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Solomon Salve

Dr. Solomon Salve is an anthropologist and public health researcher, currently working as Senior Project Executive Officer (Qualitative Research) at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, India. He holds a PhD in Public Health & Policy from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). His research is grounded in qualitative methodology, bridging anthropology, public health, and health policy, with a particular focus on strengthening health systems. Driven by a theological interest, he also completed a Master of Divinity from the Union Biblical Seminary (UBS), Pune (2024).

Preparing for a Peaceful Death: A Reflexive Case Study of Terminal Cancer Care, Family Caregiving, and Dying at Home in India

On 27 April 2026, my father (age 83) died peacefully at home after a rapid decline from advanced liver cancer. Just over a month earlier, what had begun as seemingly common symptoms gradually developed into a terminal diagnosis of metastatic liver and bile duct cancer. From late March to the end of April, my family moved between several places ...

‘We are in a state of constant fear…’: Why Compassion towards Frontline Health Workforce is Crucial for Strengthening Health Systems

A great deal has been written about the opportunities and challenges faced by community health workers (CHWs) in the context of LMICs, including India. However, the specific struggles of frontline TB workers (FTWs)—who are equally close to the community—are either overlooked or barely addressed in these discussions. In this article, we’d ...

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A Personal Reflection on COVID-19’s Spiritual Impact

In the past few weeks, the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has gone global affecting almost all countries, societies, and health systems. It is disrupting varying spheres of our social, political, or economical lives. It is also intruding into our spiritual domain. Spirituality is the foundation of human existence and getting more attention in G...

“The spirit of a health system”: Personal reflections as a Lay leader, Public Health Researcher, and an Anthropologist

I am a trained anthropologist from University of Pune-India, and hold a PhD in public health and policy from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). In the year 2000, I was also ordained as a Lay Leader to serve the local Church. Although not a trained theologian, my interest in theology does sustain till date. In search of a...