Driven to end malaria: Now we can. Now we must.

Driven to end malaria: Now we can. Now we must.

For the first time, ending malaria is a real possibility. Science is advancing faster than ever with new vaccines, treatments, malaria control tools and pioneering technologies.
But malaria doesn't wait. When funding falls and programmes weaken, it comes back fast, reversing hard-won gains. World Malaria Day 2026 with the theme, "Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must," is a rallying cry to grasp the moment to protect lives now and fund a malaria-free future.

As of April 25, 2026, India continues its aggressive push to reach zero indigenous malaria cases by 2027, following its successful exit from the WHO High Burden to High Impact (HBHI) list in late 2024. [1]
1. Intensified Malaria Elimination Project-3 (IMEP-3) [2]
The third phase of this project (2024–2027) focuses on 159 high-burden districts across 12 states. [3, 4]
• Target Areas: These districts are primarily in states that historically contributed to 90% of India's malaria burden, including Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and the Northeastern states.
• Key Interventions: The project provides Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs), Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs), and artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs).
• Surveillance: It prioritizes strengthening entomological units and community engagement to ensure every case is tracked and treated. [2, 4, 5]
2. State Spotlight: Mizoram's Progress
Mizoram currently reports the highest malaria incidence rate in India, though it has seen a sharp decline recently. [6, 7]
• Current Stats (2025-2026): Between January and September 2025, the state reported 7,321 cases and 6 deaths, a significant drop from 16,899 cases in 2024.
• High-Risk Districts: Roughly 80% of cases are concentrated in four districts bordering Myanmar and Bangladesh: Lunglei, Lawngtlai, Mamit, and Siaha.
• Challenges: The high burden is driven by hilly terrain, porous international borders, and traditional jhum (shifting) cultivation practices that increase mosquito exposure. [6, 8, 9]
3. WHO Recommended Preventive Measures (2026 Updates)
The WHO's Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must. campaign emphasizes a multi-layered prevention strategy: [10]
• Vector Control: Continued use of Insecticide-Treated Nets (ITNs) and Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS). New-generation nets now make up over 80% of those distributed globally to counter insecticide resistance.
• Vaccines: The RTS,S and R21 vaccines are being rolled out in moderate-to-high transmission areas (primarily in Africa), with India continuing to evaluate their utility for its elimination phase.
• Personal Protection: Use of repellents (DEET/Icaridin), wearing protective clothing, and installing window screens.
• Chemoprophylaxis: Preventive medicines for high-risk groups like pregnant women, infants, and travellers. [10, 11, 12, 13, 14]
If you'd like to dive deeper, I can look up:
• The exact district-wise case numbers for Odisha or Chhattisgarh.
• More details on the new-generation mosquito nets being used in India.
• Traveler-specific advice for those visiting high-risk border regions.


[1] https://www.who.int
[2] https://www.pib.gov.in
[3] https://www.pib.gov.in
[4] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
[5] https://www.dataforindia.com
[6] https://health.mizoram.gov.in
[7] https://www.indiatodayne.in
[8] https://nenews.in
[9] https://www.researchsquare.com
[10] https://www.who.int
[11] https://www.who.int
[12] https://www.maxhealthcare.in
[13] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
[14] https://www.instagram.com

India Heatwave 2026 Report: Surviving the Rising Summer CrisiWhat’s Happening in 2026? (El Niño Impact)

North India is already witnessing intense heatwaves, with temperatures crossing 40°C in many regions like Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. (Business Standard)

Recent alerts from the India Meteorological Department warn that:

·  Heatwaves are increasing across North and Central India (The Times of India)

·  Temperatures are rising 3–5°C above normal in some regions (The Times of India)

·  A possible strong El Niño in 2026 may worsen heat and reduce rainfall (The Times of India) 

Why this matters:

El Niño warms global temperatures and weakens India’s monsoon, leading to hotter summers, drought risk, and water stress. (Hindustan Times) 

Why North India is Suffering More

·  Dense population + urban heat (concrete traps heat)

