poverty

Lack of census data impacts efforts to launch intervention programmes for dwellers in informal settlements.

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At least 11 million children are trafficked for labour in India. Poor implementation of laws and training of stakeholders hinder efforts to curb the practice.

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While rainfall is important, how it is collected, stored and distributed is crucial to dealing with the region’s increasingly drier spells.

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The rampant activity reduces freshwater supply in turn affecting crop output, drinking water and the general ecosystem.

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For some, leaving the Mekong Delta to find a livelihood is the only option despite the risk of being trafficked into forced labour.

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Gambling has evolved over the years to become organised and widespread in India, thanks to its online proliferation.

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Problem gambling in India is a ‘major’ public health issue but there are only two institutions to address this clinically.

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Societies and governments across the world must act more responsibly to mitigate the adverse effects of problem gambling.

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Young voters, angered by being left behind economically and politically, are voting for more extreme candidates in an attempt to be heard. What do they want?

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Community-based initiatives like cooperative farming ventures and water conservation projects can play a vital role in building resilience among women farmers.

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A public health approach to suicide prevention means better data collection, multi-sectoral collaboration, gatekeeper training and evidence-based interventions

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