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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

India has significantly reduced the percentage of zero-dose children from 0.11% in 2023 to 0.06% in 2024 through strengthened immunization efforts, improved tracking systems, and targeted outreach to underserved communities, as per the Union Health Ministry.

Andhra Pradesh has introduced an AI-based mosquito control system that uses smart sensors and real-time data to target breeding hotspots. This aims to improve public health and reduce unnecessary chemical spraying.

To foster inclusive education, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) has signed an MoU ((Memorandum of Understanding)) with Sri Aurobindo Society under ‘Project Inclusion’. This partnership aims at capacity building of stakeholders involved in disability education.

NGO HelpAge India released a first-of-its-kind national report, 'Understanding Intergenerational Dynamics and Perceptions on Ageing', on the occasion of Elder Abuse Awareness Day observed on 15th June.

The AI for Good Global Summit 2025 brings together global stakeholders to explore how artificial intelligence can drive progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals. The event emphasizes responsible, inclusive, and ethical use of AI to address pressing global challenges.

Recent findings from two small clinical trials indicate that a pair of new antibiotics might offer safer options compared to a highly toxic antibiotic currently employed in treating drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB).

Global data show that doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (doxyPEP) is likely to be ineffective against gonorrhea, with over half of Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates worldwide resistant to tetracycline. Experts warn that rising resistance may reduce the effectiveness of doxyPEP, calling for explicit guidelines and improved monitoring of resistance.