Highlights: Significant budget growth reflects societal recognition and commitment to organ transplantation Enhanced

Highlights: 82% rise in medical colleges from 2014 to 2023 112% increase in MBBS seats and 127% in PG seats

On November 29th, the Supreme Court of India heard a petition filed by Indian medical students studying in Ukraine who are seeking permission to return

A recent judgement by allows an organ failure patient from outside Gujarat to register on the state registry. On Monday, the Gujarat high court issued

bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points"liThe Transplantation of Organs Act, 1994 and its subsequent Rules and Amendments is the supreme

According to the July issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, a journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), helmet therapy is a highly

In a significant setback for the ePharmacy sector, government officials have displayed reluctance in formalizing the online sale of drugs and medications.

Utilizing an extensive quantitative dataset, researchers from the University of Rhode Island assessed medlinkhuman rights/medlink practices globally,

bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points"li The recently passed Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2.0 has emerged as a legal triumph for doctors,

bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points"li Refusal by patients or kin restricts ICU entry/li liGuidelines tackle the futility of

The medlinkSupreme Court/medlink of India has rejected the apologies given by Patanjali's founders, Baba Ramdev and Balkrishna, for their misleading advertisements.

medlinkEuthanasia/medlink, often referred to as "mercy killing" or "assisted dying," is a highly debated ethical and legal issue concerning the deliberate

In a tragic incident that highlights the dire consequences of medlinkmedical negligence/medlink, a 28-year-old woman lost her life during a sterilization

The patient-doctor relationship is revered as sacrosanct, governed by principles of trust, empathy, and mutual respect. However, recent events have reignited

In the United States nurses were found to experience suicidal thoughts in increased numbers than other general workers, revealed a team of researchers.

Nurses who are parents are more susceptible than other groups to daily stress aggravated by sleep deprivation, revealed paper published in Journal of Sleep Research.

The key motivations for migration among international nurses included education, career experience, and desires to improve quality of life. The report,

medlinkNurses/medlink in outpatient clinics and similar departments demonstrated greater resilience compared to their counterparts working in urgent

Medical professionals, specifically doctors, play an important role in delivering good quality patient care. However, they are frequently confronted with

"Agriculture is both the cause and solution to many of the world's water problems," he stated.

The post David Molden receives CGIAR award for Outstanding Scientist first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

The pressing food and water issues affecting the region will be discussed at a two day workshop in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on February 24-25, 2011, a joint initiative of the Global Water Partnership (GWP) and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Read More Source: http://www.iwmi.org/News_Room/Archives/GWP_I

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Study shows potential for smallholder water management innovations to boost crop yields and household revenue by tens of billions of US dollars

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January 22, 2013 –A new research for development project was launched today by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), both members of the CGIAR Consortium (www.cgiar.org). Entitled ‘Livestock and Irrigation Value chains for Ethiopian Smallholders – LIVES’, it will directly support of the Government of Ethiopia’s effort to […]

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IWMI/Ministry of Water Supply and Drainage research project will look at how human waste from septic tanks can be turned into valuable fertilizer rather than an environmental concern. Download full media release

The post New partnership will explore how SL can avoid pollution from human waste first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

Modern farming practice of rainwater storage in ancient tanks lauded as best practice adaptation strategy Bonn, Germany. 14 JUNE 2013 —Whether it’s bracing for drought in Sri Lanka with a return to ancient water storage systems or swapping coffee for cocoa in Central America, findings from a new report from the CGIAR Research Program on Climate […]

The post Sri Lankan water history informs global climate change study first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

Colombo.25 July 2013. At the request of the Central Environmental Authority (CEA), the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) signed an agreement to collaborate towards Resource Recovery and Reuse in Sri Lanka. IWMI and CEA join hands in targeting two main challenges that Sri Lanka is currently facing: Urban waste management; and the need to increase […]

The post CEA partners with IWMI to turn organic waste into high-quality fertilizer first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

Warsaw, Poland – November 15th 2013 – Climate change will have a “profound” impact on water resources that could have serious knock-on effects for agriculture, according to a new report published today. Download the full media release

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Colombo, December 10, 2013. At the request of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), the Central Environmental Authority (CEA), in collaboration with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), organized a stakeholder meeting to discuss improvements that can be made to the management of municipal waste in the City of Colombo. The meeting was held at the […]

