Author Tara Rana

BlogI may be different but I am not wrong

Tara Rana

“We are forced to take on to streets, to create a commotion and a drama in hopes that maybe we can have a small breakthrough in reaching out to the […]Read More

16
June
2021

ArticleOur Reflection on World Health Day 2021

Tara Rana

Health Investment April 7th is observed as World Health Day to underscore the importance of equity as well as the quality of healthcare services. India has one of the lowest […]Read More

7
April
2021

Programme UpdateVihaan Care and Support Programme Review Meeting

Tara Rana

A national-level review meeting of the Vihaan Care and Support programme was organised from 16 – 19 March, 2021 at Jaipur, Rajasthan. The civil society, community networks and CBO partners as […]Read More

6
April
2021

StoryNever too late to save one more life

Tara Rana

Photo used for representation purpose only. Ronit, (name changed) had been on treatment for HIV for over a year when he was diagnosed with multi-drug resistant-drug tuberculosis (MDR-TB). He was […]Read More

25
March
2021

Programme UpdateInsights from the journey of HIV Care & Support Programme (Vihaan)

Tara Rana

Alliance India is the principal recipient of the Global Fund grant for HIV Care and Support Programme in India which is implemented nationwide in a diverse partnership with the government, […]Read More

1
December
2020

ArticleChildren Living with HIV: Add life to their years

Tara Rana

Globally, 1.8 million children below the age of 15 were living with HIV by the end of 2019. India estimated about 120,000 children and adolescents aged 0-19 to be living […]Read More

14
November
2020

StoryMimmalini chala miss avutunnanu (I miss you a lot)

Tara Rana

The doctor-patient relationship drenched in warmth and a personal touch might sound impossible in today’s times, but for Dr Macha Dileep this bond was particularly strong because he had known […]Read More

10
November
2020

StoryA value driven life

Tara Rana

Every time Saika travels for work she has to ensure a hundred different things at home are in place first, as she leaves her toddler son behind in the care […]Read More

28
September
2020

Programme UpdateHow a small national team managed to keep a pan-India programme afloat during COVID-19 crisis

Tara Rana

It was unusually calm and quiet outside but inside Firoz’s home, it was just the opposite; his mobile phone was buzzing, a lively zoom meeting streaming on the laptop screen, […]Read More

16
September
2020

StoryLearning to live with HIV takes efforts and courage

Tara Rana

“I love my father because he always brings toys and gifts for me. He takes me on a picnic or to see animals in the zoo. He is the best […]Read More

5
September
2020

StoryThe strength and mettle of a doctor at the forefront of the COVID-19 and HIV response

Tara Rana

Dr Amit Tripathi is not just a doctor but a friend to his patients. He hears them out without being judgemental and they know that their secrets are safe with […]Read More

13
August
2020

BlogMy Experience of Surviving TB Twice

Tara Rana

Health is a precious commodity. In good health, we feel like we could conquer the world and in illness, we feel like a pile of laundry. Going through a prolonged […]Read More

3
February
2020