A Menopause to Meno-peak seminar in Nepal brought together health experts, policymakers, activists and advocates to discuss menopause, women’s health, faith and sexual and reproductive health, highlighting the need for greater awareness and practical solutions.

As India votes in the 2024 general elections, several cross-party trends raise difficult questions about political funding, corruption, women’s safety, dynastic politics, policy priorities, international validation and party defections.

CJI DY Chandrachud’s remarks at the National Law School Bangalore convocation brought menstruation and the challenges faced by women lawyers into a mainstream leadership conversation, offering lessons in inclusive leadership communication.

Menstrual health remains deeply unequal across the world. While conversations around menstruation have become more visible in parts of the Global North, stigma, inadequate sanitation, limited education and lack of affordable menstrual products continue to affect millions across the Global South.

A wheelchair user’s experience at Kathmandu airport highlights a wider issue: ageing and disability must be built into airline and airport decisions, from accessible lounges and trained staff to inclusive services and individual passenger needs.

The growing volume of health messages and awareness days risks creating communication fatigue. Strategic health communication must prioritize relevance, clarity and action while aligning public messaging with healthcare infrastructure and local needs.

Women’s empowerment cannot stop at social media posts and International Women’s Day messages. Leaders must prove their commitment through measurable action on representation, pay equity, inclusive hiring, menstrual and menopausal support, and workplace accountability.

Dr Sunoor Verma explores Rwanda’s development journey and its relevance for Nepal and other developing countries, examining governance, leadership, gender equality, agriculture, tourism, reconciliation and human capital.

Comprehensive sex education is about more than sexual health. In South Asia, educating boys about consent, communication, reproductive health, gender equality and respectful relationships can help challenge harmful gender norms and contribute to healthier families and more equitable societies.

Empowerment is often reduced to a development-sector buzzword, but Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak demonstrated what it can look like in practice. Through Sulabh International, he connected sanitation, education, vocational training and social reform to challenge entrenched inequalities and create opportunities for marginalised communities.

Excessive screen time is becoming a major parenting challenge, with potential effects on children’s mental health, physical well-being, sleep, social skills and family relationships. This article explores screen addiction and practical strategies parents can use to encourage healthier digital habits.

Public health communication played a vital role during COVID-19, but constant messaging may now risk creating communication fatigue. From endless health-day campaigns to social media overload, this article examines why public health organisations need to communicate more strategically and focus on messages that drive meaningful action.

Two years into COVID-19, Dr Sunoor Verma reflects on what the pandemic revealed about global health governance, health systems, leadership, WHO, regional cooperation and the unequal relationship between high- and low-income countries.

COVID-19 exposed critical weaknesses in health systems across low-income countries, raising difficult questions about privatisation, public-sector capacity, regulation, transparency and the future of universal health coverage.

The World Health Organization plays a critical role in generating health intelligence, technical guidance and global coordination, but it cannot act as the world’s health “nanny.” This article examines WHO’s role during COVID-19 and why governments, ministries and other organisations must take responsibility for adapting and implementing global health guidance.

Effective crisis communication requires more than government messaging. During COVID-19, governments, private-sector leaders, community organisations, influencers and the public all had a role to play in sharing reliable information and turning it into local action. This article explores how collective communication can strengthen crisis response.

Narendra Modi’s August 2023 response to the no-confidence motion in Parliament offers a case study in political leadership communication, combining strategic timing, rhetorical devices, emotional appeals, confidence and nonverbal communication.

Technology in healthcare is often associated with gadgets, remote diagnostics and digital tools. But its greater potential may lie in transforming access, power and equity. This article explores how information and communication technology can help make health more accessible and why technology and health experts must work together.