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by katyt
Thu Oct 31, 2024 6:45 am
Forum: International News
Topic: 40 Million Women Experience Long-Term Health Issues Post-Childbirth Annually: Lancet Report
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40 Million Women Experience Long-Term Health Issues Post-Childbirth Annually: Lancet Report

https://i.ibb.co/rsjJvCj/image.png Every year, at least 40 million women are likely to experience a long-term health problem caused by childbirth, new study published in The Lancet Global Health journal has found. Researchers found that the symptom of experiencing pain during sexual intercourse, or ...
by katyt
Thu Oct 31, 2024 6:40 am
Forum: International News
Topic: Indian Health Minister Mandaviya: Rural Sanitary Pad Usage Rises to 45%
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Indian Health Minister Mandaviya: Rural Sanitary Pad Usage Rises to 45%

https://i.ibb.co/RBhft8s/image.png Over 35 crore sanitary pads have been sold at subsidised rates through the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) centres across the country in the last three years with the rural uptake increasing from 11-12 per cent to 45 per cent, Union Health ...
by katyt
Wed Oct 30, 2024 3:34 am
Forum: International News
Topic: Odisha Launches One-Day Paid Menstrual Leave for Women Employees – New Policy Update
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Odisha Launches One-Day Paid Menstrual Leave for Women Employees – New Policy Update

https://i.ibb.co/vczGKsL/image.png In a significant step for women’s well-being, Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Thursday announced a one-day paid menstrual leave policy during the 78th Independence Day celebrations in Cuttack. The policy is aimed at supporting the health and well-b ...
by katyt
Wed Oct 30, 2024 3:32 am
Forum: International News
Topic: Odisha Introduces One-Day Paid Menstrual Leave Policy for Women Employees
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Odisha Introduces One-Day Paid Menstrual Leave Policy for Women Employees

https://i.ibb.co/nDjtJQ7/image.png In a significant step for women’s well-being, Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Thursday announced a one-day paid menstrual leave policy during the 78th Independence Day celebrations in Cuttack. The policy is aimed at supporting the health and well-b ...
by katyt
Tue Oct 29, 2024 3:06 am
Forum: International News
Topic: Budget 2024 Expectations: Key Healthcare Reforms Anticipated from FM Sitharaman
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Budget 2024 Expectations: Key Healthcare Reforms Anticipated from FM Sitharaman

https://i.ibb.co/T0sPHP8/1718974543-0579.jpg Industry players reportedly want the government to increase healthcare spending to 3 per cent of GDP from the current about 2 per cent as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman gears up to table the Union Budget 2024, according to a report by CNBC-TV18. In ...
by katyt
Tue Oct 29, 2024 3:05 am
Forum: International News
Topic: Budget 2024: Empowering Women with New Subsidies and Health Initiatives
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Budget 2024: Empowering Women with New Subsidies and Health Initiatives

https://i.ibb.co/QYjLGHn/image.png The upcoming Budget 2024 is likely to introduce several measures aimed at supporting women through increased subsidies and price controls on essential goods, ensuring their affordability, according to a report by Financial Express. Initiatives such as direct ...
by katyt
Fri Oct 25, 2024 3:43 am
Forum: International News
Topic: Outrage in India Over Women's Safety After Rape and Murder of Female Doctor
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Outrage in India Over Women's Safety After Rape and Murder of Female Doctor

https://i.ibb.co/nkX65mv/image.png On August 9, the body of a 31-year-old doctor trainee was found at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The woman had been raped and murdered. The case has once again brought to the forefront the discussion of women’s safety in India — with special c ...
by katyt
Fri Oct 25, 2024 3:38 am
Forum: International News
Topic: World Bank Launches Strategy to Empower Women and Enhance Economic Opportunities
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World Bank Launches Strategy to Empower Women and Enhance Economic Opportunities

https://i.ibb.co/t858Yfz/image.png WASHINGTON, Oct 24 (Reuters) - The World Bank announced on Thursday a new gender strategy aimed at boosting economic opportunities for women and enabling their participation in the global economy through social protection and access to broadband and capital. The ...
by katyt
Thu Oct 24, 2024 2:48 am
Forum: International News
Topic: Study: Over 50% of Women Stop Exercising Despite Mental Health Benefits
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Study: Over 50% of Women Stop Exercising Despite Mental Health Benefits

https://i.ibb.co/LvJNq6G/image.png Despite the clear connection between mental well-being and exercise, a study conducted by sportswear manufacturer ASICS found that over half of women globally are dropping out or stopping exercise completely, which is negatively impacting their state of mind. This ...
by katyt
Thu Oct 24, 2024 2:45 am
Forum: International News
Topic: Budget 2024: Expected Support for Women through Subsidies and Health Initiatives
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Budget 2024: Expected Support for Women through Subsidies and Health Initiatives

https://i.ibb.co/jJ6FS9c/image.png The upcoming Budget 2024 is likely to introduce several measures aimed at supporting women through increased subsidies and price controls on essential goods, ensuring their affordability, according to a report by Financial Express. Initiatives such as direct ...