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Journey of a TB survivor from pain to strength

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SHOBHA SHUKLA, KALPANA ACHARYA

Immortal words of Leonard Cohen, “there is a crack in everything, that is how A person standing in front of a computer screen

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Are we prepared to combat online gender-based violence?

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SHOBHA SHUKLA – CNS

Gender-based violence is among the most prevalent human rights violations globally. Urgency is palpable as governments worldwide have less than 7 years to end all forms of gender-based violence and deliver on the promise of gender equality for all by 2030. But instead of declining, gender-based violence has become even more sinister and complex because technology-based and technology-facilitated online gender-based violence is also on an alarming rise.

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When farmers choose to grow food

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When farmers choose to grow food, not tobacco, sustainable development wins

SHOBHA SHUKLA - CNS

"We need food, not tobacco," was the theme of the World No Tobacco Day 2023. The UN health agency, the World Health Organization (WHO) rightly points out that tobacco contributes to increased food insecurity. Apart from being a deadly health hazard that is responsible for over 8 million deaths every year globally, tobacco production also adversely impacts economic stability, food security, gender equality, and our environment.

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How will children living with HIV

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 How will children living with HIV grow up normally when HIV-stigma still lurks?


SHOBHA SHUKLA - CNS

 

·      Watch/embed or take photo from video interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvfOPLhEYFk&t=405s

 

Although over four decades have passed since the first case of HIV got diagnosed globally, and commendable progress has been made to help people living with HIV lead normal and fulfilling lives, yet HIV-related stigma and discrimination still lurks.

 

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Pandemic treaty talks resume amidst lurking corporate pressure

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Pandemic treaty talks resume amidst lurking corporate pressure

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community led from the front in ensuring HIV treatment reaches people

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During the lockdown, community led from the front in ensuring HIV treatment reaches people

SHOBHA SHUKLA – CNS

 

"HIV treatment and care could continue during COVID-19, thanks to intense community participation," said Daxa Patel, in an interview given to CNS. Daxa is Secretary General at Gujarat State Network of People living with HIV (GSNP+) and is former President of National Coalition of People Living with HIV (NCPI+) in India.

 

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Far from the promise of endgame,

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Far from the promise of endgame, tobacco epidemic continues...

SHOBHA SHUKLA - CNS

 

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Prevention is better than cure, and is cheaper too!

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Prevention is better than cure, and is cheaper too!

SHOBHA SHUKLA - CNS

 

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Treatment of the world's oldest epidemic

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Treatment of the world's oldest epidemic: the past, present and future

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Could reducing testing be counter-productive?

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Could reducing testing be counter-productive?

 

SHOBHA SHUKLA, BOBBY RAMAKANT - CNS

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