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Swagata Yadavar

Cervical cancer kills one woman every seven minutes in India – but screening rates are abysmally low

Despite this, the HPV vaccine that could prevent it is yet to be included in a free vaccination and awareness of this disease remains low.

Swagata Yadavar
· Jun 24, 2024 · 06:30 am
In filing domestic violence cases, women face uphill battle against society and systemic pressures

While family support is rare, the police push for reconciliation and hesitate to file FIRs or invoke penal sections against abusers and relatives.

Swagata Yadavar
· Apr 25, 2022 · 09:00 am
In rural Gujarat, ASHAs play key role in identifying and reaching out to domestic abuse survivors

Ground-level health staff have an intimate knowledge of households they visit and can refer women to special cells to get the support they need.

Swagata Yadavar
· Apr 24, 2022 · 09:00 am