https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/who-bulletin-releases-special-edition-on-traditional-medicine-ahead-of-global-summit/world-health-organization/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe%3Cstrong%3E-who-bulletin's-special-issue-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eincludes-17-articles-covering-integration-into-primary-healthcare%2C-ai-applications%2C-indigenous-rights%2C-and-policy-frameworks.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethis-publication-highlights-that-traditional-medicine-serves-billions-globally%2C-with-the-wellness-economy-projected-to-grow-from-%245.6-trillion-in-2022-to-%248.5-trillion-in-2027.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-edition-identifies-critical-research-gaps%2C-with-less-than-1%25-of-global-health-research-funding-dedicated-to-traditional-medicine.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eit-focuses-on-research-related-to-the-%3Cstrong%3Esafety-of-traditional-medicines%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-%3Cstrong%3Eexplores-ways-to-integrate-the-traditional-medicine-workforce-into-primary-healthcare-systems.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Efindings-will-inform-discussions-at-the-upcoming-who-global-summit-on-traditional-medicine-from-17th-to-19th-december-2025-in-new-delhi.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eenhanced-integration-of-evidence-based-traditional-medicine-could-expand-healthcare-access-and-support-universal-health-coverage.-strengthened-research-and-regulation-would-ensure-patient-safety-and-treatment-efficacy.-respectful-inclusion-of-indigenous-knowledge-could-promote-health-equity-while-preserving-cultural-heritage.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2025-11-28 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2025-11-28 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2025-11-28 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2025-11-28 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2025-11-21 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/genomic-collaboration-for-a-safer-future%3A-india-and-italy-unite-for-pandemic-preparedness/press-information-bureau%2C-new-delhi/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Einternational-centre-for-genetic-engineering-and-biotechnology-(icgeb)-new-delhi-organized-an-international-round-table-titled-%E2%80%9Cinvestigating-and-translating-genomic-evidence-for-public-health-response-to-sars-cov-2%2C%E2%80%9D-featuring-prominent-researchers-and-science-administrators-from-india-and-italy.-the-event-highlighted-the-role-of-genomic-evidence-in-bolstering-pandemic-preparedness.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-discussion-stressed-that-the-covid-19-pandemic-has-taught-us-the-necessity-of-improving-global-genomic-surveillance%2C-translating-research-into-practice%2C-and-ensuring-health-system-readiness.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eattendees-included-prof-lawrence-banks-(dg%2C-icgeb)%2C-prof-ramesh-sonti-(director%2C-icgeb-delhi)%2C-experts-from-the-translational-health-science-and-technology-institute-(thsti)%2C-all-india-institute-of-medical-sciences-(aiims)-new-delhi%2C-the-istituto-superiore-di-sanit%C3%A0-(iss)-rome%2C-and-the-embassy-of-italy-in-india.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-gathering-reinforced-a-shared-understanding-that-future-pandemics-are-certain%2C-with-only-the-timing%2C-location%2C-and-severity-remaining-unknown%2C-and-advocated-for-ongoing-collaboration-between-india-and-italy-in-science%2C-technology%2C-and-innovation-for-public-health.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-round-table-underscores-the-essential-importance-of-genomic-surveillance-and-global-scientific-cooperation-in-enhancing-pandemic-readiness-and-response.-incorporating-genomic-data-into-public-health-frameworks-can-facilitate-the-early-detection-of-new-pathogens%2C-swift-identification-of-variants%2C-and-prompt-policy-decisions.-strengthened-research-connections-between-india-and-italy-foster-knowledge-sharing%2C-capacity-development%2C-and-technology-exchange%2C-contributing-to-more-robust-health-systems.-the-focus-on-converting-genomic-information-into-public-health-measures-highlights-the-necessity-for-ongoing-investment-in-laboratory-infrastructure%2C-a-skilled-workforce%2C-and-data-sharing-systems.-such-coordinated-international-efforts-will-improve-preparedness-for-future-pandemics%2C-reducing-illness%2C-death%2C-and-socioeconomic-disruption.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efor-further-reading%2C-%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pib.gov.in%2Fpressreleasepage.aspx%3Fprid%3D2183423%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fp%3E 2025-11-21 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2025-11-21 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2025-11-21 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https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/delhi-government-launches-special-assistance-scheme-for-persons-with-disabilities/gazette-notification-of-delhi-government/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-the-gazette-notification-released-on-september-15%2C-2025%2C-the-dept.-of-social-welfare-announced-the-scheme-%E2%80%9C%3Cstrong%3Efinancial-assistance-scheme-for-persons-with-benchmark-disabilities-having-high-support-needs%3C%2Fstrong%3E%E2%80%9D%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eeligible-beneficiaries-include-persons-with-at-least-%3Cstrong%3E40%25-disability%3C%2Fstrong%3E-(as-defined-under-the-%3Cem%3Erights-of-persons-with-disabilities-act%2C-2016%3C%2Fem%3E)-who-require-substantial-physical-or-psychological-assistance-to-access-healthcare-and-to-participate-fully-in-education%2C-employment%2C-and-community-life.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eonce-a-person-qualifies-for-the-eligibility-norms%2C-rs-6000-will-be-transferred-directly-to-the-receiver%E2%80%99s-aadhar-linked-bank-account.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-aid-is-in-addition-to-the-pre-existing-pension-scheme-under-the-delhi-government%2C-which-grants-persons-with-benchmark-disability-a-monthly-aid-of-rs-2%2C500.-this-scheme-has-over-1.5-lakh-registered-beneficiaries.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-scheme-seeks-to-enhance-the-%3Cstrong%3Ewelfare%2C-independence%2C-and-dignity%3C%2Fstrong%3E-of-not-only-persons-with-benchmark-disabilities-requiring-high-support%2C-but-also-their-%3Cstrong%3Efamilies%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-who-often-bear-a-greater-burden-of-illness%2C-healthcare-expenses%2C-and-rehabilitation.-the-assistance-is-intended-to-offset-the-financial-burden-associated-with-caregiver-support%2C-healthcare%2C-counselling%2C-and-rehabilitation-services.%3C%2Fp%3E 2025-11-03 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/icmr-study-links-metabolic-syndrome-to-higher-cancer-risk-in-women/indian-journal-of-medical-research/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eindian-council-of-medical-research-(icmr)-has-linked-metabolic-syndrome%2C-a-cluster-of-conditions-including-obesity%2C-high-blood-sugar%2C-hypertension%2C-and-abnormal-cholesterol-with-a-significantly-higher-risk-of-gynaecological-cancers-among-women.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Epublished-in-the-%3Cem%3Eindian-journal-of-medical-research%3C%2Fem%3E%2C-the-meta-analysis-reviewed-over-30-global-studies-and-found-that-women-with-metabolic-syndrome-face-nearly-three-times-higher-risk-of-ovarian-cancer-and-about-twice-the-risk-of-uterine-or-endometrial-cancer.-while-associations-with-cervical-and-vulvar-cancers-were-less-conclusive%2C-the-trend-remains-concerning.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-findings-highlight-an-%3Cstrong%3Eurgent-public-health-message%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3A-%3Cem%3Emetabolic-health-is-women%E2%80%99s-health.%3C%2Fem%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ein-india%2C-where-urbanisation%2C-sedentary-lifestyles%2C-and-unhealthy-diets-have-driven-a-steady-rise-in-obesity-and-type-2-diabetes-among-women%2C-the-study-reinforces-the-need-to-view-these-conditions-not-just-as-cardiovascular-risks%2C-but-as-potential-cancer-precursors.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eexperts-note-that-the-biological-links-are-plausible-i.e.-insulin-resistance%2C-chronic-inflammation%2C-and-hormonal-imbalance-associated-with-metabolic-syndrome-may-trigger-pathways-that-promote-cancer-growth.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-study-also-underscores-a-critical-research-gap%3A-%3Cem%3Enone-of-the-high-quality-cohort-studies-included-were-from-india%3C%2Fem%3E%2C-despite-the-country%E2%80%99s-growing-metabolic-disease-burden.-this-points-to-a-missed-opportunity-for-indigenous-data-to-guide-prevention-and-screening-policies.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ecommunity-based-screening-for-non-communicable-diseases-(ncds)-under-the-national-programme-for-prevention-and-control-of-cancer%2C-diabetes%2C-cardiovascular-diseases-and-stroke-(%3Cstrong%3Enpcdcs%3C%2Fstrong%3E)-could-integrate-cancer-risk-education-for-women-with-metabolic-syndrome.-lifestyle-modification%2C-weight-control%2C-%26amp%3B-glycaemic-management-should-be-seen-as-tools-for-dual-prevention-reducing-both-ncd-and-cancer-risk.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Emetabolic-syndrome-is-a-potential-red-alert-for-women%E2%80%99s-cancer-risk.-bridging-the-evidence-gap-in-indian-women-and-integrating-metabolic-screening-with-cancer-prevention-could-be-the-next-step-in-women-centred-public-health-policy.%3C%2Fp%3E 2025-11-03 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/environment-protection-(management-of-contaminated-sites)-rules%2C-2025-/phc-editorial-bureau/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-ministry-of-environment-has-officially-issued-the-environment-protection-(management-of-contaminated-sites)-rules%2C-2025%2C-creating-a-legal-system-for-identifying-and-cleaning-up-sites-contaminated-with-chemicals-under-the-environment-protection-act.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ekey-points%3A%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Efirst-legal-framework%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E-india's-first-specific-legal-framework-for-the-management-of-chemically-polluted-areas.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eidentification-process%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E-local-authorities-are-required-to-report-suspected-contaminated-areas-every-six-months.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Etime-bound-assessment%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3Ea-preliminary-evaluation-must-be-finished-by-state-pollution-control-boards-(spcbs)-in-ninety-days%2C-and-if-necessary%2C-a-comprehensive-assessment-must-be-finished-in-ninety-days.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eofficial-notification%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E-if-contamination-from-one-of-the-189-listed-hazardous-chemicals-is-confirmed%2C-the-site-is-officially-declared-contaminated-and-made-public.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%E2%80%98polluter-pays%E2%80%99-principle%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E-the-responsible-party-must-cover-the-cost-of-cleanup.-if-the-polluter-cannot-be-identified-or-is-unable-to-pay%2C-the-cost-is-shared-between-the-central-and-state-governments.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ecriminal-liability%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3A-in-cases-where-health-or-environmental-harm-occurs%2C-individuals-or-entities-may-be-charged-under-the-bharatiya-nyaya-sanhita%2C-2023.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Etransparency-and-accountability%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E-publicly-disclosing-contaminated-sites-helps-raise-awareness-and-enables-community-supervision.%3C%2Fp%3E 2025-09-23 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/contamination-renders-groundwater-unsafe-in-chennimalai-panchayat-villages/phc-editorial-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-tamil-nadu-water-supply-and-drainage-(twad)-board-has-reported-that-groundwater-is-not-fit-for-drinking-in-25-villages-under-the-chennimalai-panchayat-union-in-erode-district.-officials-attributed-the-contamination-to-pollutants-in-local-water-sources-and-stated-that-measures-are-being-planned-to-ensure-a-safe-supply-to-the-affected-areas.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Etests-revealed-contamination%2C-raising-health-concerns-among-residents-who-depend-on-wells-and-borewells-for-daily-needs.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Emeanwhile%2C-environmental-groups-have-pointed-to-industrial-discharge-from-the-nearby-sipcot-complex-as-a-possible-cause.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-affected-areas-were-identified%2C-and-officials-were-directed-to-place-red-warning-boards%2C-discontinue-the-use-of-motors-at-those-sites%2C-and-ensure-that-residents-receive-drinking-water-solely-through-the-combined-water-supply-scheme-(cwss).%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eofficials-have-assured-that-alternative-water-supply-measures-will-be-arranged-while-long-term-solutions-are-being-planned.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2025-09-23 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/conflicting-chikungunya-data-emerge-between-centre-and-telangana/phc-editorial-bureau/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eon-%3Cstrong%3Ejuly-25%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-union-minister-anupriya-patel-informed-the-lok-sabha-that-chikungunya-cases-in-telangana-rose-sharply-%E2%80%94-%3Cstrong%3E1%2C588-cases-(jan%E2%80%93jun-2025)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-vs.-%3Cstrong%3E170-in-2024%3C%2Fstrong%3E-%E2%80%94-based-on-%3Cstrong%3Eintegrated-health-information-platform-(ihip)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-reporting.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ereason-for-increase%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E-the-centre-explained-that-higher-numbers-partly-reflect-%3Cstrong%3Eenhanced-surveillance-and-digital-paperless-reporting%3C%2Fstrong%3E-on-ihip-in-2025-as-opposed-to-conventional-reporting-methods-used-in-2024.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Etelangana%E2%80%99s-response%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E-the-directorate-of-public-health-(dph)-has-contested-the-centre%E2%80%99s-figures%2C-reporting-only-%3Cstrong%3E~240-cases%3C%2Fstrong%3E-that-are-said-to-be-%E2%80%9Ceffectively-controlled.%E2%80%9D-the-state-has-also-raised-concerns-about-the-%3Cstrong%3Eaccuracy-of-data-presented-in-parliament%3C%2Fstrong%3E-by-the-union-government.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eseasonal-peak%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E-both-centre-and-state-agree-that-%3Cstrong%3Ecases-typically-surge-during-monsoon-months-(august%E2%80%93september)%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-reflecting-a-seasonal-trend-despite-numerical-differences.%3C%2Fp%3E 2025-09-23 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/eu-approves-blenrep-for-relapsed-or-refractory-multiple-myeloma/phc-editorial-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eblenrep-(belantamib-maphodotin-blmm)%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-a-humanized-monoclonal-antibody-from-glaxosmithkline%2C-has-been-approved-in-the-eu-for-relapsed-or-refractory-multiple-myeloma.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ealready-authorized-in-the-uk-and-japan%2C-it-is-under-extended-review-in-the-us.%3Cbr%3E-approval-follows-positive-results-from-the-dreamm-7-and-dreamm-8-trials-conducted-in-patients-with-relapsed-or-refractory-multiple-myeloma.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Emultiple-myeloma%2C-the-second-most-common-hematological-malignancy%2C-was-historically-considered-incurable.-however%2C-with-the-introduction-of-targeted-small-molecule-inhibitors-and-monoclonal-antibodies-median-survival-rate-now-stands-at-10-years%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eblenrep-builds-on-these-advances-to-address-relapse-and-resistance.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2025-09-23 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/a-new-study-identifies-a-gene-linked-to-the-development-of-long-covid-syndrome/nature-genetics-journal/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-%3Cstrong%3Egenome-wide-association-study-(gwas)-carried-out-at-the-german-trias-i-pujol-hospital-in-barcelona%3C%2Fstrong%3E-used-genomic-data-collected-from-%3Cstrong%3E33-groups-across-19-countries%3C%2Fstrong%3E-globally-to-identify-genetic-risk-factors-that-could-contribute-to-long-covid.-the-following-were-the-salient-findings--%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-study-looked-for-single-nucleotide-polymorphisms-associated-with-long-covid.-after-analysing-data-from-6450-cases-with-1-million-population-controls%2C-they-identified-the-%3Cstrong%3Efoxp4-gene%3C%2Fstrong%3E.-this-association-was-reconfirmed-in-a-separate-cohort-of-9500-cases-against-8%2C00%2C000-controls.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3E%E2%80%98c%E2%80%99-variant-of-the-rs9367106%3C%2Fstrong%3E-chromosomal-region-near-the-gene-led-to-a-%3Cstrong%3E63%25-higher-chance%3C%2Fstrong%3E-in-people-of-having-long-covid-symptoms-than-those-without-the-gene.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-gene-increased-the-risk-of-long-covid-in-patients-who-were-not-hospitalised.-this-indicated-that-the-severity-of-the-initial-infection-was-also-not-tied-to-it.-it-was-also-%3Cstrong%3Emore-common-among-east-asian-populations%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-gene-was-active-in-lung-tissue%2C-especially-in%3Cstrong%3E-type-2-alveolar-cells%3C%2Fstrong%3E.-thus%2C-it-helped-influence-the-lung%E2%80%99s-ability-to-respond-to-infection-and-injury.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eafter-analysing-data-from-blood-samples-of-people-who-had-recovered-from-the-initial-infection%2C-it-was-seen-that%3Cstrong%3E-having-moderately-higher-levels-of-the-foxp4-gene-doubled-the-odds-of-developing-long-covid%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eusing-co-localisation-analysis%2C-there-was-a-%3Cstrong%3E91%25-chance-that-the-same-genetic-signal-affected-foxp4-activity-and-the-chance-of-developing-long-covid%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethere-was-a-lack-of-south-asian-representation-in-the-data-used-for-the-study.-therefore%2C-its-interpretation-in-an-indian-context-was-limited.-the-%3Cstrong%3Egenomeindia-project%3C%2Fstrong%3E-contains-a-large-amount-of-genomic-data%2C-which-could-support-future-studies-into-long-covid-in-an-indian-scenario%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efor-further-reading%2C-%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nature.com%2Farticles%2Fs41588-025-02100-w%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fp%3E 2025-09-23 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/italy-hit-by-deadly-botulism-outbreak-linked-to-contaminated-foods/phc-editorial-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Erecently%2C-two-clusters-of-botulism-in-sardinia-and-calabria-were-identified.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-sardinia%2C-two-women-who-ate-guacamole-at-a-local-event-died%2C-and-a-14-year-old-remains-in-hospital.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Emeanwhile%2C-in-calabria%2C-two-more-deaths-resulted-from-industrial-and-homemade-preserved-foods.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-one-incident%2C-sandwiches-containing-sausage-and-friarielli-bought-from-a-street-vendor-sickened-about-18-people.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Einvestigations-are-underway-in-both-regions%2C-with-charges-such-as-culpable-homicide-and-unsafe-food-practices-under-consideration.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eexperts-warn-that-botulinum-toxin-is-tasteless-and-invisible%2C-making-early-detection-and-prevention-essential.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2025-09-23 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/rising-concerns-over-new-world-screwworm-and-its-economic-risks/phc-editorial-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-recent-detection-of-a-new-world-screwworm-case-in-the-united-states-has-raised-alarms-among-ranchers-and-livestock-experts.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-human-case-of-new-world-screwworm-in-maryland-%E2%80%94-a-parasitic-infection-linked-to-travel-%E2%80%94-has-fully-recovered%2C-with-no-indication-it-spread-to-people-or-livestock.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eranchers-and-industry-leaders-are-upset-about-delays-and-lack-of-openness%3A-the-government-confirmed-the-case-but-only-publicised-it-weeks-later.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Escrewworms-lay-eggs-in-open-wounds-on-warm-blooded-animals%2C-and-an-outbreak-could-hit-cattle-producers-hard%2C-especially-in-texas%2C-potentially-costing-billions.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2025-09-23 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/weight-loss-drugs%2C-spark-skepticism%3B-lifestyle-changes-win-trust/phc-editorial-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-morning-consult%2C-acting-on-behalf-of-the-physicians-committee-for-responsible-medicine-(pcrm)%2C-conducted-a-survey-that-revealed%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eof-the-1%2C000-indian-responders%2C-82%25-have-heard-of-weight-loss-medications.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eonly-18%25-of-respondents-knew-how-the-medications-worked.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-large-percentage-of-participants%2C-65%25%2C-are-concerned-that-the-benefits-of-these-drugs-may-be-greatly-exaggerated.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ean-analysis-of-the-findings-from-the-last-national-family-health-survey-suggests-household-level-interventions-over-individual-approaches%2C-as-obesity-and-overweight-tend-to-run-in-families.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-medical-experts-at-pcrm-suggest-lifestyle-changes-such-as-a-plant-based-diet---with-low-fat-and-high-fibre-content---as-a-healthier%2C-safer%2C-and-more-sustainable-alternative-for-weight-loss.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2025-09-23 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/who-updates-global-guidelines-for-tb-screening-technologies/world-health-organization-(who-website)/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Etpps-have-been-defined-by-the-who%2C-starting-from-2014%2C-with-the-intention-%26nbsp%3Bto-define-quality-standards-to-support-international-collaboration-towards-tb-elimination-by-promoting-the-development-of-tb-screening-tests-in-different-parts-of-the-world%2C-which-follow-basic-quality-standards-criteria.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Esince-then%2C-there-has-been-continuous-innovation-and-advancements-in-tb-screening-technology-and-current-additions-include-technology-such-as%3Cstrong%3E-portable-radiological-scanners%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-%3Cstrong%3Eartificial-intelligence-aided-software%3C%2Fstrong%3E-for-detection-which-provide-unsupervised-and-rapid-chest-x-ray-interpretation.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-rapid-(active)-case-detection-gap-continues-to-remain-a-significant-barrier-to-slow-tb-elimination-efforts%2C-accentuated-by-limited-options-within-low-cost%2C-high-accuracy-and-widely-adaptable-screening-tools.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-2025-tpps-offer-technology-agnostic-guidance-on-tb-screening%2C-defining-three-tool-types-suitable-for-different-settings.-they-were-developed-with-global-expert-input-and-modeling-to-optimize-test-performance-and-cost-effectiveness.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethus%2C-who-is-promoting-research-efforts-in-all-countries-interested-irrespective-of-past-contributions%2C-with-an-aim-to-work-in-collaboration-for-finding-a-universally-adaptable-low-cost-and-high-accuracy-screening-test-for-tb.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2025-09-23 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/concerns-for-kidney-disorders-in-rural-andhra-pradesh--/phc-editorial-bureau--/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ebhadrayyapeta%2C-a-village-in-padmanabham-mandal-of-andhra-pradesh%2C-has-reported-an-unusually-high-prevalence-of-chronic-kidney-disease-(ckd)%2C-with-health-camps-identifying-dozens-of-cases.-while-residents-suspect-unsafe-drinking-water-and-poor-sanitation%2C-official-tests-have-not-confirmed-contamination.%3Cbr%3E-medical-experts-highlight-multiple-contributing-factors%2C-including-uncontrolled-hypertension%2C-diabetes%2C-and-overuse-of-painkillers.-%3Cbr%3E-the-nephrology-department-at-king-george-hospital-has-recommended-regular-screening%2C-access-to-safe-water-through-an-ro-plant%2C-lifestyle-modifications%2C-and-public-education-on-drug-use-and-hygiene.-%3Cbr%3E-the-situation-underscores-the-urgent-need-for-integrated-policy-measures-combining-healthcare%2C-infrastructure-development%2C-and-social-protection-to-address-both-immediate-risks-and-long-term-community-vulnerability.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efor-further-reading%2C-%26nbsp%3B%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thehindu.com%2Fnews%2Fnational%2Fandhra-pradesh%2Fsilent-killer-in-paradise-village-chronic-kidney-disorders-in-andhra-pradeshs-bhadrayyapeta%2Farticle69902703.ece%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3C%2Fp%3E 2025-09-23 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/policy-concerns-over-%E2%80%98mittayi%E2%80%99-project-for-childhood-diabetes-care--/phc-editorial-bureau--/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eparents-of-children-with-type-1-diabetes-in-kerala-have-raised-concerns-about-the-state%E2%80%99s-mittayi-project%2C-which-aims-to-support-young-diabetics-with-insulin-pumps-and-monitoring-systems.-%3Cbr%3E-children-with-type-1-diabetes-are-excluded-from-insurance-coverage-because-of-age-limitations%2C-as-most-private-and-government-approved-plans-provide-coverage-for-juvenile-diabetes-only-after-the-age-of-18.-%3Cbr%3E-despite-the-initiative-being-in-place%2C-many-families-are-facing-long-delays-or-limited-access--only-a-small-fraction-of-the-estimated-1%2C500%E2%80%938%2C000-eligible-children-have-received-insulin-pumps.-%3Cbr%3E-the-annual-budget-cap-and-strict-eligibility-criteria%2C-including-income-limits%2C-are-seen-as-barriers.-meanwhile%2C-rising-costs-for-sensors-and-equipment-continue-to-strain-households-trying-to-manage-their-children%E2%80%99s-care-effectively.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efor-further-reading%2C-%26nbsp%3B%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thehindu.com%2Fnews%2Fnational%2Fkerala%2Fmittayi-turns-a-bitter-pill-for-children-with-type-1-diabetes-parents-in-kerala%2Farticle69850947.ece%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here-%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3C%2Fp%3E 2025-09-22 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/study-reveals-the-impact-of-the-covid-19-pandemic-on-childhood-vaccination-rates--/the-lancet-journal--/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-study-conducted-by-the-global-burden-of-disease-(gbd)-2023-vaccine-collaborators-worked-on-understanding-the-trends-of-vaccination-for-11-key-vaccines-from-1980-to-2023-while-understanding-the-influence-of-the-pandemic-on-the-same.-these-are-given-below---%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-though-the-overall-rates-for-vaccination-have-markedly-increased%2C-even-doubled-in-this-period%2C-over-2010---2019%2C-this-progress-decelerated.-21-out-of-36-high-income-countries-experienced-a-drop-in-vaccines-rates-for-at-least-one-vaccine.%3Cbr%3E-the-pandemic-hit-vaccination-hard-with-the-rates-drastically-reducing-in-2020-and-still-hadn%E2%80%99t-reached-pre-pandemic-levels-in-2023.-%3Cbr%3E-other-than-for-the-third-dose-of-the-diphtheria-tetanus-and-pertussis-(dtp)-vaccine%2C-none-of-the-other-vaccine-doses-will-meet-the-targets-set-under-the-coverage-goals-set-for-2030-under-the-sustainable-development-goals-(sdg).%3Cbr%3E-there-has-also-been-a-rise-in-zero-dose-children-(those-who-haven%E2%80%99t-received-even-a-single-dose-of-the-dtp-vaccine)-globally-with-the-maximum-contribution-seen-in-the-sub-saharan-and-south-asian-regions.%3Cbr%3E-out-of-the-15.7-million-zero-dose-children-present-globally%2C-1.44-million-belong-to-india.-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-the-authors-have-cautioned-that-concerted-efforts-globally-must-be-undertaken-to-ensure-that-the-2030-targets-are-met.-targeted-approaches-tailored-to-the-underperforming-regions-must-be-focused-on-to-ensure-a-reversal-in-this-downtrend.%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3C%2Fp%3E 2025-09-22 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/positive-pregnancy-experience-toolkit-released-to-guide-health-workers--/who-news-section--/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ewith-an-emphasis-on-positive-experiences-alongside-clinical-care%2C-the-united-nations%E2%80%99-special-programme-in-human-reproduction-and-the-world-health-organisation-has-introduced-the-following%3A%3Cbr%3E-toolkit-for-the-%E2%80%9Dimplementation-of-antenatal%2C-intrapartum%2C-and-postpartum-care%E2%80%9D-%E2%80%93-including-intrapartum-and-immediate-postnatal-care-recommendations-for-healthcare-facilities%2C-as-well-as-the-%E2%80%9Cpositive-pregnancy-experience-toolkit.%E2%80%9D%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-updated-recommendations-based-on-existing-guidelines.%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-context-specific-digital-targeted-communication-for-pregnant-women.%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-implementation-notes-to-guide-nurse-midwives-and-caregivers-on-strategies-to-address-barriers-and-enable-companionship-during-childbirth-using-the-comb-model.%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-digital-adaptation-kits%E2%80%94designed-to-incorporate-who-clinical-guidelines-into-existing-digital-health-systems%2C-such-as-electronic-medical-records-and-health-workers%E2%80%99-toolkits.%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-for-further-reading%2C-%26nbsp%3B%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.who.int%2Fnews%2Fitem%2F03-09-2025-bridging-global-guidance-and-local-action-for-maternal-and-newborn-health--https%3A%2F%2Firis.who.int%2Fbitstream%2Fhandle%2F10665%2F373144%2F9789240081369-eng.pdf%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E 2025-09-22 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/bridging-the-gap-in-tb-research-by-focusing-on-pregnant-and-lactating-women--/who-news-section--/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-substantial-number-of-pregnant-and-postpartum-women-develop-tuberculosis-worldwide.-however%2C-they-are-often-underrepresented-in-tb-research-related-to-diagnosis%2C-treatment-and-prevention.-%3Cbr%3E-who-has-released-a-call-to-action-and-a-consensus-statement-to-address-the-gaps-in-tb-research-among-pregnant-and-lactating-women.-the-thematic-areas-planned-to-be-converted-are%3A%3Cbr%3E-preclinical%2C-%3Cbr%3E-tb-therapeutics%2C-and%3Cbr%3E-tb-vaccine-research%2C-%3Cbr%3E-maternal-tb-surveillance-systems-%3Cbr%3E-advocacy%3Cbr%3E-besides-the-above-aspects%2C-the-call-to-action-mentions-the-importance-of-community-engagement-in-the-timely-involvement-of-pregnant-and-lactating-women-in-research%2C-along-with-creating-a-safe-environment-for-inclusion.-%3Cbr%3E-this-would-require-the-coordinated-action-of-research-agencies%2C-funders%2C-product-developers%2C-institutional-ethics-committees%2C-individuals%2C-and-communities.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efor-further-reading%2C-%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Firis.who.int%2Fbitstream%2Fhandle%2F10665%2F382111%2Fb09518-eng.pdf%3Fsequence%3D1%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here-%3Cbr%3E-%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3C%2Fp%3E 2025-09-22 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/who%E2%80%99s-latest-2024-mental-health-report-highlight-increasing-prevalence-and-critical-gaps--/world-health-organization-(who-website)--/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-wmht-introduces-some-surprising-findings-including-that-globally%2C-over-1-billion-people-(%26gt%3B1-out-of-every-8-people)-continue-living-while-having-a-mental-health-condition%2C-often-silently-and-without-any-consultation%2Ftreatment.-%3Cbr%3E-mental-health-conditions-have-consistently-become-a-leading-cause-of-disability-and-their-burden-continues-to-increase-every-year.-yet%2C-the-challenges-to-diagnose%2C-the-cost-of-financing-and-the-high-quality-standards-needed-means-the-majority-of-nations-lag-behind-in-providing-mental-care-to-their-population.%3Cbr%3E-suicides-have-become-the-3rd-leading-cause-of-all-deaths-among-all-15-29-years-globally%2C-and-is-2nd-leading-cause-of-death-in-young-women-and-3rd-for-young-men.-surprisingly%2C-%26gt%3B56%25-of-all-suicides-happen-%26lt%3B50-year-old-and-about-3-out-of-every-4-suicides-globally-(~73%25)-occur-in-low-and-middle-income-countries-(lmic%E2%80%99s).%3Cbr%3E-mental-health-conditions-are-among-the-leading-causes-of-disability-globally%2C-and-also-impose-high-costs-on-households%2C-employers-and-economies.-persistent-shortages-of-financial-resources%2C-skilled-workers-and-quality-services-leave-countries-unable-to-meet-population-needs.%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-for-further-reading%2C-%26nbsp%3B%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.who.int%2Fnews%2Fitem%2F02-09-2025-who-releases-new-reports-and-estimates-highlighting-urgent-gaps-in-mental-health%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here-%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3C%2Fp%3E 2025-09-22 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/who-adds-spatial-repellents-to-global-malaria-prevention-strategies--/world-health-organization-(who-website)--/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Espatial-emanators-are-expected-to-augment-the-existing-vector-control-measures-by-offering-another-layer-of-protection-against-mosquitoes.%3Cbr%3E-they-are-expected-to-work-in-tandem-with-insecticide-treated-nets-(itns)%2C-indoor-residual-spraying-and-other-existing-methods.%3Cbr%3E-spatial-emanators-have-an-extra-advantage-over-itn%E2%80%99s%2C-as-they-protect-the-human-host-during-daytime-as-well%2C-when-they-are-not-sleeping-under-the-net%2C-thus-protecting-against-day-time-biters.%3Cbr%3E-who-has-also-pre-qualified-2-new-spatial-emanator-products---mosquito-shield-and-guardian-(made-by-sc-j-%26amp%3B-s).-these-new-products-release-the-active-emanator---transfluthrin%2C-which-has-been-shown-to-repel%2C-disorient-and-kill-malaria-transmitters-and-remain-effective-for-upto-12-months.%3Cbr%3E-although-these-products-are-still-new-and-research-continues-regarding-their-solo-efficacy-and-their-potency-to-eliminate-insecticide-resistant-mosquitoes.%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-for-further-reading%2C-%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.who.int%2Fnews%2Fitem%2F13-08-2025-who-recommends-spatial-emanators-for-malaria-vector-control-and-prequalifies-first-two-products-and--https%3A%2F%2Funitaid.org%2Finnovations%2Fspatial-repellents%2F%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E 2025-09-20 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/who-adds-three-nations-to-global-who-listed-authorities-(wlas)-network--/world-health-organization-(website)--/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-wla-list-now-includes-39-national-regulatory-agencies-spanning-multiple-continents%2C-widening-the-reach-of-who%E2%80%99s-high-quality-regulatory-network.%3Cbr%3E-the-new-wla-model-of-who-replaced-the-older-and-less-effective-sra-(stringent-regulatory-authority)-model-just-3-years-ago.-%3Cbr%3E-to-be-selected-as-a-wla%2C-a-national-regulatory-authority-has-to-pass-a-rigorous-evaluation-process-done-by-qualifying-regulatory-evaluation-and-benchmark-tools-as-prescribed-by-the-who.%3Cbr%3E-this-addition-is-set-to-further-expand-access-to-good-quality-medical-products%2C-especially-in-economically-weaker-countries%2C-as-having-high-quality-regulators-enhances-access-to-effective%2C-safe-and-quality-medical-products-worldwide.%3Cbr%3E-the-who-continues-to-emphasize-the-positive-effects-of-effective-wla-as---promotion-of-regulatory-oversight-(convergence)-and-seamless-integration-with-international-health-standards-(collaboration-and-harmony).-%3Cbr%3E-this-supports-low-and-middle-income-countries-(lmic%E2%80%99s)-by-ensuring-the-supply%2Faid-and-imports-from-developed-countries-follows-high-quality-standards%2C-which-includes-essentials-such-as-pacemakers.%3Cbr%3E-efficient-regulatory-control-continues-to-remain-an-important-global-challenge-as-around-70%25-of-countries-still-lack-an-effective-regulatory-system-to-monitor-and-control-circulation-of-high-quality-medical-products%2C-thus-poor-quality-medical-products-still-seep-through-their-system%2C-thus-risking-high-morbidity-and-mortality.%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-for-further-reading%2C-%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.who.int%2Fnews%2Fitem%2F07-08-2025-who-designates-new-who-listed-authorities--strengthening-global-access-to-quality-assured-medical-products%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E 2025-09-20 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/who-expands-essential-medicines-list-with-key-cancer%2C-diabetes-and-obesity-treatments---/world-health-organisation--/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eon-september-5%2C-2025%2C-the-world-health-organization-unveiled-the-24th-edition-of-its-model-list-of-essential-medicines-(eml)-and-the-10th-edition-of-the-essential-medicines-for-children-(emlc).-these-updates-were-made-after-reviewing-59-submissions%2C-which-included-31-proposals-for-new-medications-or-categories.-in-total%2C-20-new-drugs-were-incorporated-into-the-adult-list-and-15-into-the-children's-list%2C-along-with-new-uses-for-seven-existing-medications%2C-resulting-in-a-total-of-523-essential-medicines-for-adults-and-374-for-children.-the-additions-feature-important-treatments-for-cancer-and-diabetes%E2%80%94such-as-glp-1-diabetes-medications%E2%80%94as-well-as-therapies-for-obesity%2C-cystic-fibrosis%2C-psoriasis%2C-hemophilia%2C-and-blood-disorders.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efor-further-reading%2C-%26nbsp%3B%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.who.int%2Fnews%2Fitem%2F05-09-2025-who-updates-list-of-essential-medicines-to-include-key-cancer--diabetes-treatments%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3C%2Fp%3E 2025-09-20 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/who-forms-steering-committee-for-2025-global-summit-on-traditional-medicine-in-new-delhi.--/world-health-organisation--/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ewho-has-established-a-steering-committee-consisting-of-15-global-experts-in-traditional-medicine%2C-public-health%2C-and-policy-to-offer-strategic-and-technical-advice-for-the-second-who-global-summit-on-traditional-medicine%2C-set-to-take-place-from-december-17-to-19%2C-2025%2C-in-new-delhi%2C-india.-the-summit%2C-under-the-theme-%E2%80%9Crestoring-balance%3A-the-science-and-practice-of-health-and-wellbeing%2C%E2%80%9D-will-explore-topics-such-as-scientific-innovations%2C-biodiversity-conservation%2C-intellectual-property%2C-and-the-role-of-ai-in-traditional-medicine.-its-goal-is-to-further-the-implementation-of-the-who-traditional-medicine-strategy-2025%E2%80%932034%2C-which-was-approved-at-the-78th-world-health-assembly-in-may-2025.-the-committee-will-provide-guidance-on-the-summit's-content%2C-review-criteria%2C-scientific-publications%2C-and-post-summit-priority-actions-and-lessons.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efor-further-reading%2C-%26nbsp%3B%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.who.int%2Fnews%2Fitem%2F15-08-2025-steering-committee-established-for-second-who-global-summit-on-traditional-medicine%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3C%2Fp%3E 2025-09-20 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/who-launches-global-toolkit-to-strengthen-mental-health-support-in-crises/world-health-organisation--/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-world-health-organization%2C-in-collaboration-with-unicef%2C-unhcr%2C-unfpa%2C-and-other-humanitarian-partners%2C-and-supported-by-funding-from-the-dutch-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-and-eu-civil-protection%2C-has-introduced-the-mental-health-and-psychosocial-support-minimum-service-package-(msp).