Top ten HealthLEADS stories from 2022

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HealthLEADS was launched on August 7 as a platform for the global health community. Over the last five months, we have published scores of stories on health and healthcare including long, indepth pieces, data and health misinformation articles, Op-eds and interviews, both in text and video format. 

We also hosted the Health of India Summit in collaboration with YouTube Health in November 2022 which brought together some of the country’s top doctors, policymakers, and thought leaders to discuss, collaborate, and build a robust information ecosystem for a healthier India. 

As we enter 2023, we will continue to provide quality and credible health content to our readers. 

Here are our top 10 stories from 2022.

What is ABHA Card?

ABHA, an acronym for Ayushman Bharat Health Account, is a digital health card launched by the central government under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. In this explainer, Yogesh  Mundra provides information about the digital identity card that stores your medical records. Read the full story here

Five rarest blood types in humans

We all know that the human body typically has four different blood types: A, B, O, and AB. But did you know that there are some blood types that do not fit into the traditional ABO blood system, such as the Rh-Null and EMM? Arushi Soni writes about the five rare blood types and what it means for the people who have them. Read the full story here

US Climate Bill: Good start, but still a long way to go

On August 16, 2022, US President Joe Biden signed the historic Inflation Reduction Act 2022 which aims to fight climate change and lower healthcare costs. This explainer breaks down the bill and everything you need to know about what it means for the US and other countries. Read the full story here.

People are at the heart of any health issue, says Dr. Supriya Bezbaruah

HealthLEADS hosted the Health of India 2022 Summit in collaboration with YouTube Health on November 12, 2022, in Delhi. In a special address, Dr. Supriya Bezbaruah, Global Team Lead for Science Translation in Public Health Emergencies, WHO Geneva, spoke about building trust in Science in the 21st Century. Read the full story here.

Video warning against eating bitter gourd with ladyfinger gets 88 million views on FB

A fake video uploaded on Facebook on May 17, 2020 warning against eating bitter gourd with ladyfinger gained over 88 million views, 1.2 million likes, 0.28 million shares, and 11000 comments during a small period.  The video’s narrator cautions that eating bitter gourd after ladyfingers may cause food sickness and death. But what is the truth? N Ahmad breaks it down for us in this First Check story. 

Deepika Padukone’s LiveLoveLaugh expands rural mental health program

The Live Love Foundation, a charitable trust founded by actor and celebrity Deepika Padukone, aims to create awareness about stress, anxiety, and depression. As part of a plan to reach over 40,000 direct beneficiaries by 2027 from 6,296 beneficiaries currently, LLL’s rural mental health program provides free psychiatric treatment and rehabilitation to persons with mental illness. Read the full story on the organization here.

8 billion and counting

The global population touched 8 billion on November 15, 2022. With India set to surpass China as the world’s most populous country in 2023, what does the future of the world population look like? Read here to know more.

India at 75: India’s healthcare has made remarkable progress

Healthcare in India has come a long way over the past 75 years. Dr. Karan Thakur, Vice President of Apollo Hospital, writes about the evolution of Indian healthcare, the issues that still need to be addressed, and what the future holds for the healthcare system of the country. Read the full story on our India@75 series that covers the country’s progress, challenges, and opportunities in universal health coverage and healthcare, as it celebrates 75 years of independence.

Cancer Care: When evidence is the backbone of informed decision-making

In an exclusive, wide-ranging interview with HealthLEADS, Dr. Sameer Kaul talks about the cancer care, the technological advancements in healthcare delivery, the importance of the homogeneous distribution of health services, and the need to strike a balance between work and play. Watch the full interview here.

YouTube Health mission to empower people to lead healthiest lives: Dr. Garth Graham

In his welcome address at the Health of India 2022 Summit, Dr. Garth Graham, Director & Global Head of Healthcare and Public Health Partnerships, YouTube, spoke about building conversations on the emerging challenges of health misinformation and how YouTube is empowering people to live their healthiest lives. Read the full story here.

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