Reference No: CMHS0003Pages: 13Published on: 26, March, 2008
Abstract: The goal of reducing maternal mortality is tracked through the proportion of births to skilled attendants. Janani Evam Bal Suraksha Yojana in Bihar is an initiative in this direction. The current scheme provides cash incentives to all the mothers delivering in any government health facility. The scheme has contributed a ... More
Reference No: BP0332Pages: 14Published on: 30, March, 2010
Abstract: Political uncertainties may often result in unanticipated events. In this case, non-confirmation by Niger, an African country, of a huge order for sorghum (jowar) resulted in a long legal battle for Shakti Bhog Foods Limited, which had chartered a ship, from Kola Freight, to carry the cargo on the assumption ... More
Reference No: CIPR0006Pages: 13Published on: 26, April, 2010
Abstract: It was June 2008. The conflicts between Mormugao Port Trust (MoPT) and South West Port Limited (SWPL) on coal/coke handling once again surfaced following a report submitted by the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) concluding that residents of Vasco city near the port were inhaling coal pollution much beyond ... More
Reference No: CMHS0007Pages: 6Published on: 10, May, 2010
Abstract: Immunization is one of the cost effective interventions to prevent a series of major illnesses particularly in environments where children are undernourished and may die from preventable diseases. The status of child immunization is a good indicator of equity, accessibility and outreach of healthcare services. In India, the Universal Immunization ... More
Reference No: CMHS0009Pages: 8Published on: 10, May, 2010
Abstract: Measles is a contagious disease. It can be prevented by immunizing children between 9-12 months. The case details the efforts to provide immunity against measles, the importance of surveillance and the need to provide adequate care for those afflicted by measles. The case will be helpful to discuss why there ... More
