Orphan Medicines and India
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by Centre for Disability Studies and Health Laws (CDSHL)
1M ago
According to the National Cancer Institute, an orphan medicine is defined as a medicine used to treat, prevent, or diagnose an orphan disease.[1] World Health Organization defines rare/orphan disease as a disease or condition with a prevalence of less than one per thousand persons.[2] The severity of such diseases, small and heterogeneous patient populations, difficulties in patient recruitment, and limited knowledge of the natural history of the disease are some obstacles to the production of orphan medicine.[3] Due to the above-mentioned reasons, orphan medicines do not enjoy acceptable supp ..read more
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Ritika HR – Stray Dogs in India: Balancing Animal Welfare and Public Health
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by Centre for Disability Studies and Health Laws (CDSHL)
1M ago
Introduction Stray dogs have emerged as a critical problem in India, posing a challenge to animal welfare and a substantial threat to public health. The transmission of the fatal rabies virus, through dog bites, continues to claim the lives of thousands throughout the nation. India has a robust legal framework that aims to safeguard animals, especially stray dogs. However, implementing this framework has been challenging due to legal obstacles and the impact of animal rights activists, limiting efforts to manage the stray dog population and mitigate the associated public health risks. This blo ..read more
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Interactions of the Criminal Justice System with the Intersection of Gender and Disability
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by Centre for Disability Studies and Health Laws (CDSHL)
3M ago
Introduction “The way we imagine discrimination or disempowerment often is more complicated for people who are subjected to multiple forms of exclusion. The good news is that intersectionality provides us a way to see it.” – Kimberlee Crenshaw Intersectionality as a reality exists beyond the facets of geographical boundaries, hues of sections and societal frameworks. While Intersectionality as a concept has branched into several interpretations, each more complex than the next one, Crenshaw’s Intersectional theory, was strictly constructive to a point of determining the true nature of oppressi ..read more
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Disability and Divorce: The ‘Inadequate’ Spouse
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by Centre for Disability Studies and Health Laws (CDSHL)
6M ago
Introduction Despite progressive legal frameworks created for the benefit of persons with disabilities, disability-based discrimination is a pervasive issue in India. Misconceptions and stereotypes about disabilities marginalise persons with disabilities, portraying them as helpless and dependent. They are defined solely by their disabilities rather than being seen as autonomous persons with the potential to live fulfilling lives. It is due to such misconceptions that it is necessary to be cognizant of the way that Indian society is structured to marginalise and discriminate against disabled p ..read more
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Beyond Pity: Examining Societal Perception of Disability in India
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by Centre for Disability Studies and Health Laws (CDSHL)
7M ago
Introduction  The power of words is undeniable, and when it comes to the way we speak of the disabled, the impact can be both profound and destructive. Disabled individuals have historically been viewed through the lens of stigma, pity, and dread, thereby propagating prejudices and creating barriers to their social inclusion. Though with progress in terms of mindset and legislation towards the inclusivity of different communities, positive developments and initiatives have taken place, the prejudices still cloud the judgment in present-day towards the credibility and capabilities of those ..read more
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The Arrested Development of Sexual Citizenship
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by Centre for Disability Studies and Health Laws (CDSHL)
7M ago
From Freud to Maslow, it has been firmly established that sexuality is a basic physiological need for all humans irrespective of race, creed, or disability. Similarly, pursuing romantic relationships and reproductive rights are facets of the human condition that cannot be ignored. Drawing the line between who has the right to exercise their sexuality and form relationships and who does not, simply based on physical or mental impairments, is an ableist exercise. This intersection of disability and sexual intimacy has been a bone of contention due to social taboo. Apart from education, healthcar ..read more
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The Legal and Ethical Considerations of Disability and Healthcare Decision-making
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by Centre for Disability Studies and Health Laws (CDSHL)
7M ago
Introduction A disability is a condition that limits a person’s ability to engage in daily life and society activity, whether it is physical, cognitive, sensory, or emotional.. In addition, the healthcare decision-making procedure is the process of making healthcare-focused decisions and informed choices for medical treatments and facilities about healthcare providers. Healthcare service providers are developing strategies to address the unique challenges faced by individuals with disabilities. They may have trouble gaining access to healthcare services or communicating their requirements/ n ..read more
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Lacking in the Paralympic Association in India: Sports for Persons with Disabilities
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by Centre for Disability Studies and Health Laws (CDSHL)
7M ago
Stephen Hawking, a renowned professor and director of research at the University of Cambridge, once famously said, “Disability need not be an obstacle to success.” He had a complete physical impairment that made him unable to perform regular life functions and bound him to a wheelchair for life. He is the prime example of how disability or impairment can be physical, but a person’s spirit is always free.   If we try to understand disability, the World Health Organisation has given a threefold definition from which we can deduce that disability can be referred to as a physical, physio ..read more
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Accessibility Audit: Reporting Steps towards Internet Accessibility in India
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by Centre for Disability Studies and Health Laws (CDSHL)
7M ago
The internet has become a necessity for modern living. It presents us with a vast sea of information that can be accessed through the right tools. Rightly so, even the decision of the Hon’ble High Court of Kerala in Fheema Shirin v. State of Kerala (AIR 2020 Ker 35) is in consonance with the aforesaid, highlighting the importance of internet regarding the Right to Education and Right to Privacy under Articles 21 and 21(A) of the Constitution. Even after its importance, the internet to a large degree has remained inaccessible to persons with disabilities (PWD), although multiple policies and le ..read more
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The Debate on Menstrual Leave: Constitutional Views
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by Centre for Disability Studies and Health Laws (CDSHL)
10M ago
In recent years, there has been a growing movement to implement menstrual leave policies in workplaces around the world. While some argue that menstrual leave is necessary to support the health and well-being of female employees, others have raised concerns about potential discrimination and job opportunities for women.  “We should not let menstruation be a barrier to women’s equality in the workplace.”- Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women and on another hand a writer and advocate for menstrual equity Emily Towner Quoted in a p ..read more
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