-this-initiative-was-created-to-address-the-increasing-global-demand-for-mental-health-assistance-during-crises.-the-msp-provides-a-comprehensive%2C-seven-component-toolkit-designed-to-facilitate-rapid%2C-evidence-based-emergency-responses.it-includes-an-easy-to-use-service-manual%2C-training-resources-for-workshops%2C-quick-start-guides-designed-for-specific-industries%2C-a-collection-of-monitoring-and-evaluation-indicators%2C-a-toolkit-for-multisectoral-evaluations%2C-a-repository-for-mapping-and-reporting%2C-and-a-global-database-for-mhpss-training.-these-resources-empower-humanitarian-workers-across-various-sectors-to-effectively-coordinate%2C-assess%2C-implement%2C-and-monitor-mental-health-and-psychosocial-support-during-emergencies.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efor-further-reading%2C-%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.who.int%2Fnews%2Fitem%2F19-08-2025-ensuring-vital-mental-health-and-psychosocial-support-reaches-people-in-need%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3C%2Fp%3E 2025-09-20 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/meghalaya-moves-toward-pre-marital-hiv-screening-mandate--/phc-editorial-bureau-/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Emeghalaya-is-considering-mandatory-pre-marital-hiv%2Faids-screening%2C-following-goa%E2%80%99s-example%2C-as-part-of-a-broader-plan-to-address-the-state%E2%80%99s-rising-hiv-cases.%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-the-meghalaya-aids-control-society-(macs)-sent-out-a-worrying-report-that-showed-a-big-rise-in-positive-cases-in-2024%2C-notably-in-east-khasi-hills%2C-where-only-1%2C581-of-the-3%2C432-positive-cases-were-getting-anti-retroviral-medication-(art).%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-a-policy-meeting-chaired-by-the-deputy-chief-minister-for-formulating-a-comprehensive-hiv%2Faids-policy-led-to-directions-for-drafting-a-cabinet-note.-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-the-health-department-plans-region-specific-consultations-to-develop-targeted-strategies.-the-move-aims-to-promote-early-detection%2C-improve-treatment-coverage%2C-and-curb-the-virus%E2%80%99s-spread%2C-mainly-caused-by-unprotected-sex.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efor-further-read%2C-%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thehindu.com%2Fnews%2Fnational%2Fmeghalaya%2Fpre-marriage-hivaids-test-could-be-made-mandatory-in-meghalaya%2Farticle69855271.ece%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E 2025-08-30 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/modified-dash-diet-boosts-blood-sugar-control-in-type-2-diabetes/johns-hopkins-bloomberg-school-of-public-health--/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-clinical-trial-conducted-at-johns-hopkins-demonstrated-that-a-customized-form-of-the-dash-diet%2C-called-dash4d%2C-can-markedly-enhance-glucose-regulation-in-individuals-with-type-2-diabetes.-this-modified-approach-adjusts-the-standard-dash-framework-by-lowering-carbohydrate-intake%2C-boosting-unsaturated-fats%2C-and-reducing-potassium-content-to-ensure-suitability-for-patients-with-kidney-disease.%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-in-a-20-week-randomized-study%2C-89-participants-followed-either-the-dash4d-diet-or-a-standard-u.s.-diet%2C-with-all-meals-provided-and-blood-sugar-tracked-via-continuous-glucose-monitors.-the-study-found-that-participants-on-the-dash4d-diet-had-average-blood-glucose-levels-11-mg%2Fdl-lower-than-those-on-the-standard-diet%2C-and-they-spent-an-extra-75-minutes-each-day-within-the-ideal-blood-sugar-range.%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-benefits-were-even-greater-for-individuals-with-hba1c-above-8%25%2C-who-gained-roughly-three-extra-hours-daily-in-the-target-range.-this-improvement-is-considered-clinically-meaningful-and-could-translate-into-reduced-complications-over-time.%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-as-the-first-controlled-trial-to-demonstrate-such-benefits-from-a-dash-like-diet-tailored-for-diabetes%2C-the-findings-suggest-dash4d-could-be-a-valuable-addition-to-dietary-guidelines%2C-especially-for-people-managing-both-type-2-diabetes-and-hypertension.%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-for-further-read%2C-%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fpublichealth.jhu.edu%2F2025%2Fdash-diet-modified-for-diabetes-lowers-blood-sugar-levels-in-clinical-trial-of-adults-with-type-2-diabetes%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E 2025-08-30 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/un-pushes-for-global-treaty-as-plastic-pollution-threatens-health-and-planet.----/united-nations/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-un-environment-programme-(unep)-has-issued-a-warning-that%2C-in-the-absence-of-a-binding-international-agreement%2C-the-production-and-disposal-of-plastic-will-increase-threefold-by-2060%2C-posing-a-threat-to-ecosystems-and-human-health.-unep's-head%2C-inger-andersen%2C-emphasized-that-plastic-pollution-is-widespread%2C-affecting-everything-from-oceans-to-human-bodies%2C-and-called-for-a-fundamental-shift-towards-a-circular-economy-rather-than-relying-solely-on-recycling.-katrin-schneeberger-from-switzerland-urged-immediate-collective-action%2C-pointing-out-that-plastic-is-suffocating-lakes%2C-harming-wildlife%2C-and-posing-health-risks%2C-although-countries-that-produce-plastic-are-opposed-to-limiting-production.-the-intergovernmental-negotiating-committee-is-leading-discussions-in-geneva-to-review-a-22-page-draft-containing-32-articles-that-address-the-entire-plastic-lifecycle.-advocates%2C-including-young-activists%2C-are-pushing-for-bold-actions%2C-citing-effects-ranging-from-climate-change-to-disabilities.-the-treaty%2C-which-was-mandated-by-a-un-decision-in-2022%2C-needs-to-effectively-balance-environmental%2C-health%2C-and-economic-considerations-to-be-successful-and-sustainable.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efor-further-read%2C-%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fnews.un.org%2Fen%2Fstory%2F2025%2F08%2F1165574%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here-%3Cbr%3E-%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fp%3E 2025-08-30 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/air-pollution-and-dementia-research-halted-following-funding-withdrawal/the-harvard-gazette/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eantonella-zanobetti%2C-an-environmental-epidemiologist-at-harvard%2C-had-her-pioneering-research-on-environmental-factors-such-as-air-pollution-and-heat-and-their-connections-to-neurological-and-cardiovascular-diseases-abruptly-halted-when-the-trump-administration-terminated-her-research-funding-in-may.-her-2020-national-study-focused-on-the-effects-of-air-pollution-on-alzheimer%E2%80%99s-and-parkinson%E2%80%99s-diseases.-the-projects-that-were-stopped-included-%3Cbr%3E-(1)-using-medicare%2Fmedicaid-data-to-assess-if-prolonged-exposure-to-air-pollution-increases-hospital-admissions-for-alzheimer%E2%80%99s-related-dementias%3Cbr%3E--(2)-a-collaborative-study-on-the-combined-impact-of-heat-and-pollution-on-parkinson%E2%80%99s-hospitalizations%2C-and-%3Cbr%3E-(3)-an-innovative-study-on-the-role-of-particle-radioactivity-in-fine-pollution-and-its-effect-on-heart-disease.-%3Cbr%3E-zanobetti-emphasized-the-importance-of-understanding-environmental-risks-for-public-health%2C-particularly-since-alzheimer%E2%80%99s-is-the-sixth-leading-cause-of-death-in-the-u.s.%2C-and-parkinson%E2%80%99s-cases-are-expected-to-surpass-12-million-worldwide-by-2040.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E-for-further-read%2C-%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fnews.harvard.edu%2Fgazette%2Fstory%2F2025%2F08%2Fis-dirty-air-driving-up-dementia-rates%2F%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fp%3E 2025-08-30 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/who-publishes-evidence-based-guide-on-dignified-maternal%2C-newborn-care--/who-news-section--/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ewho-released-the-%E2%80%9Ccompendium-on-respectful-maternal-and-newborn-care%E2%80%9D-on-7th-august-2025%2C-addressing-program-managers-with-the-aim-of-ending-all-forms-of-mistreatment-and-ensuring-respectful-care-for-all-women%3F%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-this-compendium-will-act-as-an-evidence-based-guide-for-managers%2C-coordinators%2C-and-directors-of-maternal%2C-newborn%2C-and-child-health-programs-to-understand%2C-develop%2C-and-implement-context-specific-interventions-at-the-facility-level.%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-it-includes%3A%3Cbr%3E-information-on-the-multilevel-drivers-of-mistreatment%E2%80%94behavior-and-attitude-at-the-individual-level%2C-training-gaps-at-organizational-levels%2C-and-sociocultural-gender-norms-and-discrimination.%3Cbr%3E-the-manifestations-that-need-to-be-eliminated-or-reduced%E2%80%94separating-child-and-mother%2C-physical-and-verbal-abuse%3B-and-enabling-privacy%2C-effective-communication%2C-and-bodily-autonomy.%3Cbr%3E-the-necessary-areas-of-intervention-ranging-from-training-in-interpersonal-communication-to-policies-and-law.%3Cbr%3E-ways-to-implement-respectful-care.--implementation-cycle%3Cbr%3E-data-collection-tools-and-indicators-to-help-in-research-and-evidence-synthesis.%3Cbr%3E-enabling-respectful-maternity-care-will-help-ensure-nurturing-care-of-the-mother-and%2C-subsequently%2C-the-child-through-a-life-course-approach.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efor-further-read%2C-%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Firis.who.int%2Fbitstream%2Fhandle%2F10665%2F381961%2F9789240110939-eng.pdf%3Fsequence%3D1%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fp%3E 2025-08-30 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/who-committee-meeting-reviews-polio-spread-and-international-risk-status/who-news-section--/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eon-18-june-2025%2C-the-42nd-emergency-committee-meeting-was-conducted-on-the-spread-of-polio-virus%2C-under-the-international-health-regulations-2005.%3Cbr%3E-the-data-reviewed-were%3A%3Cbr%3E-a-total-of-13-new-cases-of-wild-polio-virus-(wpv1)-reported-from-pakistan-and-afghanistan.%3Cbr%3E-of-concern%2C-is-the-spread-of-cases-to-newer-provinces-in-both-the-endemic-countries%2C-as-evidenced-by-the-case-reporting-and-environmental-surveillance.%3Cbr%3E-the-high-reported-coverage-of-surveillance-and-lot-quality-assurance-pass-rates-in-the-districts-and-provinces-of-pakistan-is-commendable.%3Cbr%3E-67-cvdpv-cases-reported-in-2025%3Cbr%3E-65--cvdpv2%3Cbr%3E-2--cvdpv3-reported-from-guinea.%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-the-recommendations-include%3A%3Cbr%3E-declaration-of-potential-risk-of-international-spread-from-the-following-countries%3A%3Cbr%3E-wpv1---%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3Bafghanistan%2C-pakistan-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3Cbr%3E-cvdpv1---mozambique%2C-dr-congo%3Cbr%3E-cvdpv3---french-guiana-(france)%2C-guinea-%3Cbr%3E--appropriate-measures-to-be-taken-to-investigate-and-assess-risk-of-local-spread-of-imported-cvdpv2-and-subsequent-need-for-immunization-response.%3Cbr%3E-encourage-routine-immunization-coverage.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efor-further-read%2C-%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.who.int%2Fnews%2Fitem%2F28-07-2025-statement-of-the-forty-second-meeting-of-the-polio-ihr-emergency-committee%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3C%2Fp%3E 2025-08-30 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/who-confirms-kenya%E2%80%99s-elimination-of-human-african-trypanosomiasis-(sleeping-sickness)--/world-health-organization-(website)--/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehat-is-the-2nd-ntd-to-be-eliminated-in-kenya%2C-the-1st-being-guinea-worm-disease-(2018)%3Cbr%3E-the-causative-agent-of-hat-is-a-parasitic-protozoan%2C-namely%2C-trypanosoma-brucei-and-the-disease-exists-as-2-separate-forms-(gambiense-and-rhodesiense).-rhodesiense-(r-hat)-is-clinically-the-more-dangerous-form-and-it-is-already-known-to-have-a-rapid-progression-(within-weeks)-and-a-very-high-fatality-rate-as-it-involves-critical-organs-such-as-the-brain.%3Cbr%3E-hat-outbreaks-in-kenya-were-exclusively-of-r-hat-and-of-recent-origin%2C-with-the-first-recorded-case-being-reported-in-the-early-20th-century.-after-growing-awareness-and-control-measures%2C-there-has-been-no-indigenous-new-case-reported-since-2009.%3Cbr%3E-with-this-achievement%2C-kenya-just-became-the-10th-african-country-to-eliminate-hat.-(though-gambiense-is-the-more-widely-encountered-form-and-accounts-for-92%25-of-african-disease-burden-as-per-who-2023-report)%3Cbr%3E-global-efforts-to-control-neglected-tropical-diseases-are-advancing-steadily%2C-with-57-nations-now-certified-as-having-eliminated-at-least-one-ntd%E2%80%94an-increase-from-54-in-december-2024.-this-achievement-places-the-world-over-halfway-toward-who%E2%80%99s-target-of-100-countries-reaching-at-least-one-ntd-elimination-by-2030.%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-for-further-read%2C-%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.who.int%2Fnews%2Fitem%2F08-08-2025-kenya-achieves-elimination-of-human-african-trypanosomiasis-or-sleeping-sickness%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E-%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.who.int%2Fcampaigns%2Fworld-ntd-day%2F2025%2Fbrief-outline%22%3E%3Cu%3Ehere%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E 2025-08-30 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/pandemic-related-mortality-trends-among-adults-in-california%2C-2016%E2%80%932023/american-journal-of-public-health---/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eresearchers-examined-death-certificates-for-all-california-residents-%E2%89%A5-25-years-who-died-from-natural-causes-during-2016-2023.%3Cbr%3E-comparing-pre-pandemic-mortality-and-the-difference-in-outcomes-during-pandemic-years-(and-accounting-for-seasonal-variation)%2C-the-team-modelled-absolute-and-relative-excess-mortalities.%3Cbr%3E-researchers-then-found-a-55%25-increase-in-death-rate-for-undocumented-immigrants-above-pre-pandemic-level%2C-which-was-observed-to-be-22%25-for-documented-immigrants-and-only-12%25-for-us-born-citizens.-%3Cbr%3E-for-instance%2C-essential-workers-of-latino-descent-(undocumented)-had-a-surprising-91%25-increase-in-deaths-as-compared-to-us-born-white-citizens-(8%25).%3Cbr%3E-this-study-highlights-the-growing-disparity-in-access-to-basic-healthcare%2C-segregated-along-ethnic-lines-in-the-united-states%2C-and-the-need-to-protect-these-vulnerable-sections-before-the-next-pandemic-hits.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efor-further-reading--%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eof-the-research-article%2C-%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fajph.aphapublications.org%2Fdoi%2Fabs%2F10.2105%2Fajph.2025.308150%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eof-the-new-article%2C-%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cidrap.umn.edu%2Fcovid-19%2Fstudy-details-higher-covid-death-risks-undocumented-people%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E-%3C%2Fp%3E 2025-08-30 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/nmc-appoints-part-time-members-under-the-nmc-act%2C-2019----/press-information-bureau%2C-ministry-of-health-and-family-welfare--/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eunder-the-provisions-of-the-nmc-act%2C-2019%2C-part-time-appointments-have-been-made-for-a-two-year-duration.%3Cbr%3E-ten-nominees-from-state%2Fut-governments%E2%80%94formerly-part-of-the-medical-advisory-council%E2%80%94represent-states-and-uts-such-as-gujarat%2C-rajasthan%2C-himachal-pradesh%2C-andaman-%26amp%3B-nicobar-islands%2C-andhra-pradesh%2C-mizoram%2C-meghalaya%2C-jharkhand%2C-chandigarh%2C-and-madhya-pradesh.%3Cbr%3E-selections-from-state-medical-council-nominations-included-nine-individuals%2C-representing-states-such-as-west-bengal%2C-karnataka%2C-and-nagaland.%3Cbr%3E-representatives-from-arunachal-pradesh%2C-odisha%2C-haryana%2C-and-punjab-were-appointed-to-the-autonomous-boards.%3Cbr%3E-a-nominee-from-jammu-%26amp%3B-kashmir-joins-the-search-committee.-%3Cbr%3E-media-witnessed-the-draw-for-fairness.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efor-further-reading%2C-%26nbsp%3B%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pib.gov.in%2Fpressreleasepage.aspx%3Fprid%3D2144850%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here-%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-%3C%2Fp%3E 2025-08-30 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/highlights-of-2024-who-and-unicef-immunization-estimates/who-news-section/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-2024-estimates-of-global-immunization-coverage-were-released-by-unicef-and-who.%3Cbr%3E-the-key-highlights-are%3A%3Cbr%3E-%3Cstrong%3Eworldwide%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-%3Cstrong%3E89%25-of-infants-have-received-at-least-one-dose-of-the-dpt-vaccine%2C-and-85%25-have-completed-all-three-recommended-doses.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3Cbr%3E-in-131-out-of-195-countries%2C-first-dose-dpt-vaccination-coverage-reaches-90%25-or-higher.%3Cbr%3E-in-47-countries%2C-progress-is-being-held-back.-moreover%2C-22-of-these-47-countries-had-achieved-90%25-coverage-of-the-first-dose-of-dpt-in-2019-but-have-seen-a-decline-since-then.%3Cbr%3E-measles-vaccination-coverage-for-the-first-dose-is-84%25%2C-and-second-dose-coverage-increased-to-76%25-from-74%25.%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-the-estimates-emphasize-the-need-to-focus-on-addressing-the-issues-leading-to-a-decrease-in-vaccination-coverage-and-sustaining-the-efforts-in-countries-that-have-already-achieved-high-coverage.%3Cbr%3E-%3Cbr%3E-for-further-reading%2C-%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.who.int%2Fnews%2Fitem%2F15-07-2025-global-childhood-vaccination-coverage-holds-steady-yet-over-14-million-infants-remain-unvaccinated-who-unicef%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fp%3E 2025-08-30 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/prevention-of-pandemics-through-inclusive-global-health-partnerships/united-nations-(un-news-global-perspective-human-stories)/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-un-news-article-stresses-the-urgent-need-for-transformative%2C-global-partnerships-to-prevent-future-pandemics-and-achieve-sustainable-development.-dr.-ibrahim-abubakar-and-un-officials-conclude-that%3A%3Cbr%3E-the-risk-of-new-pandemics-remains-high-because-of-%26nbsp%3Bfragmented%2C-reactive-health-systems.-%3Cbr%3E-they-argue-that-%3Cstrong%3Eno-country-can-face-such-crises-alone%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-urging-dynamic-partnerships-among-governments%2C-civil-society%2C-the-private-sector%2C-and-multilateral-bodies-to-foster-inclusive%2C-agile-health-responses.-%3Cbr%3E-the-piece-draws-attention-to-sdg-17%E2%80%99s-call-for-stronger-collaboration-and-highlights-a-major-%3Cstrong%3E%244-trillion-sdg-financing-gap%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-demanding-greater-investment%2C-especially-in-preventive-health-measures.%3Cbr%3E-prevention-is-challenging-to-fund-because-its-success-often-goes-unseen%2C-but-it-is-far-more-cost-effective-than-emergency-responses.%3Cbr%3E-true-health-progress-requires-breaking-silos-and-integrating-health-with-broader-determinants-like-climate-and-nutrition.-%3Cbr%3E-ultimately%2C-the-%3Cstrong%3Eun-advocates-for-a-new-partnership-model-that-is-cross-border%2C-multisectoral%2C-and-community-centered-to-ensure-universal-health-and-resilient-societies.%3C%2Fstrong%3E-no-community-can-be-left-behind-if-the-world-is-to-be-better-prepared-for-the-next-health-crisis.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efor-further-reading%2C-%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fnews.un.org%2Fen%2Fstory%2F2025%2F07%2F1165444%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fp%3E 2025-08-30 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/health-ministry-advisory-on--nutritional-awareness-boards-in-workplace/press-information-bureau%2C-ministry-of-health-and-family-welfare/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-union-health-ministry-has-released-an-advisory-urging-workplaces-to-display-informative-boards-on-oil-and-sugar-to-spread-awareness-about-hidden-fats-and-excess-sugar-in-foods.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethese-boards%2C-to-be-placed-in-canteens%2C-lobbies%2C-and-meeting-areas%2C-aim-to-encourage-healthier-food-choices-and-daily-habits.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eit-does-not-mandate-warning-labels-on-traditional-snacks-like-samosa-or-jalebi-and-does-not-target-indian-street-food.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Einstead%2C-it-promotes-general-lifestyle-changes-under-the-np-ncd-programme%2C-such-as-eating-more-fruits-and-vegetables%2C-choosing-low-fat-options%2C-walking-more%2C-and-taking-short-activity-breaks-to-reduce-lifestyle-diseases.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pib.gov.in%2Fpressreleasepage.aspx%3Fprid%3D2144885%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2025-08-30 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/highlights-of-2024-who-and-unicef-immunization-estimates/who-news-section/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-2024-estimates-of-global-immunization-coverage-were-released-by-unicef-and-who.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-key-highlights-are%3A%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eworldwide%2C-89%25-of-infants-have-received-at-least-one-dose-of-the-dpt-vaccine%2C-and-85%25-have-completed-all-three-recommended-doses.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-131-out-of-195-countries%2C-first-dose-dpt-vaccination-coverage-reaches-90%25-or-higher.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-47-countries%2C-progress-is-being-held-back.-moreover%2C-22-of-these-47-countries-had-achieved-90%25-coverage-of-the-first-dose-of-dpt-in-2019-but-have-seen-a-decline-since-then.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Emeasles-vaccination-coverage-for-the-first-dose-is-84%25%2C-and-second-dose-coverage-increased-to-76%25-from-74%25.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-estimates-emphasize-the-need-to-focus-on-addressing-the-issues-leading-to-a-decrease-in-vaccination-coverage-and-sustaining-the-efforts-in-countries-that-have-already-achieved-high-coverage.%3C%2Fp%3E 2025-08-30 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/shield-your-skin%3A-why-sunscreen-is-your-best-defense-against-cancer/harvard-t.h.-chan-school-of-public-health./%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ealan-geller%2C-a-senior-lecturer-at-harvard-t.h.-chan-school-of-public-health%2C-emphasizes-the-critical-role-of-sunscreen-in-preventing-skin-cancer.-a-comprehensive-australian-study-spanning-ten-years-and-involving-over-1%2C600-high-risk-participants-demonstrated-that-daily-use-of-spf-15-sunscreen-reduced-the-occurrence-of-primary-melanomas-by-half%2C-decreasing-cases-from-22-to-11%2C-and-invasive-cases-from-11-to-3.-he-advises-choosing-a-broad-spectrum%2C-water-resistant-sunscreen-with-an-spf-of-at-least-30-and-recommends-reapplying-it-every-two-hours%2C-or-every-80-minutes-if-engaging-in-activities-like-swimming-or-sweating.-because-most-people-use-only-20%E2%80%9350%25-of-the-recommended-amount%2C-choosing-products-with-a-higher-spf-can-make-up-for-this-shortfall.physical-sunscreens-with-zinc-or-titanium-are-often-preferred.-geller-stresses-the-importance-of-applying-about-one-ounce-of-sunscreen-per-use-and-making-sure-to-cover-often-missed-areas-such-as-the-ears%2C-feet%2C-lips-(using-an-spf-30%2B-balm)%2C-and-back.-he-also-supports-public-health-initiatives-such-as-providing-free-sunscreen-dispensers-and-suggests-wearing-sun-protective-clothing%2C-seeking-shade%2C-and-being-mindful-of-sun-exposure.%3C%2Fp%3E 2025-08-30 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2025-07-07 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/2025-world-population-report-highlights-shifting-fertility-patterns-globally/united-nations-population-fund--/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-united-nations-population-fund-%3Cstrong%3E(unfpa)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-authored-the-state-of-the-world-population-report-2025-tackling-the-real-fertility-crisis-facing-the-world-today.-the-report-was-conducted-through-online-poll-surveys-in-%3Cstrong%3E14-countries%3C%2Fstrong%3E-with-14000-responses-received.-the-key-findings-from-the-report-about-india-are-as-follows--%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eindia-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ewas-ranked-%3Cstrong%3Efirst-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ein-the-world-with-%3Cstrong%3E146-crore-people.%3C%2Fstrong%3E-the-population-is-%3Cstrong%3Eprojected-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eto-%3Cstrong%3Erise-to-170-crore-by-2050-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eand-then-it-will-start-declining.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eindia-has-%3Cstrong%3Edipped-below-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ethe-replacement-rate-of-total-fertility-rate-%3Cstrong%3E(tfr)-of-2.1%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-reached%3Cstrong%3E-1.9.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E17%25%3C%2Fstrong%3E-of-people-in-india-belong-to-the-%3Cstrong%3Eadolescent-age-group-%3C%2Fstrong%3E(10-19-years)-with-%3Cstrong%3E7%25%3C%2Fstrong%3E-belonging-to-the-%3Cstrong%3Egeriatric-age-group-(65-and-older)%3C%2Fstrong%3E.-the-%3Cstrong%3Enumbers-%3C%2Fstrong%3Efor-the-%3Cstrong%3Egeriatric-age-group-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eare-%3Cstrong%3Eexpected-to-rise-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eas-life-expectancy-rises-to-71-for-men-and-75-for-women-in-2025.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Emeanwhile%2C-the-report-states-that-the-%3Cstrong%3Ereal-crisis%3C%2Fstrong%3E-is-neither-underpopulation-nor-overpopulation%2C-but%2C-it-is-the-amount-of-%3Cstrong%3Eunmet-reproductive-goals%3C%2Fstrong%3E-for-women.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-india%2C-%3Cstrong%3E36%25%3C%2Fstrong%3E-of-individuals-%3Cstrong%3Ereport-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eexperiencing%3Cstrong%3E-unintended-pregnancies%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-while-30%25-have-more-or-fewer-children-than-they-intended.-additionally%2C-23%25-face-both-challenges-simultaneously.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E40%25-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eof-indians-faced%3Cstrong%3E-financial-barriers%3C%2Fstrong%3E-in-achieving-%3Cstrong%3Edesired-fertility-%3C%2Fstrong%3Elike-job-insecurity%2C-housing-issues-and-reduced-support-for-child-rearing.-meanwhile%3Cstrong%3E-poor-health%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C%3Cstrong%3E-infertility-and-poor-access-to-reproductive-care%3C%2Fstrong%3E-were-reported-as%3Cstrong%3E-barriers-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eby-15%25%2C-13%25-and-14%25-of-people.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Eadolescent-fertility-rate-of-india-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ewas-%3Cstrong%3Estill-high-at-14.1-births-per-1000-women-belonging-to-the-age-group-of-15-19-years.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-total-fertility-rate-(tfr)-has-fallen-below-the-replacement-level-of-2.1-in-31-indian-states-and-union-territories..%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Esolution%3C%2Fstrong%3E-according-to-the-authors-was-focussed-on-providing-%3Cstrong%3Egreater-reproductive-agency-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eto-women-by-allowing-a-%3Cstrong%3E150%25-choice-about-sex%2C-contraception-choices%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-%3Cstrong%3Econception%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 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2025-07-06 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2025-06-18 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2025-06-12 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2025-06-12 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2025-06-04 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2025-05-31 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/cut-in-global-aid-undermines-india%E2%80%99s-war-against-tuberculosis./global-health-now/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eindia%3C%2Fstrong%3E-faces-the-%3Cstrong%3Ehighest-tuberculosis-(tb)-burden-globally%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-representing-26%25-of-cases%2C-with-at-least-2.8-million-new-cases-and-325%2C000-deaths-each-year.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Edespite-health-minister%3Cstrong%3E-jagat-prakash-nadda's-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eclaim-that-%3Cstrong%3Eindia-will-eradicate-tb-by-the-end-of-this-year%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-many-public-health-experts-remain-doubtful.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Erecent-cuts-in-funding-from-the-united-states-have-significantly-affected-india's-tb-elimination-efforts.-the-u.s.-agency-for-international-development-%3Cstrong%3E(usaid)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-was-a-major-contributor%2C-providing-over-%3Cstrong%3E%24140-million%3C%2Fstrong%3E-to-the%3Cstrong%3E-tb-mukt-bharat-program-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eand-supporting-initiatives-like-the-%3Cstrong%3E%22tb-buddy%22-system%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-which-aided-5.1-million-patients-in-four-states-(karnataka%2C-telangana%2C-assam%2C-and-bihar)-with-high-tb-rates.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethese-programs-were-vital%2C-especially-for-vulnerable-groups%2C-including-around-360%2C000-children-under-five-with-latent-tb-infections%2C-5%25%E2%80%9310%25-of-whom-are-at-risk-of-developing-active-tb.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-halt-of-usaid's-%24400-million-annual-funding-for-global-tb-efforts%2C-including-the-sudden-end-of-42-grants-under-the-%3Cstrong%3Et%3C%2Fstrong%3Euberculosis%3Cstrong%3E-i%3C%2Fstrong%3Emplementation-%3Cstrong%3Ef%3C%2Fstrong%3Eramework-%3Cstrong%3Ea%3C%2Fstrong%3Egreement%2C-presents-a-significant-obstacle-to-india's-tb-elimination-objectives.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2025-05-28 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/a-landmark-shift-in-public-health-as-world-health-assembly-adopts-first-ever-global-pandemic-treaty.-/world-health-organisation-news/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-first-pandemic-agreement-was-adopted-on-%3Cstrong%3Emay-20%2C-2025%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-following-a-vote-by-member-states-of-the-world-health-organisation-(%3Cstrong%3Ewho%3C%2Fstrong%3E)%2C-with-124-in-favor%2C-none-opposed%2C-and-11-abstaining.-the-%3Cstrong%3Eintergovernmental-negotiation-body%3C%2Fstrong%3E-was-set-up-in-december-2021-to-create-the-draft-agreement.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-agreement-establishes-key-principles-for-%3Cstrong%3Eenhanced-international-collaboration%3C%2Fstrong%3E-during-pandemics.-it-aims-to-%3Cstrong%3Ereinforce-the-global-health-infrastructure-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eto-better-%3Cstrong%3Eprevent%2C-prepare-for%2C-and-respond%3C%2Fstrong%3E-to-future-health-emergencies.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ea-major-focus-is-on-%3Cstrong%3Eequitable-and-timely-access%3C%2Fstrong%3E-to-essential-medical-tools-such-as-%3Cstrong%3Ediagnostics%2C-vaccines%2C-and-treatments%3C%2Fstrong%3E.-the-%3Cstrong%3Etreaty-addresses-disparities%3C%2Fstrong%3E-seen-during-the-covid-19-pandemic%2C-where-wealthier-nations-had-an-excess-supply-of-vaccines-while-many-faced-shortages.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-agreement-%3Cstrong%3Etackles-key-issues%3C%2Fstrong%3E-such-as-%3Cstrong%3Eintellectual-property%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-%3Cstrong%3Epathogen-sharing%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-establishing-a-%3Cstrong%3Ebenefit-sharing-system%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-promoting-stronger-pandemic-preparedness-through-the-%3Cstrong%3Eone-health-approach%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eit-seeks-to-build-globally-distributed-%3Cstrong%3Eresearch-and-development%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-%3Cstrong%3Emanufacturing-capacity%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-ensuring-fair-access-to-health-tools%2C-unlike-during-covid-19%2C-when-production-was-limited-to-a-few-countries.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Enational-sovereignty-is-preserved%3C%2Fstrong%3E-as-the-who-has-no-authority-to-override-domestic-laws-or-impose-specific-pandemic-measures.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2025-05-28 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/us-fda-approves-%E2%80%9Cteal-wand%2C%E2%80%9D-a-self-sampling-kit-for-cervical-cancer-screening-at-home/phc-editorial-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ein-may-2024%2C-a-self-sampling-kit-named-%3Cstrong%3Eteal-wand%3C%2Fstrong%3E-for-%3Cstrong%3Ecervical-cancer-screening-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ewas-approved-by-the-us-food-and-drug-administration-(%3Cstrong%3Efda%3C%2Fstrong%3E).-the-kit-enables-women-to-collect-cervical-samples-at-home%2C-which-can-be-sent-to-a-lab-for-testing.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-kit-has-a-%3Cstrong%3E96%25-accuracy-rate%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-which-is-comparable-to-a-clinical-test.-it-promises-multiple-advantages-over-conventional-pap-smear-and-liquid-based-cytology.%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eless-painful%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eself-sampling-can-improve-screening-coverage%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Econvenient%2C-comfortable%2C-and-easy-to-use%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E%3C%2Ful%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-device%2C-which-is-a-tube-encasing-a-cytobrush-with-a-piston%2C-can-be-inserted-via-the-vagina-to-the-cervix-to-collect-a-sample.-the-kit-also-contains-an-instruction-manual-and-a-biohazard-bag-for-keeping-the-sample.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-world-health-organization%3Cstrong%3E-(who)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-recommends-that-%3Cstrong%3E70%25-of-women-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eundergo-%3Cstrong%3Ecervical-cancer-screening%3C%2Fstrong%3E-at-least-%3Cstrong%3Etwice-in-their-lifetime%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-but-data-shows-two-out-of-three-women-have-never-been-screened-at-all.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ein-lmics-like-india%2C-self-sampling-kits-might-prove-useful-with-strategic-planning-and-generating-awareness%2C-especially-among-rural-women.-a-similar-kit-by-the-name-of-%3Cstrong%3Ecervicheck%3C%2Fstrong%3E-(pragmatech-healthcare-solutions)-has-been-piloted-in-india%2C-which-showed-similar-accuracy.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2025-05-28 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https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/mysterious-illness-sparks-public-health-crisis-in-democratic-republic-of-congo-(drc)/the-guardian/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ehealth-workers-in-the-%3Cstrong%3Edrc%3C%2Fstrong%3E-have-reported-a-%3Cstrong%3Emysterious-illness%3C%2Fstrong%3E-that-has-killed-over-%3Cstrong%3E50-%3C%2Fstrong%3Epeople-in-five-weeks.-the-outbreak%2C-linked-to-children-who-ate-a-bat%2C-has-spread-across-%C3%A9quateur-province.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eby-march-4%2C-around-1%2C300-cases-and-50-deaths-were-recorded-in-bomate-and-boloko-villages.-symptoms-like-%3Cstrong%3Efever%2C-vomiting%2C-and-internal-bleeding-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ehave-led-to-deaths-within-48-hours.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-who-ruled-out-ebola-and-marburg-but-is-investigating-malaria%2C-food-poisoning%2C-typhoid%2C-meningitis%2C-and-viral-fevers.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Elimited-health-infrastructure-hampers-containment-measures.-with-no-confirmed-links-between-clusters%2C-urgent-action-is-needed-to-prevent-further-spread.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2025-05-19 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/united-state-department-of-agriculture-(usda)-detects-h7n9-avian-influenza-outbreak-in-poultry/animal-and-plant-health-inspection-service%2C-united-states-department-of-agriculture/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Ea%3C%2Fstrong%3Enimal-and%3Cstrong%3E-p%3C%2Fstrong%3Elant-%3Cstrong%3Eh%3C%2Fstrong%3Eealth-%3Cstrong%3Ei%3C%2Fstrong%3Enspection-%3Cstrong%3Es%3C%2Fstrong%3Eervice%3Cstrong%3E-(aphis)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-under-the-%3Cstrong%3Eunited-states-department-of-agriculture-(usda)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-announced-the-detection-of-an-outbreak-of-the-%3Cstrong%3Ehighly-pathogenic-h7n9-strain-of-avian-influenza-(hpai)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-among-%3Cstrong%3Ebroiler-chicken-breeder-flock%3C%2Fstrong%3E-in-a-farm-in-mississippi.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethis-is-the-first-such-outbreak-of-%3Cstrong%3Ehpai-since-2017%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-as-opposed-to-outbreaks-in-recent-years-of-the-h7-strain-of-low-pathogenicity-avian-influenza-(lpai).-it-is-a-fully-%3Cstrong%3Enorth-american-(am)-virus%3C%2Fstrong%3E-of-wild-bird-origin-and-indicates-a-spillover-from-wild-birds.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-flock-was-experiencing-high-mortality-for-which-samples-were-tested-at-the-%3Cstrong%3Emississippi-veterinary-research-and-diagnostic-laboratory%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-confirmed-as-hpai-at-%3Cstrong%3Eaphis%E2%80%99-national-veterinary-services-laboratories-(nvsl)%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eas-a-part-of-the-response-plan%2C-federal-and-state-partners-will-test-nearby-flocks%2C-while-the-usda-will-report-this-to-the-%3Cstrong%3Eworld-organisation-of-animal-health-(woah)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-international-trading-partners.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Eus-centres-for-disease-control-(cdc)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-advised-that-there-is-a-low-risk-of-infectivity-with-this-strain-and-to-properly-handle-and-cook-the-meat-and-eggs-from-poultry-before-consumption.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2025-05-19 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/ethical-concern-arises-as-toronto-gynaecologist-investigated-for-improper-sterilisation-practices/toronto-public-health-services/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Etoronto-public-health-services%3C%2Fstrong%3E-sent-a-letter-to-patients-of-a-gynaecologist%2C-%3Cstrong%3Edr.-esther-park%E2%80%99s-clinic%3C%2Fstrong%3E-in-view-of-a-breach-of-proper-surgical-tool-sterilisation-procedures-which-could-lead-to-a-risk-of-blood-borne-infections.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Epatients-who-underwent-%3Cstrong%3Eendocervical-polyp-excision%2C-endometrial-biopsy-and%2For-an-intrauterine-device-removal%2Finsertion%3C%2Fstrong%3E-were-requested-to-reach-out-to-a-registered-medical-provider-for-%3Cstrong%3Ehepatitis-b%2C-hepatitis-c-and-hiv%2Faids-testing%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe%3Cstrong%3E-improper-cleaning-of-surgical-tools-and-failure-to-properly-sterilise-instruments%3C%2Fstrong%3E-could-lead-to-a-low-risk-of-infection.-thus%2C-patients-were-advised-to-get-tested-on-a-precautionary-basis%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Edr.-park-has-been-under-investigation-previously-by-the-college-of-physicians-and-surgeons-in-ontario-in-relation-to-the-%E2%80%98care-of-a-patient%E2%80%99-and-her-%3Cstrong%3Elicence-has-been-restricted%3C%2Fstrong%3E-since-december-2024.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eher-clinic%E2%80%99s-answering-machine-states-that-she-will-not-be-accepting-new-patients-and-is-retiring.-the-clinic-is-scheduled-to-close-in-april-2025.