·  Water scarcity due to weak monsoon forecasts (Reuters)

·  Rising climate variability (extreme weather patterns)

Result: Longer, harsher, and more dangerous summers

Heat Stroke: Warning Signs

Take these seriously:

·  High body temperature (above 40°C)

·  Dizziness, confusion

·  Dry skin (no sweating)

·  Rapid pulse

·  Fainting

 Heat stroke can be life-threatening within minutes

What To Do During Heat Stroke (Emergency)

1.    Move person to cool/shaded place immediately

2.    Remove excess clothing

3.    Apply cold water or ice packs

4.    Give water (if conscious)

5.    Seek medical help urgently

How to Protect Yourself in Extreme Heat

 1. Hydration is Survival

·  Drink water every 30–45 minutes

·  ORS, coconut water, lemon water

 2. Avoid Peak Heat (12–4 PM)

·  Stay indoors

·  Reschedule outdoor work

 3. Dress Smart

·  Light-colored, loose cotton clothes

·  Cover head with cap/cloth

 4. Eat Cooling Foods

·  Watermelon, cucumber, curd

·  Avoid heavy, oily food

5. Keep Your Space Cool

·  Use curtains, ventilation

·  Avoid direct sunlight indoors

India is heating up like never before. 

This is not just summer… it’s a survival test.

With El Niño rising and heatwaves increasing,
millions in North India are at risk.

Stay aware. Stay hydrated. Stay kind.
Because saving one life… can start with you. 

Street Food: India's Most Beloved and Risky Culinary Tradition

Street Food: India's Most Beloved and Risky Culinary Tradition

Lola Radix - April 10, 2026

Indian cuisine is one of the world's richest and varied (Raikar 2024). From the Daal-Baati in Rajasthan to the fish curry in Kerala, Indian cuisine is directly influenced by social identity, religion and other cultural and geographical factors (Raikar 2024). And nowhere is this more vivid than on the streets!

 

 

A street food vendor selling parantha and sabzi (photograph by Lola Radix)

 

 

Street food in India is not a recent phenomenon. Defined as food “that is cooked and cold in public spaces, usually outdoors, to be eaten immediately” (Cambridge Dictionary 2026), it is a deep -rooted tradition in India, with traces back to the Mauryan Empire (circa. 300 BCE) (Schaus 2025). Nowadays, for billions of people, it is both a vital source of affordable nutrition and an everyday economic activity.

Culture and community

 

Approximately 2.5 billion people worldwide consume street food daily (Beniwal and Mogra 2023). According to a report of a study conducted on street foods across three Indian cities, all consumers, whether regular or occasional, believed that street foods are a necessity in their lifestyle (Kashyap (n.d.)).

Taste is the immediate draw. Samosa, masala dosa, pani puri, kathi rolls: what these dishes share is a richness of fat content that science directly links to pleasure. High-fat preparations trigger dopamine release, generating the sense of happiness and satisfaction that keeps consumers coming back for more (Carlin 2015). It is no surprise that nearly 90% of boys and girls agreed that they buy street food because they are enthusiastic about trying out new dishes according to a survey (Beniwal and Mogra 2023).

 

Beyond flavour, street food is a social infrastructure. People from very different backgrounds share the same culinary experience: from businessman, labourers on daily wages, to students and tourists (Kashyap (n.d.)). That democratic equality makes street food deeply symbolic of Indian society. 

 

Finally, there is the question of price. Street food costs only a fraction of a restaurant meal, making it accessible to the youngest and poorest consumers. Its speed preparation also makes it convenient for consumers having a busy lifestyle.

 

Economy

 

Long overlooked, street food vendors make a considerable contribution to India’s economy. In Calcutta alone, the street food trade has been estimated at US$60 million a year (Chakravarty and Canet 2026), a figure that illustrates how significant this informal sector truly is. 

 

Moreover, street vending is one of India’s most important informal employment channels. It requires little start-up capital, minimal formal qualifications (Kashyap (n.d.)), and can be operated flexibly, allowing migrants, displaced workers and women to earn an income (Campbell 2025).

