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“Together for . Stand with .”This World Health Day highlights the importance of scientific collaboration in improving ...
07/04/2026

“Together for . Stand with .”

This World Health Day highlights the importance of scientific collaboration in improving health outcomes across people, communities, and systems.

The journey from evidence to impact requires more than knowledge alone. It calls for approaches that are grounded in real-world contexts, sustained behaviour change, and strong partnerships.

Strengthening this connection between science and practice is essential to ensuring that progress reaches the communities it is intended to serve.

What drives happiness is not a mystery.The World Happiness Report consistently identifies health, income, and social sup...
20/03/2026

What drives happiness is not a mystery.

The World Happiness Report consistently identifies health, income, and social support as core determinants of well-being, with health playing a foundational role.

At the same time, data shows that while global life expectancy has increased, gains in healthy life expectancy have not kept pace.

Which raises a critical point - happiness cannot be separated from health.

Without access to care, nutrition, and stable systems, well-being becomes uneven: available to some, out of reach for others.

This ,
“choose happiness” is not a strategy.

Building health systems is.

The “Superwoman” label can come at a health and wellbeing cost.As part of our International Women’s Day campaign , we h...
19/03/2026

The “Superwoman” label can come at a health and wellbeing cost.

As part of our International Women’s Day campaign , we highlight an important conversation on women’s health.
In this feature by Live Hindustan, Dr. Angela Chaudhuri, CEO of Swasti, The Health Catalyst, explains why the expectation for women to constantly juggle multiple roles can impact their physical and mental health.

Recognising these pressures is an important step toward creating environments where women’s wellbeing is prioritised.

Read the full feature:
https://www.livehindustan.com/lifestyle/health/international-womens-day-2026-know-why-superwoman-tag-is-dangerous-to-ladies-4-health-risks-faced-by-multitasking-women-201772959322914.html

17/03/2026

Podcast Alert | Climate Charche

When we talk about , we’re also talking about health.

About the heat people work through.
The air people breathe.
The stress communities carry when systems don’t respond fast enough.

In this episode of Climate Charche featuring Sukanya R, Program manager, Swasti, the conversation brings together on-ground realities and system-level thinking around how climate change is already impacting people's health, and what it will take to respond meaningfully.

At Swasti, this is where we work: strengthening community systems, enabling health systems, and supporting responses that keep people at the centre.

🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptEG1h7J02w&list=PLxsfDDlXfwgGmgY3ptE4zlv32KITE7yg7

On , we recognise the Government of India’s leadership in building and sustaining one of the world’s largest immunisati...
16/03/2026

On , we recognise the Government of India’s leadership in building and sustaining one of the world’s largest immunisation programmes.

From the Pulse Polio campaign to the Universal Immunisation Programme, India’s efforts today reach over 26 million infants and 29 million pregnant women every year, protecting millions of families from preventable diseases.

Ensuring vaccines reach everyone, however, also requires strong community systems; trusted frontline workers, local partnerships, and communication that helps address hesitancy and barriers to access.

At Swasti, our work has focused on supporting these last-mile efforts. Through initiatives such as , we worked with civil society and community networks across the country to strengthen outreach, improve vaccine confidence, and support vaccination access among underserved populations including informal workers, migrants, and other marginalised groups.

Because immunisation succeeds not only through vaccines and policy, but through community trust and systems that ensure no one is left behind.

Health systems cannot work for everyone if they don’t work for women. This we recognise the contribution of women in t...
13/03/2026

Health systems cannot work for everyone if they don’t work for women. This we recognise the contribution of women in the health workforce.

In India, women make up about one-third of the , but they are often concentrated in lower-paid, lower-status roles while leadership positions remain largely male-dominated.

This imbalance has real consequences.

When the people delivering care are undervalued, unsupported, or excluded from decision-making, the entire health system loses strength.

Women frontline workers are often the ones who:
• bring healthcare into communities
• connect families to services
• ensure programmes reach the last mile

Yet their contributions are frequently under-recognised and under-supported.