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2025-05-19 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/tobacco-control-in-india%3A-progress%2C-challenges-and-future-directions/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Eg%3C%2Fstrong%3Elobal-%3Cstrong%3Ea%3C%2Fstrong%3Edult%3Cstrong%3E-t%3C%2Fstrong%3Eobacco%3Cstrong%3E-s%3C%2Fstrong%3Eurvey%2C-india-2016-17-highlights-reduced-secondhand-smoke-exposure%2C-improved-air-quality%2C-and-less-cigarette-waste%2C-benefiting-vulnerable-groups.-however%2C-experts-stress-that-%3Cstrong%3Ereducing-public-smoking-alone%3C%2Fstrong%3E-is-%3Cstrong%3Einsufficient%3C%2Fstrong%3E-without-stronger-enforcement-and-awareness.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Edespite-legal-measures%2C-the-%3Cstrong%3Er%3C%2Fstrong%3Eeport-on-%3Cstrong%3Et%3C%2Fstrong%3Eobacco-%3Cstrong%3Ec%3C%2Fstrong%3Eontrol-in-%3Cstrong%3Eindia-2022%3C%2Fstrong%3E-reveals-inconsistent-enforcement%2C-with-cigarette-shops-displaying-smoking-triggers-and-qr-code-complaints-indicating-frequent-violations.-%3Cstrong%3Eweak-enforcement-%3C%2Fstrong%3Esustains-tobacco-use-and-poses-long-term-health-risks.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eexperts-warn-that-%3Cstrong%3Esmoking%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E-combined-with-genetics%2C-diet-and-history-of-tobacco-use%2C-greatly%3Cstrong%3E-increases-cancer-risk%3C%2Fstrong%3E.-modern-cigarettes-may-contain-new-carcinogens%2C-worsening-health-despite-reduced-smoking-rates.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Estronger-enforcement%2C-continuous-awareness-and-stricter-regulations-are-crucial-to-making-india's-smoking-ban-truly-effective-in-protecting-health-and-the-environment.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2025-05-19 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/chinese-scientists-identify-a-new-coronavirus-strain-in-bats%2C-similar-to-covid-19/the-cell-journal/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ea-study-conducted-by-the-%3Cstrong%3Ekey-laboratory-of-virology-and-biosafety-at-the-wuhan-institute-of-virology-in-china%3C%2Fstrong%3E-detected-a-strain-of-coronavirus-named-%3Cstrong%3Ehku5-cov-lineage-2-in-bats%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eit-belongs-to-the-same-group-as-the-%3Cstrong%3Emers-related-coronavirus%3C%2Fstrong%3E-species-of-virus-responsible-for-the-middle-eastern-respiratory-syndrome-(mers)-outbreak.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-new-virus-detected-was-found-to-bind-with-%3Cstrong%3Ehuman-angiotensin-converting-enzyme-2-(ace2)-receptors%3C%2Fstrong%3E-with-a-%3Cstrong%3Ehku5-cov-2-receptor-binding-domain-(rbd)-and-human-ace2-complex%3C%2Fstrong%3E-visualised-by-electron-microscopy.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethis-was-a-better-adaptation-as-expressed-by-lineage-1-of-the-hku5-cov-virus.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethough-the-%3Cstrong%3Epotential-human-spillover-potential%3C%2Fstrong%3E-needs-to-be-examined%2C-the-study-underlines-a-strong-mechanism-for-human-infections-and-underlines-the-potential-zoonotic-risk-for-the-organism.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2025-03-22 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/icmr-unveils-findings-on-cancer-incidence-in-india-post-globocan-2022-report/the-lancet-regional-health-southeast-asia/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ea-comprehensive-retrospective%2C-cross-sectional-study-conducted-by-the-%3Cstrong%3Eindian-council-of-medical-research-(icmr)-%3C%2Fstrong%3Erecently-released-its-findings-on-the-cancer-incidence-rates-in-india-based-on-the-%3Cstrong%3E2022-report%3C%2Fstrong%3E-by-the-%3Cstrong%3Eglobal-cancer-observatory-(globocan)%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efollowing-are-the-salient-findings--%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eindia-lies-%3Cstrong%3Ethird-in-the-southeast-asian-region%3C%2Fstrong%3E-in-terms-of-%3Cstrong%3Ecancer-incidence%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-%3Cstrong%3Ethird-in-absolute-numbers-incidence-globally%3C%2Fstrong%3E-after-the-usa-and-china-with-the-numbers-to-increase-in-the-coming-years-as-india-undergoes-a-demographic-shift-with-an-increase-in-the-middle-aged-and-geriatric-population.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe%3Cstrong%3E-middle-aged-and-geriatric-age-groups-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eaccount-for-the%3Cstrong%3E-highest-burden%3C%2Fstrong%3E-of-cancer-incidence-and-mortality-with-the-minimum-being-in-children-and-reproductive-age-cohorts.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Emeanwhile%2C-cancer-related-mortalities-are-expected-to%3Cstrong%3E-rise-quicker-in-women-than-in-men-%3C%2Fstrong%3E(1.2%25-4.4%25-vs-1.2%25-2.4%25-annual-per-cent-change)%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-highest-burden-among%3Cstrong%3E-women%3C%2Fstrong%3E-was-caused-by-%3Cstrong%3Ebreast-cancer-(13.8%25)%2C-followed-by-oral-(10.3%25)-and-cervical-cancer-(9.2%25)%3C%2Fstrong%3E.-meanwhile%2C-among-%3Cstrong%3Emen%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-%3Cstrong%3Eoral-cancer-(13%25)-had-the-highest-burden%2C-followed-by-respiratory-(11.6%25)-and-esophageal-cancer-(6.7%25)%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E%3C%2Ful%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ein-light-of-these-findings%2C-the-authors-advise-building-a-strong-framework-to-support-screening%2C-diagnosis-and-treatment-of-this-rising-burden-of-cancers-in-the-coming-years-that-threatens-to-overwhelm-the-healthcare-sector.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2025-03-22 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2025-02-24 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2025-01-31 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2025-01-31 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https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/polio-resurgence-in-pakistan%2C-nigeria%2C-and-chad-amid-persistent-challenges/global-polio-eradication-initiative-(gpei)/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Epakistan-reported-three-new-wild-poliovirus-type-1-(wpv1)-cases%2C-all-from-sindh%2C-balochistan%2C-and-khyber-pakhtunkhwa%2C-bringing-its-2024-total-to-48.-these-cases%2C-with-onset-in-october%2C-reflect-a-sharp-rise-this-year.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-nigeria%2C-seven-more-circulating-vaccine-derived-poliovirus-type-2-(cvdpv2)-cases-were-reported%2C-raising-the-country%E2%80%99s-total-for-2024-to-80.-the-new-cases-span-five-states%2C-including-katsina%2C-jigawa%2C-and-yobe.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Echad-confirmed-two-new-cvdpv2-cases%2C-bringing-its-total-to-15-for-the-year.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Econtributing-to-the-rise-in-cases-are-forced-repatriations%2C-particularly-of-around-730%2C000-afghan-refugees%2C-as-well-as-vaccine-hesitancy%2C-militant-opposition%2C-and-attacks-on-vaccination-teams-in-conflict-zones.-these-challenges%2C-including-unpredictable-population-movements-and-barriers-in-reaching-high-risk-areas%2C-continue-to-hinder-polio-eradication-efforts-in-pakistan%2C-afghanistan%2C-and-neighboring-regions.%3C%2Fp%3E 2025-01-04 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/incentive-based-policy-reduces-antibiotic-prescriptions-in-children-in-japan/journal-of-infectious-diseases-society-of-america/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-2018-japanese-policy-offering-financial-incentives-for-not-prescribing-antibiotics-to-children-aged-3-and-younger-with-viral-infections-aimed-to-address-japan's-high-rates-of-inappropriate-antibiotic-use%2C-as-highlighted-by-a-2015-global-survey.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-study%2C-following-over-165%2C000-children%2C-reported%3A%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E44.9%25-reduction-in-antibiotic-prescriptions-within-the-first-month%2C-with-a-sustained-19.5%25-decrease-over-48-months.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ebroad-spectrum-antibiotic-use-dropped-by-24.4%25.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ephysicians-were-incentivized-with-%C2%A5800-per-case-to-avoid-unnecessary-antibiotics%2C-coupled-with-educating-caregivers-on-viral-infections.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-policy-did-not-result-in-higher-healthcare-costs-or-adverse-outcomes.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-evidence-supports-incentive-based-strategies-as-effective-tools-for-reducing-unnecessary-antibiotic-use-while-empowering-healthcare-providers-and-educating-the-public.%3C%2Fp%3E 2025-01-04 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/over-1-in-5-adults-worldwide-has-genital-herpes%3A-need-for-better-prevention-and-treatment-options--who-/sexually-transmitted-infections.-doi%3A-10.1136%2Fsextrans-2024-056307/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-world-health-organization%2C-in-its-press-release-from-11-december-2024%2C-cited-a-key-study-published-on-10-december-2024%2C-which-estimated-that-'over-1-in-5-adults-worldwide%2C-i.e.%2C-approximately-846-million-people-aged-15-49%2C-have-genital-herpes.'-further%2C-more-than-200-million-people-aged-15-to-49-had-at-least-one-symptomatic-episode-in-2020.-each-year%2C-around-42-million-people-acquire-a-new-infection%2C-underscoring-the-critical-need-for-improved-prevention-and-treatment-strategies.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eas-is-known%2C-most-infections-cause-few-or-no-symptoms%2C-but-some-people-experience-painful-genital-sores-and-blisters.-there-is-no-definitive-cure-for-genital-herpes%2C-but-treatment-can-relieve-symptoms.-condoms-reduce-the-risk-of-transmission.-as-is-known%2C-hsv-2-is-more-serious-and-is-linked-with-a-higher-risk-of-hiv.-hsv-i-primarily-causes-oral-herpes-but-can-also-cause-genital-infections.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-who-emphasized-the-need-for-better-prevention-treatment-options-and%2C-notably%2C-increased-research-for-new-vaccines-and-therapies.%3C%2Fp%3E 2025-01-04 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/ensuring-women%E2%80%99s-dignity-and-safety/press-information-bureau%2C-government-of-india-(release-id%3A-2085610)/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Esanitation-and-safety%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3A-emphasizing-the-importance-of-sanitation-for-women's-dignity-and-safety%2C-addressing-open-defecation-and-the-high-cost-of-sanitary-napkins.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eswachh-bharat-mission%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3A-through-a-saturation-approach%2C-access-to-safe-sanitation-through-the-construction-of-11.64-crore-household-toilets%2C-access-to-tap-water-connections-for-15.13-crore-rural-households%2C-and-provision-of-clean-cooking-gas-connections-to-over-10.3-crore-women%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ecommunity-and-public-toilets%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3A-construction-of-these-facilities-aids-marginalized-groups%2C-including-women%2C-by-reducing-health-risks-and-exposure-to-unsafe-public-spaces.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eswachh-vidyalaya-mission%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3A-ensuring-functional-toilets-for-girls-in-schools%2C-with-97.48%25-of-government-schools-having-separate-girls'-toilets.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Emenstrual-hygiene-management%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3A-making-sanitary-napkins-tax-exempt-and-affordable%2C-promoting-menstrual-hygiene%2C-and-increasing-girls'-enrollment-in-educational-institutions.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eworking-women-hostels%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3A-commitment-to-providing-safe-and-affordable-hostel-facilities-with-clean-toilets-for-working-women-through-the-%22%3Cem%3E%3Cstrong%3Esakhi-niwas%22%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fem%3E-component-of-mission-shakti.%3C%2Fp%3E 2025-01-04 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/government-of-india-provides-data-on-current-health-infrastructure-status-under-npncd/press-information-bureau-of-india%2C-government-of-india-(release-id%3A-2086515)./%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eunder-np-ncd%2C-770-district-ncd-clinics%2C-372-district-day-care-centres%2C-233-cardiac-care-units%2C-and-6410-community-health-centre-based-ncd-clinics-have-been-set-up-as-of-%26nbsp%3B20-december-2024%2C-as-informed-by-the-union-minister-of-health-and-family-welfare-in-a-written-reply-in-the-lok-sabha.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eas-directed-in-the-npncd-guidelines%2C-these-centres-focus-on-curative-services%2C-while-the-community-level-outreach-focuses-on-the-prevention-of-and-screening-for-common-ncds-like-diabetes%2C-hypertension%2C-and-various-cancers.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eaccredited-social-health-activists-(ashas)-play-a-crucial-role-in-raising-awareness-and-promoting-healthy-lifestyles.%3C%2Fp%3E 2025-01-04 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/conceptualized-definitions-of-kindness%2C-compassion%2C-and-empathy%3A-a-bmj-study/bmj-leader-journal/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eobjective%3A-the-scoping-review-aimed-to-define-and-conceptualize-kindness%2C-compassion%2C-and-empathy-in-healthcare.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Emethods%3A-the-study-reviewed-published-research-from-five-databases-and-one-search-engine-and-segregated-literature-that-explicitly-addressed-the-definitions-or-conceptualizations-of-kindness%2C-compassion%2C-and-empathy-within-the-healthcare-environment.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eresults%3A-out-of-1%2C348-initial-results-reviewed%2C-107-articles-were-screened-in-full-text%2C-leading-to-the-final-inclusion-of-42-papers.-key-similarities-and-differences-among-kindness%2C-compassion%2C-and-empathy-were-identified%2C-and-a-model-illustrating-their-relationship-on-a-stimulus-response-action-continuum-was-proposed.-the-review-even-highlighted-definitional-challenges-in-treating-these-terms-as-separate-concepts.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Edefinitions-established-by-the-study%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%E2%80%9Cempathy-is-an-internal%2C-emotional-response-of-wanting-to-share-another's-feelings-or-situation%2C-whether-suffering-or-joy%2C-and-informs-action-rather-than-being-an-action-itself.%E2%80%9D%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%E2%80%9Ccompassion-is-responding-to-others'-suffering-with-a-desire-to-alleviate-that-suffering%2C-but-that-may-or-may-not-result-in-outward-action.%E2%80%9D%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%E2%80%9Ckindness-is-a-set-of-actions-in-response-to-a-desire-to-help-others-flourish%2C-informed-by-either-an-empathetic-response-or-proactively-chosen.%E2%80%9D%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E%3C%2Ful%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Econclusions%3A-the-findings-indicated-that-kindness%2C-compassion%2C-and-empathy-have-distinct-themes-and-roles-along-the-continuum.-kindness-should-be-recognized-as-a-primary-concept-rather-than-a-secondary-to-compassion-or-empathy.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2025-01-04 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2025-01-04 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/global-health-setback%3A-who-reports-decline-in-health-spending/who-global-health-expenditure-report-2024/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-world-health-organization%E2%80%99s-%3Cstrong%3E(who)-2024-global-health-expenditure-report%3C%2Fstrong%3E-reveals-a-%3Cstrong%3Edecline-in-per-capita-government-health-spending-across-all-income-groups-in-2022%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-following-pandemic-era-surges.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethis-trend-jeopardizes-progress-toward-universal-health-coverage-(uhc)%2C-leaving-%3Cstrong%3E4.5-billion-people-without-access-to-essential-services%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-2-billion-facing-financial-hardships-due-to-healthcare-costs.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ewho%E2%80%99s-findings-indicate-that-out-of-pocket-expenditure-remains-the-primary-source-of-health-financing-in-many-low--and-middle-income-countries%2C-perpetuating-cycles-of-poverty.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eeven-in-high-income-nations%2C-significant-%3Cstrong%3Eout-of-pocket-payments%3C%2Fstrong%3E-are-leading-to-unmet-healthcare-needs.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-report-underscores-the-need-for-robust-public-funding-mechanisms-to-deliver-affordable-health-services.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Elessons-from-the-pandemic-highlight-the-effectiveness-of-government-spending-in-responding-to-emergencies-and-saving-lives.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ewho-calls-on-leaders-to-eliminate-impoverishment-caused-by-health-expenses-by-2030%2C-emphasizing-that-%3Cstrong%3Esustainable-health-investments-are-crucial-for-future-resilience.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.who.int%2Fnews%2Fitem%2F12-12-2024-new-who-report-reveals-governments-deprioritizing-health-spending%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E-to-read-more%3C%2Fp%3E 2025-01-03 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2024-11-26 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2024-11-26 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2024-11-22 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2024-11-22 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2024-11-22 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/new-menstrual-hygiene-policy-for-adolescent-school-going-girls-unveiled/social-trends/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ein-response-to-a-public-interest-litigation-(pil)-by-jaya-thakur%2C-the-ministry-of-health-and-family-welfare-(mohfw)-approved-a-policy-on-2nd-november-2024-to-%3Cstrong%3Eimprove-access-to-menstrual-hygiene-healthcare-for-schoolgirls%3C%2Fstrong%3E-in-all-government%2C-government-aided-and-residential-schools.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efollowing-are-the-salient-points-of-the-directive--%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Emainstream-%3Cstrong%3Eknowledge-about-menstrual-hygiene%3C%2Fstrong%3E-within-the-government-school-system-to-help-change-attitudes-towards-menstrual-hygiene.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eensuring-%3Cstrong%3Eaccess-to-sanitary-napkins-for-girls%3C%2Fstrong%3E-(10-19-years-of-age)-between-6th-12th-standards-and-proper-environment-friendly-disposal-mechanisms.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eproviding-%3Cstrong%3Eseparate-toilet-facilities-for-girls%3C%2Fstrong%3E-at-all-levels.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E%3C%2Ful%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-policy-will-thus-aim-to-tackle-the-high-dropout-rates-among-adolescent-girls-due-to-lack-of-menstrual-hygiene-products-and-healthcare-and-curb-the-rate-of-infection-and-diseases-caused-due-to-unsanitary-practices-for-the-same.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-11-22 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/online-survey-reveals-stark-details-about-perception-of-workplace-safety-by-doctors/kerala-medical-journal/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-results-from-an-online-survey-carried-out-by-the-%3Cstrong%3Eindian-medical-association-(ima)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-on-the-%3Cstrong%3Eperception-of-safety%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-%3Cstrong%3Eexperience-of-workplace-violence-against-doctors%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-specially-during-night-shifts%2C-was-released-in-the-kerala-medical-journal.-the-data-was-analysed-by-the-kerala-state-ima-branch.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efollowing-were-the-findings--%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E3885-doctors%3C%2Fstrong%3E-sent-their-responses%2C-with-a-majority-of-the-respondents-being-%3Cstrong%3Ejunior-doctors%3C%2Fstrong%3E-(interns-or-postgraduate-trainees)-(61%25)-and-%3Cstrong%3Ewomen%3C%2Fstrong%3E-(63%25).-almost-71%25-of-respondents-were-%3Cstrong%3E30-years-old-or-younger%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ealmost-%3Cstrong%3Ehalf-(45%25)-of-respondents-did-not-have-access-to-a-duty-room-at-night-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ewhile-a-%3Cstrong%3Ethird-of-those-with-access-to-a-duty-room%2C-didn%E2%80%99t-have-an-attached-washroom-(31%25)%3C%2Fstrong%3E.-meanwhile%2C-63%25-of-respondents-had-a-duty-room-far-(100-1000-metres)-to-very-far-(%26gt%3B1000-metres)-from-their-ward.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E35%25-of-respondents-reported-feeling-unsafe-(0-3)-or-very-unsafe-(0)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-during-night-duties-while-rating-safety-on-a-numeric-rating-scale-of-0-10.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E%3C%2Ful%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-results-also-showed-respondents-felt-more-unsafe-when-they-didn%E2%80%99t-have-access-to-a-duty-room-at-night-compared-to-those-who-had.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ewhile-respondents-with-an-attached-washroom-felt-safer-compared-to-those-who-didn%E2%80%99t-have-one-in-their-duty-room.-respondents-in-government-hospitals-%26nbsp%3Band-junior-doctors-felt-more-unsafe-compared-to-those-in-private-hospitals-or-senior-doctors-respectively.-(p%26lt%3B0.0001)%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethese-results-show-a-stark-%3Cstrong%3Eneed-for-better-safety-measures-to-improve-the-overall-working-conditions-of-doctors%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.keralamedicaljournal.com%2Findex.php%2Fkmj%2Farticle%2Fview%2F660%2F625%22%3E%3Cu%3E%3Cstrong%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E-to-read-more.%3C%2Fp%3E 2024-11-21 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/new-research-findings-shed-light-on-association-between-sleep-quality-and-cognitive-decline/neurology-journal%2C-american-academy-of-neurology/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eresearchers-at-albert-einstein-college-of-medicine-sought-to-explore-the-relationship-between-sleep-disorders-and-motoric-cognitive-risk-syndrome-(mcr)-incidence-using-cox-proportional-hazard-models-that-were-adjusted-for-age%2C-sex%2C-education%2C-geriatric-depression%2C-cognitive-scores-and-comorbidity-index.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Emotoric-cognitive-risk-(mcr)-syndrome%3C%2Fstrong%3E-is-a-condition-preceding-dementia%2C-marked-by-slow-walking-speed-and-cognitive-decline.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E445-new-yorkers-%3Cstrong%3E65-years-of-age-and-older%3C%2Fstrong%3E-who-did-%3Cstrong%3Enot-have-dementia%3C%2Fstrong%3E-were-enlisted.-403-of-the-participants-were-mcr-free-at-baseline-and-among-these-36-developed-mcr-over-a-follow-up-period-of-3-years.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-%3Cstrong%3Ehigher-incidence-risk-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ewas-found-in-the-%3Cstrong%3E%E2%80%9Cpoor-sleepers%E2%80%9D-group%3C%2Fstrong%3E-(hazard-ratio-hr-%3D-2.7-%5B1.2%2C-5.2%5D)-but-after-adjusting-for-depressive-symptoms-this-association-was-not-found-to-be-significant-(adjusted-hazard-ratio-%5Bahr%5D-%3D-1.6-%5B0.7%2C3.4%5D).%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-fully-adjusted-models%2C-%3Cstrong%3Esleep-related-daytime-lethargy%3C%2Fstrong%3E-was-found-to-be-significantly-associated-with-%3Cstrong%3Erisk-of-developing-mcr%3C%2Fstrong%3E-in-the-study-population-%26nbsp%3B(ahr-%3D-3.3-%5B1.5%E2%80%937.4%5D).%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Emcr-developed-in-35.5%25-of-participants-who-reported-%3Cstrong%3Eextreme-daytime-sleepiness%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-as-compared-to-6.7%25-of-those-who-did-not.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-authors-also-concluded-that-%3Cstrong%3Epoor-quality-of-sleep-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ewas-significantly-associated-with-incident-%3Cstrong%3Emcr-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ebut-not-prevalent-mcr(or-%3D-1.1-%5B0.5%2C2.3%5D)%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-study-provides-evidence-on-th%3Cstrong%3Ee-effect-of-sleep-quality-on-cognitive-impairment%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E-particularly-among-older-age-groups.-further-studies-are-required-to-elaborate-on-the-effect-on-the-quality-of-life.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.neurology.org%2Fdoi%2F10.1212%2Fwnl.0000000000210054%22%3E%3Cu%3E%3Cstrong%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E-to-read-more.%3C%2Fp%3E 2024-11-21 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/china%E2%80%99s-new-obesity-guidelines-%3A-a-nationwide-health-reset/reuters/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehigh-prevalence-and-projection%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3A-obesity-happens-to-be-a-major-public-health-problem-in-china-following-improvement-in-living-standards.-if-this-issue-goes-unattended%2C-the-predictions-are-that-the-%3Cstrong%3Erate-of-overweight%2Fobesity-%3C%2Fstrong%3Emight-reach-%3Cstrong%3E65.3%25-by-2030%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eeconomic-and-lifestyle-factors%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3A-this-increase-was-attributed-to%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Edesk-bound-jobs%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eadoption-of-cheaper-unhealthy-diets.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E%3C%2Ful%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-reasons-were-%3Cstrong%3Eless-physically-demanding-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eagriculture-work%2C-inadequate-healthcare-in-rural-areas-and-job-stress%2C-long-work-hours%2C-poor-diet-in-cities.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-guidelines-issued-for-prevention-of-obesity-includes-the-following%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eschool-based-health-initiatives%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eimplementation-of-healthy-eating-habits%2C%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eregular-screening%2C-daily-exercise%2C%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eappointment-of-clinical-nutritionist-in-schools.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E%3C%2Ful%3E%3C%2Fli%3E%3C%2Ful%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Epublic-health-awareness-campaigns%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ecampaigns-to-create-public-awareness-about-active-monitoring%2C-balanced-diet%2C-good-sleep-etc.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E%3C%2Ful%3E%3C%2Fli%3E%3C%2Ful%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-11-21 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2024-11-16 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/fssai-tightens-antibiotic-residue-limits-in-food-products/social-trends/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-food-safety-and-standards-authority-of-india-(fssai)-has-%3Cstrong%3Erevised-antibiotic-residue-norms-for-meat%2C-milk%2C-poultry%2C-eggs%2C-and-aquaculture-products%3C%2Fstrong%3E-to-combat-antimicrobial-resistance.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-new-regulations%2C-effective-%3Cstrong%3Eapril-1%2C-2025%2C-lower-permissible-antibiotic-levels%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-expand-the-list-of-monitored-drugs.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-fssai-has-also%3Cstrong%3E-banned-antibiotic-use-in-honey-production%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-set-new-limits-for-contaminants-like-ochratoxin-a-and-deoxynivalenol-in-wheat%2C-barley%2C-rye%2C-and-coffee.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethese-measures-aim-to-address-the-rise-of-%3Cstrong%3E'superbugs'%E2%80%94bacteria%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-f%3Cstrong%3Eungi-resistant-to-antibiotics%3C%2Fstrong%3E%E2%80%94resulting-from-misuse-in-agriculture-and-healthcare.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eexperts-emphasize-that-strict-enforcement-of-these-regulations-is-crucial-to%3Cstrong%3E-ensure-consumer-safety-and-mitigate-antimicrobial-resistance.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-11-16 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/food-safety-and-standards-authority-of-india-reviews-antibiotic-levels-in-food/social-trends/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ein-an-attempt-to-curb-the-growing-trend-of-antimicrobial-resistance%2C-the-%3Cstrong%3Efood-safety-and-standards-authority-of-india-(fssai)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-revised-the-l%3Cstrong%3Eimits-of-antibiotics-used-in-food-products%3C%2Fstrong%3E-on-17th-october-2024-to-be-implemented-from-%3Cstrong%3Eapril-2025%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-move-sets-bans-on-antibiotic-use-during-honey-production.-it-also-limits-the-levels-of-chemicals-such-as-%3Cstrong%3Eochratoxin-a-and-deoxynivalenol%3C%2Fstrong%3E-in-wheat%2C-wheat-bran%2C-barley%2C-rye-and-coffee.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Emaximum-residue-performance-limits-(mrpl)%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-used-to-test-for-residues-of-antibiotics-and-pesticides-in-foods%2C-have-been-revised-for-numerous-antibiotics-in-various-food-products-of-animal-origin.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethese-actions-are-made-in-the-light-of-growing-abuse-of-antibiotics-in-food-production-and-farming-so-as-to-stop-the-growth-of-superbugs-due-to-antimicrobial-resistance.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fssai.gov.in%2Fupload%2Fnotifications%2F2024%2F10%2F67178d79690b3antibiotic%2520gazette.pdf%22%3E%3Cu%3E%3Cstrong%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E-to-read-more.%3C%2Fp%3E 2024-11-16 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2024-11-06 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2024-11-06 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2024-11-06 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2024-11-06 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https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/india-adopts-bpalm-regimen-for-treatment-on-drug-resistant-tb/press-information-bureau.-/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eindia-has-the-world's-largest-tb-laboratory-network-and-a-dedicated-national-tb-elimination-program-(ntep).%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-ntep-has-been-working-tirelessly-to-detect-and-treat-tb-patients%2C-and-the-introduction-of-bpalm-is-another-key-step-in-this-fight.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eindia-has-approved-a-new%2C-shorter-treatment-regimen-for-multi-drug-resistant-tuberculosis-(mdr-tb)%2C-marking-a-significant-step-towards-the-country's-goal-of-eliminating-tb-by-2025.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E--the-new-treatment%2C-called-bpalm%2C-combines-four-drugs%3A-bedaquiline%2C-pretomanid%2C-linezolid%2C-and-moxifloxacin.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E--bpalm-is-proven-to-be-safer%2C-more-effective%2C-and-quicker-than-previous-mdr-tb-treatments%2C-curing-patients-in-just-six-months-(compared-to-up-to-20-months-previously).%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E--the-introduction-of-bpalm-is-expected-to-significantly-accelerate-india's-progress-towards-its-ambitious-goal-of-ending-tb.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-government-is-committed-to-eliminating-tb-by-2025%2C-five-years-ahead-of-the-global-target.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eclick-%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fpib.gov.in%2Fpressreleasepage.aspx%3Fprid%3D2052515%22%3E%3Cu%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehere%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E-to-read-more%3C%2Fp%3E 2024-09-28 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/monkeypox-case-in-india-confirmed%3A-isolated%2C-not-part-of-global-emergency/pib/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-suspected-case-of-monkeypox-in-india-has-been-confirmed-as-a-travel-related-infection.-the-individual%2C-a-young-male%2C-recently-returned-from-a-country-experiencing-active-monkeypox-transmission.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E--the-patient-has-tested-positive-for-the-west-african-clade-2-of-the-mpox-virus%2C-different-from-the-strain-currently-causing-a-global-health-emergency.-this-strain-has-been-seen-in-india-previously%2C-with-30-cases-reported-since-july-2022.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E--the-patient-is-isolated-at-a-designated-medical-facility-and-is-clinically-stable-with-no-serious-health-complications.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E--%26nbsp%3Bthis-case-is-an-isolated-incident%2C-and-there-is-currently-no-risk-to-the-general-public.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E--authorities-are-conducting-contact-tracing-and-monitoring-to-prevent-any-potential-spread.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-case-is-not-related-to-the-current-global-monkeypox-outbreak%2C-which-is-primarily-associated%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ewith-clade-1-of-the-virus.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eclick-%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fpib.gov.in%2Fpressreleasepage.aspx%3Fprid%3D2053187%22%3E%3Cu%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehere%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E-to-read-more%3C%2Fp%3E 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2024-09-28 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https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/acip-recommendations-for-2024%E2%80%932025-covid-19-vaccination%3A-efficacy%2C-cost-effectiveness%2C-and-target-strains/center-for-disease-control/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-report-provides-guidance-for-the-2024%E2%80%932025-covid-19-vaccination-strategy-from-the-advisory-committee-on-immunization-practices-(acip).-the-methodology-included-reviewing-data-in-40-public-meetings-since-june-2020.-acip-assessed-vaccine-efficacy%2C-safety%2C-and-cost-effectiveness-using-the-grade-system.-the-analysis-found-that-updated-vaccines-offer-moderate-protection-against-severe-disease%2C-hospitalization%2C-and-death%2C-although-their-effectiveness-diminishes-over-time.-vaccination-is-advised-for-everyone-aged-six-months-and-older%2C-with-special-focus-on-high-risk-populations-such-as-the-elderly-and-immunocompromised-individuals.-economic-evaluations-show-that-vaccines-are-most-cost-effective-for-those-aged-65-and-older.-the-report-concludes-that-the-2024%E2%80%932025-vaccines%2C-which-target-the-currently-circulating-omicron-strains-(jn.1-and-kp.2)%2C-are-essential-for-ongoing-protection-and-reducing-severe-outcomes%2C-with-a-priority-on-ensuring-equitable-access%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eclick-%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fmmwr%2Fvolumes%2F73%2Fwr%2Fmm7337e2.htm%22%3E%3Cu%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehere%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E-to-read-more%3C%2Fp%3E 2024-09-28 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/the-impact-of-an-inflatable-colon-exhibit-on-colorectal-cancer-awareness/center-for-disease-control/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-research-evaluated-the-impact-of-an-inflatable-colon-exhibit-on-colorectal-cancer-(crc)-knowledge-and-screening-intentions-among-940-men-at-two-state-fairs-in-the-midwest-in-2023.-using-an-observational-cohort-design%2C-participants-completed-a-presurvey%2C-walked-through-the-inflatable-colon%2C-and-then-completed-a-postsurvey.-the-surveys-assessed-changes-in-both-actual-and-perceived-knowledge-of-crc-and-intentions-to-undergo-screening.-results-revealed-a-notable-improvement-in-understanding-key-crc-concepts%2C-such-as-the-role-of-polyp-removal-in-cancer-prevention.-men-over-45-had-higher-factual-knowledge-but-lower-perceived-awareness.-a-majority-(95.4%25)-found-the-exhibit-to-be-an-effective-educational-tool.-the-study-concluded-that-community-based-efforts%2C-like-the-inflatable-colon%2C-are-effective-in-boosting-crc-knowledge-and-encouraging-screening.-it-highlights-the-importance-of-using-state-fairs-and-similar-events-to-reach-underserved-groups-and-promote-early-cancer-detection.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eclick-%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fpcd%2Fissues%2F2024%2F24_0020.htm%22%3E%3Cu%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehere%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E-to-read-more%3C%2Fp%3E 2024-09-28 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/biotech-policy-and-vigyan-dhara%3A-the-centre%E2%80%99s-steps-to-strengthen-innovation/social-trends/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-union-cabinet-recently-%3Cstrong%3Eapproved-a-biotech-policy-to-create-high-performing-manufacturing.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-policy%2C-biotechnology-for-%3Cstrong%3Eeconomy%2C-environment-and-employment-(bioe3)%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-will-accelerate-innovation-driven-support-for-green-growth-and-the-bio-economy-and-help-india-achieve-its-%E2%80%9Czero-emissions-by-2070%E2%80%9D-goal.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eunder-this%2C-%3Cstrong%3Ebiomanufacturing-sites%2C-bio-a1-hubs%2C-and-bio-foundries-will-be-established%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-which-will-subsequently-increase-employment-opportunities.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-cabinet-also-approved-the-continuation-of-three-schemes-that-worked-on-institutional-and-human-capacity-building%2C-research-and-development%2C-and-technology-deployment.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-three-schemes-will-now-be-merged-into-one-central-scheme%2C-%E2%80%9C%3Cstrong%3Evigyan-dhara%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C%E2%80%9D-to-ensure-efficient-fund-utilization-and-will-establish-synchronization-of-the-three-schemes.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-09-21 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/ministry-of-women-and-child-development-wins-national-award-for-poshan-tracker-initiative/press-information-bureau/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-ministry-of-women-and-child-development-has-been-recognized-for-its-innovative-approach-to-improving-child-nutrition-with-the-national-award-for-e-governance-2024-(gold)-for-its-poshan-tracker-initiative.-this-digital-tool%2C-a-key-component-of-mission-poshan-2.0%2C-is-revolutionizing-how-india-tracks-and-addresses-child-malnutrition.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-poshan-tracker-is-making-a-difference-through-via-various-measures%3A-%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-poshan-tracker-utilizes-growth-measuring-devices-(gmd)-at-anganwadi-centers-to-collect-accurate-data-on-children's-growth.-this-data-is-then-entered-into-the-system%2C-allowing-for%3Cstrong%3E-real-time-monitoring-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eof-each-child's-progress.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eearly-identification%3A-by-comparing-children's-growth-data-with-who-standards%2C-the-tracker-identifies-potential-nutritional-issues-early-on%2C-enabling-targeted-interventions.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-program-empowers-anganwadi-workers-to-provide-personalized-support-and-nutritional-counselling-to-children-at-risk.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-poshan-tracker-is-a-testament-to-the-power-of-technology-in-promoting-child-health-and-well-being.-it-has-proven-to-be-an-invaluable-tool-in-india's-fight-against-malnutrition.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eclick-%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fpib.gov.in%2Fpressreleasepage.aspx%3Fprid%3D2051650%22%3E%3Cu%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehere%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E-to-read-more%3C%2Fp%3E 2024-09-21 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/fda-approves-first-nasal-spray-for-emergency-allergic-reactions/jama/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-us-food-and-drug-administration-(fda)-has-approved-neffy%2C-a-novel-epinephrine-nasal-spray%2C-for-the-treatment-of-emergency-allergic-reactions%2C-including-anaphylaxis.