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20-11-2009Tribals in central India have adopted hygienic practices. For the first time ever, villagers own a house with its very own toilet, which is no mean achievement for the country, where 60% homes do not have toilet facilities.
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19-11-2009World Toilet Organisation head, on his India visit to celebrate the World Toilet Day, says there is need to raise global awareness on sustainable sanitation. He points out privatisation can help toilets in India to catch up with growing standards of living.
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Image: Most public toilets in India are unhygienic/ Photo credit: Guardian
25-10-2009Policymakers, strategists and activists have increasingly acknowledged the role of HIV Positive women in the fight against the dreaded disease. Susan Paxton’s new book, Diamonds, has testimonies of such women from as distant a place as Papua New Guinea, Sri Lanka, India, Vietnam and more. Ranjita Biswas reviews the book.
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Community participation key to children's well being 09-09-2009Community mobilisation and sensitisation play critical role in achieving holistic development of a child, says a new report jointly released by Save the Children and Public Interest Foundation in India’s national capital. There is a need to take small efforts that can multiply with the greater involvement of people.
Poor facilities causing maternal deaths in Afghanistan 29-10-2009In Badakshan province in north-eastern Afghanistan, survival of women while giving birth depends merely on a chance. Lack of awareness, poverty and poor infrastructure are the main reasons for high mortality rate in the embattled country.
Uganda food crisis hits fight against HIV 27-10-2009The food crisis in Uganda is taking its toll on the fight against HIV/AIDS. Those living with the dreaded disease are beginning to reduce their dosages of antiretroviral drugs, as these are harmful if taken empty stomach.
Women hand pump mechanics on the move 14-10-2009A UNICEF initiative is training poor and marginalised women of eastern Indian state of Jharkhand in repairing and maintaining hand pumps in the villages. Not only has it helped them to earn self-confidence and economic independence but also contributed in management of clean drinking water in households.
17-08-2009With a view to root out corruption and ensure timely and legitimate disbursal of funds under various schemes, the Indian government is planning to make more use of ICTs. The new system will manage different projects, monitor funds and even do a social audit.
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10-11-2009World Health Organisation’s latest report Women and Health: Today's Evidence Tomorrow's Agenda, reveals that violence and gender inequalities leave women and girls, especially those of reproductive age, more vulnerable to HIV/AIDS. It champions the need for policy action and greater women’s participation in healthcare.
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Image: Cover page of the report/ Photo credit: WHO
Asia-Pacific sprints to fight swine flu Thousands of people participated in the running festival in Bangkok last week. The event was organised by the UN to raise awareness about the need to curb the spread of H1N1 flu pandemic.
