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Why are millions of Chinese and Indian women forced to undergo unsafe abortions?

July 26, 2019

The numbers tell a stark tale of poverty, stigmatisation and patriarchy. Unsafe abortions are a leading cause of maternal mortality across China and India. The...

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Why is South-East Asia unable to tame the silent killer?

July 26, 2019

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Earlier this year, 69 dialysis patients in a hospital in eastern China were infected with hepatitis C. The incident created quite an uproar; investigations and...

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Unexplained cycle of AES is killing children in Bihar

July 18, 2019

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Despite recurring annual outbreaks of AES in Bihar, its exact cause is not yet confirmed medically. Bihar has been in the grip of chamki fever, afflicting more...

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The scary truth behind generic drugs in India and China

July 18, 2019

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Ranbaxy was like a rising star of the boom in global generic medicines. Behind it was a story of a man who came to Delhi from Rawalpindi in Pakistan after...

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Bottle of Lies questions reliability of your generic drugs

July 12, 2019

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Investigative journalist and author Katherine Eban’s book, Bottle of Lies is an alarming revelation of the dangerous, dark side of India’s pharmaceutical...

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Fertility apps: The many shades of grey

July 12, 2019

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Women who struggle to get pregnant are turning to fertility apps. There are dozens of apps now available for download on iPhone and Android devices to help...

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Vegetarianism: Is it healthier than we think?

July 12, 2019

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Vegetarianism is gaining popularity in many Asian countries. In this spotlight, we ask is it healthy to go completely meatless? The answer, it seems, is...