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.
Latest posts by Juhie Bhatia from September, 2008
24 September 2008
China: Infant Formula Scandal Highlights Decline in Breastfeeding
Health authorities in China reported this week that nearly 53,000 children have become sick after consuming tainted infant formula. As the effects of these contaminated dairy products become more widespread,...
20 September 2008
Russia: Intravenous Drug Use Leading Cause of HIV/AIDS
While sub-Saharan Africa remains the region most heavily affected by HIV, a UNAIDS report says that some of the most worrisome increases in new infections are happening in other places,...
6 September 2008
East and South Asia: Suicide By Pesticide Ingestion Common
As World Suicide Prevention Day approaches on September 10, a new study reaffirms that suicide is frequently committed by ingesting pesticides in many Asian countries. The study analyzed preferred suicide...