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-marks-a-significant-advancement-in-the-management-of-severe-allergies%2C-offering-an-alternative-to-traditional-injectable-epinephrine.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ekey-features-of-neffy-include%3A%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eit-is-approved-for-adults-and-children-who-weigh-at-least-66-lbs.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-fda-fast-tracked-the-approval-based-on-studies-showing-comparable-levels-of-epinephrine-in-the-blood-after-using-the-spray-or-injection.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eneffy-is-administered-with-a-single-spray-in-one-nostril%2C-with-a-second-dose-recommended-if-symptoms-don't-improve.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Epossible-side-effects-include-throat-irritation%2C-tingling-in-the-nose%2C-and-headaches.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-fda's-announcement-emphasizes-the-crucial-need-addressed-by-neffy%2C-as-individuals%2C-particularly-children%2C-often-delay-seeking-emergency-treatment-due-to-a-fear-of-injections.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eclick-%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fjamanetwork.com%2Fjournals%2Fjama%2Ffullarticle%2F2823585%22%3E%3Cu%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehere%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E-to-read-more%3C%2Fp%3E 2024-09-17 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/australian-government%E2%80%99s-step-towards-equity%3A-increasing-the-insurance-coverage/social-trends/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Egenetic-testing-is-a-method-to-identify-genetic-defects%2C-which-is-a-form-of-primary-and-secondary-prevention.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehowever%2C-in-australia%2C-individuals-are-hesitant-to-undergo-these-tests-due-to-the-subsequent-discrimination-they-may-face-if-the-test-results-come-back-positive.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-test-results-are-to-be-mandatorily-disclosed-when-applying-for-insurance-and-are-often-denied-coverage-based-on-the-results.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-australian-government-on-wednesday-will-announce-a-ban-on-this-discrimination-and-eliminate-the-mandatory-disclosure-of-genetic-test-results-in-insurance-applications.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-move-aims-to-alleviate-the-fear-of-being-denied-coverage-and-encourage-individuals-to-undergo-genetic-testing.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E 2024-09-17 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/mental-health-initiative-by-the-delhi-government-for-healthy-minds-among-school-children/social-trends/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-mental-health-initiative%E2%80%9D-was-launched-by-the-delhi-commission-for-protection-of-child-rights-%26nbsp%3Bin-june-2020-for-school-students.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-initiative-aims-to-provide-better-health-services-to-school-students%2C-contributing-to-a-healthy-mind%2C-society%2C-and-a-healthy-nation.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-education-minister-has-assigned-the-directorate-of-education-to-draft-a-blueprint-for-including-comprehensive-counseling-services-in-schools.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-pilot-involving-20%2C000-children-was-conducted-across-20-government-schools%2C-wherein-the-children-received-counseling.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eeducational-and-vocational-guidance-counselors-(evgc)-and-school-psychologists-provided-support-to-help-students-maintain-their-mental-health.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethrough-these-efforts%2C-it-has-been-observed-how-timely-counseling-can-meet-students%E2%80%99-mental-health-needs-and-reconnect-them-with-their-studies.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E 2024-09-17 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/niti-aayog%E2%80%99s--pandemic-preparedness-and-emergency-response-framework-(pper)-/niti-aayog/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-expert-groups-at-niti-ayog-analyzed-the-covid-19-situation-in-india-and-has-come-up-with-recommendations-in-the-form-of-the%3Cstrong%3E-pandemic-preparedness-and-emergency-response-framework-(pper)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-for-action.-the-pper-emphasizes-the-importance-of-the-first-100-days-of-an-outbreak-of-a-new-pathogen-and-the-need-to-develop-a-robust-system-capable-of-making-strategic-decisions-and-actions.-the-recommendation-are-framed-under-four-pillars%3A%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E1.-governance%2C-legislation%2C-finance-and-management-%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-expert-group-recommends-the-enactment-of-a-public-health-emergency-act%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eestablishment-of-an-empowered-governance-framework-for-public-health-response-and-a-continuous-monitoring-group%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Epreparing-a-plan-for-action-for-rapid-response%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Einitiating-a-pper-fund-for-all-activities-concerning-preparedness-and-response.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E2.-surveillance%2C-management-of-data-and-early-predictive-warning-%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-robust-surveillance-network-linking-data-on-human%2C-animal-and-environment-in-the-form-of-epidemiologic%2C-genomic-and-clinical-data%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Esetting-up-more-bsl3-and-bsl4-laboratories-for-priority-and-unknown-pathogens%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eleveraging-forecasting-and-modelling-for-early-prediction-of-emerging-threats%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E3.-research-and-innovation%2C-infrastructure%2C-capacity-building-%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Edeveloping-countermeasures-based-on-research-on-priority-pathogens%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eexpanding-production-capabilities-for-drugs%2C-vaccines%2C-and-diagnostic-tools%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Estrengthening-supply-chain-and-logistic-management-through-infrastructure-development-and-robust-action-plan-for-countermeasures%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eestablishing-institutes-of-innovation-for-research-on-diagnosis-and-management-and-for-appropriate-human-capacity-building.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E4.-partnership%2C-community-engagement-and-risk-communication-%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Edeveloping-strategic-plan-for-risk-communication-and-community-engagement%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ecollaborating-with-private-sector-and-international-organizations.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eclick-%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.niti.gov.in%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2F2024-09%2Freport-of-the-exper-group--future-pandemic-preparedness-and-emergency-response.pdf%22%3E%3Cu%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehere%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E-to-read-more%3C%2Fp%3E 2024-09-17 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2024-09-17 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2024-09-13 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2024-09-13 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/delhi's-sex-ratio-at-birth-declines-3rd-consecutive-year--an-increase-in-prenatal-sex-testing%3F/directorate-of-economics-and-statistics/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efor-the-third-year-in-a-row%2C-delhi's-birth-rate-has-decreased%3A-from-929-in-2022-to-922-females-for-every-1%2C000-males-in-2023.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ewhile-the-death-rate-in-delhi-climbed-little-from-6.07-to-6.16%2C-the-birth-rate-improved-from-14.24-per-thousand-in-2022-to-14.66-in-2023.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-sex-ratio-had-improved-significantly-in-the-past%2C-reaching-1004-females-per-1000-males-in-2008%2C-but-has-been-declining-since-2020.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-trend-about-the-decline-in-the-sex-ratio-has-alarmed-health-experts%2C-suggesting-an-increase-in-prenatal-sex-determination-tests-and-calling-for-stricter-enforcement-of-related-laws.-in-the-last-three-years%2C-just-19-cases-have-been-filed-under-the-pcpndt-act.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eexperts-have-also-raised-concern-and-the-high-number-of-deaths-due-to-septicaemia%2C-urging-stricter-health-policies-to-be-implemented.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Etogether%2C-the-rates-of-maternal-and-infant-mortality-declined-marginally-in-2023%2C-reaching-23.61-and-23.61-per-1%2C000-live-births%2C-respectively.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E 2024-09-13 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/alarmingly-high-prevalence-of-tb-among-healthcare-workers-in-india/monaldi-archives-for-chest-disease/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eowing-to-limited-data-on-tuberculosis(tb)-in-healthcare-workers%2C-researchers-conducted-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-on-the-data-from-cross-sectional-studies-on-healthcare-workers-with-tuberculosis.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%26nbsp%3B10-studies-met-the-inclusion-criteria-of-which-four-were-conducted-in-the-northern-part%2C-four-in-southern-india%2C-while-two-in-maharashtra.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-results-of-the-study-are%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B--the-pooled-prevalence-of-tb-was-found-to-be-2391.62-(1415.58%2C-3601.34)-cases-per-%26nbsp%3B100%2C000-healthcare-workers.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B--there-was-significant-heterogeneity-among-the-studies.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B--%26nbsp%3Bdoctors%2C-nurses-and-laboratory-technicians-had-a-prevalence-of-2006.18%2C-2726.83-and-6468.31-per-100%2C000-individuals%2C-respectively.-there-was-wide-variation-in-the-total-sample-size-of-each-profession.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B--%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3Bfrequent-contact-with-patients-with-tuberculosis-%26nbsp%3Bincreases-the-occupational-risk-of-acquiring-infection.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B--%26nbsp%3B%3Cstrong%3Einadequate-infection-control-measures%2C-improper-use-of-personal-protective-equipment%2C-poor-nutrition-and-work-stress-has-been-attributed-as-causes-of-increased-susceptibility-to-infection.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-study-recommends-mandatory-training-and-programs-of-healthcare-workers-on-tb-prevention-practices.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eclick-%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.monaldi-archives.org%2Fmacd%2Farticle%2Fview%2F3075%22%3E%3Cu%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehere%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E-to-read-more%3C%2Fp%3E 2024-09-14 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/exclusive-use-of-lpg-gas%3A-the-health-and-economic-benefits-/vital-strategies/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eusing-the-air-pollution-burden-of-disease-explorer-tool-the-researchers-at-%E2%80%9Cvital-strategies%E2%80%9D%2C-a-global-organization-for-public-health%2C-estimated-changes-in-rates-of-morbidity-and-mortality-following-interventions-aimed-at-reducing-air-pollution-in-houses-where-unclean-fuel-is-being-used.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ebaseline-estimates-were-taken-from-the-%E2%80%9C2017-global-burden-of-disease-and-comparative-risk-assessment%E2%80%9D-on-data-related-to-rates-of-illnesses-like-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease%2C-ischemic-heart-disease%2C-diabetes-etc.%2C-and-their-relationship-with-pm-2.5.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-study-concluded-that-the-introduction-and-consistent-use-of-lpg-in-households-previously-reliant-on-unclean-fuels-could-potentially%3Cstrong%3E-prevent-around-150%2C000-deaths%3C%2Fstrong%3E-annually%2C-even-if-other-sources-of-air-pollution-remain-unchanged.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Euttar-pradesh%2C-bihar%2C-madhya-pradesh-and-west-bengal-contribute-to-half-of-the-mortality-and-morbidity-due-to-household-air-pollution.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-state-wise-analysis-includes-those-families-who-i)-are-registered-with-pradhan-mantri-ujjwala-yojana-(pmuy)-but-donot-use-it-exclusively%3B-ii)-those-who-are-not-beneficiaries-of-pmuy.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Etargeted-subsidies-for-households-with-pregnant-women-were-found-to-be-cost-effective-with-a-cost-benefit-ratio-of-%26lt%3B1%2C-indicating-economic-benefit-in-addition-to-the-health-benefits.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-result-was-based-on-the-analysis-of-four-scenarios%3A%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efull-subsidy-provision-for-eight-annual-refills-to-all-households%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Epartial-subsidy-provision-for-eight-annual-refills-to-all-households%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efull-subsidy-provision-for-households-with-pregnant-women%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Etargeted-partial-subsidy-provision-for-households-with-pregnant-women.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-above-study-emphasises-on-the-need-to-overcome-the-problems-faced-in-implementing-the-pmuy-owing-to-its-health-and-economic-benefits-on-exclusive-use-of-lpg-gas%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eclick%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vitalstrategies.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Faccelerating-the-health-benefits-of-scaling-clean-household-energy-in-india.pdf%22%3E%3Cu%3E%3Cstrong%3E-here%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E-to-read-more%3C%2Fp%3E 2024-09-14 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/sports-and-physical-activity-in-india%3A-more-than-200-million-are-inactive!/dalberg-advisors/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-state-of-sports-and-physical-activity-(sapa)-in-india-report-was-released-recently-which-analyzed-primary-and-secondary-data-to-assess-the-current-state-of-sapa-in-india.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-total-of-3500-adults-and-1500-adolescents-across-four-states-(up%2C-maharashtra%2C-odisha%2C-and-tamil-nadu)-were-included-in-the-study.-around-16-focus-group-discussions-with-parents%2C-physical-education-teachers%2C-and-school-children-was-conducted.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eit-reports-that-more-than-200-million-indians-are-inactive-based-on-who-recommendations-for-physical-activity.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-major-reason-for-this-inactivity-were%2C%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E67%25-of-students-report-that-their-school-does-not-have-basic-sports-equipment%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E21%25-report-that-their-school-does-not-have-a-playground%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E48%25-of-older-adults-who-believe-they-are-too-old-to-play-or-exercise%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-study-provides-data-on-the-effects-of-a-fully-active-india-by-2047%2C-on-an-individual-and-country-level-as-follows%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eboost-india's-gdp-by-over-inr-15-trillion-annually.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Esave-more-than-inr-30-trillion-in-medical-expenses-by-preventing-110-million-cases-of-ncds.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Edownload-the-full-report---%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fdalberg.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F09%2Fsosapa_report_print_2-sept.pdf%22%3E%3Cu%3E%3Cstrong%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-09-11 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/committee-on-lgbtqi%2B-rights-issues-advisories-to-prevent-discriminations-against-the-queer-community/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Esupreme-court-mandated-formation-of-a-committee-on-lgbtqi%2B-queer-community-rights-last-year.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-committee%2C-in-its-first-meeting%2C-discussed-issues-like-ration-cards%2C-joint-bank-accounts%2C-and-harassment-prevention%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Esub-committee-formed-to-address-discrimination-in-social-welfare%2C-healthcare%2C-and-public-services%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eministry-of-home-affairs-issued-advisories-on-prison-visitation-rights-and-protection-from-violence%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Estakeholder-consultation-was-also-held-with-lgbtqia%2B-community-representatives%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Einterim-actions-taken-were%2C%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eadvisory-on-ration-cards-for-queer-couples-to-treat-them-as-part-of-same-household%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eguidelines-for-joint-bank-accounts-and-nominations-allowing-queer-partners-same-rights%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehealthcare-measures-for-lgbtqi%2B-rights-such-as-access-to-healthcare%2C-planning-awareness-activities%2C-prohibition-of-conversion-therapy%2C-availability-of-sex-reassignment-surgery%2C-changes-in-curricula%2C-provision-of-tele-consultation%2C-sensitization-and-training%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eguidelines-for-medical-interventions-for-children-born-intersex%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-department-of-social-justice-and-empowerment-is-seeking-public-input-on-further-policy-development-for-queer-community.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-09-11 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/she-box-portal%3A-a-new-era-in-workplace-safety-for-women/press-information-bureau--/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-ministry-of-women-and-child-development-has-launched-the-updated-%3Cstrong%3Eshe-box-portal%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-a-centralized-system-for-addressing-workplace-harassment-complaints.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eunion-minister-smt.-annpurna-devi%2C-said-the-portal-streamlines-the-submission-process%2C-directly-linking-complaints-to-internal-and-local-committees.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eit-offers-a-unified-platform-for-women-%3Cstrong%3Eto-file-complaints%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-monitor-their-status%2C-and-ensure-that-complaints-are-processed-in-a-timely-manner-by-the-relevant-authorities.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-sexual-harassment-of-women-at-workplace-(prevention%2C-prohibition%2C-and-redressal)-act-%26nbsp%3B2013%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-aims-to-protect-women-from-sexual-harassment-and-address-their-grievances-is-a-cornerstone-to-this-effort.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-she-box-is-%3Cstrong%3Eaccessible-to-all-women%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-whether-they-work-in-organized-or-unorganized-sectors%2C-in-public-or-private-organizations%2C-or-even-as-domestic-workers%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-initiative%3Cstrong%3E-strengthens-workplace-safety%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-aligns-with-india%E2%80%99s-broader-commitment-to-women-led-development.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-09-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/efforts-by-central-government-hospitals-to-increase-safety-for-female-doctors/mohfw-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-union-government-has-released-directives-amidst-widespread-criticism-over-lack-of-doctors%E2%80%99-safety%2C-especially-female-doctors-in-light-of-the-incident-at-rg-kar-medical-college.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ecentral-government-hospitals-now-limit-patients-to-1-2-attendants-at-all-times%2C-including-visiting-hours.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-pass-system-has-been-suggested-to-monitor-visitors-in-the-hospital-and-it-was-also-suggested-to-have-limited-access-to-specific-hospital-zones.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-directives-also-mentioned-about-mapping-of-facility-layout-with-mandates-to-improve-lighting-in-key-areas-such-as-parking-lots%2C-entrance%2C-exit-gates-etc%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eit-also-focussed-on-providing-safe-duty-rooms-to-female-healthcare-workers-as-well-ensure-their-deployment-is-not-being-done-isolated.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-09-11 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2024-09-11 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2024-09-05 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2024-09-05 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2024-09-05 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2024-08-30 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2024-08-12 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2024-08-12 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2024-08-12 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2024-08-09 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https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/the-diagnostic-gap-of-zika-virus%3A-recommendations/social-trends/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eseven-cases-of-the-zika-virus-were-identified-in-pune%2C-maharashtra%2C-in-the-last-month.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehowever%2C-the-officials-are-concerned-that-the-virus-might-be-%3Cstrong%3E%E2%80%9Csilently-spreading.%E2%80%9D%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-officials-believe-the-disease-is-often%3Cstrong%3E-underdiagnosed-due-to-overlapping-symptoms-with-other-vector-borne-diseases.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-country-has-a-%3Cstrong%3Epaucity-of-cdsco-approved-diagnostic-services%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-which-may-have-contributed-to-the-issue.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-officials-have-recommended-the-following-to-proactively-reduce-this-diagnostic-gap%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eregular-surveillance%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eincrease-in-pcr-testing-centers%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eavailability-of-whole-genome-sequences-in-public-databases.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-consequences-of-zika-during-pregnancy-are-severe%2C-and-early-diagnosis-and-prompt-treatment-must-be-done-to-prevent-such-consequences.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-08-01 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/continuous-glucose-monitors%3A-the-future-for-managing-health-proactively-among-diabetics/globaldata/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eaccording-to-the-international-diabetic-federation%2C-an-estimated-%3Cstrong%3E643-million-individuals-will-be-diabetic-by-2030.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ewith-the-increase-in-diabetics%2C-the-data-analysis-firm-globaldata-predicts-rapid-growth-in-the-global-diabetic-device-markets%2C-particularly-for%3Cstrong%3E-continuous-glucose-monitors-(cgms).%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efurthermore%2C%3Cstrong%3E-introducing-over-the-counter-cgms-(otc-cgms)-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ewill-be-transformative-and-ensure-broader-accessibility-for-individuals-with-diabetes-and-those-seeking-to-monitor-glucose-levels.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Edexcom%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E-the-first-otc-cgm-approved-by-the-fda-in-march-2024%2C-is-designed-for-individuals-aged-18-and-older-who-do-not-use-insulin.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-cgm-uses-a-wearable-sensor-linked-to-a-smartphone-application%2C-providing-readings-every-several-minutes.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethese-cgm-devices-will%3Cstrong%3E-empower-and-educate-individuals-to-manage-their-health.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eclick-%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globaldata.com%2Fmedia%2Fmedical-devices%2Frising-diabetes-rates-technology-advancements-drive-diabetes-device-market-growth-says-globaldata%2F%22%3E%3Cu%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehere%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3Cstrong%3E-to-read-more.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E 2024-07-31 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2024-07-31 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2024-07-31 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/expansion-of-maharashtra-government's-state-health-scheme%3A-the-inclusion-of-dental-care/social-trends/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Emaharashtra-government-has-%3Cstrong%3Emahatma-phule-jan-aarogya-scheme%3C%2Fstrong%3E-operational-in-addition-to-the-centre-run-pradhan-mantri-jan-arogya-scheme%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethese-schemes-did-not-cover-dental-treatment%2C-leading-to-out-of-pocket-expenditure-by-their-beneficiaries-for-dental-care.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eminister-tanaji-sahrawat-announced-that-dental-treatment-will-now-be-included-under-both-schemes.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ewith-the-addition-of-%3Cstrong%3E900-more-hospitals%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-the-schemes-will-now-cover-a-total-of-1%2C900-government-and-private-hospitals%2C-ensuring-comprehensive-healthcare-for-all.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-expansion-will-be-completed-by-the-31st-of-july.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-07-31 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/kerala-ramps-up-efforts-to-combat-amoebic-meningoencephalitis-/social-trends/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ekerala-health-minister-veena-george-convened-a-high-level-meeting-to-address-the%3Cstrong%3E-recent-death-of-a-15-year-old-boy-from-amoebic-meningoencephalitis.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-meeting-focused-on-a-swift-and-coordinated-response-to-prevent-further-cases.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-infection-was-%3Cstrong%3Etraced-back-to-a-muddy-field-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ewhere-the-boy-had-played%2C-highlighting-the-%3Cstrong%3Edisease's-link-to-contaminated-water-sources.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-key-decisions-undertaken-were-as-follows%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eintensified-campaigns-to-%3Cstrong%3Eeducate-the-public%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-especially-parents-and-children%2C-about-the-risks-associated-with-contaminated-water-and-preventive-measures.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eenhanced-%3Cstrong%3Esurveillance-and-monitoring%3C%2Fstrong%3E-systems-to-detect-and-respond-to-potential-cases-promptly.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eemphasis-on-ensuring-the-%3Cstrong%3Esafety-of-drinking-water-sources-and-promoting-hygienic-practices.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-meeting-involved-health-officials%2C-experts%2C-and-representatives-from-various-departments%2C-signifying-a-%3Cstrong%3Ecollaborative-approach%3C%2Fstrong%3E-to-tackling-the-issue.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-incident-underscores-the-importance-of-%3Cstrong%3Ewater-safety-and-public-health-awareness%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-particularly-in-regions-where-such-infections-can-occur.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-07-31 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2024-07-30 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2024-07-29 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2024-07-29 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2024-07-16 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2024-07-12 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2024-07-11 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2024-07-09 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2024-07-09 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2024-06-22 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2024-06-22 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2024-06-22 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https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/the-ausdiab-study%3A-unveiling-the-impact-of-vegetables-and-potatoes-on-diabetes-type-2-risk/the-journal-of-clinical-endocrinology-%26-metabolism./%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-ausdiab-(australian-diabetes%2C-obesity%2C-and-lifestyle-study)%2C-conducted-over-12-years%2C-reveals-a-complex-relationship-between-vegetable-consumption-and-type-2-diabetes-(t2d)-risk.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-research%2C-which-tracked-the-dietary-habits-of-australian-adults%2C-found-that-a-higher-intake-of-vegetables-(%3Cstrong%3Erecommended-daily-intake-of-at-least-5-servings%3C%2Fstrong%3E)%2C-particularly-green-leafy-varieties%2C-is-associated-with-improved-markers-of-t2d%2C-such-as-lower-fasting-plasma-glucose-and-better-insulin-sensitivity.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethese-vegetables%2C-rich-in-essential-nutrients%2C-play-a-protective-role-against-the-onset-of-diabetes.-conversely%2C-%3Cstrong%3Efrequent-consumption-of-potato-fries-and-chips%3C%2Fstrong%3E-correlates-with-an-%3Cstrong%3Eincreased-31%25-risk-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eof-poorer-insulin-sensitivity%2C-a-25%25-lower-acute-insulin-response%2C-increased-glucose-tolerance%2C-and-t2d.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Evegetables%2C-particularly-cruciferous-ones%2C-were-found-to-be-linked-to-a-%3Cstrong%3E25%25-lower-risk%3C%2Fstrong%3E-of-developing-t2d-over-the-follow-up-period.-the-study-underscores-the-importance-of-incorporating-a-variety-of-vegetables-into-the-diet-for-better-health-outcomes-and-suggests-that-diet-plays-a-crucial-role-in-managing-and-potentially-reducing-the-risk-of-diabetes.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ehowever%2C-the-study's-limitations-include-recall-bias%2C-inaccuracies-in-dietary-assessment%2C-and-the-observational-nature-of-the-study.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eclick%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3Cu%3E%3Cstrong%3E-here%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fu%3E%3Cstrong%3E-to-r%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fdoi.org%2F10.1210%2Fclinem%2Fdgae333%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eead-more%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 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2024-06-14 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2024-06-05 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https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/timelines-for-organ-transplant-authorization-committees/notto-%3A-national-organ-%26-tissue-transplant-organisation./%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eapproximately-85%25-of-the-yearly-16%2C000%2B-organ-transplants-performed-in-india-come-from-living%2C-unrelated%2C-or-related-donors.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-union-health-ministry's-guidelines%3A%3Cstrong%3E-a-maximum-of-eight-weeks-have-been-granted-to-hospital-and-state-permission-committees-to-make-decisions-regarding-live-linked-organ-transplants.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Etransplant-timelines%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eapplications-must-be-processed-in-ten-days%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-and-any-inaccuracies-in-documentation-must-be-corrected-in-seven-days%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eafter-receiving-all-documentation%2C%3Cstrong%3E-interviews-must-be-scheduled-within-seven-business-days%3C%2Fstrong%3E-to-communicate-the-committee's-conclusion.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ewithin-24-hours-of-the-last-meeting%2C-the-committee's-final-judgment-must-be-posted-on-the-hospital's-website%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-the-tehsildar's-documentation-must-be-sent-within-14-days-after-the-application's-submission.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-aim-is-to-prevent-endless-waiting-for-donors-and-recipients.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethanks-to-these-deadlines%2C-the-organ-transplant-decision-making-process-will-go-quite-quickly.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fnotto.mohfw.gov.in%2Fwritereaddata%2Fportal%2Fnews%2F846_1_d.o_letter_from_joint_secretary_in_respect_of_amar_singh_bhatia_and_anr._vs._sir_gangar_ram_hospital_and_ors._case.pdf%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eclick%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3Cu%3E%3Cstrong%3E-here%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3Cstrong%3E-to-read-more%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E 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https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/by-2050%2C-global-life-expectancy-to-increase-by-nearly-5-years/science-daily/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Estudy-indicates-that-due-to-the-shift-in-the-burden-of-non-communicable-diseases(ncds)-and-from-years-of-life-lost-(yll)-to-years-lived-with-disability-(ylds)%2C-%3Cstrong%3Emore-people-are-expected-to-live-longer-with-but-with-poor-health.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eglobal-life-expectancy-is-expected-to-increase-from-73.6-years-in-2022-to-78.1-years-by-2050.-and%2C-global-healthy-life-expectancy-will-increase-from-64.8-to-67.4-in-2050.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ein-addition-to-these-studies%2C-the-gbd-2021-risk-factor-study-found-that%3Cstrong%3E-the-total-number-of-years-lost-due-to-poor-health-and-early-death(daly)-attributable-to-metabolic-risk-factors-had-increased-by-50%25-since-2000.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eglobally%2C-effects-are-strongest-for-%E2%80%98improved-behavioral-and-metabolic-risks%E2%80%99-with-a-13.3%25-reduction-in-disease-burden-in-2050.-and-also%2C-%3Cstrong%3E%E2%80%98safer-environment%E2%80%99-and-%E2%80%98improved-childhood-nutrition-and-vaccination%E2%80%99-scenario-too-showed-reductions-in-disease-burden.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-study-concludes-that-there-is-an-emergent-opportunity-to-influence-global-health-by-reducing-and-eliminating-the-various-metabolic-and-dietary-risk-factors.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 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https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/rise-in-mumps-cases%3A-do-we-need-to-add-mmr-vaccine-in-the-nis%3F/social-trends/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Edoctors-have-concluded-that-there-is-a-%3Cstrong%3Eresurgence-of-mumps-in-tamil-nadu-city-as-more-youngsters-visit-clinics-with-symptoms-such-as-fever%2C-headaches%2C-swollen-jaws%2C-and-puffy-cheeks.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethough-seen-as-%22self-limiting%2C%22-it-is-forcing-an-increasing-number-of-kids-with-severe-consequences-into-hospitals.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Emumps-cases-have-risen-to-at-least-25-a-month%2C-according-to-a-statement-by-a-doctor%3C%2Fstrong%3E-from-a-government-hospital.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ephysicians-have-reported-that-they-also-observe-%3Cstrong%3Elong-term-hearing-loss%2C-pancreatitis%2C-and%2C-in-rare-cases%2C-pneumonia%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-as-well-as-male-testicular-inflammation-or-orchitis-(which-raises-the-risk-of-infertility).%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ewhile-the-mr-(measles-and-rubella)-vaccine-is-currently-administered%2C-it-is-crucial-that-we-take-a-proactive-approach.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Edoctors-are-pleading-with-the-union-government-to-add-the-mumps-immunization-to-the-schedule-and-create-the-mmr-(measles%2C-mumps%2C-and-rubella)-vaccine.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethis-comprehensive-vaccine-is-our-best-defense-against-these-preventable-diseases.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-05-29 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/fssai-clears-the-air-around-indian-spices-/social-trends/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Espice-factories-across-india-were-inspected%2C-and-domestic-products-were-tested-following-export-recalls-of-mdh-and-everest-spices.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eauthorities-collected-samples-from-both-mdh-and-everest-manufacturing-facilities-to-ensure-the-safety-and-quality-of-spices-consumed-in-india.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethese-samples%2C-2%3Cstrong%3E5-from-mdh-and-nine-from-everest-underwent-comprehensive-testing-across-various-parameters%2C-such-as-potential-contaminants-like-insect-and-rodent-infestations%2C-heavy-metals%2C-and-harmful-toxins-like-aflatoxins%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eadditionally%2C-moisture-content%2C-pesticide-residues%2C-and-the-presence-of-microbes-were-all-scrutinized-to-guarantee-the-spices-met-safety-standards.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-food-safety-and-standards-authority-of-india-(fssai)-declared-that-samples-of-spices-taken-from-mdh-and-everest-facilities-across-the-nation-contained-no-evidence-of-the-carcinogen-ethylene-oxide-(eto).%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eaccording-to-the-food-regulator%2C-no-similar-levels-were-discovered-in-300-samples-of-other-indian-spices-taken-from-manufacturing-facilities.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-05-29 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/fssai-to-ensure-the-prohibition-of-calcium-carbide-in-fruit-ripening./press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-food-safety-and-standards-authority-of-india-(fssai)-has-alerted-traders%2C-fruit-handlers%2C-and-food-business-operators-(fbos)-to-strictly-comply-with-the-%3Cstrong%3Eprohibition-on-calcium-carbide-for-artificial-ripening-of-fruits%2C-focusing-on-its-excessive-use-during-the-mango-season.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Efssai-also-advises-the-%3Cstrong%3Efood-safety-departments-of-states-and-uts-to-take-strict-actions-against-person(s)-indulging-in-such-practices-as-per-the-provisions-of-fssai.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Edue-to-the-dangers%2C-calcium-carbide-used-for-ripening-fruits-has-been-banned-under-the-regulation-of-the-fssai.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-authority-%3Cstrong%3Epermits-the-use-of-ethylene-gas-as-a-safer-alternative-to-calcium-carbide-for-fruit-ripening%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-ethylene-gas-treatment-of-unripe-fruits-accelerates-the-natural-ripening-process-until-the-fruit-naturally-starts-producing-ethylene-in-required-quantities.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fpib.gov.in%2Fpressreleasepage.aspx%3Fprid%3D2021025%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eclick-%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3Cu%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehere%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3Cstrong%3E-to-read-more.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E 2024-05-27 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/mortality-rates-among-hospitalized-covid-19-patients%3A-analysis-of-the-pre-vaccine-data/centre-for-infectious-disease-research-research-and-policy/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-study-published-on-may-15%2C-2024%2C-in-emerging-infectious-diseases%2C-is-based-on%3Cstrong%3E-2%2C479%2C423-covid-cases-from-21-jurisdictions-reported-to-the-cdc-from-may-1%2C-2020%2C-to-december-1%2C-2020.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethey-also-analyzed-4%2C708%2C444-cases-from-22-jurisdictions-for-a-death-dataset-during-the-same-time-frame.