 

In Southeast Asia more broadly, “the average earnings of a vendor may be three to ten times more than the minimum wage”, making it very attractive for workers with limited formal skills.

 

The dark side of street food

 

That same accessibility that makes street food so valuable also makes it vulnerable. Hygiene standards across vendors are very inconsistent, partly because many vendors come from low-education backgrounds and may lack awareness of food safety requirements. Studies reveal that while 58% of vendors used a cleaning agent to wash the food serving area, 29% used water only and 13% used a dry cloth (Parida et al. 2025).

 

Concerns extend beyond cleanliness to the quality of ingredients themselves. In Hapur, food safety officials recently discovered that one tomato sauce was not made from tomatoes at all, and contained synthetic colours, chemicals and acidic substances (Aanchal 2026).

 

And the consequences of such failures are very serious. An estimated 2 million people die every year as a result of consuming unsafe food (Beniwal and Mogra 2023). And the communities most exposed to this risk are precisely the low-income urban populations that depend on street food most.

 

A further issue is one of space. Street vendors in India are occupying pavements, alleyways and, at times, the road itself. Beyond the obvious safety hazards this creates for vendors and others, it contributes significantly to urban congestion.

 

Initiatives and Regulation

 

Authorities have come to realize that street foods are not going away. Hence, it is in everyone’s interest to ensure it is produced under hygienic and sanitary conditions, both to protect public health and to support economic growth and tourism.

 

A landmark step in this direction is the Food Safety and Standard Authority of India’s (FSSAI) Project Clean Street Food. This initiative addresses the safety gap while protecting vendors’ livelihoods by offering them training and capacity building (FSSAI n.d.). Vendors who complete the programme receive a certificate of excellence from the authority, boosting their credibility and making them more appealing to consumers (FSSAI n.d.).

 

Yet significant obstacles remain. Due to inconsistent enforcement, the majority of street food vendors still operate in decentralized and informal settings, with limited knowledge of hygienic norms (Debbarma et al. 2025). As India’s population continue to grow rapidly (Worldometer 2025), embedding food safety into street food culture must become a genuine pillar of public health policy.

 

Finally, the question of where vendors set up is, just as pressing as the question of what they serve. Authorities must take responsibility for the physical conditions in which vendors work, by providing access to clean water, handwashing facilities and designated vending spaces. This would both reduce traffic and safety hazards.

 

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Beniwal, Namrata, and Renu Mogra. 2023. “A Study on Street Food Consumption among College Students.” The Pharma Innovation Journal 12 (6): 3980–85. https://www.thepharmajournal.com/archives/2023/vol12issue6/PartAT/12-6-294-245.pdf.

Cambridge Dictionary. 2026. “Street Food.” @CambridgeWords. April 8, 2026. https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/street-food#google_vignette.

Campbell, Josephine. 2025. “Street Food | EBSCO.” EBSCO Information Services, Inc. | Www.ebsco.com. 2025. https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/nutrition-and-dietetics/street-food.

Carlin, Jesse Lea. 2015. “High Fat Diet Affects the Dopamine Reward System: Importance of Sex and Critical Developmental Periods.” https://repository.upenn.edu/entities/publication/50ee68db-0853-4333-8921-33857fcaa033.

Chakravarty, Indira, and Colette Canet. 2026. “Street Foods in Calcutta.” Fao.org. 2026. https://www.fao.org/4/w3699t/w3699t06.htm.

Debbarma, Poppy, Neetu Singh, Madhvi Daniel, and Tanya Singh. 2025. “Street Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance in Emerging Urban India: A Critical Review of FSSAI Implementation, Vendor Practices and Public Health Implications.” International Journal of Agriculture and Food Science 7 (5): 94–108. https://doi.org/10.33545/2664844x.2025.v7.i5b.382.

