There were reports of deaths of four girls from Andhra Pradesh and two girls from Gujarat following the administration of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine. Sama along with Jan Swasthya Abhiyan and Anthra conducted a fact finding in March… Continue reading
Dr. Narges Mahaluxmivala | Perspectives in Clinical Research | 2010 Jan-Mar | 1(1) | Source: NCBI-PMC Abstract India′s experience in clinical trials is shorter in time than that of the developed countries but as in everything else in the current… Continue reading
This report is based on the international consultation organised by Sama during 22-24 January 2010 in Delhi. The consultation focussed on the commercial, economic and ethical aspects of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ARTs). Continue reading
This book is an attempt to look into various aspects of ARTs – their social, medical, legal and economic implications on women in particular, and society at large. The book comprises seven essays by eminent activists and academics, each exploring… Continue reading
Roli Srivastava | The Times of India | Hyderabad | 19 February 2010 At an upmarket ethnic wear store in Banjara Hills, US citizen Brad Fister (29) carefully cradled his 22-day-old baby who carries his genes but is ‘made’ at… Continue reading
Nagendar Sharma | Hindustan Times | New Delhi | 16 February 2010 The government will make a fresh bid for a new surrogacy law that would make the deal between prospective parents and the surrogate mother legally binding on both… Continue reading
