National Institute for Implementation Research on Non-Communicable Diseases

Global, regional and national burden of pertussis in 1990–2023: a Global Burden of Disease study

Despite long-standing immunization programs, pertussis remains a major cause of vaccine-preventable mortality, particularly among infants. Here we present a primary assessment of global pertussis incidence, mortality and disability-adjusted life years across 204 countries and ter...

Effectiveness and sustainability of mhealth interventions for improving diabetes management: combined analysis of cluster-randomised crossover trial in Western Rajasthan

Diabetes mellitus requires sustained self-management and lifestyle modification, which can be strengthened through digital health interventions. Mobile-based technologies, including short message services (SMS) and Android applications, offer a cost-effective approach to improvin...

Biocultural Dimensions of Mental Health, Stigma and Resilience Among Bhil Women in Rajasthan

This article examines the biocultural dimensions of mental health among Bhil women in Dhinkli, Udaipur, with particular attention to how distress, stigma and resilience are shaped by everyday life. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork conducted between October 2022 and March 2023, t...