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Parida, Swayam P, Abhishek K Gautam, S Snehapriya, Manav Chakraborty, and Sonu H Subba. 2025. “Perception of Street Food Vendors toward Healthy Food Handling Practices in Capital City of Eastern India.” Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care 14 (7): 2739–45. https://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1922_24.

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Rising Heat and Toxic Air — The Climate Burden on Gurgaon’s Children

 

Rising Heat and Toxic Air — The Climate Burden on Gurgaon’s Children 

- Kinga Hunyady.

Childhood in Gurgaon is increasingly shaped by two converging climate pressures: extreme heat and hazardous air pollution. Scientific assessments by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change confirm that South Asia is experiencing more frequent, intense, and prolonged heatwaves due to global warming. For children, this exposure carries disproportionate health consequences. Their bodies heat up faster, dehydration sets in quicker, and prolonged exposure raises risks of heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

Schools across the Delhi-NCR region—including Gurgaon—have repeatedly altered schedules or suspended outdoor activities during peak heat periods. Lost playtime is not trivial; pediatric health research shows outdoor physical activity is essential for bone strength, cardiovascular fitness, and cognitive development. Climate-driven heat is quietly eroding these developmental foundations.

Air quality magnifies the threat. Gurgaon falls within one of the world’s most polluted urban corridors, with monitoring by the Central Pollution Control Board frequently recording “very poor” to “severe” Air Quality Index levels. Climate change aggravates this pollution load. Higher temperatures accelerate ground-level ozone formation, while stagnant heat conditions trap particulate matter close to the surface.

The World Health Organization identifies air pollution as a leading environmental risk to child health, linking it to asthma onset, reduced lung growth, respiratory infections, and increased lifetime risk of chronic disease. Evidence from the Lancet Countdown further shows that children exposed to sustained pollution perform worse in school due to illness-related absences and impaired concentration.

Thus, in Gurgaon, climate change is not a distant environmental shift—it is a daily physiological stressor, constraining movement, damaging lungs, and altering the rhythms of childhood itself.

Sources
IPCC Sixth Assessment Report (Heat Extremes, South Asia) • WHO Air Pollution & Child Health • CPCB AQI Data (Delhi-NCR) • Lancet Countdown India Briefs

Internal Migration in India: How Gurgaon’s Growth Reflects the Need for Balanced Development

Internal Migration in India: Why Balanced Regional Development Is Critical for Sustainable Cities. Internal migration in India is a powerful driver of economic mobility. Millions of citizens move across states each year seeking employment, education, and better healthcare. Migration is not a problem — it is a constitutional right and an economic necessity. However, when opportunity becomes geographically concentrated, cities begin to experience serious strain.Gurgaon — officially Gurugram — represents both India’s economic success and the growing risks of uneven development.

Migration Is a Right — But Development Must Be Balanced The Constitution of India guarantees freedom of movement and residence under Article 19. This mobility strengthens our democracy and labour markets.

Yet, large-scale migration to select metropolitan regions often reflects:

·         Limited industrial growth in several states

·         Inadequate higher education infrastructure

·         Gaps in healthcare systems

·         Weak local job creation

When employment ecosystems are concentrated in a few cities, migration becomes a necessity rather than a choice. Balanced regional development is therefore not about restricting movement — it is about expanding opportunity everywhere.

Gurgaon’s Population Growth and Infrastructure Stress. Over the past two decades, Gurugram has witnessed rapid urban expansion. While it has emerged as a corporate hub, this growth has led to significant challenges:

1. Groundwater Depletion

Large parts of the district have been categorized as “over-exploited,” meaning groundwater extraction exceeds natural recharge. Rapid construction and rising population density have intensified pressure on water resources.

2. Urban Congestion

Traffic congestion, construction stress, and pressure on civic amenities reflect gaps in long-term urban planning.

3. Environmental Sustainability

Shrinking green cover, increasing waste generation, and air pollution are direct consequences of concentrated urban growth.

These challenges highlight the urgent need for sustainable city planning across India.

 Constitutional and Policy Responsibility

India’s constitutional framework emphasizes reducing inequality:

·         Article 38 calls for minimizing inequalities in income and opportunity.

