How can behavioural science be applied in public health communication to influence the adoption of safer practices? IDFC Institute, in collaboration with Noora Health, answer this question in the context of COVID-19 during Wave 1 through our researc...

India finds itself caught in the wake of exceptionalism and premature triumphalism.

As we enter the general public vaccination drive, citizens will hopefully be more convinced of the need to take the jab. But instead of only leaving it to them, it is important to craft communication that combines motivation, relevant information and...

This year’s budget witnessed some important shifts in affordable housing, urban sanitation and public health, and transportation.

Harshita Agrawal and Suchi Kedia recommend certain steps that India can take to improve public health in its cities.

IDFC Institute carried out a comprehensive COVID-19 seroprevalence study in Karnataka based on data collected from a representative sample of households in 20 districts in the state from mid-June through August 2020. It found that the state alone has...

Governments, globally, are turning to data and technology to improve governance, speci cally service delivery, with tools such as digital healthcare sensors and the Internet of ings. At the same time, these technologies are fusing into the lives of t...