Sunglasses

Sunglasses

by | Jan 10, 2022

Sunglasses Visilab sunglasses for Zanskar 3 The environmental conditions in Zanskar are quite challenging for the eyes. There are physiologic and pathological changes in the eye to cope with the dry climate, the high-altitude radiation and the strong winds. The...
Ladycups

Ladycups

by | Jan 9, 2022

Menstruation Cups A simple, comfortable, hygienic and ecological solution for collecting menstrual fluid 3 After discovering the menstrual cups, we wondered if they could also be useful for Zanskari women. Tampons are not available in Zanskar. One can find pads...
Zanskar Health Conference

Zanskar Health Conference

by | Jan 8, 2022

Zanskar Health Conference 3 During the summer of 2013, on the occasion of a master thesis more than 40 interviews were conducted with Zanskaris (inhabitants of Zanskar) involved in the local health system.  Due to the environmental and geographic conditions...