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Ditsa Bhattacharya
Front-of-pack Labelling Important for Reducing Obesity in India, Say Experts
05 May 2022
Twenty-two Indian public health and consumer organisations have come together to oppose the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) plan to label ultra-processed foods with ‘Health…
Ditsa Bhattacharya
Petition Demands Marketing Code for Pharmaceutical Companies, SC Asks Govt to Respond
14 Mar 2022
The petition has been filed by the Federation of Medical and Sales Representatives’ Association of India (FMRAI) and Amitava Guha, National Coordinator of Jan Swasthya Abhiyan (JSA), praying for…
Ronak Chhabra
ASHA Workers Gherao Haryana Health Minister’s House Over Discontinuance of COVID-19 Incentive
06 Dec 2021
The health workers said that they would not report for COVID-19 duty if their demand is not met immediately.
Newsclick Report
Farmers Movement ‘Forged Unity in Diversity’
29 Nov 2021
On the third death anniversary of Jan Swasthya Abhiyan cofounder Dr. Amit Sengupta, the speakers stressed the role played by the agitation in uniting people.
Ditsa Bhattacharya
SC Asks Centre, State Govts to Respond to Plea on Mismanagement in Private Healthcare Facilities
28 Jul 2021
The petition, filed by Jan Swasthya Abhiyan, demands the regulation of standards in clinical establishments and was heard by a bench headed by CJI NV Ramana.
Saurav Kumar
Bihar: Vaccine Scare and Scarcity Pose Hurdle in Battle Against COVID-19
26 Jul 2021
In rural Bihar, rumours and superstitions surrounding the vaccine have led to a measly vaccination rate and wastage of vaccines, while in urban areas including Patna, vaccine shortages have stalled…
Newsclick Report
COVID-19: Ensure Free Treatment and Uniform Price for Vaccines, JSA Says in Statement
10 May 2021
'For actively promoting COVID-19 appropriate behaviours, Governments must admit that authoritarian approaches which create stigma and denial have failed. They must revamp public communication…
Kashif Kakvi
Need to Regulate Private Sector Though Clinical Establishment Act, Say Public Health Experts
07 Mar 2021
Doctors, public health experts expressed concerns over the commercialisation of the health sector and talked about how patients are being cheated in the name of health service.
Richa Chintan
Govt Not Providing Basic Amenities at Farmers’ Protest Sites, All Work Done by Volunteers, Report JSA Delhi and Haryana
12 Jan 2021
The Jan Swasthya Abhiyan team observed that there is a complete abdication of responsibility by the states in making provisions for basic amenities such as waste disposal and toilets.
Ronak Chhabra
Haryana: ASHA Workers’ Demand for Risk Allowance Remains Unmet Even After Two Weeks Strike
22 Aug 2020
The workers union has also given a call to extend the strike till August 26 and gherao the Haryana Vidhan Sabha on that day when the state Assembly’s monsoon session is set to begin.