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Joined October 2018
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1/ <THREAD> How do we explain and understand the current economic crisis in Sri Lanka? In this thread, I try to follow some of the major events in the nation's economy over the last few years and situate the present crisis in a context.
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We’re happy to announce the launch of IndiaSpend School of Data Journalism, a learning+upskilling platform. @Isdj_in’s ‘Better Reporting on #Immunization’ course is led by distinguished medical & media professionals with decades of experience. Register: isdj.in/
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Studies conducted in the aftermath of riots in different Indian cities have shown that child survivors who receive support/counselling heal more quickly. A year on from #Delhiriots, a photo essay by @Databaaz on impact of riots on #children’s #wellbeing: bit.ly/3aKRVee
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It's time for the last Game of Facts of this year, and we have got something special up our sleeves! Participate in our special #WomenAtWork quiz and be ready for the surprise! bit.ly/3nx0Aor
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Indian women spend nearly 5 hours on unpaid care work every day against the ½ hour that men do. Unpaid care by women could actually trigger violence against them, shows an @OxfamIndia study. Follow the thread for details:
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Are we ready to deal with the next pandemic & how quickly can we respond with a vaccine? @Bioconlimited's @kiranshaw says we need a pandemic preparedness technology platform which tracks #viruses, looks for the next epidemic & responds with vaccine options that will work.
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Who should be vaccinated after frontline health workers, police, military? @KiranShaw says she has a contrarian view, "I think teachers should be given the next round of vaccines" Why? Watch this #Special interview with @govindethiraj. @Bioconlimited bit.ly/34nn7gf
Don't miss @govindethiraj's keynote & @madhursingh's session at #OpenDataConclave by @ISBedu Mohali. Register here: opendataconclave.dreamcast.i…
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In the first session of the #webinar series with @IndiaSpend we recently hosted Dr. Cristian Baeza @nachiketmor @CafeEconomics on the topic 'The Indian #health financing landscape: what are the reform opportunities for this decade?’ Video: youtu.be/VuzND_Lppa4 Thread 👇(1/n)
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Join us as @a_khosla & @govindethiraj speak with Ajay Mathur (@teriin), @NavrozDubash (@CPR_Climate), @ChristianOnRE (@UniLUT), @camjhep (@TheSmithSchool) & Bijal Brahmbhatt (@mahilahsg) on the #greenrecovery opportunities for India #postCOVID. Register: bit.ly/greenrecoveryindia
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7 in 10 prisoners in India were undertrials, per 2019 govt data, and the majority are from marginalised #caste groups. Only 14 other countries have a higher share of undertrial prisoners. Continuing our reporting on prisons, #police & #justice reforms: bit.ly/3lNRzqB
1 million fewer children got #BCG vaccine (to prevent severe #tuberculosis) in April, when #COVID19 #lockdown was at its strictest--compared to January, per latest govt data. “Every dose missed might be a TB case in the future,” @paimadhu says. Read on: bit.ly/3gzAEEk
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Listen to Dr. Rukmini Banerji, CEO @Pratham_India discuss aspects of the New Education Policy (#NEP) 2020 with @govindethiraj youtube.com/watch?v=nN58ZASp… #NationalEducationPolicy2020
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Antiviral medication and COVID 19 #COVID19
How safe and effective are the two new drugs #Remdesivir & #Favipiravir in our arsenal against Covid19? "We don't have enough data," emphasises Dr @RommelTickoo, Asso Dir- Internal Medicine @MaxHealthcare. Watch this excerpt of his interview to @govindethiraj
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A division of healthcare resources is needed to prepare for the #monsoon of 2020 because the personnel that treat #COVID19 may not be adept at other diseases, says Om Shrivastav, Consultant, Infectious Disease to @govindethiraj.
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How are doctors dealing with pregnant women who are likely to test positive or have tested positive?How are the testing procedures and facilities designed for #COVID19 pregnant patients? @govindethiraj on precautions and testing in India @databaaz edtr.ai/5v7
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On DataBaaz today- #Children are now being admitted in hospitals for #COVID19 in Mumbai and more are coming in everyday says Dr Farah Ingale. 50% of all patients are complaining of abdominal pain and diarrhoea. She spoke to @govindethiraj. @fortis_hospital
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Dr Jay Bhattacharya of Stanford University challenges the current view that without universal lockdown in place, millions of people will die. A study he undertook with colleagues indicates that #COVID19 is more widespread than estimates suggest. He spoke to @GovindEthiraj
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A combination of drugs was used to successfully treat a few patients who were tested positive with #COVID-19 in #Jaipur. Watch @govindethiraj discuss with Dr. Sudhir Bandari on the treatment, its replication and limitations in this video. #letsfightcorona