Thousands arrive in Mumbai chasing dreams, but what happens when illness strikes in a city that doesn't stop to care?

With the story of Fathima, a rural woman who delivered stillborn twins, the author argues for the need to centre compassion in the way the health system treats the women who have miscarried.

In the forests of Chhattisgarh, many still lack regular healthcare access. A young doctor recounts his transformative journey delivering healthcare and uncovering the true meaning of access and trust.

What do left-handed scissors and hysterectomy prevention have in common? At a small rural center in Maharashtra, empathy is revolutionizing the delivery of healthcare.

Two young women. Two extraordinary journeys. One unforgettable reason to rethink what healing really means.

This story relays the personal experiences of the author as he navigates sickle cell disease and its ramifications in the heart of India. How do individuals affect change on the ground?

A young woman insists on staying in the hospital long after a routine surgery. What unfolds reveals a deeper, hidden reason behind her pain.

Indian medical education grooms doctors into thinking that they, as individuals, need to overwork to make up for systemic failings at the expense of their own well-being.

India's heatwave alert system often fails to reflect real ground conditions or reach those most at risk. As temperatures rise, millions are left without timely, actionable warnings.

This deeply personal essay unpacks the gendered power dynamics in STEM through lived experience, revealing how systemic bias, societal expectations, and erasure of women’s contributions continue to shape who gets to lead—and who gets left behind.

A firsthand account exposing India's chaotic rabies response system, revealing how medical confusion and apathy threaten lives more than disease itself.

As rapid urbanization transforms Bhopal, residents of its informal settlements are left to fend for themselves against intensifying heat waves, without basic infrastructure, water, or state support.

India continues to neglect pain relief despite medical advances, due to poor medical education, gender bias, and fear of regulations.

What happens when pain moves beyond the body, into the mind, culture, and identity of a once self-reliant tribal community?

A man’s struggle with Myositis sheds light on the delays in chronic pain management, healthcare barriers, and systemic gaps in India’s health system.

Life in Mumbai’s slums is marred by violence, trauma, and systemic neglect— as seen firsthand in a casualty ward where victims of assault, accidents, and abuse fight for survival daily.

For many people with disabilities that are also queer, seeking medical care often feels like shouting into a void—ignored, misunderstood, and dismissed. Their stories shed light on how the current design of our health system, intersecting with gender, caste, and class, creates deep barriers to access for disabled individuals in India.

Ravi Bhumiya’s fight with spinal TB reveals the systemic failures that make India’s 2025 TB elimination target increasingly unattainable.

Most government hospital OPDs in urban areas are closing early, pushing patients into already overcrowded casualty departments. How is this system failing the very people it's meant to serve, and what can be done to fix it?

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.

Uncover the hidden challenges Indian women face in healthcare decisions and why empowering them could transform health outcomes.

Cancer is treatable, but India's broken healthcare system pushes patients into deeper suffering. Why does apathy, not care, define their journey?

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.

While much attention is given to violence against doctors in the news, the violence patients face within healthcare systems remains largely unspoken and overlooked.

Unlock the inspiring journey of how art and creativity are empowering people with disabilities at a rural Indian center—where transformation happens one stroke at a time!

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.

Highlighting the struggles of stroke caregivers in India while discussing impactful solutions and support initiatives.

What role do informal healthcare providers play in our health system? A medical anthropologist writes about IMPs as family doctors to the poor.

Antibiotic use in farms significantly contributes to the problem of Antimicrobial Resistance.

Coaching institutes use multiple tactics to lure medical students into their trap.

Science is incomplete without the voices of the people that it impacts the most.

The 12-year-long struggle hasn't succeeded in dashing the hopes of Maruti workers as they go on a relay hunger strike.

Despite having progressive laws, access to abortion care is poor in India.

A rural surgeon writes about the ground reality of the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme (PMJAY), the government’s flagship initiative.

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.

Discover why adult sex education in India is crucial for breaking taboos and enhancing reproductive health awareness among adolescents.

In India a farmer dies of suicide every hour due to debt.

Male surgeons have dominated the medical field for ages. What role does gender bias have in this and are things changing?

Quality of post graduation medical education in India needs to reviewed to improve the quality of life of doctors and patient care.

The stigma associated with HIV impacts not just the person suffering but also their family.

Is the role of a doctor only to cure diseases?

Medical education forms the core of any health system. To improve quality of service delivery, India needs to revisit its model of medical education.

As artificial intelligence revolutionizes the delivery of healthcare services it is important to acknowledge the root of cause of diseases in order to improve health of people.

Surgical care doesn't end at the operation but also involves provision of adequate pain relief. However, various barriers affect access to pain relief in India.

India aims to provide affordable and accessible healthcare to every citizen. Are migrant workers a part of this ambitious dream?

India has witnessed multiple yatras with political intentions over the past months. How is Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra different?

India aims to achieve universal access to healthcare by 2030. What challenges lie in the way?