation. Access to general medical care, HIV testing, mental health services, and gender-affirming procedures has remained…
Transforming Healthcare through AI AI’s entry into public health has produced notable advances in disease surveillance, diagnostics, and risk prediction 1,3,4. Yet, these are largely enhancements to existing systems, benefiting those already within the formal healthcare network. For underserved communities-where…
In 2014, the Supreme Court of India delivered a watershed judgment in the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) v. Union of India case, affirming the rights of transgender persons to self-identify their gender and be recognized as a third gender.…
While modern medicine has made significant advancements, it remains out of reach for many communities due to geographic inaccessibility, high costs, and cultural barriers. Traditional healers, on the other hand, are deeply embedded within these communities, offering immediate and affordable…
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancers pose a significant threat to India’s productivity. They account for nearly 60% of deaths in the country and result in annual economic losses estimated at $6 trillion globally. WHO in…
Cancer care in India has made significant strides in medical advancements, but the socioeconomic and psychological burdens on patients and their families remain overwhelming. Insights from recent projects at NuSocia emphasize that combating cancer effectively requires addressing the non-medical challenges…
Floods are a brutal reminder of nature’s force, affecting millions and leaving devastation in their wake. As of August 2024, both India and Bangladesh have been hit hard, with relentless rains causing rivers to overflow, leading to deadly floods. In…
A Perspective from NuSocia’s Public Health Centre of Excellence “The greatest opportunity offered by AI is not reducing errors or workloads, or even curing cancer: it is the opportunity to restore the precious and time-honored connection and trust—the human touch—between…
Access to toilets may not be a glamorous topic, but it’s undeniably crucial. For every individual, the ability to use a toilet safely and comfortably is a basic human right, included in Article 21 of the Constitution under the Right…
Health is a fundamental right, yet access to it is not always as straightforward as it seems. Health-seeking behaviour, a pivotal aspect of ensuring timely healthcare access, encompasses an individual’s proactive inclination to seek medical attention when unwell. While quality…
India is faced with the colossal challenge of providing equitable access to quality healthcare services for its massive population of over 1.3 billion people. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, India’s healthcare system faced significant challenges, including a large population, regional disparities,…