- January 9, 2026What Singapore teaches about development
In his Hindustan Times column, One Health Trust’s Dr. Ramanan Laxminarayan reflects on what India can learn from Singapore’s development journey. When Singapore became independent, its income per person was only a few times higher than India’s; today, it is more than 30 times greater. This dramatic gap cannot be explained by size or circumstance alone. Singapore’s leaders […]
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- January 2, 2026Health before growth: Lessons from the 1993 World Development Report
In his Hindustan Times column, OHT’s Dr. Ramanan Laxminarayan revisits the World Development Report 1993, a landmark World Bank report that reshaped how development is understood. The report challenged the long-held belief that economic growth automatically leads to better health. Instead, it showed, using global evidence, that health is a precondition for development, not merely its outcome. The report demonstrated that […]
Read moreRead more Read More - December 19, 2025Can ayurveda contribute to population health?
In his Hindustan Times column, OHT’s Dr. Ramanan Laxminarayan explores whether Ayurveda, a traditional medical system that originated in India and emphasizes prevention, lifestyle, and personalized care, can meaningfully contribute to population health. Ayurveda is widely used for everyday wellness and some forms of treatment, yet it remains largely outside formal public-health policy. For global audiences, Ayurveda is not simply “alternative medicine.” […]
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Vital Signs
Find all articles from One Health Trust Founder and President Dr. Ramanan Laxminarayan’s regular column, Vital Signs, in the Hindustan Times here. Explore his insights into global and public health history, policy, and current issues.
