In this capitalistic world, all lives are not equal. Skin colour, religion, caste, gender, geographical location, etc, determine who dies and who gets to live. In this scenario, is the vision of 'Health for All' just a lie we are telling ourselves?
Part three of our series on women’s health in Indian public institutes examines the neglect of clinical care in women’s colleges, exposing stark resource disparities and systemic apathy. From inadequate first aid to medical gaslighting, we uncover the hidden struggles of female students seeking basic healthcare.
A case study of three premier public institutes reveals the gaps in India's vast but flawed menstrual policy—leaving women in urban spaces struggling for access. This neglect is also found in higher education institutes, forcing students to navigate stigma, scarcity, and systemic indifference.
Poor hygiene and inadequate sanitation facilities in educational institutions disproportionately impact female students, leading to absenteeism and dropouts. This widespread neglect highlights systemic apathy toward women's health and well-being in Indian higher education.
This article explores the widespread prevalence of violence against women in the healthcare sector and argues that the Kolkata hospital crime could have been the story of any woman healthcare worker.