The natural process of menstruation comes as a big problem to women and girls in many parts of Africa, contributing to both disempowerment and health risks. For young girls, menstruation is an addition to the heap of gender disparities they have to face in life. In order to stem the flow of monthly periods, the […]
Kerala- the haven of medical tourists
The most recent trend in privatisation of health services is medical tourism, which is gaining prominence in developing countries. Globalisation has promoted a consumerist culture, thereby promoting goods and services that can feed the aspirations arising from this culture. India, like Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore, is pushing for a big slice of Asia’s lucrative […]
The Church in India and Health Care: Staying Relevant
The church and the Christian community in India have always been justly conscious and proud of its involvement in two sectors historically- education and health care. This involvement has been an interesting one and from a time where the church run health care meant charity and charitable institutions, today many church run institutions are involved […]
Cake Decorating Supplies
With mass merchandisers becoming so abundant these days, it is easier than ever to find cake decorating supplies for a very inexpensive price. Stores such as Wal-Mart and Target are great, economical alternatives to the higher priced specialty decorating stores. You can find some of the latest styles of cake decorating supplies in the hottest […]
Agriculture, food security and poverty alleviation
Agriculture, food security and poverty alleviation By Yuba Nath Lamsal The global food production is sufficient to feed the world population. But hunger exists and tens of thousands of people die of hunger and malnutrition annually in the world. A part of the world dumps the surplus food into the ocean while other parts […]
Is Cutting the Male Appendage An AIDS Miracle?
Male circumcision (the cutting of the foreskin from the male penis) is increasingly gaining currency among medical researchers as an alternative method to reduce HIV-infection. But will this solution really work? Researchers say that if all men in sub-Saharan Africa — the worst HIV/AIDS affected region in the world — were circumcised over the […]