Exclusive breastfeeding from the birth of a child to the next two years is crucial to combat malnutrition. Early initiation of breastfeeding: Prevents 20% of neonatal deaths Provides key nutrients Increases children’s I.Q. Protects from deadly and non-communicable diseases Prevents cancer in mothers Fosters growth and development World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every first week […]
Human trafficking – particularly of women and children – is a serious problem and Odisha is witnessing a rise in the organized crime. The numbers of missing persons have increased in the state, while the successful tracing, rescue, and rehabilitation remained abysmally low. As per the NCRB 2018 Report, the state reported 10,193 cases of […]
Hepatitis virus claims around 1.5 million lives across the world every year. An estimated 400 million people around the world live with Hepatitis. Of them, 290 million are unaware of their condition. Detection of Hepatitis at later stages makes recovery difficult leading to loss of life. As per various projections, India has about three to […]
Odisha is blessed with abundant natural resources, coastline, and biodiversity. However, its biggest asset is its youth population. The population of Odisha in 2020 is about 4.7 crore out of which 1.7 Crore are youth in the age group 14-34 years. This is a demographic dividend for the state and holds promise to propel […]
To supplement his family’s income, Hatia (name changed) started working in a highway dhaba when he was just nine years old. He used to begin his work early in the morning by sweeping the place, filling up water containers, and washing vegetables. He slogged hard all day by serving customers, cleaning tables, washing utensils, and everything in between […]
We all know what unsafe waste disposal can do to the environment, but still we think very little about it. The so-called ‘waste’ is the by-product of a wide range of human activities – manufacturing, consuming, mining, farming, and so on. From waking up to going to bed, each of our activities is likely to […]
Unable to control incessant cough, severe chest pain and profuse night sweating, Duba Sethi, a resident of Charmal village of Sambalpur, went to the local PHC for a check-up. He was diagnosed with infiltrative tuberculosis (TB) in his right lung and was prescribed medicine for 24 weeks. Upon feeling a little better on the third […]
The World Water Day is observed on March 22 every year to highlight the significance of freshwater and promote sustainable management of water resources. The theme of this UN observance day focuses on topics related to clean water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) that is in accordance with the objectives of Sustainable Development Goal 6. This […]
World Forest Day, also known as the International Day of Forests, is commemorated on March 21 every year across the globe to spread awareness about the environment. On this day, the United Nations advises governments all over the world to undertake activities such as plantation drive and wildlife education and promote their forests. The theme […]
Bablu, a seven-year-old boy from Khiligunda village in Gajapati district, developed high fever, red blotchy rash on skin, inflamed eyes and incessant cough. He was taken to the nearest community health centre and was diagnosed with severe measles. After a high dose of vitamin A and intravenous antibiotics, he was referred to the district headquarter […]
Each year, March 15 is observed as the World Disabled Day across the globe. It is not only observed for physical or mental impairments but for all known disabilities – from Asperger Syndrome and Down Syndrome to Multiple Sclerosis and Muscular Dystrophy. People with disabilities face a lot of problems in terms of adapting to […]
When twenty-five-year-old Arati (name changed) started having labour pains just five months into her pregnancy, she knew something was wrong. A few weeks ago, she felt a sharp pain in her upper rib and had sleepless nights since then. Her mornings were marred by constant fatigue and frequent bouts of nausea. She ignored the pain […]