If we are serious about , we must accelerate action to build health systems where women are supported, valued, and able to lead.

Because without in the health workforce, universal health coverage will remain out of reach.

🔗 Read more: https://swasti.org/knowledgebase/blog/chapter-4-without-gender-equity-universal-health-coverage-is-a-pipe-dream

This let us look at gender-based violence as a public health crisis. A survivor story published by YourStory highlight...
13/03/2026

This let us look at gender-based violence as a public health crisis.

A survivor story published by YourStory highlights the long and difficult journey of a woman who broke free from domestic violence and rebuilt her life.

Violence has deep health consequences:
trauma, chronic stress, mental health impacts, and barriers to accessing healthcare.

This is why public health responses must work alongside social protection systems, legal support, and community networks.
Ending violence is about health, safety, and the ability to live with dignity.

Read the story here:
https://yourstory.com/socialstory/2022/02/survivor-series-fight-against-domestic-gender-violence

Anaemia remains one of India’s most persistent public health challenges.But behind every statistic is a story of .This ...
12/03/2026

Anaemia remains one of India’s most persistent public health challenges.

But behind every statistic is a story of .

This , we highlight a story from YourStory Media, where Ananda Jothi shares her journey of overcoming severe anaemia and rebuilding her health through awareness, care, and support.

India continues to carry a high burden of anaemia among women. Addressing it requires more than supplements. It needs sustained behaviour change, community engagement, and culturally relevant communication.

When women understand their bodies, recognise symptoms early, and access care without stigma, the cycle begins to shift.

progress is built on these everyday victories.

Read the full story:
https://yourstory.com/socialstory/2022/05/survivor-series-healthy-living-anaemia-ananda-jothi

are only as strong as the they include.A powerful story featured in follows a woman from Karnataka who was forced i...
10/03/2026

are only as strong as the they include.

A powerful story featured in follows a woman from Karnataka who was forced into s*x work and later became a leader helping hundreds of women fight violence and reclaim their rights.

Stories like these remind us of something fundamental:
public health doesn’t begin in hospitals - it begins with dignity, safety, and community leadership.

Across India, community-led networks of s*x workers are improving access to HIV services, mental health support, and violence prevention. When lived experience leads the response, systems become more responsive.

At Swasti, we’ve seen the same truth repeatedly: when communities organise, health outcomes follow.

Read the story here: https://thebetterindia.com/315650/forced-into-s*x-work-karnataka-s*x-worker-helps-hundreds-get-rights-fight-violence/

Women’s health strengthens systems.In this feature in Hindustan Times, Dr. Angela Chaudhuri, CEO of Swasti, The Health C...
09/03/2026

Women’s health strengthens systems.

In this feature in Hindustan Times, Dr. Angela Chaudhuri, CEO of Swasti, The Health Catalyst, reflects on a simple but urgent reality: when women’s health is overlooked, the consequences extend far beyond individuals.

Across many settings, women face barriers to timely diagnosis, preventive care, and treatment, even while carrying a disproportionate share of care responsibilities within families and communities.

Evidence from India highlights the scale of the challenge. According to NFHS-5, nearly 57% of women aged 15–49 are anaemic, a condition that affects energy levels, productivity, and maternal health outcomes. Addressing these gaps requires stronger primary healthcare, community engagement, and systems that respond to women’s needs across the life course.

Accelerating action on women’s health is essential to building healthier families, stronger communities, and more responsive health systems.

Read the full feature:
https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-insight/gender-equality/when-women-s-health-falters-systems-also-falter-101772953496524-amp.html

Access. Opportunity. Action.This International Women’s Day, we focus on the steps that move systems forward, ensuring wo...
08/03/2026

Access. Opportunity. Action.

This International Women’s Day, we focus on the steps that move systems forward, ensuring women have access to resources, opportunities to lead, and the space to act.

Women are already shaping stronger communities, workplaces, farms, businesses, and support systems.

When women are recognised, supported, and included, the impact goes far beyond individuals; it strengthens entire systems.

This week, we are sharing stories and insights from our work that highlight how women are driving change where it matters most.


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