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-case-hospitalization-dataset-covers-25.5%25-of-the-us-population%2C-and-the-case-fatality-dataset-covers-43.7%25-of-the-us-population.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eoverall-%3Cstrong%3Ecase-hospitalization-rate-among-patients-was-5.7%25%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-the-rate-by-sex-for-males-was-6.2%25-and-5.2%25-for-females.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eit-was-lowest-for-children-aged-5-14-years-and-highest-for-75-years-and-older.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ein-the-death-dataset%2C-overall-case-fatality-was-1.7%25.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehigher-rates-were-seen-in-infants%2C-lowest-in-children-of-5-14-years-of-age-and-it-increased-steadily-with-age.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-fatality-rate-was-0.6%25-in-non-hospitalized-patients%2C-17.6%25-among-hospitalized-and-44.2%25-in-patients-admitted-to-icu.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-study-reiterates-the-findings-of-previous-studies-that-have-shown-a-50%25-mortality-among-patients-admitted-to-the-icu-during-the-pandemic.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cidrap.umn.edu%2Fcovid-19%2Fstudy-vaccines-44-covid-19-patients-icu-died%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eclick-%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cidrap.umn.edu%2Fcovid-19%2Fstudy-vaccines-44-covid-19-patients-icu-died%22%3E%3Cu%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehere%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3Cstrong%3E-to-read-more.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E 2024-05-27 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/indoor-air-pollution----a-study-on-no2-emissions-from-gas-stove/harvard-school-of-public-health/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-study-found-that-%3Cstrong%3Eamericans-living-with-gas-stoves-are-exposed-to-no2-%26nbsp%3Bat-higher-levels-than-the-world-health-organization-and-u.s.-environmental-protection-agency-deem-safe.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ecompared-to-the-national-average%2C-%3Cstrong%3Eno2-%26nbsp%3Bexposure-from-gas-stoves-is-60%25-higher-in-american-indian-and-alaska-native-households.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eit-found-that-%3Cstrong%3E50%2C000-current-cases-of-childhood-asthma-were-traced-to-no2-%26nbsp%3Bexposure%3C%2Fstrong%3E-from-gas-stoves.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eand-when-other-pollutants-from-gas-stoves%2C-such-as-carbon-monoxide-are-factored-in%2C-the-impact-may-go-up-to-200%2C000-cases.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eresearchers-also-noted-that%3Cstrong%3E-no2-%26nbsp%3Bexposure-is-also-linked-to-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease%2C-lung-cancer%2C-preterm-birth%2C-and-diabetes.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Epeople-living-in-small-homes-(less-than-800-sq.-feet)-face-quadruple-the-long-term-no2-%26nbsp%3Bexposure-than-people-living-in-large-homes(more-than-3%2C000-sq.-feet)%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hsph.harvard.edu%2Fnews%2Fhsph-in-the-news%2Fno-safe-amount-of-exposure-to-gas-stove-pollution%2F%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eclick-%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3Cu%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehere%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3Cstrong%3E-to-read-more.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E 2024-05-27 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/do-heart-failure-patients-benefit-from-covid-19-vaccination%3A-findings-from-a-south-korean-study/center-for-infectious-disease-research-and-policy/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ea-comprehensive-study-conducted-on-heart-failure-patients-in-south-korea-has-revealed-that-%3Cstrong%3Ecovid-19-vaccination-has-had-a-significant-impact-in-reducing-the-risk-of-mortality%2C-hospitalization%2C-and-various-cardiovascular-complications.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-study%2C-involving-651%2C127-patients-from-the-korean-national-health-insurance-service-database%2C-found-that-vaccinated-patients-had-an-advantage-as-follows%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E82%25-lower-risk-of-death%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E47%25-lower-risk-of-heart-failure-hospitalization%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E13%25-reduced-risk-of-covid-19-infection-over-six-months%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Efurthermore%2C-the-research-also-indicated-a-%3Cstrong%3Ediminished-risk-of-stroke%2C-heart-attack%2C-and-blood-clots.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethis-is-the-first-major-study-on-vaccine-effectiveness-in-heart-failure-patients-and-suggests%3Cstrong%3E-strong-benefits-for-vaccination.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Enevertheless%2C-the-researchers-caution-that-the-findings-%3Cstrong%3Emay-not-be-universally-applicable%3C%2Fstrong%3E-to-all-heart-failure-patients%2C-and-individuals-with-unstable-conditions-are-advised-to-consult-with-their-healthcare-provider-to-thoroughly-evaluate-the-associated-risks-and-benefits.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Ca-href%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fcovid-19-vaccine-can-help-people-with-heart-f-%7C-eurekalert!%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eclick-%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3Cu%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehere%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3Cstrong%3E-to-read-more%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E 2024-05-27 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/impact-of-adulterants-on-cooking-oils/food-safety-and-standards-authority-of-india/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-few-of-the-most-common-adulterants-of-cooking-oils-include%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E3-mcpd-(3-monochloropropanediol-esters)-is-formed-%26gt%3B140%5Eoc-in-the-presence-of-chloride-ions-and-is-known-to-have-a-possible-effect-on-kidney-%26amp%3B-male-fertility.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ege-(glycidyl-esters)-is-formed-rapidly-%26gt%3B220%5Eoc-at-a-long-retention-time-and-is-genotoxic-and-carcinogenic-and-a-main-for-pre-cursor-diacylglycerides-(dag).%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Etrans-fatty-acid-is-formed-rapidly-%26gt%3B-240%5Eoc-at-long-retention-in-deodorizer-during-processing-and-selective-hydrogenation.%3C%2Fstrong%3E-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-is-the-main-%3Cstrong%3Eprecursor-of-unsaturated-fatty-acid-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eand-a-leading-cause-of-coronary-heart-disease-(chd).%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethese-also-lead-to-a-%3Cstrong%3Erise-in-trans-fat-and-saturated-fat-levels-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eof-ldl-(bad-cholesterol)-in-the-body.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-food-safety-and-standards-authority-of-india-(fssai)-has-reduced-trans-fatty-acid-levels-in-oils-and-fats-to-3%25-and-2%25-by-2022%2C-respectively.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehydrolyzed-vegetable-proteins-(hvp)-contain-dietary-contaminants%2C-including-ges-and-3-mcpds.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-european-food-safety-authority-(efsa)-states-that-these-contaminants-are-mainly-found-in-bread%2C-margarine%2C-preserved-meats%2C-and-vegetable-oil.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-efsa-sets-the-tolerable-daily-intake-for-3-mcpds-at-0.002-ppm%2Fkg-body-weight.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehowever%2C-the-fssai-lists-laws-for-%22standards-and-additives%22-and-%22contaminants%2C-toxins%2C-and-residues%22-in-a-categorical-manner%2C-yet-it-omits-to-mention-ge-%26amp%3B-3-mpcd-levels.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eit-has-developed-procedures-for-determining-the-adulterants-at-par-in-a-lab-setting.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Enewer-guidelines-and-regulations-are-necessary%3C%2Fstrong%3E-for-food-control-systems%2C-continuous-improvement%2C-and-assessment%2C-which-lead-to-accountability-and-complementary-benefits.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethese-are-based-on-current-trends-and-recommendations-from-the-food-%26amp%3B-agriculture-association-(fao%2Fwho)-and-meetings-held-at-the-codex-alimentarius-commission.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ebesides-this%2C-%3Cstrong%3Epepsico-india-said-recently-that-it-will-be-testing-an-oil-blend-to-replace-palm-and-palm-olein-oil-in-lay's-chips.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eclick-%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Ffssai.gov.in%2Fupload%2Fuploadfiles%2Ffiles%2Fmethod%2520for%2520determination%2520of%2520fatty%2520acid%2520esters%2520in%2520edible%2520oil.pdf%22%3E%3Cu%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehere%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E-to-read-more%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E 2024-05-27 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2024-05-25 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/recent-trial-finds-metformin-beneficial-as-a-cancer-preventive-agent/blood-advances-journal%2C-american-society-of-hematology-publications/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-case-control-research-was-undertaken%3Cstrong%3E-to-explore-benefits-of-metformin-use-for-mpn%2C-using-population-registries-of-denmark.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Epeople-diagnosed-with-mpn-between-2010-2018%2C-were-taken-as-cases-and-controls-were-selected-from-the-danish-general-population-matched-for-age-and-sex.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Emetformin-use-data-was-secured-from-the-country%E2%80%99s-national-registry-of-prescriptions.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehistory-of-metformin-use-in-cases-before-their-diagnosis-of-mpn-was-determined-and-compared-with-the-age-sex-matched-control-group-to-estimate-adjusted-odds-ratio-to-check-association-between-metformin-use-and-mpn.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-study-concluded-that-odds-of-mpn-was-significantly-lower-in-those-with-a-history-of-metformin-use.-%5Bor%3A-0.84-(0.73-0.96)%5D%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efurthermore%2C-the-strength-of-association-displayed-a-significant-dose-response-relationship-with-rising-treatment-durations-and-these-results-were-consistent-in-both-sexes-and-all-age-groups.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eclick-%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fashpublications.org%2Fbloodadvances%2Farticle%2Fdoi%2F10.1182%2Fbloodadvances.2023012266%2F516127%2Fmetformin-use-and-risk-of-myeloproliferative%3Fsearchresult%3D1%22%3E%3Cu%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehere%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E-to-read-more%3C%2Fp%3E 2024-05-25 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/-study-says-measles-vaccine-less-effective-in-kids-born-via-c--section-/nature-microbiology/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eaccording-to-the-study%2C-%3Cstrong%3Emeasles-vaccination-had-2.6-(1.06--6.37)-times-higher-odds-of-%26nbsp%3Bbeing-ineffective-in-kids-born-by-c-section-compared-to-those-born-naturally%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-study-was-conducted-by-%3Cstrong%3Emodeling-the-antibody-levels-of-1505-individuals.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-reason-for-this-as-explained-by-the-researchers-from-the-university-of-cambridge-uk-%26nbsp%3Band-fudan-university%2C-china-could-be-%3Cstrong%3Edue-to-development-of-gut-microbiome-as-a-result-of-which-the-child's-immune-system-doesn't-produce-antibodies-to-fight-against-the-measles-infection.-studies-say-that-natural-birth-transfers-a-greater-variety-of-microbes-from-mother-to-baby.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efurthermore-the-researchers-have-however-found-that-the-second-dose-of-measles-vaccine-induced-a-robust-immunity-in-such-kids.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ekids-these-days-are-more-prone-to-this-as-a-fact-that-many-women-are-preferring-to-undergo-c-section-for-childbirth-instead-of-natural-birth%2C-it-takes-longer-to-catch-up-in-developing-their-gut-microbiome-and-with-it-the-ability-of-the-immune-system-to-be-primed-by-vaccines-against-disease-including-measles.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eclick-%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nature.com%2Farticles%2Fs41564-024-01694-x%22%3E%3Cu%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehere%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E-to-read-more%3C%2Fp%3E 2024-05-25 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2024-05-25 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2024-05-22 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2024-05-22 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2024-05-22 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2024-05-22 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2024-05-20 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2024-05-20 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https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/international-thalassemia-day%3A-reiteration-of-prevention-is-better-than-cure/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Einternational-thalassemia-day-is-celebrated-every-year-on-the-8th-of-may-to-re-emphasize-the-importance-of-prevention-of-the-disease.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-year's-theme-includes%3A-%22%3Cstrong%3Eempowering-lives%2C-embracingprogress%3A-equitable-and-accessible-thalassemia-treatment-for-all.%22%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethalassemia-is-an-inherited-blood-disorder%2C-affecting-10%2C000-births-every-year.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-international-thalassemia-day%2C-the-secretary-of-mohfw-stressed-on-few-points-to-curb-the-rising-prevalence-of-thalassemia.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethese-salient-points-include-the-following%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E1.-%26nbsp%3Bthe-most-effective-strategy-to-reduce-the-burden-is-timely-detection-and-prevention%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E2.-%26nbsp%3Brefocus-on-the-need-to-increase-awareness-campaigns%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E3.-%26nbsp%3Binclusion-of-compulsory-thalassemia-testing-in-rch-programmes%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eto-increase-awareness-of-the-disease%2C-a-video-was-launched-reiterating-the-effective-prevention-and-treatment-methods.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eclick-%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fpib.gov.in%2Fpressreleasepage.aspx%3Fprid%3D2019957%22%3E%3Cu%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehere%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3Cstrong%3E-to-read-more.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E 2024-05-16 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2024-05-15 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2024-05-17 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2024-05-15 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2024-05-15 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2024-05-17 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2024-05-14 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2024-05-13 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2024-05-13 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2024-05-13 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2024-05-13 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/comparison-of-maternal-and-child-health-indicators-in-state-clusters-of-india%3A-a-mixed-methods-study/bmj-global-health/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-study-by%3Cem%3E%3Cstrong%3E-ram-et-al.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fem%3E-has-been-conducted-based-on-the-rationale-that-%3Cstrong%3Ealthough-the-national-averages-of-imr-and-mmr-have-improved-drastically-since-the-1990s%2C-the-pace-at-which-the-states-are-achieving-the-same-has-been-heterogeneous.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-states-were-clustered-into%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehms-with-lower-pci%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3A-uttar-pradesh%2C-jharkhand%2C-bihar%2C-chhattisgarh%2C-madhya-pradesh%2C-rajasthan%2C-odisha%2C-uttarakhand%2C-and-assam.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Elms-with-higher-pci%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3A-gujarat%2C-karnataka%2C-andhra-pradesh%2C-haryana%2C-punjab%2C-kerala%2C-maharashtra%2C-tamil-nadu%2C-telangana%2C-and-west-bengal.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-progress-was-analyzed-in-state-clusters-based-on-5-areas-of-mortality-transition-models%2C-which-includes%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Efertility%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ecauses%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Emortality-levels%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Esocioeconomic-development%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehealth-intervention-coverage%2Fequity%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-mixed-method-study-consisting-of-qualitative-analysis-(document-reviews-and-interviews-with-state-and-national-specialists)-and-quantitative-analysis-(trend-analysis)-was-conducted.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ebetween-2000-2018%2C-the-findings-showed-a-%3Cstrong%3Ereduction-of-maternal-and-neonatal-mortality-by-two-thirds-and-a-half-in-clusters-1-and-2%2C-respectively.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-coverage-of-antenatal-care%2C-institutional-delivery%2C-and-postnatal-care-rose-by-three-times%2C-and-1.4-times-in-both-clusters-respectively%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-findings-suggest-that-the-hms-would-achieve-the-sdg-target-of-ending-preventable-deaths-of-newborns-and-under-fives-if-the-current-rate-of-decline-continues.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eclick%3C%2Fstrong%3E-%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fgh.bmj.com%2Fcontent%2F9%2Fsuppl_2%2Fe011413%22%3E%3Cu%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehere%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E-%3Cstrong%3Eto-read-more.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E 2024-05-10 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2024-05-10 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2024-05-10 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2024-05-10 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2024-05-09 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2024-05-08 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2024-05-08 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2024-05-07 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2024-05-07 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2024-05-07 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2024-05-08 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/resilient-infrastructure%3A-the-way-ahead-in-disaster-management-/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-6th-national-conference-on-disaster-resilient-infrastructure-was-held-in-new-delhi-in-april-2024.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-coalition-began-in-2019-and-involves-39-countries-and-7-organizations-with-the-singular-aim-of-building-resilient-infrastructure.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-year%E2%80%99s-conference-theme-was-%E2%80%9C%3Cstrong%3Einvesting-today-for-a-more-resilient-tomorrow.%22%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-honorable-prime-minister-of-india-also-graced-the-occasion-via-a-video-message-and-emphasized-various-points%2C-including-a-funding-project-that-will-protect-the-small-island-developing-states-against-such-disasters.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eemphasis-was-placed-on-the-need-for-countries-to-strengthen-their-resilience-individually-so-that-disasters-can-be-addressed-collectively.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eclick-%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fpib.gov.in%2Fpressreleasepage.aspx%3Fprid%3D2018670%22%3E%3Cu%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehere%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E-to-read-more%3C%2Fp%3E 2024-05-07 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2024-05-10 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2024-05-07 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2024-04-24 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2024-04-20 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2024-04-20 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2024-04-20 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2024-04-18 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https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/air-awareness-inequalities/social-trends/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Efor-the%3Cstrong%3E-%E2%80%9Csaaf-saans%E2%80%9D-%3C%2Fstrong%3Esurvey%2C-conducted-by-the-ngo-chintan-environmental-research-and-action-group%2C-a-population-of-500-people-was-divided-into-two-groups%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eresidents-of-informal-settlements-and-slums%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eformal-middle-class-settlements%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ein-contrast-to-middle-class-settlements%2C-where-71%25-of-residents-were-aware-of-terms-like-aqi-and-pm-2.5%2C-which-pose-a-health-risk%2C-only-10%25-of-urban-poor-people-were-aware-of-the-same.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-results-of-the-study-also-showed-that-%3Cstrong%3Eautomobiles-were-cited-as-the-primary-source-of-air-pollution-(33%25)-by-urban-poor-respondents%2C-followed-by-construction-activities-(27%25)%2C-and-stubble-burning-(20%25).%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ewhile-respondents-from-the-middle-class-employed-air-purifiers-and-indoor-plants-to-lessen-their-exposure-to-air-pollution%2C-the-urban-poor-relied-on-face-masks-and-increased-water-consumption.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-04-15 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/loneliness%3A-the-silent-pandemic-/social-trends/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eaccording-to-the-%3Cstrong%3En%3C%2Fstrong%3Eational-%3Cstrong%3Ei%3C%2Fstrong%3Enstitute-of-%3Cstrong%3Ep%3C%2Fstrong%3Eopulation-and-%3Cstrong%3Es%3C%2Fstrong%3Eocial%3Cstrong%3E-s%3C%2Fstrong%3Eecurity-%3Cstrong%3Er%3C%2Fstrong%3Eesearch%2C-by-%3Cstrong%3E2050%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-%3Cstrong%3E47%25-more-old-people-will-live-alone-in-japan.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-increase-in-japan%E2%80%99s-lonely-seniors-demonstrates-the-%3Cstrong%3Eserious-burden-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ethat-%3Cstrong%3Echanges-in-the-country's-population-will-have-on-the-social-security-system.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eit-is-estimated-that-the-%3Cstrong%3Enumber-of-single-person-families-will-increase-to-23.3-million-by-2050%2C-accounting-for-44.3%25-of-all-households%2C-up-from-38%25-in-2020.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eaccording-to-data-gathered-by-recruit-holdings%2C-%3Cstrong%3E46%25-of-men-and-30%25-of-women-in-their-20s-in-japan-have-never-dated%2C-while-over-one-third-of-males-in-their-50s-in-tokyo-have-never-been-married.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ein-a-leading-aging-society-in-%3Cstrong%3Ejapan%2C-marriage-rates-have-consistently-decreased%3C%2Fstrong%3E-due-to-economic-stagnation%2C-particularly-impacting-younger-generations.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-covid-19-pandemic-further-%3Cstrong%3Ehindered-people-%3C%2Fstrong%3Efrom-meeting-and-marrying-potential-partners.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-04-15 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2024-04-15 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/maternal-diet-and-childhood-obesity%3A-insights-from-a-secondary-analysis-in-australia/plos-one/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Echildhood-obesity-and-overweight%3C%2Fstrong%3E-are-pressing-global-concerns%2C-with-australia-witnessing-a%3Cstrong%3E-24%25-prevalence-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eamong-children-recently.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efetal-malnutrition-is-linked-to-later-obesity-risk%2C-influenced-by-prenatal-and-postnatal-environments.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-%3Cstrong%3Esecondary-analysis-of-the-longitudinal-study-of-australian-children-(lsac)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-dataset-was-conducted-%3Cstrong%3Eto-identify-modifiable-risk-factors%2C-like-maternal-dietary-habits-during-pregnancy.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ebmi-z-score-and-weight-status%3C%2Fstrong%3E-were-%3Cstrong%3Eoutcome-variables%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E-while-%3Cstrong%3Eprenatal-maternal-dietary-exclusion-(pmde)-and-supplement-use%3C%2Fstrong%3E-were-%3Cstrong%3Erisk-and-moderator-variables.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eno-direct-association-was-found-between-pmde-and-the-child's-bmi-z-score.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Epmde-of-certain-foods-had-varied-effects-on-weight-status%2C-with-fish-and-egg-exclusion-associated-with-higher-odds-of-unhealthy-weight.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eprenatal-dietary-supplement-use%2C-especially-folate-and-iron%2C-moderated-some-associations%2C-often-increasing-bmi-z-scores-and-overweight%2Fobesity-risk.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Edietary-supplements-alone-didn't-significantly-impact-childhood-obesity-risk%2C-potentially-depending-on-the-mother%E2%80%99s-overall-diet.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethese-findings-stress-the%3Cstrong%3E-importance-of-maternal-nutrition-during-pregnancy%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-suggest-possible-adjustments-to-dietary-recommendations-for-better-child-health-outcomes.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eclick%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fjournals.plos.org%2Fplosone%2Farticle%3Fid%3D10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0297614%22%3E%3Cu%3E%3Cstrong%3E-here%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3Cstrong%3E-to-read-more%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E 2024-04-13 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/is-there-any-association-between-stroke-and-climate-change%3F/american-academy-of-neurology/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Edata-from-the-world-bank-climate-database-%E2%80%9Cclimatic-research-unit-gridded-time-series%E2%80%9D-and-the-%E2%80%9Cglobal-burden-of-disease-study%E2%80%9D-were-analyzed-to-%3Cstrong%3Eestimate-the-burden-of-stroke-globally-and-its-association-with-different-climate-conditions.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-study-found-that-more-than-%3Cstrong%3E5-lakh-deaths-and-9-million-dalys-(disability-adjusted-life-years)-due-to-stroke-were-attributable-to-non-optimal-temperature-exposure.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-age-standardized-mortality-rate-was-found-to-be-%3Cstrong%3Ehigher-in-men-(asmr--7.70)-compared-to-women-(asmr---5.89).%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ecentral-asia-has-the-highest-burden-at-a-regional-level.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-stroke-burden%3Cstrong%3E-due-to-low-temperatures-was-more-prevalent-than-high-temperatures%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-but-the-burden-of-higher-temperatures-has-increased-over-the-years-with-disproportionate-effects-on-the-lower-socio-demographic-index-areas-of-africa%2C-and-central-asia.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-study-draws-attention-to-the-%3Cstrong%3Eimpact-of-climate-change-on-stroke-and-the-need-for-policy-actions-towards-it.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-04-13 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/meghayan-2024%3A-at-the-frontline-of-climate-action/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eworld-meteorological-day-is-celebrated-each-year-on-%3Cstrong%3Emarch-23rd-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eto-commemorate-the-origin-of-the-world-meteorological-organization-(wmo).%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-india%2C-the-school-of-naval-oceanology-%26amp%3B-meteorology-(snom)-and-indian-naval-meteorological-analysis-centre-(inmac)-celebrated-the-day-with-a-%3Cstrong%3Eseminar-on-%E2%80%98at-the-frontline-of-climate-action%E2%80%99.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eadmiral-r.r-hari-kumar%2C-chief-of-the-naval-staff%2C-commented-on-the-%3Cstrong%3Eharsh-reality-of-climate-change-and-the-need-to-work-together-globally-for-'achieving-a-climate-smart-society'.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehe-also-shared-the-navy%E2%80%99s-commitment-to-%3Cstrong%3Eadopting-long-term-sustainable-policies-and-integrating-climate-change-factors-into-security-techniques.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethere-was-also-a-panel-discussion-on-the-%E2%80%98effect-of-weather-and-climate-change-on-naval-operations%E2%80%99-by-those-specializing-in-the-field.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ean-indian-made-application%2C-%3Cem%3E%3Cstrong%3Eindra-(indian-naval-dynamic-resource-for-weather-analysis)%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fem%3E%2C-was-launched-to-help-in-%3Cstrong%3Erapid-and-precise-weather-forecasting-%3C%2Fstrong%3Efor-navy-operations.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-04-13 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2024-04-13 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2024-04-13 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2024-04-11 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2024-04-11 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2024-04-11 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2024-04-10 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2024-04-06 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2024-04-06 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2024-03-26 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/report-on-progress-to-end-female-genital-mutilation-/unicef-press-release/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Efgm-assaults-girls%E2%80%99-and-women%E2%80%99s-human-rights%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-having-lasting-physical%2C-psychosocial%2C-and-social-consequences.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eon-this-%3Cstrong%3Einternational-women%E2%80%99s-day%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-a-%3Cstrong%3Ereport-released-by-who-revealed-that-progress-toward-ending-fgm-remains-slow-to-meet-the-un%E2%80%99s-sustainable-development-goal-to-eliminate-the-practice.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eaccording-to-the-report%2C-more-than-230-million-girls-and-women-have-undergone-fgm.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eit-is-most-prevalent-in-africa%2C-asia%2C-and-the-middle-east.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Emost-challenging-aspect-of-eliminating-this-practice-is-that-more-and-more-girls-undergoing-fgm-are-under-the-age-of-5-years%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-leaving-little-time-for-intervention.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E4-in-10-of-all-the-survivors-of-fgm-are-from-conflict-affected-areas--where-population-growth-is-fast%2C-and-education-and-health-services-are-disrupted%2C-making-it-more-challenging-to-tackle-fgm-due-to-diversion-of-resources-towards-crises.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ehowever%2C-kenya%2C-sierra-leone%2C-and-egypt-provide-a-ray-of-hope%2C-with-declining-rates-of-fgm%2C-and-changing-attitudes-towards-fgm.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-report-concluded-that-%3Cstrong%3Egreater-investment-in-services-for-girls-and-also-a-provision-of-laws-and-policies-to-safeguard-their-rights-should-be-put-in-place-to-eliminate-such-practices%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eway-ahead%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3A-the-eradication-of-fgm-requires-leaders-and-communities-to-make-focused-efforts-to-end-gender-based-discrimination%2C-greater-investment-in-services-for-girls-and-laws-and-policies-to-safeguard-their-rights-and-better-track-the-prevalence-of-fgm-through-better-quality-data.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-03-26 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2024-03-26 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2024-03-26 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2024-03-21 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2024-03-19 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2024-03-19 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2024-03-23 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2024-03-19 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2024-03-18 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2024-03-21 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2024-03-21 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/the-first-step-toward-the-management-of-retinal-degeneration/50-cell-press/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-study-demonstrated-that-the-%3Cstrong%3Eretina-in-mice-carrying-the-rd8-mutation-of-crb1-is-characterized-by-the-presence-of-bacterial-invasion.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ewhereas-normal-crb1-expression-is-enriched-in-the-apical-junctional-complexes-of-retinal-pigment-epithelium-and-colon-enterocytes%2C-crb1-mutations-attenuate-its-expression-in-both-sites.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-resulting-alterations-of-the-%3Cstrong%3Eouter-blood-retinal-barrier-and-intestinal-epithelial-barrier%3C%2Fstrong%3E-in-rd8-mice-led-to-the-translocation-of-intestinal-bacteria-from-the-lower-gastrointestinal-(gi)-tract-to-the-retina%2C-leading-to-secondary-retinal-degeneration.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Esystemic-bacterial-depletion-or-reintroduction-of-normal-crb1-expression-into-the-colon-rescued-rd8-mutation-associated-retinal-degeneration-without-reversing-retinal-barrier-breach.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-study-suggests-that-antimicrobial-agents-have-the-potential-to-treat-crb1-associated-retinal-degeneration%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehence%2C-it-paves-the-way-for-further-research-in-humans-towards-a-promising-treatment-of-genetic-retinal-degeneration.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-03-18 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2024-03-18 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2024-03-13 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2024-03-13 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2024-03-13 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2024-03-08 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2024-03-08 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2024-03-07 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/measles-outbreak-in-michigan/center-for-infectious-disease-research-and-policy/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethere-hasn't-been-an-instance-of-measles-in-michigan-since-2019%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehowever%2C-the-michigan-department-of-health-and-human-services-(mdhhs)-has-%3Cstrong%3Edisclosed-that-a-young-child-in-oakland-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ecounty-has-contracted-the-disease-%3Cstrong%3Ethrough-importation-as-there-were-no-additional-exposures-outside-the-child's-household.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ein-other-measles-news-from-the-us%2C-%3Cstrong%3Etwo-additional-cases-have-been-recorded-in-broward-county%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-florida%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehowever%2C-it-is-unclear-if-these-cases-are-related-to-an-outbreak-that-occurred-at-an-elementary-school.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eas-of-right-now%2C-broward-county-has%3Cstrong%3E-eight-instances-reported%2C-according-to-state-data%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Esix-instances-were-included-in-the-elementary-school-cluster%2C-according-to-earlier-reports.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eofficials-are-urging-unvaccinated-people-ages-1-and-older-to-receive-the-measles%2C-mumps%2C-and-rubella-(mmr)-vaccine.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-03-07 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/impending-outbreak-of-flu-in-the-us/center-for-infectious-disease-research-and-policy/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3Eas-per-the-centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention-(cdc)%2C-%3Cstrong%3Ehalf-of-the-us-regions-still-exhibit-high-levels-of-flu-activity%2C-whereas-covid-19-and-rsv-levels-are-on-the-decline%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%26nbsp%3Bthe-national-test-positivity-rate-for-respiratory-viruses-has-%3Cstrong%3Edecreased-to-14.8%25%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-although-o%3Cstrong%3Eutpatient-visits-for-flu-like-symptoms-have-remained-stable-at-4.5%25.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3Ein-the-previous-week%2C-flu-activity-increased-in-five-us-regions%2C-with-%3Cstrong%3Einfluenza-a-comprising-71.7%25-of-positive-flu-samples-and-influenza-b-accounting-for-28.3%25.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%26nbsp%3Bthis-flu-season%2C-%3Cstrong%3E91-children-have-succumbed-to-the-flu%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-with-nine-fatalities-recorded-between-november-and-february.-h1n1-and-influenza-b-were-responsible-for-five-and-four-deaths%2C-respectively.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3Econversely%2C-rsv-levels-are-diminishing-in-numerous-areas%2C-leading-to-a-decline-in-hospitalizations-among-infants-and-seniors%2C-according-to-the-cdc.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-03-07 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2024-03-10 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2024-03-06 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2024-03-06 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2024-03-05 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2024-03-10 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2024-03-05 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/national-task-force-to-study-mental-health-among-medical-students/-national-medical-commission/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-task-force-has-been-asked-to-suggest-evidence-based-strategies-for-ensuring-mental-health-among-medical-students-after-reviewing-the-existing-literature.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eit-has-been-asked-to-study-the-existing-literature-and-submit-a-comprehensive-report-outlining-key-findings-and-actionable-recommendations-for-promoting-the-mental-health-of-medical-students-by-31st-may-2024.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-committees-will-visit-such-institutes-and-colleges-where-previous-cases-of-suicides-have-been-reported.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-task-force-will-convene-regular-meetings-and-ensure-the-timely-generation-of-the-report.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eclick-%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fmedicaldialogues.in%2Fpdf_upload%2Fnational-task-force-233129.pdf%22%3E%3Cu%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehere%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3Cstrong%3E-to-read-more%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E 2024-03-05 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/the-rise-of-dengue-cases-in-america/center-for-infectious-disease-research-and-policy/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ein-the-americas%2C-%3Cstrong%3Ethe-number-of-dengue-cases-has-been-increasing-rapidly%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-the-first-five-weeks-of-2024%2C-1%3Cstrong%3E1-countries-have-reported-a-rise%3C%2Fstrong%3E-in-the-number-of-infections.