·         Article 39 promotes equitable distribution of resources.

·         Article 280 enables fiscal transfers to reduce regional disparities.

Development funds and national schemes aim to strengthen infrastructure. However, implementation and long-term planning vary across states.

When development is uneven, migration pressure intensifies on already strained cities.

Learning from Strong Human Development Models

Kerala offers an example of sustained investment in literacy, healthcare, and social development. High literacy rates and strong primary healthcare systems demonstrate the impact of long-term human capital investment.

While every state has unique challenges, the principle remains clear:

When education and healthcare are prioritized, citizens gain stability and opportunity locally.

Why Tier-2 and Tier-3 Cities Matter

Strengthening smaller cities is essential for:

·         Reducing pressure on megacities

·         Preventing groundwater and environmental crises

·         Promoting local employment

·         Enhancing climate resilience

·         Ensuring equitable growth

Investment in industrial clusters, medical colleges, skill centers, and sustainable infrastructure across states can reduce over-concentration in select urban hubs.

 Environmental Sustainability Must Be Central

India’s urban future depends on sustainable water management, green infrastructure, and decentralized growth. The water stress in NCR is a reminder that natural resources are finite.

Unchecked urban concentration accelerates depletion.

Balanced development is therefore not only an economic priority — it is an environmental necessity.

A Call for Awareness and Collective Responsibility

At our organization, we believe sustainable development must be inclusive and geographically balanced.

We encourage:

·         Evidence-based policy discussion

·         Citizen awareness on urban sustainability

·         Accountability in public spending

·         Community participation in environmental conservation

·         Long-term planning beyond electoral cycles

Internal migration in India should reflect aspiration — not compulsion.

Cities like Gurugram can continue to thrive, but only if development expands across all regions, reducing pressure on natural resources and ensuring dignity of opportunity everywhere.

Balanced development is not just policy.
It is a responsibility — shared by governments, institutions, and citizens alike.

 

About Our Initiative

At our organization, we are committed to advancing public health, sanitation, environmental sustainability, and equitable development across India. We believe that true progress is not measured only by economic growth, but by access — access to clean water, quality healthcare, education, safe living environments, and dignified livelihoods. Rapid urbanization and internal migration have highlighted the urgent need for balanced regional development. Through community engagement, awareness campaigns, research-based advocacy, and grassroots partnerships, we work to:

·         Promote sustainable water and sanitation practices

·         Strengthen health awareness in underserved communities

·         Advocate for evidence-based policy reform

·         Encourage environmental responsibility and resource conservation

·         Support inclusive development that reduces inequality

Our mission is rooted in the belief that sustainable cities begin with empowered communities — and that development must reach every district, not just a few urban centers. By fostering awareness, collaboration, and accountability, we aim to contribute to a future where opportunity, health, and sustainability are accessible to all.

 

Climate Change, Inequality, and Community-Led Solution Efforts in Gurgaon

Climate Change, Inequality, and Community-Led Solution Efforts in Gurgaon

Climate change is not only an environmental crisis; it is also a deeply human one. Across India, rising temperatures, pollution, and water stress are reshaping daily life, with the greatest impacts falling on those least equipped to adapt. The United Nations warns that climate change is accelerating existing inequalities, particularly in urban areas where economic divides, informal settlements, and environmental exposure intersect. Gurgaon offers a clear example of how climate change affects people unevenly — and why community-based action matters. 

Climate Change and Social Vulnerability in India

UNDP research highlights that climate impacts are distributed unevenly across populations. In India, low-income households, informal workers, women, children, and the elderly are often most exposed to climate risks such as heatwaves, pollution, and water insecurity. These groups typically have limited access to healthcare, secure housing, and adaptive resources.

Extreme heat has become one of the deadliest climate hazards in India. The UN notes that heat stress reduces labour productivity, worsens health outcomes, and disproportionately affects outdoor workers — many of whom live in urban peripheries or informal settlements. Climate change thus reinforces cycles of vulnerability rather than affecting all urban residents equally.