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2nd February 2014 – Colombo, Sri Lanka Agriculture and wetlands should be managed in unison in order to conserve vital ecosystems and support the livelihoods of millions of people, according to a new report published to coincide with World Wetlands Day, today. Download the full media release Download the report

The post Millions affected, billions at stake: Scientists urge ‘wiser’ use of wetlands to tackle poverty and conserve ecosystems first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

Key insights into groundwater 'directly tackle the challenges' facing India’s water future

The post Indian water policy initiative receives World Water Day global award first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

Targets that promote efficient, nationally and locally appropriate water use will be key to achieving the SDGs.

The post Press Release: Sustainable Development Goals Offer Unique Opportunity to Transform Management of Critical Water Resources first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

Extensive costs of salt-damaged soils include $27 billion+ in lost crop value per year.

The post Press Release: World Losing 2,000 Hectares of Irrigated Farmland to Salt-Induced Degradation Daily first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

Study finds irrigation more common on city farms than rural farms, intensifying water demands in sprawling urban zones.

The post Press Release: First Global Estimate of Urban Agriculture Reveals Area Size of the EU that’s Boosting Food Security in Cities first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

Experts meet in Patna to discuss new initiative that could “future‐proof” one million smallholders.

The post Press Release: Space technology to help develop flood insurance for India’s farmers first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

New study urges future dam projects to consider better disease control measures.

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A new initiative launched in Uttar Pradesh could revolutionize flood management while at the same time boost groundwater stocks for dry season irrigation.

The post Press Release: Ganga floodwater to be stored underground first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

(NEW DELHI. 17 December 2015) The severe drought in Bundelkhand is likely to become a more regular occurrence according to scientists at the International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Records show that the area, straddling the states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh near Jhansi, experienced seven droughts in the last decade. This compares with a […]

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Experts from across Asia gathered to discuss how the next generation of satellite based technologies could help improve disaster preparedness and response at a three-day meeting in Mount Lavinia.

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To ensure Har Khet Ko Pani, GoI should emulate irrigation policies followed by Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, say researchers.

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A new initiative seeks to unite organizations to promote sustainable groundwater management.

The post Press Release: Uncovering and Confronting Global Groundwater Challenges first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

Experts meet in Delhi to discuss a new initiative to "future-proof" livelihoods of one million smallholder farmers in South Asia

The post Press Release: Satellite based flood insurance product set to be launched in Bihar first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

IWMI’s particular role on the project has been related to preparing papers for two publication.

The post Land and Water Investment in the Eastern Nile basin first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

Research conducted in Bangladesh could have dramatic implications both for poor households and the entire wastewater value chain.

The post Press Release: New “pay-monthly” poop removal system could revolutionize sanitation in developing world, says new study first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

Dr Claudia W. Sadoff announced as IWMI's next director general.

The post Press Release: World Bank Lead Economist to Head Premier Global Research Institute Addressing Water Issues first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

Recycling waste and delivering a safe nutrient-rich fertilizer for food production

The post Press Release: New compost plant to aid the greening of Ghana’s economy first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

With 885 million consumers exposed to health risks, study calls for urgent investments in improved sanitation.

The post Global use of wastewater to irrigate agriculture at least 50% greater than previously thought, says new study first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

Experts identify key steps to strengthen knowledge on climate change and other water-related challenges 

The post Sri Lanka hosts meeting of minds on the Indus Basin  first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

The good news is tempered with bad, however, as the study indicates that extreme climate events, especially flooding, will also increase.

The post News Release: Kenya’s Tana River Basin Could See a More than 40 Percent Increase in Rainfall Due to Climate Change first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

More than 5 billion people could suffer water shortages by 2050 due to climate change, Pincreased demand and polluted supplies, concluded the UN’s 2018 report on the state of the world’s water.

The post Media Release: 18 Natural Infrastructure Innovations Confronting Climate Change from Underground first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

International Water Management Institute (IWMI) launched a mobile app, called AgRISE, in support of a new national agricultural insurance scheme.

The post Press Release: Mobile phone app launched to strengthen new insurance scheme for India’s farmers first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).