Mallika’s* mother worked as a housekeeper in the red-light area of Mumbai. Their family suffered greatly from poverty. Mallika was married at a very young age of 13. Her husband was unemployed, an alcoholic and was very abusive towards her. At just 14 years of age, Mallika had her first baby and was subjected to …

In Punganur, India, farming has been a major occupation for the people in that community. To promote healthy and pesticides-free products, we promote organic farming. Organic farming is built over time but chemical fertilisers have an immediate effect on the vegetables. Being exposed to these chemical for a long period of time increases the risk …

Dhaniya, 6, living in Basin Bridge, Chennai was suffering from constant fever and cold. Her parents took her to a private hospital by for treatment. The doctors diagnosed it as a normal fever but in time, her health took a turn for the worse. When our health department held a general medical camp at Basin …

In Mumbai’s red-light areas, children and women are at a high risk of suffering from health issues as the brothels are extremely unhygienic. Some of the common health issues women in the red-light area face are:- • Sexually transmitted diseases • Fever and cold • Infections • Mental health issues • Malnutrition We have a …

Among the leading cause of death among women, breast cancer contributes to the highest percentage. As per the World Health Organisation (WHO) report, one in every 12 women are linked to have the risk of a breast abnormality. Indian women have only about 50% chance of survival and early diagnosis is the only remedy to …