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PUBLIC HEALTH DAILY NEWS SNIPPETS
Highlights of 2024 WHO and UNICEF Immunization Estimates
UNICEF and WHO released the 2024 global immunization coverage estimates, highlighting progress and gaps in routine childhood vaccinations.
While many countries have maintained or improved coverage, others have shown a worrisome decline in vaccination coverage.
Content Editor: Dr. Urmimala
WHO News section
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Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Shield Your Skin: Why Sunscreen Is Your Best Defense Against Cancer
Alan Geller emphasizes that using sunscreen can reduce the risk of melanoma by 50%. He recommends choosing an SPF of 30 or higher, applying it generously, and reapplying frequently. He also supports public health initiatives such as providing free sunscreen dispensers and promoting the use of protective clothing.
Content Editor: Dr. Sampriti
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
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Published on :
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Hnahthial Leads as NITI Aayog Unveils NER District SDG Index 2023–24
The 2023–24 edition of the North Eastern Region (NER) District Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index, developed collaboratively by NITI Aayog, the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MoDoNER), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), highlights significant progress throughout the region. Approximately 85% of districts showed an improvement in their scores, with Hnahthial in Mizoram emerging as the top-performing district. This updated version of the NER District SDG Index was formally launched by NITI Aayog, together with MoDoNER and UNDP.
Content Editor: Dr. Lopamudra
NITI Aayog
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Published on :
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
WHO SEAR July 2025 Update on India’s Infectious Disease Landscape
India faces multiple public health challenges in 2025, including fresh outbreaks of Nipah virus, dengue, and rising influenza activity. A recent WHO report outlines the country’s response and surveillance efforts across several key diseases.
Content Editor: Dr. Chinmay
World Health Organization
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Published on :
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Independent Review Supports Animal-to-Human SARS-CoV-2 Origin
The Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO) in an independent assessment of how SARS-CoV-2 may have emerged in humans, supports zoonotic origin with transmission from animals to humans as the most likely explanation until further evidence is available.
Content Editor: Dr. Urmimala
WHO News section
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Published on :
Monday, July 21, 2025
Last updated on 8th May, 2025
Crude Birth Rate - CBR
19.1
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SRS Statistical Report 2022
Year :
Published in June 2025
Crude Death Rate - CDR
6.8
Source :
SRS Statistical Report 2022
Year :
Published in June 2025
Maternal Mortality Ratio
88
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Special Bulletin on Maternal Mortality in India 2020-2022
Year :
Published in June 2025
Infant Mortality Rate - IMR
26
Source :
SRS Statistical Report 2022
Year :
Published in June 2025
Neonatal Mortality Rate - NMR
19
Source :
SRS Statistical Report 2022
Year :
Published in June 2025
Under 5 Mortality Rate - U5MR
30
Source :
SRS Statistical Report 2022
Year :
Published in June 2025
Crude Birth Rate - CBR
19.1
Source :
SRS Statistical Report 2022
Year :
Published in June 2025
Crude Death Rate - CDR
6.8
Source :
SRS Statistical Report 2022
Year :
Published in June 2025
Maternal Mortality Ratio
88
Source :
Special Bulletin on Maternal Mortality in India 2020-2022
Year :
Published in June 2025
Infant Mortality Rate - IMR
26
Source :
SRS Statistical Report 2022
Year :
Published in June 2025
Neonatal Mortality Rate - NMR
19
Source :
SRS Statistical Report 2022
Year :
Published in June 2025
Under 5 Mortality Rate - U5MR
30
Source :
SRS Statistical Report 2022
Year :
Published in June 2025
PUBLIC HEALTH CHRONICLE SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
Large-Scale RCT Catalog Demonstrates Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness
Published on :
June 24, 2025
Insights from Kenyan Sub-County Forecasting to improve Under 5 malnutrition surveillance using Machine Learning
Published on :
June 20, 2025
New AI-based Tool Facilitates Non-invasive Blood Testing and Diagnosis
Published on :
June 19, 2025
Author: Dr. Sowmiya Nehru Durai
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Premature death, Physician Mortality, Doctors’ death, Healthcare System Strain, Stress, Work-Life Balance, Systemic Toxicity.
June 15, 2024
Silent Crisis: The Tragic Toll of Premature Death among Indian Doctors
India is witnessing an alarming rise in premature deaths among doctors. This silent crisis is evident worldwide, impacting both lower-middle-income and high-income countries. Doctors in India have at least 10 years shorter lifespan than an average individual, evident from the frequent appearance of young doctors' obituaries on social media each week. This article tries to highlight the key factors behind the premature deaths of doctors in India.
PUBLIC HEALTH CHRONICLE EDITORIALS & OPINIONS
Author: Dr. Sowmiya Nehru Durai
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Premature death, Physician Mortality, Doctors’ death, Healthcare System Strain, Stress, Work-Life Balance, Systemic Toxicity.
June 15, 2024
Silent Crisis: The Tragic Toll of Premature Death among Indian Doctors
India is witnessing an alarming rise in premature deaths among doctors. This silent crisis is evident worldwide, impacting both lower-middle-income and high-income countries. Doctors in India have at least 10 years shorter lifespan than an average individual, evident from the frequent appearance of young doctors' obituaries on social media each week. This article tries to highlight the key factors behind the premature deaths of doctors in India.
Author: Dr Urmimala Maiti
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Malnutrition, Undernutrition, children, Community-Based Management
April 15, 2024
Hunger and Hope: Addressing challenges and progress in combating Undernutrition among children in India
The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2.2 has been framed with an aim to have all children free from malnutrition in any form. Recognizing the impact of undernutrition on childhood morbidity and mortality and its contribution to chronic illnesses in adulthood, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly declared 2016 to 2025 as the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition.
Author: Dr. Rajat Sharma
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Human Genome Project, Genetics, Eugenics, Genetic Mapping, DNA, Molecular Genetics
April 29, 2024
Unveiling the Genome India Project: Mapping the Human Genetic Landscape
India being a land of diverse cultures with over 4600 population groups, shares a varied genetic makeup. This gave rise to the need to create a ‘human reference genome’ for the Indian population. The Genome India Project, initiated in 2020 by the Department of Biotechnology under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, is dedicated to sequence the human genome in the country. Under the project; 10,000 human genomes have been sequenced which will further be used to create a genetic map of India.
Author: Dr. Sivanthiga G
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Ayushman Bharat, PMJAY, OOPE, Health Insurance, Health care system, National Health Programme
March 31, 2024
5 Years of Ayushman Bharat- A Shield for the Vulnerable
Ayushman Bharat is an attempt to achieve the vision of universal health coverage by shifting from sectoral and segmented approach to a comprehensive need-based healthcare service provision.