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Juhie Bhatia

Contributor profile · 49 posts · joined 14 July 2008

Public Health Editor

South Asian-Canadian, I am passionate about global health issues, especially as they relate to women. I've worked as a health reporter and editor for over 10 years, and have studied journalism and nutrition. I'm currently the Public Health Editor of Global Voices Online, as well as the Managing Editor of Women's eNews.

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Latest posts by Juhie Bhatia

13 February 2010

Darfur: Youth Keep Crisis in the Spotlight

Written by Juhie Bhatia · North America

Though the major conflict has ceased in Darfur, in western Sudan, the continuing instability and ongoing attacks have been particularly harmful for the region's young people. But youth both within and outside of Sudan have been vital in raising awareness and funds and trying to bring change to Darfur.

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26 January 2010

Haiti: Youth Step It Up for Earthquake Relief

Written by Juhie Bhatia · North America, Caribbean

As Haiti's government raised the confirmed earthquake death toll to 150,000 earlier this week, there is particular concern for the well-being of the country's most vulnerable - its young people. But youth within and outside of Haiti are contributing to efforts to raise aid and awareness.

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20 January 2010

Afghanistan: Youth Find Outlets Amid Ongoing Violence

Written by Juhie Bhatia · Afghanistan

Last year was the deadliest one for Afghanistan's civilians, including children, since the American-led war began in 2001. Despite the circumstances, efforts are being made nationwide by and for youth to maintain their health and education and to empower them.

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18 January 2010

Canada: Aboriginal Youth Suicides Hit Crisis Rate

Written by Juhie Bhatia · North America

Suicide rates have declined in Canada but not in Aboriginal communities, particularly among the youth. Suicide among Aboriginal youth continues to occur at alarming rates, leading to crisis-like situations in some communities

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1 December 2009

World AIDS Day: Reflections and Raising Awareness

Written by Juhie Bhatia · North America, Caribbean

While it's true that most people know by now that HIV/AIDS poses a threat, World AIDS Day, which takes place today, attempts to focus the world's attention on this disease for a day and show just how big a threat still persists.

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19 November 2009

Global Health: World Toilet Day Raises a Stink

Written by Juhie Bhatia · India, Singapore

While it may sound like a bad joke, today's World Toilet Day focuses on a not-so-funny issue impacting almost half the world's population -- a lack of toilets and sanitation.

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11 November 2009

South Africa: Sesame Street's HIV-Positive Muppet Raises Awareness

Written by Juhie Bhatia · North America

As the children's show Sesame Street celebrates its 40th anniversary this month, premiering its new season today, one Muppet named Kami, on its South African edition, continues to help combat and raise awareness about HIV/AIDS.

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16 October 2009

Global Health: Can Condoms Combat Climate Change?

Written by Juhie Bhatia · North America

As scientists and policymakers search for high-tech ways to fight climate change, a proposed low-tech solution is creating controversy -- contraception. A look at the debate as part of Blog Action Day, which focuses this year on climate change.

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10 October 2009

World Hospice and Palliative Care Day: Amplifying Voices

Written by Juhie Bhatia · North America, Caribbean

With hot button issues such as swine flu dominating the headlines, it can be easy to overlook an equally vital, though less attention-grabbing, health issue: palliative care. World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, which takes place today, seeks to change that.

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1 October 2009

Global Health: HIV Vaccine Breakthrough?

Written by Juhie Bhatia · North America

For the first time, an experimental HIV vaccine has been shown to protect against the deadly virus, creating media buzz and giving the public health and HIV/AIDS communities hope.

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