Health

Time to Say Good-bye to 2021

The year was 1978: My father’s funeral took place on the outskirts of a mango orchard belonging to our uncle Ramachandran. Once the last of the smoke from the funeral pyre faded into the tropical evening, it was time for the ritual
January 25, 2022

Infertility And Women In Africa

Infertility affects millions of people of reproductive age worldwide and has an impact on their families and communities. Estimates suggest that between 48 million couples and 186 million individuals live with infertility globally.[1] Childlessness is the state of being without offspring. It
July 25, 2021

Covid-19 – Infodemics And Development Of Vaccine

World Health Organisation (WHO) was informed of a cluster of strange pneumonia by Wuhan Municipal Health Commission, China on 31.12.2019.This disease was caused by a new strain of Coronavirus with rapid deterioration of patients requiring level 3 critical care support. It is
January 25, 2021

The Plight Of Doctors In Sri Lanka

In 2017, I was in Italy for nearly three months for a medical scholarship. During that time, I met a well talented and quite humble bunch of people. This particular hospital in the city of Bergamo in Lombardia district had
October 25, 2020

Quarantine Your Uterus

“Let us remember and prioritise women whose uteruses too need to be protected for the good of the nation.” The COVID-19 global pandemic is wreaking havoc on almost every area of society. Global headlines herald the health, economic, agricultural, and
July 25, 2020

The Language Of The Universe

  Ask me how many calories are in a pineapple smoothie. Or a bowl of noodles. Or a blueberry muffin. I can rattle the numbers off the top of my head because I am obsessed with the food I consume.
July 25, 2020

Almost Wonder Woman

    Documenting My Healthcare Journey. Almost Wonder Woman started as an Instagram account documenting my journey to becoming the best version of myself, mentally and physically. I wanted it to be an honest and encouraging space for myself and it slowly
October 25, 2019

Misadventures And Harm- A Surgeon’s Diary

All young professionals have expectations and aspirations to serve their nation when they begin their career.  There will be ups and downs, frustrations, misunderstandings, misgivings and disappointments, distractions and even depression while trying to fulfil one’s career ambition, or also to
January 25, 2019

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