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-p%3Cstrong%3Ean-american-health-organization-(paho)-has-issued-an-epidemiologic-alert%2C-stating-that-compared-to-the-same-period-in-2023%2C-cases-have-increased-by-157%25-and-are-225%25-above-the-five-year-average.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Elast-year%2C-the-americas-recorded-%3Cstrong%3Eover-4.5-million-cases%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-and-this-year-they-have-already-recorded-%3Cstrong%3Emore-than-6%2C73%2C000-dengue-infections%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-including-%3Cstrong%3E700-severe-cases-and-102-deaths.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ebrazil-has-reported-the-highest-number-of-dengue-infections-with-over-4%2C55%2C000-cases%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eall-four-serotypes-of-the-virus-are-circulating-in-the-americas-region-this-year%2C-with-varying-proportions-in-different-countries.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehowever%2C-%3Cstrong%3Ebrazil%2C-costa-rica%2C-honduras%2C-and-mexico%3C%2Fstrong%3E-are-experiencing-a-circulation-of-all-four-serotypes.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ein-j%3Cstrong%3Eanuary%2C-brazil-launched-a-dengue-vaccination-campaign%2C-targeting-3.2-million-people-with-the-qdenga-vaccine-manufactured-by-takeda%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-made-brazil-the-first-country-to-offer-a-dengue-vaccine-through-its-public-health-system.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Epaho%2C-in-its-latest-alert%2C-urged-countries-to-%3Cstrong%3Eintensify-efforts-to-control-aedes-aegypti-mosquitoes%2C-enhance-surveillance%2C-and-ensure-prompt-diagnosis-and-treatment.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-03-05 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2024-03-02 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2024-03-02 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2024-03-02 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2024-03-02 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2024-03-02 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2024-02-29 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2024-02-29 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2024-02-29 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/household-consumption-expenditure-survey-results-2022-2023/ministry-of-statistics-and-programme-implementation/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Ehces%3C%2Fstrong%3E-provides-estimates-of-%3Cstrong%3Emonthly-per-capita-consumption-expenditure-(mpce)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-categorized-as-per%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eurban-rural-difference%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eshare-of-food-and-non-food-items%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Etrends-in-consumption-over-the-last-quinquennial-surveys.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-survey-findings-are%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Erural-consumption-and-expenditure-have-increased-over-the-years.-the-urban-rural-difference-value-(expressed-as-%25-of-rural-mpce)-has-decreased-from-83.9-%25-in-the-68th-round(2011-2012)-to-71.2%25-in-the-current-round.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-urban-rural-difference-was-highest-in-meghalaya%2C-followed-by-chhattisgarh.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-average-mpce-share-for-the-2022-2023-period-was%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E46%25-for-food-groups-and-54%25-for-non-food-groups-in-rural-areas%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E39%25-for-food-groups-and-61%25-for-non-food-groups-in-urban-areas%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E 2024-02-27 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2024-02-27 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2024-02-27 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2024-02-26 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2024-02-22 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2024-02-22 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2024-02-22 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2024-02-22 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2024-02-22 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2024-02-21 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/increase-in-the-medications-under-the-cdsco's-radar/central-drugs-standard-control-organization/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-its-public-notice-issued-in-january%2C-the-cdsco-expert-committee-headed-by-dr.m-s-bhatia-asked-the-stakeholders-to-%3Cstrong%3Egenerate-data-on-the-following-three-fdcs-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ewithin-1-year%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eparacetamol-500-mg-%2B-phenylephrine-hydrochloride-10-mg-%2B-caffeine-anhydrous-32-mg%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eparacetamol-500-mg-%2Bphenylephrine-hydrochloride-5-mg-%2Bcaffeine-anhydrous-15-mg%2C-chlorpheniramine-maleate-2mg%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eparacetamol-250mg-%2B-propyphenazone-150-mg-%2B-caffeine-anhydrous-30-mg%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-committee-asked-for-data-regarding-the%3Cstrong%3E-safety-and-efficacy-of-these-fdcs-from-phase-iv-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eclinical-trials.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethey-also-emphasized-that-these-fdcs-can-only-be-%3Cstrong%3Esold-to-those-with-a-prescription%3C%2Fstrong%3E-from-a-registered-medical-practitioner.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-02-21 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/campaign-for-eradication-of-lymphatic-filariasis-by-2027/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Elymphatic-filariasis-is-a-disease-that-is-a-priority-for-elimination-by-2027-in-india.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethere-are-%3Cstrong%3E345-districts-in-20-states-and-union-territories-in-india-that-are-endemic%3C%2Fstrong%3E-to-lymphatic-filariasis.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Emass-drug-administration-(mda)-campaign-has-been-conducted-more-than-15-20-times-to-eliminate-lymphatic-filariasis-in-india.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ehowever%2C-only-138-districts-have-completed-the-mda-campaign.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Efirst-phase-of-the-campaign-for-elimination-was-launched-on-february-10%2C-2024.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ea-campaign-has-been-launched-to-prevent-the-spread-of-disease-in-areas-affected-by-it.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-campaign-will-provide-free-preventive-medication-to-residents-in-92-districts-across-11-states-and-will-continue-for-the-next-two-weeks.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eindia-has-taken-several-measures-to-accelerate-progress-towards-the-goal-of-eliminating-lymphatic-filariasis-by-2027%2C-three-years-before-the-global-target.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ein-order-to-achieve-thorough-sensitization%2C-the-union-minister-for-health-and-family-welfare%2C-dr.-mansukh-mandaviya%2C-has-advised-working-in-a-mission-mode-approach-with-social-mobilization-and-active-community-participation.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-02-21 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/ground-support-for-gaza/who-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ewho-and-partners-recently-completed-a-high-risk-mission-to-supply-fuel-to-the-al-shifa-hospital-in-northern-gaza.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Egaza-hospitals-are-in-dire-circumstances-with-a-lack-of-access-to-patients-and-supplies.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-mission-was-carried-out-by-who%2C-alongside-the-office-for-the-coordination-of-humanitarian-affairs%2C-the-united-nations-department-of-safety-and-security%2C-and-m%C3%A9decins-sans-fronti%C3%A8res%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-mission-delivered-%3Cstrong%3E19000-liters-of-fuel%3C%2Fstrong%3E-to-the-hospital%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-mission-faced-delays-due-to-damaged-roads-and-roadblocks.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-mission-observed-a-decrease-in-the-number-of-displaced-people%2C-from-40%2C000-to-10%2C000.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eessential-services%2C-including-3-operating-theatres%2C-basic-laboratory-and-radiological-functions%2C-and-a-dialysis-unit%2C-remain-functional%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehowever%2C-there-is-a-lack-of-maternity-and-pediatric-services.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ealso%2C-the-main-oxygen-plant-has-been-destroyed.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ewho-has-again-called-for-an-immediate-ceasefire-to-protect-civilians-and-healthcare.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-02-20 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/measles-threat-continues-to-loom-over-europe/centre-for-infectious-disease-research-and-policy/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Esince-last-month%2C-measles-outbreaks-have-been-increasing-throughout-europe%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ekazakhstan-is-one-of-the-countries-taking-the-worst-hit%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Elast-month%2C-who%E2%80%99s-european-regional-office-warned-about-rising-measles-cases-and-ensured-precautions-were-in-place.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethere-has-been%3Cstrong%3E-more-than-a-30-fold-increase-in-2023-as-compared-to-2022.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eof-the-total-42%2C200-cases-in-europe%2C-%3Cstrong%3E13%2C677-have-been-reported-from-kazakhstan.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-the-country%2C-%3Cstrong%3E65%25-occurred-among-children-younger-than-5-years-old.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-country-is-responding-by-taking-the-following-measures%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eisolation-measures%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Evaccinating-the-contacts%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Esupplemental-vaccination%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehealth-education%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ewho-european-regional-office-has-urged-the-countries-to-strengthen-their-vaccination-strategies-and-stop-the-outbreak's-spread.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-02-19 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/have-we-achieved-the-sdg-tobacco-reduction-target%3F/who-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eglobally%2C-according-to-the-who's-tobacco-trends-report%2C-1.25-billion-adults-use-tobacco.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-2022-trends-showed-a-continued-decline-in-the-global-rates-of-tobacco-use---1-in-5-adults-worldwide-(compared-to-1-in-3-in-2000)%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E150-countries-have-been-successfully-reducing-tobacco-usage.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ebrazil-and-the-netherlands-herald-success-after-mpower-tobacco-control-measures%2C-making-a-relative-reduction-of-35%25-and-30%25%2C-respectively.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ewho-southeast-asian-region-has-the-highest-percentage-of-tobacco-users-at-26.5%25%2C-while-the-european-region-has-around-23%25%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehowever%2C-children-12-15-years-old-continue-to-be-one-of-the-most-common-users-of-tobacco-in-most-countries.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehence-to-ensure-emphasis-on-children%2C-%3Cstrong%3Ethis-year%E2%80%99s-world-no-tobacco-day-is-dedicated-to-%E2%80%9Cprotecting-children-from-tobacco-industry-interference.%E2%80%9D%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-02-19 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/can-maternal-covid-19-infection-increase-the-risk-of-respiratory-distress-among-full-term-babies%3F/centre-for-infectious-disease-research-and-policy/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ein-a-%3Cstrong%3Eresearch-involving-221-pregnant-patients-infected-with-covid-19%2C-the-ucla-medical-center-system-found-that-34-newborns-had-respiratory-distress-syndrome-(rd).%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-most-common-diagnosis-among-the-newborns-was-%3Cstrong%3Erespiratory-distress-syndrome%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-which-was-%3Cstrong%3Efollowed-by-transient-tachypnea%3C%2Fstrong%3E-(abnormally-rapid-breathing)-and-various-illnesses.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-group-also-observed-that-the-study's-exposed-infants-had-an-%3Cstrong%3Eexceptionally-high-incidence-of-rd%E2%80%9417%25%E2%80%94while-the-overall-incidence-of-rd-in-unexposed-neonates-varies-from-5.2%25-to-6.4%25.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ewhen-comparing-kids-born-to-vaccinated-mothers-to-those-born-to-unvaccinated-mothers%2C-the-%3Cstrong%3Eodds-ratio-of-rd-was-3.06%3C%2Fstrong%3E-(95%25-confidence-interval%2C-1.08-to-10.21).%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ehowever%2C-there-were-a-few-limitations-of-the-study%2C-including-that-the-mothers-and-their-babies-were-recruited-from-a-large-medical-center-that-typically-handles-the-sickest-patients%2C-which-they-said-could-skew-the-findings-toward-more-severe-illness-than-those-found-in-the-general-population%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-key-message-from-the-study-was-that-pregnant-women-should-be-encouraged-to-receive-mrna-covid-19-vaccines%2C-regardless-of-history-of-prior-covid-19-infection%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-02-19 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/formation-of-gdg-for-the-mec-of-contraceptive-use/who-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-world-health-organization-(who)-has-announced-the-formation-of-the-gdg-for-the-development-of-guidelines-on-contraceptive-use.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-who-will-receive-%3Cstrong%3Escientific-advice-and-direction-from-the-gdg%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-an-outside-panel-of-specialists.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-majority-of-the-guidelines-will-deal-with-the-%3Cstrong%3Etechnical-content%2C-structure%2C-distribution%2C-and-display-of-the-who-spr-fourth-edition-and-mec-sixth-edition.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eexperts-with-broad-and-varied-backgrounds-in-public-health%2C-epidemiology%2C-pharmacology%2C-nursing-and-midwifery%2C-family-planning%2Fcontraception%2C-research%2C-etc.-will-make-up-the-gdg's-membership.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Efurther%2C-the-gdg-will-convene-in-july-2024-at-who-headquarters-in-geneva-with-the-following-goals%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eevaluate-the-evidence-on-particular-picos-that-will-guide-the-mec-and-spr-update%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Edevelop-recommendations-through-a-consensus-building-process%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eidentify-any-unmet-research-needs-in-mec-and-spr.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eemphasize-any-implementation-related-concerns.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E 2024-02-19 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2024-02-19 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2024-02-19 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2024-02-19 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https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/-harnessing-private-sector-power-for-maternal-and-child-health-in-low-resource-settings/bmj-public-health/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Epublic-health-sectors-face-limitations-in-the-form-of-shortage-of-human-resources%2C-inefficient-frameworks%2C-and-inadequate-quality-of-maternal-and-child-health-services.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eincreasing-private-sector-involvement-can-improve-the-quality-of-maternal-and-child-health-services.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eutilization-of-private-providers-varies-high-for-children's-diarrhea-and-fever(67%25)%2C-lower-for-pregnant-women's-institutional-delivery(38%25)-and-antenatal-care(30%25)%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eoutpatient-care-is-equally-accessed-by-the-poor-and-wealthy%2C-while-the-wealthy-prefer-private-inpatient-care.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ehigh-out-of-pocket-expenditure%2C-especially-for-medicines-in-public-facilities.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eeffective-engagement-strategies%3C%2Fstrong%3E-include-%3Cstrong%3Evoluntary-or-mandatory%3C%2Fstrong%3E-partnerships-at-the-macro%2C-meso%2C-and-micro-levels.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ekey-strategies%3C%2Fstrong%3E-involve-%3Cstrong%3Efinancing%2C-regulatory-approaches-like-licensing%2C-and-policy-development.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eintermediary-mechanisms-include-ngos-enhancing-private-provider-service-quality-and-regulatory-compliance%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-02-15 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/icmr-seeks-public-input-for-updating-the-national-essential-diagnostics-list/icmr-/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eindia-holds-the-distinction-of-being-the-pioneer-in-releasing-the-national-essential-diagnostics-list-(nedl)%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ein-2019%2C-the-indian-council-of-medical-research-(icmr)-introduced-the-inaugural-nedl%2C-emphasizing-the-critical-role-of-diagnostics-within-the-healthcare-system.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-nedl-aims-to-enhance-diagnostic-availability-across-india's-healthcare-system%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-world-health-organization-(who)-advocates-for-creating-and-implementing-a-national-essential-diagnostics-list%3C%2Fstrong%3E-(nedl).%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethis-list-aims-to-enhance-the-availability-of-in-vitro-diagnostics-(ivds)-across-different-levels-of-the-healthcare-system%2C-including-facilities-with-or-without-an-on-site-laboratory.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Eindian-council-of-medical-research-(icmr)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-seeks-suggestions-for-revising-the-existing-%3Cstrong%3Enational-essential-diagnostics-list-(nedl)%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-emphasizing-the-addition-or-deletion-of-diagnostic-tests.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Estakeholders%2C-including-experts-and-the-public%2C-are-invited-to-propose-additional-tests-based-on-specific-criteria%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-02-15 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2024-02-15 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/breakthrough-wound-care%3A-aiims-delhi's-innovative-healing-device/ministry-of-science-and-technology%2C-govt.-of-india/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-latest-among-indian-innovations-in-healthcare-is-a-%3Cstrong%3Ecost-effective-simple-device-that-uses-a-combination-of-negative-pressure-wound-therapy-and-oxygen-delivery-to-enhance-wound-healing-in-trauma-and-burn-victims.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethis-device-has-shown-promising-results-in-a-couple-of-trials-and-succeeded-in-reducing-average-wound-healing-time-from-30-days-to-a-mere-7-10-days.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Enotable-features-of-this-device-include-%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ereduction-of-wound-exudate-and-edema-from-the-wound%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ereduction-of-wound-infections-and-maintaining-vascularity-at-the-site%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Emaintaining-temperature-pressure-and-moisture-at-a-level-favorable-for-wound-healing%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E 2024-02-10 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2024-02-10 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/superagers-and-their-advanced-cognitive-capacities/wiley-aging-machine/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-cross-sectional-study-conducted-by-batra-et-al-characterized-clinical-and-neuropsychological-capacities-among-the-residents-of-delhi.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Emethods%3A-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ethe-cognitive-abilities-of-the-participants-were-assessed-using-the-wechsler-adult-intelligence-scale-(wais)-iv-india%2C-color-trails-test%2C-boston-naming-test-(bnt)%2C-and-rey-auditory-verbal-learning-test.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Estudy-findings%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Esuper-agers-outperformed-typical-older-adults-in-all-cognitive-assessments-(%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3Cem%3E%3Cstrong%3Ep%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fem%3E%3Cstrong%3E%E2%80%89%26lt%3B%E2%80%890.001)-and-surpassed-younger-participants-in-bnt-and-wais-iv.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Esuper-agers-excelled-in-all-cognitive-domains-demonstrating-resilience-to-age-related-cognitive-decline.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-above-study-shows-that-cognitive-decline-with-aging-cannot-be-generalized-to-all-as-it-is-linked-to-many-clinical-social-and-lifestyle-differences.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-02-10 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2024-02-10 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2024-02-10 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/charting-a-sustainable-future%3A-key-highlights-from-the-interim-budget-2024-25/pib/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-ministry-of-finance-unveiled-a-progressive-interim-budget-2024-25%2C-prioritizing-comprehensive-development-and-green-initiatives.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Erooftop-solarization-and-muft-bijli-scheme%2C-aligned-with-the-prime-minister's-commitment%2C-aims-to-provide-one-crore-households-with-up-to-300-units-of-free-electricity-monthly%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-fostering-savings%2C-electric-vehicle-charging%2C-and-creating-employment-opportunities.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ein-%3Cstrong%3Ethe-pursuit-of-'net-zero'-by-2070%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-%3Cstrong%3Efinance-minister-sitharaman-introduced-strategic-measures%2C-including-offshore-wind-energy-funding%2C-coal-gasification%2C-cbg-blending%2C-and-support-for-biomass-machinery.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-electric-vehicle-ecosystem-will-be-strengthened%2C-encouraging-e-bus-adoption-through-a-secure-payment-mechanism.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ea-groundbreaking-bio-manufacturing-and-bio-foundry-scheme-promotes-eco-friendly-alternatives%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E-envisioning-a-shift-towards-regenerative-manufacturing-principles-for-a-sustainable-future.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eas-the-government-charts-a-course-toward-a-sustainable-and-inclusive-future%2C-the-interim-budget-2024-25-stands-as-a-testament-to-its-commitment-to-%3Cstrong%3Egreen-growth%2C-renewable-energy%2C-and-transformative-initiatives-for-a-resilient-and-environmentally-conscious-india.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-02-09 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/need-to-reduce-the-oope-among-breast-cancer-patients/the-lancet/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ebreast-cancer-is-the-most-common-type-of-cancer-among-women-worldwide%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-and-it-poses-a-significant-economic-burden-on-patients-and-health-systems%2C-especially-in-low--and-middle-income-countries.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ea-recent-study-published-in-the-lancet-examined-the-cost-of-breast-cancer-treatment%2C-out-of-pocket-payment%2C-and-reimbursement-in-a-cohort-of-429-patients-who-sought-treatment-at-a-publicly-funded-tertiary-cancer-care-hospital-in-india.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-study-found-that-the-average-total-cost-of-breast-cancer-treatment-was-%E2%82%B9258%2C095-(us%243531)%2C-of-which-72.2%25-was-paid-out-of-pocket-by-the-patients.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-study-also-revealed-that%3Cstrong%3E-only%3C%2Fstrong%3E-%3Cstrong%3E8%25-of-the-patients-received-full-reimbursement%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-that-the-reimbursement-from-various-sources-was-insufficient-to-prevent-high-out-of-pocket-payments.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-study-suggested-that-there-is-a-need-to-increase-the-insurance-coverage-and-the-reimbursement-limits-for-breast-cancer-treatment-in-india%2C-as-well-as-to-%3Cstrong%3Einclude-cancer-treatment-in-social-health-insurance-schemes%2C-to-reduce-the-financial-hardship-of-cancer-patients.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-study-is-the-first-to-longitudinally-capture-the-costs-incurred-by-patients-undergoing-breast-cancer-treatment-in-india%2C-and-it-provides-valuable-insights-for-health-policy-and-planning.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-02-10 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/urgent-appeal-by-who-/who-news/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%22%3Cstrong%3Edisruptions-to-essential-health-services-often-mean-the-difference-between-life-and-death-for-those-facing-emergencies%2C%22-said-who-director-general-dr.-tedros-adhanom-ghebreyesus-in-a-statement.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-funding-will-encourage-direct-access-to-healthcare-for-communities-in-hard-to-reach-areas%2C-in-partnerships-with-local-organizations%2C-and-share-information-about-document-outbreaks-and-attacks-on-health-workers.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Edistribution-of-funding%2C-as-announced%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eafrican-region---us%24-334-million%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eeastern-mediterranean-region---us%24-705-million%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eeuropean-region---us%24-183-million%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ewestern-pacific-region---%26nbsp%3Bus%24-15.2-million%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Esouth-east-asia-region---%26nbsp%3Bus%24-49-million%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eamericas-region---us%24131-million.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E 2024-02-09 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/cameroon-kickstarts-the-world%E2%80%99s-first-malaria-vaccination-drive/bbc-world/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ein-a-historic-move%2C-cameroon-has-become-the-first-country-to-start-vaccinating-children-against-malaria-as-part-of-its-national-immunization-program.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-initiative-began-with-the-%3Cstrong%3Eadministration-of-the-rts%2Cs-or-mosquirix-vaccine-developed-by-gsk%2C-marking-a-significant-step-in-the-fight-against-malaria%3C%2Fstrong%3E---a-disease-that-has-long-plagued-africa%2C-particularly-its-young-population.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Erts%2Cs-is-the-first-antimalarial-vaccine-to-be-recommended-by-the-world-health-organization-(who).%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-vaccine-will-be-provided-%3Cstrong%3Efree-of-charge-to-all-infants-up-to-the-age-of-six-months-old%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-vaccine%2C-which-has-been-over-30-years-in-the-making%2C-was-initially-part-of-a-pilot-program-in-selected-african-countries.-however%2C-it-is-now-set-for-a-wider-distribution-across-the-continent.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-first-recipients-of-the-vaccine-were-a-pair-of-twins%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E-whose-mother%2C-helene%2C-expressed-her-commitment-to-ensuring-her-children-receive-all-four-doses-of-the-vaccine-and-take-other-preventive-measures-like-sleeping-under-a-mosquito-net.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethis-groundbreaking-initiative-is-not-limited-to-cameroon%2C-as-other-african-countries-like-benin%2C-burkina-faso%2C-and-liberia-are-also-finalizing-their-malaria-vaccine-rollouts%2C-with-support-from-who%2C-gavi%2C-the-vaccine-alliance%2C-unicef%2C-and-other-partners.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-02-09 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2024-02-09 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2024-02-05 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2024-02-05 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2024-02-05 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2024-02-05 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2024-02-10 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2024-02-03 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2024-02-03 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2024-02-02 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2024-02-02 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/the-shield-against-injustice-to-women-and-children-shall-not-be-lowered./press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-fast-track-special-courts-(ftscs)-is-a-centrally-sponsored-scheme-launched-in-october-2019.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-prime-minister-of-india-has-approved-the-continuation-of-ftscs-for-three-years-as-a-centrally-sponsored-scheme-with-financial-implications.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-nirbhaya-funds-will-be-used-as-central-shares-for-the-scheme.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-criminal-amendment-act-of-2018-led-to-the%3Cstrong%3E-establishment-of-fast-track-special-courts-under-a-centrally-sponsored-scheme-to-dispose-of-cases-related-to-rape-and-the-pocso-act%3C%2Fstrong%3E(protection-of-children-from-sexual-offenses)%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethrough-these-courts%2C-certain-cases-of-a-heinous-character%2C-civil-cases-involving-women%2C-children%2C-elderly-people%2C-people-with-disabilities%2C-people-suffering-from-terminal-illnesses%2C-etc.%2C-and-property-related-issues-that-have-been-standing-for-longer-than-five-years-were-all-expeditiously-tried.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eincluding-414-exclusive-pocso-courts-in-districts-with%3Cstrong%3E-more-than-100-pocso-act-cases%2C-761-ftscs-have-been-operationalized-in-thirty-states%2Funion-territories%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethey-have-so-far-%3Cstrong%3Eresolved-over-1%2C95%2C000-cases.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe%3Cstrong%3E-motto-is-to-ensure-a-substantial-reduction-in-pending-cases-of-rape-and-the-pocso-act-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eby-ensuring-speedy-access-to-justice-for-victims.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E 2024-02-02 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/topical-antifungal-%3A-yet-another-contributor-for-developing-amr-/centre-for-infectious-disease-research-and-policy-/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-study-found-that-a-total-of-%3Cstrong%3E6.5-million-topical-antifungal%3C%2Fstrong%3E-prescriptions-valued-at-%24231-million-were-filled-for-medicare-part-d-beneficiaries-in-2021%2C-almost-half-of-which-were-written-by-high-volume-prescribers.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-point-of-concern-was-the-emergence-and-spread-of-%3Cstrong%3Eantimicrobial-resistant-superficial-fungal-infections-like-ringworm%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-which-is-caused-by-the%3Cstrong%3E-overuse-and-misuse%3C%2Fstrong%3E-of-topical-antifungals%2C-particularly-antifungal-corticosteroid-combination-creams.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Efollowing-recommendations-were-given%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-high-volume-of-prescribers-should-be-prioritized-for-antimicrobial-stewardship-efforts.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Econfirmatory-diagnostic-testing-by-healthcare-providers-should-be-done.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eefforts-to-educate-patients-and-make-them-aware-of-the-correct-use-of-topical-antifungals%2C-should-be-made%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E 2024-02-02 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/fresh-faces%3A-who's-new-regional-directors-take-the-lead/who-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Edr.-hanan-hassan-balkhy%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-who-will-serve-as-%3Cstrong%3Eregional-director-for-the-eastern-mediterranean-regional-office-in-cairo%2C-egypt-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eis-a-%3Cstrong%3Epediatrician-from-the-usa%3C%2Fstrong%3E-with-an-experience-of-over-20-years-in-leading-various-public-health-initiatives-like-%3Cstrong%3Eantimicrobial-resistance%2C-infection-prevention-and-control%2C-etc.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ems.-saima-wazed%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-who-will-serve-as-%3Cstrong%3Eregional-director-for-the-south-east-asia-regional-office-in-new-delhi%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-india%2C-holds-a-degree-in-%3Cstrong%3Eclinical-psychology%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-has-diverse-experience-in-the-field-of-%3Cstrong%3Emental-health-and-other-neurodevelopmental-disorders%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Edr.-saia-ma%E2%80%99u-piukala%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-who-will-serve-as-%3Cstrong%3Eregional-director-for-the-western-pacific-regional-office-in-manila%2C-philippines%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-is-a-politician%2C-public-health-leader%2C-and-surgeon-with-nearly-30-years-of-experience.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eall-the-newly-appointed-directors-will-start-their-tenure-on-1-february-2024-and-serve-for-a-five-year-long-term.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-02-01 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/telemedicine-%3A-a-modern-healthcare-dilemma/centre-for-infectious-diseases-research-and-policy/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ea-study-monitored-the-ehr-use-by-141-academic-pcps-practicing-family-medicine%2C-internal-medicine%2C-and-general-pediatrics-within-the-university-of-wisconsin-madison-health-system-from-may-2019-to-march-2023%3C%2Fstrong%3E-(pre-%2C-mid-%2C-and-post-covid-eras).%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Epatients'-expectations-regarding-telemedicine-and-portal-access-were-probably-impacted%3C%2Fstrong%3E-by-the-quick-switch-to-virtual-treatment-at-the-start-of-the-covid-19-pandemic.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Esome-patients-had-expected-same-day-responses-from-their-pcp-instead-of-an-in-person-or-telemedicine-appointment%2C-according-to-the-report.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Epcps-are-spending-more-and-more-time-in-the-ehr%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-light-of-the-increasing-demand-for-patient-care%2C-which-includes-a-steady-rise-in-the-number-of-patient-medical-advice-messages%2C-%3Cstrong%3Ehealth-systems-must-devise-plans-to-alter-the-trajectory-of-the-overall-ehr-workload-to-reduce-the-occupational-stress-experienced-by-pcps.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp%3Bemphasis-should-be-placed-on-preventing-needless-losses-in-the-number-of-effective-physicians-that-may-arise-from-the-heavier-ehr-workload.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-02-01 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2024-02-01 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2024-02-01 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2024-02-01 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/covid-19-survivors-and-digestive-disorders%3A-an-interesting-association/center-for-infectious-disease-research-and-policy/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-recent-study-by-southern-medical-university-researchers-in-china%2C-using-the-uk-biobank-database%2C-revealed-that-%3Cstrong%3Eadult-covid-19-survivors-face-an-elevated-risk-of-digestive-diseases.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-includes%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Egi-dysfunction%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Epeptic-ulcers%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Egerd%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Egallbladder-disease%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Esevere-liver-disease%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Enon-alcoholic-liver-disease%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Epancreatic-disease%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-study-involved-%3Cstrong%3E112%2C311-covid-19-survivors%2C-a-contemporary-group-of-359%2C671-individuals%2C-and-a-pre-covid-group-of-370%2C979-in-the-uk.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Erelative-to-the-contemporary-group%2C-%3Cstrong%3Ecovid-19-survivors-exhibited-increased-risks-for-various-digestive-conditions%2C-with-risks-persisting-one-year-after-diagnosis.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-study-suggests-that-possible-reasons-for-these-elevated-risks-could-be%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Efecal-oral-viral-transmission-of-the-virus%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Einteractions-between-sars-cov-2-spike-protein-and-angiotensin-converting-enzyme-2-receptors-in-the-digestive-tract.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-findings-emphasize-the-importance-of-healthcare-systems-being-prepared-to-provide-appropriate-care.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eclick-%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cidrap.umn.edu%2Fcovid-19%2Fcovid-19-survivors-higher-risk-digestive-diseases-study-suggests%22%3E%3Cu%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehere%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3Cstrong%3E-to-read-more.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E 2024-01-30 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/a-case-of-non-indigenous-primary-leading-to-an-outbreak-of-measles/centre-for-infectious-disease-research-and-policy/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efew-cases-of-measles-have-been-reported-by-the-philadelphia-health-department-in-the-past-few-weeks.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eaccording-to-the-sources%2C-%3Cstrong%3Ethe-cases-contracted-the-disease-from-a-primary-case-while-undergoing-treatment-at-the-children%E2%80%99s-hospital-of-philadelphia.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%C2%B7the-primary-case-was-found-to-have-%3Cstrong%3Econtracted-the-disease-outside-the-us.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-list-of-possible-places-of-exposure-has-been-drafted-by-the-health-department.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethose-who-have-had-a-history-of-visiting-such-places-have-been-advised-to-quarantine-for-21-days-after-the-exposure.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-department-is-also-providing-the-following-preventive-strategies-free-of-charge%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Emmr-vaccination-within-72-hours-of-exposure%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Emeasles-immunoglobulins-within-6-days-of-exposure%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethis-demonstrates-the-need-for-ongoing-surveillance-to-stop-the-admission-of-cases-from-other-nations-even-after-indigenous-cases-have-been-eliminated.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-01-30 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/nirsevimab-%3A-a-boon-for-children-suffering-from-rsv-associated-rtis/centre-for-infectious-disease-research-and-policy/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Erespiratory-syncytial-virus-is-one-of-the-%3Cstrong%3Emost-common-causes-of-respiratory-tract-infections-in-the-first-two-years-after-birth.