Impacts of climate inaction have led to a 23% increase in heat-related deaths since the 1990s. Food insecurity affected 124 million more people due to extreme weather in 2023, with losses reaching $1.35 trillion. Addressing climate change has prevented 160,000 premature deaths from coal pollution and supported 16 million jobs in renewable energy. With COP30 ahead, WHO, along with member states, plans to emphasize climate action and a swift transition away from fossil fuels.

The World Health Organization has unveiled a new global guide, the National Health Emergency Alert and Response Framework, to bolster countries' readiness for health crises. Developed from lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, it provides a standardized approach for managing emergencies.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has introduced three specialized training modules to enhance India’s capacity for managing chemical emergencies. This initiative aims to build a skilled, coordinated response system across healthcare and disaster management sectors.

The move by FSSAI to curb the misleading use of the term "ORS" in beverage products marks a critical moment in the food labeling governance of India's regulatory landscape. The ensuing legal deliberations underline the complex intersection of consumer protection, integrity of public health, and compliance by the industry.

The Sample Registration System (SRS) 2023 data demonstrate a continued decline in most mortality indicators across India, highlighting improvements in maternal and child health services, disease control, and access to healthcare, while also revealing persisting rural–urban and inter-state disparities that warrant sustained policy attention and targeted public health interventions.