Avantika Singh

[The Better India @thebetterindia]

For years, Kala-Azar was a death sentence for some of India’s poorest families.

And treatment itself felt like punishment.
15 injections. Every alternate day.
A drug that sometimes caused dangerous heart complications.

For many families, surviving the disease wasn’t the only battle, a month away from work often meant losing the income that kept food on the table.

Prof. Shyam Sundar from Banaras Hindu University looked at this reality and asked:
What if one dose is enough?

In 2010, his landmark study in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that a single-dose liposomal amphotericin B treatment could cure Kala-Azar with a 95.6% success rate.

One breakthrough changed everything.

He also helped introduce rapid diagnostic strip tests that cut detection time from weeks to minutes.

WHO updated treatment protocols.
The medicine that cost nearly ₹19,000 per vial started reaching India free through donation programmes.

Today, India has moved from battling Kala-Azar outbreaks to pushing toward elimination.
And behind that story is a professor who spent decades making sure poverty didn’t decide who lives and who dies.

#PadmaShri #HealthcareHeroes #MedicalInnovation #PublicHealth #IndiaNews

[Padma Shri, Kala Azar, Public Health, Medical Innovation]

[Vikas Yadav @fly_vinci]

The Rise, Fall, and Reckoning of West Bengal https://t.co/2VUDyOpY36

[Vikas Yadav @fly_vinci]

https://t.co/dLYYya9kxM

[Dr. S. Jaishankar @DrSJaishankar]

Addressing the @fpcindo Global Townhall 2024 session on ‘Anticipating Greater Geopolitical Turbulence Ahead, and Finding Ways to Calm the Storm’. 

#GTH2024 https://t.co/86i5A69Fbs

[Avantika Singh @Avntikasingh_19]

Thank you for your guidance and constant support, Sir!

Got to learn a lot-be it during G20 meetings or high level visits.

Wishing you all the best for the next assignment. Sampai jumpa lagi!💐

[Basir Ahmed @BASIR_IFS]

As I prepare for my next assignment!

Thank You for hosting
Farewell Lunch, Political Team EoI Jakarta!
@IndianEmbJkt @Avntikasingh_19

Lucky to have received Your support and assistance!

Each one of you make a good team 💐💐

[Avantika Singh @Avntikasingh_19]

Countdown to #InternatioDayofYoga2024 has begun. Glimpses from Indonesia.

Yoga beyond borders and faith♥️

[Avantika Singh @Avntikasingh_19]

and I used to think that the best way to begin Sunday morning is to sleep till 10 AM. Naah! Have found something better.

The energy and spirit of people walking, cycling and running during car-free day on Sudirman road is infectious!

[Sandeep Chakravorty @sandiplomat]

On Sundays, 6-11 a.m., Sudirman, an arterial road is closed to traffic. It invites lakhs of walkers, joggers & cyclists. A fitness festival like no other. Today I did in 16,571 steps in 143 mins.
Wish Delhi also does this. Imagine Aurobindo Marg closed to traffic.
@ashishkundra

[Sandeep Chakravorty @sandiplomat]

The date of independence 17/8/1945 is captured architecturally by the main dome which has a 45 metre diameter with a metal finial of 19 metres (1945), while the 2nd dome has diameter of 8 metre and a finial of 17 metres (17/8).

[Sandeep Chakravorty @sandiplomat]

Prof. Dr. Nasaruddin Umar, Grand Imam of the national Istiqlal Mosque is a world renowned authority on comparative religion. His knowledge about the unifying elements of major religions & importance of inter-faith dialogue is deep & inclusive.

[Avantika Singh @Avntikasingh_19]

#happyholi2024 from Jakarta!

[India in Indonesia @IndianEmbJkt]

Highlights of #Holi celebration organised on 23/03 in collab. with 🇮🇳 communities. Performance by @iccr_hq dance troupe mesmerised the attendees. The festival of color, food & friendship was enjoyed by Indians, Indonesians & members of diplomatic corps alike.
#75thIndiaIndonesia

[India in Indonesia @IndianEmbJkt]

Take part in the 🇮🇳 🇮🇩 Logo Competition organised by India and Indonesia to commemorate 75 years of Diplomatic Relations.
Submit your entry before 10 December and get a chance to visit India!
For more details and registration, visit: https://t.co/nxvO01sdm4

#75thIndiaIndonesia

[India in Indonesia @IndianEmbJkt]

President H.E. Mr. Joko Widodo received letters of credence from Sandeep Chakravorty as Ambassador of India to Republic of Indonesia at a ceremony at Istana Merdeka.

[India in Indonesia @IndianEmbJkt]

The goodwill visit by INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata from 17-20 Jul 23 provided @indembjkt a platform to engage with 🇮🇩 friends & partners from like minded countries & reiterate theme of #G20India 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" - One Earth - One Family - One Future. #BridgesOfFriendship

[India in Indonesia @IndianEmbJkt]

National Security Adviser Mr. Ajit Doval co-chaired the 2nd India-Indonesia Security Dialogue with Dr. Mohammad Mahfud, Coordinating Minister of Political, Legal and Security Affairs. They discussed issues including cooperation in counter terrorism, maritime, defence and cyber.

[Avantika Singh @Avntikasingh_19]

Tricolor illuminates the tallest building of Indonesia #gamatower #75thIndependenceDay #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav @IndianEmbJkt @IndianDiplomacy @MEAIndia

[India in Indonesia @IndianEmbJkt]

Join the Embassy of India, Jakarta on 15th August, 2021 as it celebrates 75th Independence Day of India as a part of "Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav".
Date- 15th August, 2021
Time- 10:00 WIB
Link- https://t.co/T9TyQSfFws

[India in Indonesia @IndianEmbJkt]

Ibu Wati Istanti is a Professor and friend of India, who teaches in Semarang. She has shown her love for India through this melodious rendition of the National Anthem on the eve of 75th Independence Day of India. @MEAIndia
@cgibali @Iccr_Jakarta
#AzadikaAmritMahotsav #India@75

[Avantika Singh @Avntikasingh_19]

India sends essential medical aid to Indonesia in the form of oxygen concentrators and Liquid Medical Oxygen to help surf through the second wave of pandemic. 🇮🇳🇮🇩 @IndianEmbJkt @indiainbali @indiainmedan
#IndianNavy #IndiaIndonesia

[India in Indonesia @IndianEmbJkt]

INS Airavat carrying 100 MT Liquid Medical Oxygen & 300 Oxygen concentrators arrives at Tanjung Priok port as a part of operation Samudra Setu-II of @indiannavy. A friend in need is a friend indeed. 🇮🇳🇮🇩 #indiaindonesia @MEAIndia

[India in Indonesia @IndianEmbJkt]

Wishing everyone Eid Mubarak from Embassy of India, Jakarta. Selamat hari raya Idul Adha 1442 H. #EidAlAdha #EidMubarak

[Avantika Singh @Avntikasingh_19]

#internationaldayofyoga celebrations at @IndianEmbJkt on 20.06.21 were held in hybrid mode! Being a part of #IDY2021 at international level was indeed a proud moment! #YogaForWellness @Iccr_Jakarta @iccr_hq

[India in Indonesia @IndianEmbJkt]

Celebration of 7th #InternationalDayOfYoga on 20.06.21. Special thanks to Ibu Suryati, Deputy Secretary, @KEMENPORA, PPYNI, @ArtOfLivingID, YogaFit & Bpk Anjasmara PRASETYA for making the event a success. #YogaForWellness #indiaat75
@DDIndialive @DDNational @DDNewslive