Gyan - Pravah A Stream of Knowledge, A Flow of Inspiration

Can something as simple as clean water and sanitation decide whether a mother survives childbirth?

In this powerful episode of Gyan Pravah, Dr. Surekha Tayade shares firsthand insights from IIPHG into how WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) standards, or the lack of them - can directly impact infection rates, maternal outcomes, and the quality of care in labor rooms across India.

She explains how small changes like access to clean toilets, sterilization protocols, and staff hygiene can make a life-or-death difference for mothers and newborns, especially in resource-limited settings.

🎧 If you care about maternal health, hospital safety, or frontline healthcare systems, this episode delivers practical strategies, moving stories, and real solutions that can’t be ignored.

What does it really take to safeguard the health and future of our adolescents?

In this action-driven episode of Gyan Pravah, Dr. Supriya Jaiswal unpacks the World Health Organization’s comprehensive framework for adolescent health—and what it takes to implement those strategies effectively on the ground in India.

From mental wellness and menstrual hygiene to sexual education and digital safety, this episode covers the pillars of a life-stage approach that supports adolescents not just clinically—but emotionally, socially, and systemically.

🎧 If you’re a healthcare provider, school leader, policymaker, or youth advocate, this conversation delivers clear, evidence-based tools to create real change for tomorrow’s adults—today.

What drives someone to scale the highest peak on Earth—and then dedicate that journey to something even bigger?

In this awe-inspiring episode of Gyan Pravah, Dr. Brajbala Tiwari shares her unforgettable expedition to the top of Mount Everest, not just as a personal triumph but as a symbol of commitment to environmental conservation and human endurance.

From battling freezing altitudes to raising awareness about climate change, she brings a deeply personal perspective to what it means to dream beyond boundaries, challenge your limits, and use your voice for the planet. Her story is more than an adventure—it’s a mission to inspire a generation of climate-conscious changemakers.

🎧 If you're passionate about the environment, leadership, or pushing past your limits, this episode is your Everest.

Why does it still take years to diagnose a condition that affects 1 in 10 women?

In this enlightening episode of Gyan Pravah, Dr. Anu Chawla from the Endometriosis Committee breaks the silence around one of the most misunderstood conditions in women’s health: endometriosis.

She discusses the invisible suffering, the clinical myths, and the diagnostic delays that too often define a patient’s journey—while offering cutting-edge insights on early detection, surgical advancements, and multidisciplinary treatment strategies that are reshaping outcomes.

This episode is both a clinical masterclass and a call to action for doctors, students, and health advocates to rethink how we see and treat chronic pelvic pain.

🎧 If you care about early diagnosis, reproductive health, or just want to understand what so many women endure in silence—this episode will move and educate you.

What makes a great leader in medicine—not just in titles, but in impact?

In this thoughtful episode of Gyan Pravah, Dr. Kanchan Sharma opens up about her path as an academician and leader in women's health, sharing how knowledge, mentorship, and quiet perseverance create ripple effects that shape entire medical communities.

But this episode doesn’t stop at inspiration—it also delves into a crucial yet underdiscussed condition: genital tuberculosis (GTB). Dr. Sharma sheds light on its clinical signs, diagnostic challenges, and its often-overlooked role in infertility, especially in the Indian context.

🎧 For doctors, educators, and future healthcare leaders, this is a powerful conversation about balancing brilliance with humility—and using your platform to raise awareness for the issues that matter most.

Money, markets, and mindset are more connected than most people realize.

We explore the patterns I see again and again: people delaying decisions out of fear, chasing trends without clarity, or losing momentum because they don’t trust the process. The truth is, markets will always move, but your ability to stay calm, consistent, and informed is what protects and grows your money over time.

If you’ve ever felt confused, stuck, or overwhelmed about financial choices, this episode will give you a clearer way to think.

How do we help survivors of violence not only heal—but rise?

In this stirring and socially urgent episode of Gyan Pravah, Dr. Kiranmai Devineni highlights the Swayamsiddha initiative—a powerful movement designed to empower, protect, and uplift survivors of violence against women (VAW) through medical support, legal awareness, psychological healing, and community intervention.

From navigating the silence of abuse to building institutional pathways for justice and dignity, this episode is a call to action for every listener—especially healthcare providers, social workers, educators, and policymakers who have the power to make a difference.

🎧 If you believe in equity, empathy, and empowerment, this conversation is not just important—it’s essential.

What kind of doctors are we really preparing for tomorrow?

In this forward-focused episode of Gyan Pravah, Dr. Kavita Barnwal takes a bold look at the real-world gaps in how we train and mentor young medical minds—especially in fields like urogynaecology and pelvic floor repair, where nuance, empathy, and surgical skill must go hand-in-hand.

From outdated curriculums to underexposed specialties, she challenges the passive learning culture and calls for an educational revolution—one rooted in hands-on clinical experience, critical thinking, and early exposure to complex women’s health issues.

Whether you're a medical educator, student, resident, or healthcare leader, this episode offers a powerful lens on how we must evolve—not just to treat patients, but to empower professionals with confidence, competence, and compassion.

🎧 Tune in for a conversation that just might transform how we shape the next generation of doctors.

Why is it still so hard to talk about sexual health in 2025? In this bold and eye-opening episode of Gyan Pravah, Dr. Apurba Kumar Dutta dives deep into the real challenges facing sexual health awareness and STI management in India.

This episode breaks the silence on critical topics: stigma, unsafe practices, rising STI rates, the misinformation epidemic, and the urgent need for sex-positive healthcare. Dr. Dutta brings clarity, science, and compassion to a subject that affects everyone—but is still spoken about in whispers.

🎧 If you're a doctor, educator, parent, or just someone who believes that health starts with honest conversations, this episode is essential listening—from start to finish.

Did you know that subtle changes in kidney function often go unnoticed until it’s too late? In this insightful episode of Gyan Pravah, Dr. Suman Sinha from the Vaginal Surgeries Committee brings much-needed focus to a hidden but critical player in women’s health: the kidneys.

Explore how gynecological conditions, surgeries, and medications can impact renal function—and why routine monitoring is no longer optional. From GFR and creatinine levels to red flags in post-operative recovery, this conversation empowers every clinician to prioritize renal wellness in female patients.

🎧 Whether you’re a gynecologist, surgeon, student, or just someone wanting to understand your body better—this episode is an eye-opener on how to keep your kidneys safe, strong, and functioning.