Lopa Ghosh (@writetolopa) profile picture

Campaigner. Writer. Day job in policy & communication

New Delhi
Joined March 2012
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#Bengaluru readers, we invite you for a compelling discussion on #LopaGhosh’s (@writetolopa’s) latest novel, #AgeOfMondays, on 9th August, 4 PM at @AttaGalatta. The author will be in conversation with #DhariniBhaskar about crafting unforgettable characters and capturing the fragility of childhood in a world on the brink. RSVP here: forms.gle/cRYLCJA7tEWBDgLu5 #READWithHarperCollins
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Ques 6. With 40 per cent of the sample population studied by LASI in 2021 found to be pre-hypertensive, there is a likelihood that the disease burden will rise in the coming years unless robust action is taken. How will that impact the future of our country? #BeatThePressure
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Extended prescription of 3-6 months, regular supply of medicines to healthcare centers, doorstep delivery of medicines and ensuring strict adherence are important steps. #BeatThePressure
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2/2 Also, the system must build strategic capacity to manage this increased burden on the system. A high morbidity will also portend burden on the country’s economy; preparedness and mitigation plans must be put in place. #BeatThePressure
"You know, between 1765 and 1938, the British Isles stole £45 trillion from India. When we threw the British out, our literacy rate was 13%. Our landscapes were destroyed. You made us coal-dependent. And now you dare to condescend to us." – @VijayPrashad.
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In her column ‘Song & Sting –– Hoodwinking the Algo, Mothering in a Post-Truth World’, Lopa Ghosh writes about not being swift-ly enough. bit.ly/3H4oBgO @writetolopa
Chile and Brazil give us a clear roadmap on how strong warning labels on packaged foods can change consumer behavior and ultimately save lives #FoodLabelsSaveLives #WorldHeartDay #FOPL @fssaiindia @consumerVoiceIn @PMOIndia @IncubatorGHAI
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Today is #WorldHeartDay ♥️! Cardiovascular diseases including heart attacks and strokes are the leading cause of death globally, accounting for nearly 1⃣8⃣ million lives lost every year. Protect your heart 🫀 by choosing a healthy lifestyle 🏃🍊🚭 👉 bit.ly/3cEA8Vd
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This year's #WHA74 grapples w/ gaps in public health prevention, access, coordination, resourcing & political will. Tomorrow, we will host experts from 6 countries for a discussion about the urgency of national health advocacy & how it can be effective: bit.ly/3hxfLxP