Gurgaon’s Human Climate Reality

While Gurgaon is often associated with corporate offices and modern infrastructure, large sections of its population live with limited environmental protection. Informal settlements and low-income neighbourhoods frequently lack reliable water supply, green spaces, and adequate waste management. Climate change magnifies these gaps.

UNEP reports that air pollution and heat exposure are closely linked, particularly in dense urban areas with limited tree cover. In Gurgaon, the loss of green spaces has reduced natural cooling, increasing heat exposure for communities living in poorly insulated housing. Water scarcity further compounds vulnerability, especially during summer months when demand peaks.

Why Community-Level Action Is Essential

The United Nations consistently emphasises that top-down climate policy alone is insufficient. Effective adaptation must be grounded in local realities and informed by community participation. Grassroots initiatives are crucial for translating climate goals into practical actions that people can adopt in their daily lives.

Community-based organisations help build trust, spread information, and support behaviour change — all of which are essential for long-term resilience. They also ensure that marginalised voices are included in climate responses, reducing the risk that adaptation efforts benefit only the most privileged.

HEEALS and Community Empowerment

In this context, HEEALS (Health Education Environment and Livelihood Society) plays a role in strengthening climate awareness at the community level in Gurgaon. The organisation works across environmental education, public health, and livelihoods, recognising that climate change intersects with everyday social challenges.

HEEALS engages communities through workshops, awareness materials, and youth-focused initiatives on issues such as climate change, waste management, and water conservation. By linking environmental knowledge with practical action, the organisation supports communities in making informed choices that contribute to sustainability.

Importantly, HEEALS aligns its work with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, reinforcing the idea that climate action is inseparable from health, education, and social well-being.

Building Inclusive Climate Resilience

UNDP stresses that inclusive climate resilience requires empowering communities rather than treating them solely as beneficiaries. Education, participation, and local ownership are essential for ensuring that climate solutions are durable and equitable.

In Gurgaon, this means recognising that climate resilience is not just about infrastructure or technology, but also about social capacity. Community-level initiatives complement urban planning by addressing behavioural change, awareness gaps, and local vulnerabilities that large-scale policies often overlook.

Conclusion

Climate change in India’s cities is as much a social challenge as an environmental one. Gurgaon illustrates how climate risks intersect with inequality, shaping who is most exposed and who is most protected. UN frameworks underline the importance of inclusive, people-centred climate action.

By supporting awareness, participation, and sustainable practices at the community level, organisations like HEEALS contribute to building resilience from the ground up. Together with strong urban governance, such grassroots efforts are essential for ensuring that climate action in India’s cities is both effective and equitable.

Breaking the Period Taboo Starts With Talking — Not Whispering

Breaking the Period Taboo Starts With Talking — Not Whispering.

Every month, millions of girls face a silent struggle. Not just cramps or discomfort — but shame, stigma, and lack of support.

Because periods are treated as something “secret” or “dirty,” many girls miss school during menstruation. Some eventually drop out altogether — not because they lack dreams, but because they lack access to proper menstrual hygiene, safe toilets, or even the confidence to ask for help. A natural biological process should never be the reason a girl’s education stops.
Poor menstrual hygiene can also lead to infections, reproductive health issues, and long-term complications. But the damage isn’t only physical.
Constant embarrassment, teasing, and isolation can harm a girl’s mental health, lowering self-esteem and creating anxiety around something completely normal.
And this is why boys must be part of the conversation too.
When boys grow up understanding menstruation, they grow into men who respect, support, and stand beside women — not mock or shame them.
Period education is not “only for girls.” It is for families, schools, and society.
Breaking the taboo means:
✔ Talking openly at home and in classrooms
✔ Ensuring access to safe menstrual products
✔ Creating clean toilets and disposal systems
✔ Teaching boys empathy and awareness
✔ Replacing shame with science and support
Periods are not a problem. Silence is.
Let’s raise a generation that treats menstruation with dignity, knowledge, and compassion. 🩷