Self-motivation a demotivator?
Mary had a little lamb,
Its fleece was white as snow,
And everywhere that Mary went,
The lamb was sure to go…….
What if one day the lamb decided not to follow Mary? Would it be a crime? (more…)
Of death and dying – Reflections on visiting our colleague’s home
Quality of care issues in tertiary hospitals. Are we caring for people or giving pills and injections?
Antonyamma, fondly known as Antu is our key community health worker, our anchor in the IPH urban health operational area of KG Halli. On Wednesday afternoon, Munna and myself went to her house to spend some time with her after hearing of her mother-in-law’s passing on. (more…)
Engaging with Media: Is it a ‘scary’, ‘showy’ and ‘not so good thing to do’ for public health professionals?
As a part of the 3rd South Asian Regional Symposium on ‘Evidence Informed Health Care’ at CMC Vellore, I had an opportunity to listen to Dr. Norman Swan, a pediatrician turned journalist, who is currently working as a health correspondent with Australian Broadcasting Corporation. (more…)
An Unforgettable Journey
The most common reaction of laymen is that of raised eyebrows when you announce that you have a degree from the west. (more…)
Follow the leader…
The auditorium at Tumkur was abuzz with expectation. (more…)
Notes from distant Bilaspur
The health workers
On a recent visit to Chattisgarh, I had the opportunity of visiting the Jan Swasthya Sangha (JSS). (more…)
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