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Erecently%2C-a-monoclonal-antibody-named-beyfortus-(nirsevimab)-was-approved-for-use-among-infants-for-protection-against-rsv.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-study-found-that-the-%3Cstrong%3Eantibody-was-protective-and-reduced-the-need-for-hospitalization-following-rsv-associated-lower-respiratory-tract-infections.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-the-study%2C-8058-infants-were-randomized-into-the-control-(4021)-and-intervention-(4037)-groups.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-intervention-group-received-one-single-im-injection-of-the-monoclonal-antibody.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-findings-from-the-study-were-as-follows%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-antibody-was-effective-(75.7%25)-in-preventing-very-severe-rsv-related-lower-respiratory-tract-infections.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Esevere-rsv-associated-lrti-was-found-in-0.1%25-of-the-infants-receiving-the-intervention-and-0.5%25-among-the-infants-belonging-to-the-control-group.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eclick-%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fpmc%2Farticles%2Fpmc10720817%2F%22%3E%3Cu%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehere%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3Cstrong%3E-to-read-more.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E 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2024-01-23 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/obesity%3A-a-significant-contributor-to-comorbidities/journal-of-the-association-of-physicians-of-india-/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Emore-than-650-million-people-live-with-obesity-across-the-world.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eit-is-predicted-that-by-2030-that-20%25-of-women-and-14%25-of-men-will-have-obesity-%5Bbody-mass-index-(bmi)-%E2%89%A530-kg%2Fm2%5D-implying%2C-over-1-billion-people-will-have-obesity.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-%26nbsp%3Bnational-cross-sectional-study-was-recently-done%2C-which-evaluated-data-from-100%2C531-adults-in-a-cluster-random-sample-across-india.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eaccording-to-the-report%2C-the-prevalence-of-obesity-in-the-country-is-40.3%25%2C-with-a-higher-prevalence-in%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ewomen%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eurban-residents%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eindividuals-over-40-years-of-age.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eit-is-estimated-that-between-2010-and-2040%2C-obesity-rates-will-triple%2C-while-the-number-of-overweight-people-between-the-ages-of-20-and-69-will-be-more-than-double.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ecompared-with-caucasians%2C-asian-indians-have-a-higher-risk-of-developing-%3Cstrong%3Einsulin-resistance-and-cardiovascular-problems-at-lower-bmi-levels%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E-a-well-known-concept-of-thin-fat-phenotype.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eabdominal-obesity-is-highly-prevalent-among-asian-indians-and-is-an-important-cause-of-the-rapid-increase-in-non-communicable-diseases-and-their-consequences.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2024-01-23 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2024-01-18 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2024-01-18 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2024-01-18 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2024-01-18 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2024-01-12 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2024-01-10 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2023-12-28 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/who-releases-the-fifth-global-status-report-on-road-safety/who-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eroad-traffic-accidents-%3C%2Fstrong%3Econtinue-to-be-the-%3Cstrong%3Emajor-cause-of-death-among-children-and-young-adults-aged-5-to-29.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Epedestrians%2C-cyclists%2C-and-motorcyclists-account-for-more-than-half-of-all-deaths%2C-particularly-in-poor-and-middle-income-nations.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Eglobal-status-report-on-road-safety-2023%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-published-this-month-presents-a-review-of-progress-from-2010-to-2021.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eit-establishes-the-foundation-for-the-%3Cstrong%3Eunited-nations-decade-of-action-for-road-safety-2021-2030%3C%2Fstrong%3E-goal-of-lowering-road-traffic-fatalities-and-injuries-by-2030.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethis-report-reveals-that-the-%3Cstrong%3Enumber-of-road-traffic-deaths-has-decreased-marginally-to-1.19-million-per-year%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E-indicating-that-measures-to-improve-road-safety-are-having-an-effect.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ehowever%2C-the-cost-of-mobility-remains-much-too-high%2C-and-immediate-action-is-required-if-the-objective-of-halving-road-traffic-deaths-and-injuries-by-2030-is-to-be-met.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-12-28 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/who-says%2C-jn.1-a-variant-of-interest-(voi)/world-health-organization/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe%3Cstrong%3E-w%3C%2Fstrong%3Eorld-%3Cstrong%3Eh%3C%2Fstrong%3Eealth-%3Cstrong%3Eo%3C%2Fstrong%3Erganization-(%3Cstrong%3Ewho%3C%2Fstrong%3E)-has-designated-the-%3Cstrong%3Ecovid-19-variant-jn.1%3C%2Fstrong%3E-as-a-%3Cstrong%3Eseparate-variant-of-interest%3C%2Fstrong%3E-due-to-its-rapid-spread%2C-distinct-from-the-parent-lineage-ba.2.86.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Eglobal-public-health-risk%3C%2Fstrong%3E-associated-with-%3Cstrong%3Ejn.1%3C%2Fstrong%3E-is-currently-considered-%3Cstrong%3Elow%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E-but-as-winter-approaches-in-the-northern-hemisphere%2C-it-could-contribute-to-an-increased-burden-of-respiratory-infections.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Edespite-this%2C-current-vaccines-remain-effective-against-severe-disease-and-death-caused-by-jn.1-and-other-sars-cov-2-variants.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Ewho-emphasizes-the-importance-of-preventive-measures%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-including-wearing-masks%2C-improving-ventilation%2C-practising-respiratory-etiquette%2C-regular-hand-hygiene%2C-vaccination-against-covid-19-and-influenza%2C-staying-home-when-sick%2C-and-getting-tested-for-symptoms-or-exposure.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ehealth-workers-are-advised-to-use-universal-masking-in-health-facilities-and-appropriate-personal-protective-equipment-when-caring-for-covid-19-patients.-the-who-will-continue-to-monitor-and-update-risk-evaluations-as-needed.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ecurrently%2C-some-countries-with-the-largest-number-of-cases-of-the-jn.1-variant-are-france%2C-usa%2C-singapore%2C-canada-and-uk.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-12-25 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2023-12-25 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2023-12-25 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2023-12-25 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2023-12-24 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2023-12-22 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2023-12-21 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2023-12-21 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2023-12-20 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2023-12-20 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/prone-positioning-has-little-effect-for-patients-with-severe-covid-19/cidrap/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eprevious-research-has-demonstrated-that-%3Cstrong%3Eprone-positioning-(laying-face-down)-successfully-reduces-the-risk-of-death%3C%2Fstrong%3E-in-patients-with-moderate-to-severe-hypoxemia%2C-as-well-as-aiding-in-oxygenation-and-protecting-lung-tissue-during-mechanical-ventilation.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eparticipants-were-170-patients-(110-men-and-60-women)-from-14-french-intensive-care-units-(icus)%2C-with-94%25-suffering-from-covid-19-related-ards.-the-research-was-conducted-from-march-3%2C-2021%2C-to-december-7%2C-2021.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-main-result-was-a-%3Cstrong%3Esuccessful-60-day-weaning-off-of-ecmo%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-authors-discovered-%3Cstrong%3Eno-statistical-difference-in-ecmo-weaning-success%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-with-44%25-of-prone-patients-(38-of-86)-successfully-weaned-versus-44%25-of-supine-patients-(37-of-84)%2C-for-a-risk-difference-of-0.1%25-(95%25-ci%2C--14.9%25-to-15.2%25).%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eby-day-90%2C-there-was-no-significant-difference-in-ecmo-duration%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-28-days-in-the-prone-group-and-32-days-in-the-supine-group-(difference%2C-4.9-days%3B-95%25-ci%2C-11.2-to-1.5).%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehowever%2C-whether-the-current-trial-findings-apply-to-patients-with-severe-non-covid-19-related-ards-is-still-unclear.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-12-20 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2023-12-20 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2023-12-20 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2023-12-13 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2023-12-13 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2023-12-13 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2023-12-06 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2023-12-06 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/global-focus-%3A-un-decade-of-healthy-ageing-progress-report-2021-30-/who-newsletter/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ewho-and-un-partners-released-the-inaugural-%3Cstrong%3Eun-decade-of-healthy-ageing-progress-report-2021-30.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-report-featured-a-survey-of-%3Cstrong%3E136-countries-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ebetween-late-2022-and-early-2023-that-over-20%25-improvements-in-various-areas%2C-including-legislation-against-ageism-and-national-programs-for-age-friendly-communities.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Edespite-progress%2C-less-than-one-third-of-countries-reported-sufficient-resources-for-the-decade's-four-key-areas%2C-such-as%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Echanging-how-people-think%2C-feel-and-act-about-age-and-ageing%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eensuring-communities-foster-the-abilities-of-older-people%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Edelivering-person-centred%2C-integrated-care-and-primary-health-services-responsive-to-older-people%3B-and%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eproviding-access-to-long-term-care-for-older-people-in-need.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Enational-multistakeholder-forums-on-ageing-and-health-saw-limited-growth%2C-with-low-and-middle-income-countries-facing-challenges-despite-projecting-an-%3Cstrong%3E80%25-elderly-population-by-2050.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Edr.-tedros-emphasized-the-need-for-increased-political-commitment%2C-investment%2C-trained-healthcare-workers%2C-and-involvement-of-older-individuals-in-decisions-with-subsequent-%3Cstrong%3Eprogress-reports-in-2026-and-a-final-impact-report-in-2029.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-12-06 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/mebella-vaccine-for-mr/vaccine-journal/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eglobally%2C-about-100%2C000-children-have-lost-their-lives-to-measles-and-rubella.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eindian-immunological-ltd.-(iil)-is-a-major-supplier-to-india%E2%80%99s-uip.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eiil-has-introduced-mebella%E2%84%A2%2C-also-named-mabella%2C-a-lyophilized%2C-live-attenuated-vaccine-for-measles-and-rubella-(mr).%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eit-has-been-developed-in-partnership-with-the-polyvac-institute-in-vietnam.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eextensive-human-clinical-trials-have-affirmed-its-safety-and-efficacy.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ea-phase-ii%2Fiii-clinical-trial-showed-mebella%E2%84%A2-to-have-seroprotection-and-seroconversion-rates%2C-assessed-at-42-days%2C-at-par-with-and-non-inferior-to-the-mr-vac%C2%AE-vaccine.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-11-30 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/13th-unesco-youth-forum./unesco/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-year%2C-the-unesco-youth-forum-focuses-on-the-social-impacts-of-climate-change-and-the-need-for-an-equitable-climate-transition.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eit-took-place-during-the-general-conference-on-14-15-november-2023%2C-at-the-unesco-headquarters-in-paris.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-theme-for-this-year-comes-at-a-vital-juncture.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eyoung-people-have-been-vocal-about-how-climate-change-threatens-their-future-in-recent-years.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eyoung-people-are-crucial-drivers-of-the-innovation-needed-to-accomplish-an-equitable-climate-transition.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethey-are-highly-motivated-to-do-so.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehowever%2C-they-frequently-lack-the-means-and-space-to-turn-their-ideas-into-effective-activities-and-achieve-their-full-potential.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethis-seminar-will-provide-a-platform-for-young-policymakers-to-be-heard-by-those-creating-policy.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-11-30 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/leveraging-partnerships-to-globalize-tci./who-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ewho-and-india's-ayush-ministry-signed-a-multi-million%2C-five-year-agreement-in-geneva-%3Cstrong%3Eto-advance-traditional%2C-complementary%2C-and-integrative-medicine-(tci)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-by-developing-new-technical-documents-for-global-well-being.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-collaboration-will-play-an-important-role-in-the-%3Cstrong%3Eglobalization-of-evidence-informed-tci%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eit-will-also-aid-in-mainstreaming-proven-tci-practices-in-national-health-systems-toward-achieving-universal-health-coverage-and-well-being.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eindia-is-a-steadfast-supporter-of-who's-tci-medicine-unit.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eindia-solidified-its-commitment-through-a-third-agreement-that-focuses-on-developing-benchmark-documents-and-evidence-informed-technical-products-for-traditional-medicine-systems.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ein-august-2023%2C-the-first-traditional-medicine-global-summit-in-gujarat%2C-india%2C-launched-the-gujarat-declaration%2C-emphasizing-collaborative-efforts-to-integrate-traditional-medicine-into-national-health-systems.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eindia's-new-agreement-supports-who-in-developing-benchmarks-for-siddha%2C-herbal-medicine-safety%2C-and-international-pharmacopeia%2C-advancing-traditional-medicine.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-11-30 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/revised-covid-19-therapeutic-guidelines./who-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-update-provides-new-baseline-risk-estimates-for-hospital-admission-for-non-severe-covid-19-patients.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-revised-estimates-aid-healthcare-professionals-in-identifying-and-tailoring-treatment-for-individuals-based-on-their-risk-levels.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-most-notable-change-includes-the-transition-of-individuals-over-65-and-those-with-specific-chronic-conditions-from-high-to-moderate-risk.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ewho-reiterates-its-strong-endorsement-of-%3Cstrong%3Enirmatrelvir-ritonavir-('paxlovid').%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ewho-recommends%3Cstrong%3E-molnupiravir-or-remdesivir-in-cases-where-nirmatrelvir-ritonavir-is-unavailable-for-high-risk-patients.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efurther%2C-it-advises-against-molnupiravir-and-remdesivir-for-moderate-risk-due-to-potential-harms-outweighing-benefits.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eonly-symptomatic-treatment-is-recommended-for-low-risk-patients.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ewho-cautions-against-routine-use-of-new-antivirals-(vv116)-and-strongly-opposes-ivermectin-for-non-severe-covid-19%2C-restricting-its-usage-to-clinical-trials-in-severe-or-critical-cases.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-11-30 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/the-associations-between-covid-19-vaccination-and-sudden-deaths./indian-journal-of-medical-research/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-multicentric-study-involving-47-hospitals-across-the-nation-studied-729-unexplained-deaths-between-october-2021-and-march-2023.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-study-aimed-to-examine-the-link-between-the-covid-19-vaccination-and-death.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Edata-about-the-covid-19-vaccination-was-collected-from-next-of-kin-after-identifying-cases-of-sudden-death-in-apparently-healthy-individuals.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efour-healthy-controls-from-the-same-age-group-and-locality-were-also-studied-for-every-case.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-study-concluded-that%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Etwo-doses-of-vaccination-improved-the-odds-of-survival-from-covid-19-infection%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Esudden-deaths-were-three-times-more-common-in-those-with-a-family-history-of-sudden-deaths%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Elifestyle-factors-like-alcohol%2C-smoking%2C-and-drug-use-were-significantly-associated-with-sudden-deaths%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethere-was-no-significant-association-between-covid-19-vaccination-and-sudden-death%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E 2023-11-30 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2023-11-29 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https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/beyond-borders%3A-symposium-to-tackle-health-effects-of-climate-change./who-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-10th-joint-technical-symposium-on-%22%3Cstrong%3Efacing-the-future%3A-human-health-and-climate-change%22-was-organized-by-who%2C-wipo%2C-and-wto-on-november-14%2C-2023.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-event-emphasized-the-crucial-intersections-between-public-health%2C-trade%2C-and-intellectual-property-(ip)-in-addressing-climate-change's-impact-on-human-health%2C-particularly-among-disadvantaged-communities.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-symposium-highlighted-the-urgent-need-to-align-actions-with-lessons-from-the-covid-19-response-for-cross-sectoral-activities-against-threats-to-climate.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eemphasis-was-given-on-the-following%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eacceleration-of-%26nbsp%3Bemission-reduction-commitments%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eensuring-trade-rules-don't-hinder-access-to-eco-friendly-technologies%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Erole-of-trade-in-spreading-green-technology%2C-incentivizing-innovation%2C-and-supporting-climate-adaptive-health-systems%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ebridging-the-gap-between-technology-providers-and-seekers-through-initiatives-like-wipo-green%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-symposium-included-panels-covering%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehealthcare-needs%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eip's-role-in-addressing-climate-change%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Etrade-policies-that-help-mitigate-climate-related-health-risks%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-closing-remarks-%3Cstrong%3Eemphasized-the-role-of-strong-partnerships%3C%2Fstrong%3E-to-tackle-the-health-effects-of-climate-change.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-11-28 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/challenges-to-the-3hp-tpt-regimen./central-tb-division/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eafter-the-nationwide-launch-eight-months-ago-by-prime-minister-narendra-modi%2C%3Cstrong%3E-the-3hp-tb-preventive-treatment-rollout-is-experiencing-delays-in-drug-supply-to-states.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Edespite-the-delays%2C-tamil-nadu-and-kerala-have-taken-the-initiative-to-implement-3hp-for-tb-preventive-treatment-for-all-recently-diagnosed-contacts.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-3hp-regimen%2C-involving-once-weekly-isoniazid-rifapentine-for-12-weeks%2C-offers-a-more-manageable-and-economical-course-with-12-doses-compared-to-the-current-daily-isoniazid-treatment-requiring-180-pills.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-therapy-is-very-beneficial-to-contacts%2C-as-around-20%25-of-tb-can-be-traced-back-to-home-exposure.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eit-can-also-stop-the-progression-of-highly-prevalent-latent-tb-for-a-long-period-of-time.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Edr.-padmapriyadarsini-underscores-the-benefits-of-3hp%2C-such-as%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eenhanced-compliance%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ereduced-adverse-effects%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehigher-completion-rates%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ecost-effective%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Etpt-is-a-high-reward-project-that-needs-more-attention-and-investment-to-tackle-tuberculosis.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-11-28 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/revolutionizing-indian-homes-for-energy-efficiency--and-sustainability./press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eenergy-efficiency-services-limited-(eesl)-has-launched-the-national-efficient-cooking-program-(necp)-and-the-energy-efficient-fans-program-(eefp).%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-was-launched-with-the-aim-of-a%3Cstrong%3Echieving-independent-and-sustainable-energy-consumption.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Enecp-promotes-non-solar%2Felectricity-based-induction-cookstoves%2C-aligning-with-the-go-electric-initiative.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eeesl-aims-to-distribute-20-lakh-induction-cookstoves%2C-reducing-environmental-impact-and-offering-low-cost-cooking-solutions.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eeefp-focuses-on-deploying-one-crore-5-star-energy-efficient-ceiling-fans%2C-aiming-to-reduce-residential-electricity-consumption-by-nearly-20%25.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-also-benefits-consumers-by-cost-cutting-their-electricity-bills.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-initiative-complements-the-g20-energy-transitions-working-group's-efforts.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eunion-minister-for-power-and-new-and-renewable-energy%2C-shri-r.-k.-singh%2C-emphasized-the-strategic-shift-to-electric-cooking%2C-%3Cstrong%3Ehighlighting-the-affordability-and-benefits-for-ordinary-citizens.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-transition-will-reduce-the-reliance-on-outside-sources-of-energy.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eit-can-reduce-the-expense-of-cooking-fuel-for-the-ordinary-person.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-ncep-and-eefp-programs-will-target-promoting-efficient%2C-sustainable%2C-safe%2C-and-affordable-cooking-and-appliance-use.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eeesl-ceo-shri-vishal-kapoor-noted-the-impact-of-past-initiatives-like-ujala-and-the-street-lighting-national-program-in-reducing-energy-consumption-and-cutting-co2-emissions.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-11-27 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/effects-of-the-pandemic-on-preschool-children%3A-a-canadian-study/centre-for-infectious-disease-research-and-policy/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-recent-study-published-in-the-jama-network-analyzed-canadian-children-born-between-february-2018-and-june-2022.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-aim-of-the-study-was-to-draw-conclusions-about-the-effects-of-the-pandemic-on-preschool-children.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-children-were-surveyed-at-ages-2-and-4.5-and-included-those-who-lived-through-four-periods-of-nationwide-lockdown-and-many-school-closures-during-the-pandemic.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-sample-consisted-of-718-children-aged-24-months-and-703-aged-54-months.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-both-age-groups%2C-some-were-studied-before-the-pandemic-and-the-rest-during-the-pandemic.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethose-aged-24-months-were-assessed-using-the-ages-and-stages-questionnaire-for%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eproblem-solving%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Epersonal-social-skills%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ecommunication%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Emotor-skills%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eearly-childhood-cognitive-battery-was-completed-by-children-in-the-54-month-age-group.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-study-concluded-that%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ebetter-problem-skills-were-found-among-pandemic-exposed-24-month-old-preschoolers%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ebetter-memory-and-composite-cognitive-skills-were-found-among-the-pandemic-pandemic-exposed-54-month-olds%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eno-significant-differences-in-socioemotional-skills-were-found-due-to-exposure-to-the-pandemic-and-lockdown.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E 2023-11-27 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/a-clearer-path-for-fmgs/national-medical-commission/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-national-medical-commission-published-a-notice-addressing-the-%3Cstrong%3Eissues-faced-by-foreign-medical-graduates.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-clarifications-for-fmgs-in-ukraine-are%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eafter-obtaining-a-provisional-registration-certificate-from-the-state-medical-council%2C-candidates-can-undergo-a-compulsory-rotating-medical-internship-(crmi)-in-india-and-receive-equal-stipend-pay%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eif-a-candidate-has-completed-a-medical-course-at-a-foreign-medical-institute-partially-online%2C-they-must-complete-a-one-year-clinical-clerkship-(cc)-to-be-eligible-for-crmi.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ecandidates-who-have-not-completed-the-fmg-course-must-complete-a-clinical-clerkship-(cc)-for-two-years-to-be-eligible-for-crmi.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ea-candidate-can-appear-for-the-fmg-exam-within-10-years-of-completing-their-course-at-a-foreign-medical-institute.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E 2023-11-27 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/from-principles-to-practice%3A-data-driven-sdg-solutions./press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eniti-aayog-hosted-a-one-day-workshop-on-%22%3Cstrong%3Eharnessing-data-for-development-(d4d)-for-accelerating-progress-on-sdgs%3C%2Fstrong%3E%22-at-hotel-taj-palace%2C-new-delhi.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-workshop-was-conducted-as-part-of-the-feeder-thematic-workshops-series.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-workshop-focused-on-the-%3Cstrong%3Eg20-principles-of-harnessing-data-for-development%2C-emphasizing-relevance-within-the-indian-context.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ekey-sessions-included-discussions-on-the-specific-aspects-of-data-driven-development%2C-such-as%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Esustainability%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Einclusion%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Etechnology-and-finance%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ecapacity-building%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-workshop-aimed-to-gather-insights-from-think-tanks-and-academics-to-contribute-to-future-national-workshops.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-workshop-series-consisted-of-ten-thematic-workshops-scheduled-from-november-1-9%2C-2023%2C-covering-diverse-topics-such-as%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eg20-to-g21%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Etourism%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Etrade-and-green-development%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Efostering-collaborative-efforts-for-sustainable-progress%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E 2023-11-27 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2023-11-27 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/strengthening-of-the-disaster-risk-reduction-programme-in-india/national-institute-of-disaster-management/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eunder-the-supervision-of-the-national-institute-of-disaster-management-(nidm)%2C-260-institutes-will-be-commencing-courses-on-climate-change%2C-sdg%2C-and-drr-(disaster-risk-reduction).%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-network-includes-various-iits%2C-iims%2C-and-significant-government-and-private-universities.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-head-of-the-nidm-led-network-of-institutions-declared-five-fully-funded-ph.d.-projects-and-grants-of-rs-10-lakh-each-for-research-projects.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Especial-research-projects-in-the-field-of-region-specific-disaster-management-challenges-will-be-centrally-sponsored.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eas-per-the-pm%E2%80%99s-10-point-agenda-for-drr-to-reduce-disaster-death-rates-and-losses%2C-the-curriculum-for-the-ug-and-pg-is-already-passed-for-all-universities.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-network-is-being-made-under-drr-agenda-6%2C-which-aids-in-achieving-sdg-goals-and-climate-change-adaptations.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ea-national-drr-research-facility-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ehas-been-permitted-for-fellowship-courses.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eit-will-be-india%E2%80%99s-pioneering-project%2C-following-in-the-footsteps-of-global-networks.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-11-24 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/breaking-the-ice%3A-global-leaders-plans-to-unveil-cooling-pledge-at-cop28/unep-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ea-%22cooling-pledge%22-is-set-to-be-announced-at-cop28.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-aims-to-%3Cstrong%3Ecut-cooling-related-emissions-by-68%25-by-2050.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehowever%2C-given-their-increasing-demand-for-air-conditioning%2C-there-is-still-uncertainty-regarding-which-countries-will-commit-to-this-pledge.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ecurrent-cooling-methods-contribute-over-7%25-of-global-greenhouse-gas-emissions-due-to-the-pollutants-emitted-from-electricity-required-for-devices-like-acs-and-fans.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-united-nations-warns-that-without-intervention%2C-emissions-from-air-conditioning-and-refrigeration-could-surge-90%25-above-2017-levels-by-2050.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-global-cooling-pledge-calls-for-a-68%25-reduction-in-cooling-related-emissions-globally-by-2050-compared-to-2022-levels.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eglobal-climate-talks-in-dubai-from-%26nbsp%3Bnovember-30-are-expected-to-address%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Efossil-fuels'-future%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eincreased-use-of-renewable-energy%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Efunding-for-adaptation-in-the-developing-world.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E 2023-11-24 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/climate-change's-impact-on-kenya's-economy/the-world-bank/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-kenya-country-climate-and-development-report-predicts-the-effects-of-climate-change-by-the-year-2050-as-follows%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ea-loss-in-gdp-of-the-country-by-7%25%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Erise-in-poverty-by-1.1-million%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Emorbidity-and-mortality-rise-by-56%25-for-malaria-and-10%25-for-waterborne-illnesses.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eextreme-climate-events-severely-impact-agriculture-and-pastoral-systems%2C-disproportionately-affecting-people's-lives.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-rise-in-temperature-decreases-work-productivity%2C-affecting-the-economy.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-climate-shocks-have-compelled-the-citizens-to-decrease-food-consumption-by-37%25.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eto-bridge-the-inequalities-and-lower-climate-change's-impact-on-the-economy%2C-%3Cstrong%3Eclimate-resilient-investment%2C-policies%2C-and-their-implementation%3C%2Fstrong%3E-are-the-need-of-the-hour.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-11-27 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/tb-indicators-after-the-pandemic%3A-where-do-we-stand%3F/who-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eaccording-to-the-report%2C-%3Cstrong%3E7.5-million-individuals-were-diagnosed-with-tuberculosis-in-2022.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-is-the-highest-total-since-who-began-global-tb-tracking-in-1995.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-increase-is-attributable-to-improved-access-to-and-provision-of-health-services.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eglobally%2C-a-projected-10.6-million-people-contracted-tuberculosis-(tb)-in-2022%2C-up-from-10.3-million-in-2021.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Egeographically%2C-the-majority-of-people-who-contracted-tuberculosis-in-2022-lived-in-the-who-regions-of-southeast-asia-(46%25)%2C-africa-(23%25)%2C-and-the-western-pacific-(18%25).%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eindia%2C-indonesia%2C-and-the-philippines-together-contributed-to-more-than-60%25-of-global-reductions-in-newly-diagnosed-tuberculosis-in-2020-and-2021.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Edespite-a-significant-recovery-in-2022%2C-progress-was-insufficient-to-meet-global-tb-targets-set-in-2018.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-net-decrease-in-tb-related-deaths-from-2015-to-2022-was-19%25%2C-falling-far-short-of-the-who-end-tb-strategy-milestone-of-a-75%25-reduction-by-2025.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-cumulative-reduction-in-tb-incidence-rate-from-2015-to-2022-was-8.7%25%2C-falling-far-short-of-the-who-end-tb-strategy-milestone-of-a-50%25-reduction-by-2025.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eover-50%25-of-tb-patients-and-their-households-experienced-catastrophic-total-expenses%2C-significantly-exceeding-the-who-end-tb-strategy-target-of-zero.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eless-than-half-of-the-cash-earmarked-for-tb-care-delivery-and-research-was-mobilized.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efurther-efforts-are-needed-to-reach-the-targets-set-in-2018.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-11-24 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2023-11-24 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2023-11-23 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2023-11-23 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2023-11-23 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2023-11-01 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2023-11-01 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2023-11-01 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2023-11-01 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2023-10-30 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/highly-pathogenic-avian-flu-finds-its-course-to-antarctica/centre-for-infectious-disease-research-and-policy/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-british-antarctic-survey-released-the-results-of-the-tests-on-october-23%2C-2023.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethis-survey-maintains-two-research-stations-in-south-georgia%2C-including-one-on-bird-island.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eit-is-unclear-how-the-virus-will-affect-the-south-georgia-fauna.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-world-organisation-for-animal-health-(woah)-and-the-united-nations-food-and-agriculture-organization-(fao)-issued-a-%3Cstrong%3Ereport-in-august-2023-warning-about-the-potential-of-h5n1-avian-flu-spreading-to-antarctica's-wildlife-populations.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ewoah-and-the-fao-predicted-that-it-would-travel-south-to-antarctica-with-the-migration-of-birds-from-south-america%2C-where-it-was-detected-in-october-2022%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-groups-cautioned-that-the-impact-on-animals-in-the-region-might-be-enormous-due-to%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Etheir-vulnerability-to-the-virus%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Etheir-habit-of-living-in-dense-colonies%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-10-30 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2023-10-30 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/greening-delhi's-waste%3A-miyawaki-magic-to-transform-landfills/green-yatra/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-department-of-environment-management-services-(dems)-is-soon-going-to-undertake-afforestation-around-the-three-landfills-of-delhi-(bhalswa%2C-okhla%2C-and-ghazipur)-as-per-the-national-green-tribunal-(oct-2022)-direction.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-technique-of-miyawaki-afforestation-(biofencing)%2C-i.e.%2C-planting-indigenous%2C-fast-growing-plants-to-form-a-green-belt-5-10m-around-the-periphery-of-landfills%2C-will-help-limit-the-spread-of-toxic-gases%2C-dust%2C-and-pollutants.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-horticulture-department-aims-to-plant-around-52-indigenous-plant-varieties.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eafter-the-bio-remediation-of-the-years-old-legacy-wastes%2C-the-process-will-soon-start.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethis-project-will-be-implemented-by-an-ngo-named-green-yatra.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-10-30 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/dbt-in-partnership-with-wipo-launches-global-health-innovation-fellowship/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-department-of-biotechnology-(dbt)-and-the-world-intellectual-property-organization-(wipo)-have-collaborated-to-launch-a-global-health-innovation-fellowship-to-boost-medtech-startups-and-innovations-among-youth%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethis-fellowship-will-be-implemented-across-various-dbt-bio-design-centers-in-india%2C-including-those-at-iit-delhi%2C-aiims%2C-iitb%2C-hinduja-hospital%2C-and-nanavati-hospital-in-mumbai.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Edr.