



sources to support peoples, communities and professionals.
India Matters: Respectful Maternity Care
Dr. Manmeet Kaur’s respectful maternity care initiative, supported by the Centre for Catalyzing Change, New Delhi, highlights dignity in maternal health services. An NDTV feature showcases a government hospital implementing compassionate practices like labour-room music, birth companions, and privacy measures, addressing widespread concerns about disrespectful maternity care.
Health Equity: Bridging gaps from Medical and Clinical psycho-socio realms
On its second Foundation Day, December 14, 2023, Team HEAL organized a webinar titled “Health Equity: Bridging Gaps from Medical and Clinical Psycho-Socio Realms.” The session highlighted challenges and opportunities at the intersection of healthcare delivery, psychosocial dimensions, and social determinants shaping health equity in India.
Part 1: Webinar on Social Determinants of Health Equity in India – Presentation
Part 1 of the webinar on Social Determinants of Health Equity in India features presentations of two research articles examining child nutrition trends using NFHS data and equity-oriented health policies in India. It is followed by Part 2, a panel discussion on key health equity challenges and solutions.
Part 2: Webinar on Social Determinants of Health Equity in India: Panel Discussion
Part 2 of the webinar series on Social Determinants of Health Equity in India features a panel discussion with public health experts exploring practical strategies and actionable solutions to address social determinants shaping health equity across the country, highlighting collaboration, policy action, and community-centred approaches for change.
Leadership Podcast| Ep.6 ft. Dr. Rajesh Kumar: Leadership, Integrity & Building Public Health Systems
Interview on Podcast Voices of Change: A Global Leadership Series featuring conversations with public health leaders. In this episode, Dr. Rajesh Kumar, Senior Consultant at ICMR and former Head of Community Medicine, PGIMER Chandigarh, shares insights from his leadership journey shaping community health, mentoring professionals, and strengthening public health institutions.
