Short film on climate change-hit Sundarbans children

A short film documenting the challenges faced by children in the climate change-hit islands of Sundarbans was screened recently at an international symposium.
The 27-minute film titled 'How Healthy are the Children of the Indian Sundarbans?' was one of the three films selected for screening at the Global Health Systems Research Symposium held last week in Vancouver.
Made by the Indian Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR) University and Future Health Systems (FHS), the film provide stark and illuminating audio-visual evidence of the plight of these isolated and vulnerable communities living in the UNESCO World Heritage site.
Prof Barun Kanjilal of FHS said the film focuses on the communities demand for healthcare and the complex interplay of roles of the different health providers against the backdrop of an inaccessible region prone to climate shocks.

"It was a challenge to present the scientific evidence from our study report in an aesthetically attractive manner and a taut storyline to retain audience's attention," he said.