-jitendra-singh%2C-union-minister-for-science-and-technology%2C-presided-over-the-event%E2%80%99s-launch%2C-highlighting-that-it-aligns-with-prime-minister-narendra-modi's-vision-to-find-scientific-solutions-for-unmet-health-related-needs-and-challenges.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-program-received-157-applications-from-young-professionals-worldwide%2C-including-from-low--and-middle-income-countries.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Erecently%2C-the-dbt-partnered-with-more-than-20-technical-and-medical-colleges-nationwide-to-expand-the-biodesign-program.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eindia's-biotech-sector-is-expanding-exponentially%2C-as-it-incorporates-three-biotech-startups-daily-intending-to-provide-viable-technological-solutions-and-contribute-to-the-%22make-in-india%22-initiative.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eit-is-anticipated-to-create-more-than-10-million-jobs-by-2025.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Efurthermore%2C-dbt%2C-with-its-psu-birac%2C-is-working-synergistically-with-various-stakeholders-to-promote-the-growth-of-biotech-startups-in-india.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-10-30 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/drones-slash-medication-delivery-time-in-lahaul-%26-spiti%3A-100-units-in-just-26-minutes/indian-council-of-medical-research/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Edrones-are-becoming-increasingly-crucial-in-healthcare-for-delivering-supplies-to-remote-areas-quickly.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eicmr-aims-to-streamline-medical-provisions'-distribution-from-regional-hospitals-in-keylong-to-over-eight-primary-health-centers-(phcs)-in-the-region.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-inaugural-flight-successfully-transported-medications-and-diagnostic-samples%2C-significantly-reducing-the-time-compared-to-road-transport.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-drone-swiftly-covered-20-kilometers-in-just-26-minutes%2C-a-significant-time-reduction-from-the-previous-120-minutes.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eicmr-plans-to-conduct-more-test-flights-in-the-coming-days.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethis-initiative-is-seen-as-a-game-changer-for-healthcare-in-remote-and-challenging-geographical-areas.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eit-also-offers-the-potential-to-save-lives-in-emergencies-and-challenging-conditions.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-research-will-provide-insights-into-the-utility-of-drones-in-these-regions-and-whether-they-can-complement-traditional-medical-supply-methods-in-difficult-terrain.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-project-received-support-from-state-health-authorities-and-local-administrative-officials.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-10-28 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2023-10-28 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2023-10-28 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2023-10-24 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/charting-vulnerabilities-in-improper-waste-handling/the-times-of-india/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-ncr-of-delhi-produces-around-%3Cstrong%3E11.36-tons-per-day-(tpd)-of-hazardous-industrial-waste.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-hazardous-waste-generated-is-supposed-to-be-channeled-to-the-treatment%2C-storage%2C-and-disposal-facility-(tsdf)-at-the-bawana-industrial-area.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-delhi-pollution-control-committee-pinned-down-%3Cstrong%3E164-vulnerable-industrial-sites-practicing-improper-waste-disposal.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-identified-spots-dump-the-waste-on-vacant-grounds-and-burn-it-illegally.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-delhi-state-industrial-and-infrastructure-development-corporation%2C-the-municipal-corporation-of-delhi%2C-and-the-dpcc-will-undergo-%3Cstrong%3Eweekly-monitoring-of-these-sites-to-prevent-any-unauthorized-dumping-of-waste.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-10-24 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/kerala's-health-bill-sparks-clash-between-government-and-governor/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-kerala-government-is-facing-resistance-from-governor-arif-mohammed-khan-regarding-the-kerala-public-health-bill%2C-2021.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Etraditional-medicine-practitioners-also-raised-concerns-about-the-bill%2C-citing-bias-and-disruption-to-their-medical-practices.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-governor-holds-the-power-to-take-one-of-three-actions-under-article-200-of-the-constitution-in-such-cases.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Estate-principal-secretary%2C-a.p.m.-mohammed-hanish%2C-warned-that-entertaining-these-objections-could-set-a-concerning-precedent-and-potentially-breach-the-principle-of-separation-of-powers.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-kerala-government-is-considering-seeking-supreme-court-intervention-to-direct-the-governor-to-address-pending-bills.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-clash-revolves-around-the-governor's-role-in-relation-to-legislative-matters%2C-creating-tensions-between-the-executive-and-legislative-branches.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-10-24 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/genetically-modified-pig-kidneys-%E2%80%93-transplantation-triumphs-/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ea-recent-study-in-nature-reports-on-the-%3Cstrong%3Esuccessful-transplantation-of-kidney-grafts-from-genetically-modified-pigs-into-non-human-primates.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-genetic-modifications-in-pigs-for-kidney-transplantation-involved%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eremoving-antigen-coding-genes%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eintroducing-human-genes%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eeliminating-pig-viruses%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-transplanted-kidneys-exhibited-long-term-survival-in-the-monkey-recipients.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethis-breakthrough-in-preclinical-research-brings-the-potential-of-using-genetically-modified-pig-kidneys-for-human-transplantation.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Exenotransplantation%2C-involving-the-transplantation-of-animal-organs-into-humans%2C-offers-a-solution-to-the-global-organ-shortage.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eovercoming-obstacles-like-organ-rejection-and-the-risk-of-zoonosis-is-crucial-for-clinical-viability.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eone-of-the-main-reasons-behind-this-graft-survival-was-found-to-be-the-introduction-of-69-genomic-edits-into-donor-pigs.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethese-promising-results-and-immunosuppressive-treatment-offer-hope-for-the-future-use-of-pig-organs-in-human-transplantations.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-10-24 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2023-10-24 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/inflation's-grip-on-global-child-hunger%3A-a-growing-crisis/reuters-/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ea-survey-of-16-countries-commissioned-by-the-humanitarian-group-world-vision-international-came-ahead-of-world-food-day.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eit-has-polled-more-than-14%2C000-people-of-all-income-levels-on-child-hunger.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eresults-showed-that%2C-among-respondents-who-said-their-children-went-to-sleep-hungry%2C-46%25-cited-inflation-and-living-costs-as-the-main-reasons.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-other-two-most-common-reasons-cited-%3Cstrong%3Ewere-low-household-income-(39%25)-and-insufficient-government-focus-on-ending-hunger-(25%25).%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eit-has-also-revealed-that-the-percentage-of-children-going-to-bed-hungry-increased-to-38%25-in-low-income-countries.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-10-24 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/air-pollution%3A-a-clouded-sky-over-solar-dreams/journal-iscience-by-elsevier/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ea-recently-published-study-reported-india%E2%80%99s-photovoltaic-potential.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-study-was-titled-%E2%80%9C%3Cstrong%3Eindia%E2%80%99s-photovoltaic-potential-amidst-air-pollution-and-land-constraints%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%E2%80%9D%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eaccording-to-the-report%2C-just-29.3%25-of-india's-landmass-can-currently-be-used-for-solar-photovoltaic-energy-harvesting.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethis-landmass%2C-which-mainly-expands-over-southern-and-western-regions%2C-%3Cstrong%3Eis-further-declining-by-0.21%25-annually.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethis%2C-in-turn%2C-%3Cstrong%3Ecauses-a-presumptive-loss-of-50-gw-of-solar-potential.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eaccording-to-the-study%2C-aerosols-have-a-major-impact-on-solar-resources-over-approximately-98%25-of-the-indian-landmass%2C-clouds-impact-40%25-of-it%2C-and-clouds-and-aerosols-impact-39%25-of-it.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Etherefore%2C-%3Cstrong%3Ealleviating-two-decades-of-aerosol-burden-will-make-an-additional-8%25-area-suitable-for-effective-solar-photovoltaics.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-10-24 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2023-10-23 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2023-10-23 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/the-cdc's-isolation-precautions-guidelines-revisited/centre-for-infectious-disease-research-and-policy/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ea-group-of-healthcare-professionals%2C-including-industrial-hygienists%2C-epidemiologists%2C-and-healthcare-worker-representatives%2C-plan-to-send-a-second-letter-to-the-cdc.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethis-letter-will-re-emphasize-%3Cstrong%3Ethe-need-to-hold-public-meetings-regarding-the-proposed-update-to-the-cdc%E2%80%99s-isolation-precautions-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eguidance-by-the-healthcare-infection-control-practices-advisory-committee-(hicpac).%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-last-update-for-this-was-done-in-2017.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethis-guidance-sets-infection-control-protocols-for-various-pathogens-in-healthcare-settings.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ecritics-argue-that-the-proposed-changes-fail-to-address-lessons-learned-from-covid-19-and-may-weaken-existing-isolation-procedures.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethey-emphasize-the-importance-of-input-from-experts-in-aerosol-transmission-and-respiratory-protection.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eaccording-to-the-cdc%2C-the-intention-is-to-simplify-safeguards-for-healthcare-personnel.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ehowever%2C-some-contend-that-the-suggested-modifications-represent-a-regression-in-the-comprehension-of-the-virus's-mode-of-transmission.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ein-response-to-the-first-letter-sent-in-july-2023%2C-the-cdc-said-that-it-would-consider-input-from-key-stakeholders-and-the-public%2C-but-the-group-of-collectives-has-reservations-regarding-the-cdc's-response.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-10-23 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2023-10-23 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2023-09-26 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2023-09-26 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2023-09-26 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2023-09-26 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2023-09-12 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2023-09-12 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2023-09-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/covid-19-variants-and-its-association-with-long-covid/centre-for-infectious-disease-research-and-policy/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-recent-study-was-conducted-to-find-the-%3Cstrong%3Eassociation-between-virus-variants%2C-vaccination%2C-past-exposure%2C-and-the-risk-of-developing-long-covid-symptoms.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-study-compared-the-%3Cstrong%3Erisk-of-developing-pcc-after-infection-with-wild-type%2C-alpha%2C-delta%2C-and-omicron-sars-cov-2%2C-depending-on-previous-vaccinations-and%2For-infections.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-study-was-a-prospective-cohort-study-conducted-in-germany%2C-conducted-before-the-introduction-of-the-bivalent-vaccine.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ean-estimated-18%2C000-individuals-were-included-in-the-study.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-salient-findings-of-the-study-were%3A%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E2%2C822-participants-reported-symptoms-12-weeks-after-infection%2C-of-whom-5.1%25-had-no-previously-reported-symptoms.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ecompared-to-those-who-were-vaccinated-three-times-and-those-who-had-omicron-infection%2C-the-unvaccinated-individuals-with-wild-type-of-infection-had-a-higher-risk-for-long-covid.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-risk-was-also-higher-among-those-unvaccinated-and-vaccinated-individuals-with-alphavirus-infection.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eregardless-of-the-time-since-the-last-infection%2C-the-number-of-previous-infections-was-strongly-linked-to-a-lower-risk-of-long-covid-19.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehowever%2C-these-factors-did-not-have-any-effect-on-the-symptom-severity-of-long-covid.-%3C%2Fstrong%3E%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-lack-of-protection-against-long-covid-may-turn-out-to-be-a-serious-problem-in-the-future.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-09-11 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/burden-of-falls-among-the-older-adults/centre-for-disease-control-/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eunintentional-falls-are-the-%3Cstrong%3Eleading-cause-of-injury%3C%2Fstrong%3E-among-older-adults-%26gt%3B65-years-in-the-united-states.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-study-was-conducted-to-describe-%3Cstrong%3Ethe-patterns-of-fatal-and-nonfatal-falls-by-sex-and-geography.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Edata-was-collected-from%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-2020-behavioral-risk-factor-surveillance-system-(brfss)%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-2021-national-vital-statistics-system-(nvss)-data.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-findings-of-the-study-were-as-follows%3A%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E27.6%25-(14-million)-of-older-adults-reported-such-a-history.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Efalls-were-higher-among-the-women-(28.9%25-vs.-26.1%25)%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Efalls-were-higher-in-the-noncore-countries.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-rate-of-unintentional-fall-death-was-found-to-be-78-per-100%2C000%2C-which-was-higher-among-men-when-compared-to-women.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-incidence-of-falls-and-the-rate-of-fall-deaths-were-highest-among-the-non-hispanic-white-and-non-hispanic-american-indian-or-alaska-native-persons.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-highest-percentage-of-falls-and-fall-deaths-were-seen-in-alaska-and-wisconsin%2C-respectively.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Emost%3Cstrong%3E-falls-are-preventable%3C%2Fstrong%3E-but-are-the-leading-cause-of-high-morbidity-and-mortality-among-older-adults.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehence%2C-prevention-strategies-need-to-be-strengthened.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-09-17 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/2-million-excess-of-deaths-following-the-lift-of-the-zero-covid-policy/centre-for-infectious-disease-research-and-policy/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Ezero-covid-policy-was-implemented-by-china%2C-wherein-mass-testing-and-strict-quarantine-measures-were-used-to-prevent-the-spread-of-outbreaks.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehowever%2C-since-the-end-of-2022%2C-the-policy-has-been-lifted.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-the-two-months-since-the-lifting-of-the-policy%2C-%3Cstrong%3Ean-estimated-1.87-million-excess-deaths%3C%2Fstrong%3E-have-been-reported.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-study-was-conducted-based-on%3Cstrong%3E-obituary-notices-for-three-major-chinese-universities-from-december-2022-to-january-2023.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-authors-created-a-model-that-extrapolated-the-findings-to-the-rest-of-the-country.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-number-of-deaths-in-beijing-universities-%3Cstrong%3Eincreased-significantly-when-compared-to-expected-deaths%2C-increasing-by-403%25-(95%25-ci%2C-351%25-to-461%25)-and-56%25-(95%25-ci%2C-41%25-to-73%25)-in-december-2022-and-january-2023%2C-respectively.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-09-11 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/poliovirus-still-remains-a-public-health-emergency-of-international-concern/who-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-36th-meeting-of-the-international-health-regulations-emergency-committee-on-the-international-spread-of-poliovirus-was-recently-held.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-meeting-was-held-in-the-context-of-%3Cstrong%3Eeradicating-wild-poliovirus-(wpc)-and-putting-an-end-to-cvdpv2-outbreaks-by-the-end-of-2023.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Edata-on-wpv1-and-cvdpv-was-reviewed-for-the-same.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Esince-the-last-meeting%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eone-new-case-of-wpv1-was-identified-in-pakistan%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Efive-new-cases-of-wpv1-were-identified-in-afghanistan.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Etwo-genetic-clusters-of-wpv1-were-identified.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethere-has-been-a-decline-in-the-cvdpv%2C-with-72%25-identified-from-4-regions--eastern-dr-congo%2C-northern-nigeria%2C-northern-yemen%2C-and-somalia.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ehowever%2C-%3Cstrong%3Ethe-risk-of-poliovirus-spreading-internationally-remains-a-public-health-emergency-of-international-concern-(pheic).%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-09-08 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/america's-silent-mental-health-crisis/centre-for-disease-control/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-cdc-recently-released-a-report-on-%3Cstrong%3Eprovisional-estimates-of-suicide-in-the-united-states%3C%2Fstrong%3E-for-the-year-2022.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-findings-of-the-report-are-as-follows%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ein-2022%2C-an-estimated-49%2C449-deaths-were-by-suicide%2C-an-increase-of-2.6%25-from-2021.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Epreviously%2C-in-2019-and-2020%2C-the-rates-had-decreased.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehowever%2C-since-2021%2C-the-rates-of-suicide-have-increased-in-the-united-states.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehowever%2C-in-two-ethnic-groups%2C-namely%2C-american-indian-and-alaska-native%2C-the-rates-have-decreased-since-the-previous-years.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-cdc%E2%80%99s-%3Cstrong%3Ecomprehensive-suicide-prevention-program-(csp)-is-designed-to-implement-and-evaluate-a-comprehensive-public-health-approach-to-suicide-prevention%2C-focusing-on-those-disproportionately-affected.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Enational-action-alliance-for-suicide-prevention-and-the-988-suicide-%26amp%3B-crisis-lifeline-suggest-five-steps-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eto-help-safeguard-people-from-the-risk-of-suicide-and-support-them-when-in-crisis%3A%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eask-for-help%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehelp-keep-them-safe-by-reducing-their-access-to-lethal-objects.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ebe-there-and-support-them.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehelp-them-connect-to-professionals-who-can-help-them-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Efollow-up%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E 2023-09-08 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/can-the-mind-(mediterranean-dash-intervention-for-neurodegenerative-delay)-diet-safeguard-your-mind%3F-/the-indian-express/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ean-rct-that-challenges-%3Cstrong%3Eprevious-assumptions-about-the-mediterranean-dash-intervention-for-neurodegenerative-delay-(mind-diet)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-was-recently-published-in-the-new-england-journal-of-medicine.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Edue-to-the-abundance-of-leafy-greens-and-other-vegetables-that-are-high-in-antioxidants-and-nutrients-that-support-brain-function%2C-%3Cstrong%3Ethe-mediterranean-diet-and-the-dash-%26nbsp%3Bdiet-were-formerly-believed-to-be%3C%2Fstrong%3E-%3Cstrong%3Ecombating-cognitive-decline.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-study-participants-included-were%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eolder-persons-without-cognitive-impairment%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eolder-persons-with-a-%26nbsp%3Bfamily-history-of-dementia%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ea-body-mass-index-greater-than-25%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eolder-persons-consuming-an-unhealthy-diet%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Eintervention-group-received-a-mind-diet.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eboth-groups-received-counseling-on-mild-calorie-restrictions.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-mri-scans-revealed%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ea-bigger-amount-of-both-grey-matter-and-white-matter%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eas-well-as-fewer-white-matter-hyperintensities-(tiny-lesions)-in-both-groups%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethere-was-no-significant-difference-between-the-two.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-change-in-the-diet-of-the-control-arm-without-any-intervention-could-have-led-to-the-findings.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethus%2C-the-study-results-need-to-be-interpreted-with-caution.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-09-08 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2023-09-06 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https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/slicing-departments-to-inflate-approved-medical-colleges-raises-concerns/indian-express/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-nmc-has-come-up-with-a-bizarre-decision-to-%3Cstrong%3Edrop-chest-medicine%2C-emergency-medicine%2C-and-pmr-from-the-list-of-essential-departments-so-as-to-gain-approval-for-the-establishment-of-new-medical-colleges-in-the-academic-year-2023-24.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ewhen-diseases-like-tb%2C-asthma%2C-pneumonia%2C-and-lung-cancer-are-topping-the-list%2C-scraping-out-chest-medicine-will%3Cstrong%3E-make-the-students-devoid-of-any-knowledge-of-the-same%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-condemned-dr.-keerthy-varman.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-indian-association-of-pmr-has-also-highlighted-the-importance-of-their-subject-and-expressed-disappointment-at-this-blunt-decision.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-secretary-of-the-tamil-nadu-government-doctors-association%2C-dr.-n.-ravishankar%2C-has-also-expressed-his-grief-over-this-decision-of-the-nmc.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-08-31 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/malaria-puzzle%3A-where-climate-and-socioeconomic-factors-intersect/research-findings/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Emalaria-continues-to-be-a-public-health-problem-in-many-african-and-southeast-asian-nations%2C-including-india%2C-despite-improvements-in-malaria-related-morbidity-and-mortality.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ewith-data-from-the-69th-round-of-the-national-sample-survey-(nss)%2C%3Cstrong%3E-a-cross-sectional-study-was-carried-out-in-haryana-to-investigate-the-influence-of-climatic-and-socioeconomic-factors-in-predicting-population-vulnerability-to-malaria-in-india.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-study-confirms-that-%3Cstrong%3Ehouseholds-in-high-and-moderately-high-climatically-vulnerable-states-were-more-likely-to-experience-malaria.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ea-further-noteworthy-finding-of-this-study-is-that-%3Cstrong%3Eurban-households-are-more-susceptible-to-malaria.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eone-cannot-undervalue-the-%3Cstrong%3Esignificance-of-waste-collection-and-sustainable-disposal-of-it%2C-a-lack-of-which-makes-urban-homes-more-susceptible-to-malaria.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethis-may-also-be-the-result-of-spatial-changes-brought-on-by%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eslum-growth%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eunplanned-urbanization%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Emigration%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Epoorly-executed-developmental-operations.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eresults-from-this-study-also-show-how-crucial-it-is-to-include-local%2C-district%2C-and-state-level-malaria-management-programmes-with-climate-change.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eprogrammes-for-behavioral-change-communication%2C-and-awareness-must-be-paired-with-this.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Erecognizing-that-a-rise-in-living-standards-will-significantly-help-combat-the-malaria-epidemic-is-vital.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Enevertheless%2C-%3Cstrong%3Etargeted-preventive-actions-taken-by-state-and-local-governments-can-significantly-address-the-problem-and-should-support-all-encompassing-development-efforts%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-08-31 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/dengue-outbreak-surpasses-previous-records-in-the-united-states/world-health-organization/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Edengue-incidence-grows-worldwide%2C-with-2019-record-high-cases-globally.%3C%2Fstrong%3E-prevention-and-surveillance-measures-are-urgently-needed-to-combat-the-epidemic.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ebrazil%2C-peru%2C-and-bolivia-are-among-the-hardest-hit-nations%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-while-others-also-report-alarming-increases.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Emoh's-response-to-dengue-outbreak%3A-regular-meetings-with-health-authorities%2C-emergency-center-operations-implemented-in-some-countries.-strengthened-surveillance%2C-vector-control%2C-and-laboratory-network-activities-have-been-implemented.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eawareness-campaigns-and-risk-communication-messages-have-been-shared-with-the-local-population.-national-networks-of-clinical-experts-are-conducting-local-level-training.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ewho-has-implemented-measures-to-combat-the-spread%2C-citing-high-risk-and-widespread-distribution-of-aedes-mosquitoes%2C-but-no-travel-restrictions-have-been-recommended.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-08-30 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/china-braces-for-weather's-wrath-as-typhoon-khanun-approaches/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eaccording-to-the-beijing-meteorological-service%2C-the-capital-recently-encountered-its-most-significant-rainfall-in-140-years.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Estate-media-issued-a-warning-that-approximately-130-million-individuals-could-be-impacted-by-this-exceptionally-heavy-precipitation.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Emillions-have-been-affected-by-global-extreme-weather-and-climate-change-warnings.-cleanup-begins-as-heavy-rains-flood-streets%2C-claiming-11-lives-and-leaving-dozens-missing%2C-neighboring-hebei-province-also-hit.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ein-recent-months%2C-%3Cstrong%3Echina-has-faced-severe-weather-conditions%2C-including-unprecedented-heatwaves-and-destructive-rainfall.-%3C%2Fstrong%3Epresently%2C-the-nation-is-on%3Cstrong%3E-high-alert-as-typhoon-khanun%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-the-sixth-storm-of-the-year%2C-approaches-the-eastern-coast-of-china.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-08-30 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/india-hosts-who%E2%80%99s-first-ever-global-summit-on-traditional-medicine./press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Edr.-mansukh-mandaviya%2C-union-minister-of-health-and-family-welfare%2C-inaugurated-the-who's-first-global-summit-for-traditional-medicine-co-hosted-by-india's-ministry-of-ayush.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-2-day-summit%2C%3Cstrong%3E-themed-%E2%80%9Ctowards-health-and-well-being-for-all%22-part-of-the-g20-health-ministers'-%3C%2Fstrong%3Emeeting-in-gandhinagar%2C-gujarat%2C-focuses-on-traditional-complementary-and-integrative-medicine's-role-in-global-health.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-summit%3Cstrong%3E-aims-to-foster-conversation%2C-collaboration%2C-and-partnerships-in-traditional-and-complementary-medicine.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eunion-minister-ayush%2C-the-chief-minister-of-gujrat%2C-director-general-of-who-were-some-of-the-dignitaries-at-the-event.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Edr-tedros-adhanom-ghebreyesus-appreciated-the-efforts-of-india-toward-universal-health-coverage-and-showed-high-hopes-for-the-integration-of-traditional-medicine.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ediscussions-cover-traditional-medicine's-relevance%2C-innovation%2C-and-data-use-globally%2C-along-with-an-exhibition-showcasing-traditional-medicine's-diversity.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-event-involves-health-experts%2C-stakeholders%2C-and-researchers-from-different-fields-and-aims-to-cover-detailed-sessions-on-traditional-systems-of-medicine.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-08-30 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/haryana's-health-horizon-widens%3A-the-expanded-ayushman-bharat-yojana/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eharyana-cm-manohar-lal-has-raised-the-%3Cstrong%3Eincome-limit-for-ayushman-bharat-yojana-from-%E2%82%B91.8-lakh-to-%E2%82%B93-lakh.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-move-aims-to-increase-beneficiaries-of-the-scheme.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethis-change-was-announced-during-an-event-%3Cstrong%3E'jan-samvad'%3C%2Fstrong%3E-in-yamuna-nagar-district.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethis-move-is-expected-to-include-8-lakhs-more-families%2C-reaching-a-total-of-38-lakh-beneficiary-families-in-the-state.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eharyana-government's-ayushman-bharat-yojana-expenditure-stands-at-%E2%82%B9500-crore-so-far.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-08-29 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/the-indian-medical-association-(ima)--condemns-mandatory-prescription-rule-of-generic-drugs/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-indian-medical-association-(ima)-has-urgently-called-for-government-intervention-against-the-national-medical-commission's-(nmc)-new-rule-on-prescribing-generic-drugs.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-ima-emphasized-concerns-about-compromised-drug-quality-due-to-weak-national-quality-control-systems%2C-posing-risks-to-patient-health.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Emerely-0.1%25-of-domestically-manufactured-drugs-are-quality-checked%2C-the-association-noted.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-ima-suggested-that-if-the-government-and-nmc-mandate-generic-drug-prescriptions%2C-pharmaceutical-firms-should-produce-unbranded-drugs.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-association-contended-that-doctors'-primary-duty-is-patient-well-being%2C-while-drug-dispensing-is-a-pharmacist's-role%2C-arguing-that-patient-interests-are-not-served-by-this-shift.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethey-questioned-the-necessity-of-licensing-branded-drugs-if-doctors-are-restricted-from-prescribing-them%2C-as-modern-medicine-relies-on-doctor-prescribed-dispensation.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-08-30 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/battle-brews-in-tamil-nadu%3A-neet-exemption-sparks-controversy/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Etamil-nadu-health-minister-m.-subramanian-condemned-governor-r.n.-ravi's-comments-on-%3Cstrong%3Ethe-permanence-of-neet-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eand-called-them-deceptive-and-needless.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-governor's-remarks-were-given-at-the-raj-bhavan-during-an-occasion-honoring-the-neet-topper.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Epreviously%2C-%3Cstrong%3Ethe-state-legislature-approved-a-resolution-and-a-bill-requesting-an-neet-exception%2C-which-the-governor-originally-refused-to-send-to-the-president's-office%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eafter-the-legislative-assembly-re-adopted-and-re-sent-the-bill%2C-the-governor-transmitted-it-to-the-president-for-signature.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Esubramanian-stated-that-the-governor's-responsibility-ends-after-the-president's-consent-is-received%2C-%3Cstrong%3Eemphasizing-the-importance-of-adhering-to-the-constitution-and-cooperating-with-the-administration.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ein-his-campaign-agenda%2C-chief-minister-m.k.-stalin-offered-neet-exemption.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eminister-subramanian-reiterated-the-commitment-to-achieving-neet-exemption-and-criticized-the-governor's-stance-against-popular-sentiment.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-08-29 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/sexual-and-reproductive-health%3A-from-science-to-policy/who-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-world-health-organization-(who)%2C-human-reproduction-program-(hrp)%2C-and-the-european-parliamentary-forum-(epf)-for-sexual-and-reproductive-rights-agreed-upon-%3Cstrong%3Eimproving-policies-aligned-with-sexual-and-reproductive-health.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ea-memorandum-of-understanding-(mou-)-was-signed-for-the-same.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ewho-and-hrp%2C-in-partnership-with-epf%2C-acknowledge-the-significance-of-parliamentarians-in%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Estrengthening-the-existing-policies%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eimproving-the-aspects-of-legislation%2C-advocacy%2C-and-accountability.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-areas-to-be-addressed-are%3A%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Etechnical-support-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eadvocacy%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ecapacity-building%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethis-will-help-to-promote-and-protect-evidence-based-rules-and-regulations%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp%3Band-also-aid-to-create-awareness-about-sexual-and-reproductive-health.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-08-29 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/west-nile-virus-outbreak-in-the-united-states/international-health-news/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ecdc-reports-suggest-that-among-the-arthropod-borne-diseases%2C-%3Cstrong%3Ethe-west-nile-virus-remains-on-the-rise-in-the-us.-(3%2C035-cases).%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E69%25-of-cases-are-neuroinvasive%2C-the-most-common-illnesses-include%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eencephalitis-(64%25)%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Emeningitis-(30%25)%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eafp-(2%25)%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ealmost-1%2C140-neuroinvasive-cases-have-been-reported-from-%3Cstrong%3Earizona-alone%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E-topping-the-list.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-probable-causes-of-the-outbreak-are%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Elate-season-rain.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Erecent-population-growth.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehousing-development%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E16%25-of-all-us-countries-reported-at-least-one-case-of-arboviral-disease.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-08-29 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/empowering-precision%3A-can-point-of-care-diagnostics-tackle-antibiotic-overuse%3F/centre-for-infectious-disease-research-and-policy/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ea-recent-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-examined-the-%3Cstrong%3Eeffect-of-rapid-point-of-care-microbial-testing-for-respiratory-organisms-on-antibiotic-prescriptions-in-acute-infections.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethese-tests-will-help-in-identifying-the-etiology-of-the-infections-and-thus-reduce-the-overuse-of-antibiotics-in-cases-of-viral-infections.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-srma-included-only-randomized-controlled-trials-that-compared-rapid-point-of-care-viral-and%2For-bacterial-polymerase-chain-reaction-(pcr)-testing.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-primary-outcome-was-the-%3Cstrong%3Eantibiotic-prescription-rate%2C-which-was-defined-as-any-antibiotic-prescribed-for-any-reason-during-the-study-period.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-final-analysis-included-ten-studies-with-a-total-of-7323-patients.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-findings-reported-were-as-follows%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethere-was-no-publication-bias-detected.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-rapid-point-of-care-diagnostics-did-not-reduce-the-antibiotic-prescription-nor-shorten-the-duration-of-antibiotic-treatment.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethere-was-no-reduction-in-antibiotic-prescriptions--both-in-the-inpatient-wards-and-the-outpatient-departments.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-reasons-for-the-persistently-high-use-of-antibiotics-may-be-attributed-to%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eclinical-scenario.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Epatient-preference%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ephysician-attitude%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-evidence-gathered-in-the-srma-was-classified-as-low-and-moderate.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ehence%2C-further-studies-are-needed-to-find-the-exact-reasons-for-increased-antibiotic-use.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-08-29 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2023-08-26 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https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/the-curious-case-of-salmonella-outbreak/centre-of-disease-control/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-cdc-and-public-health-officials-are-investigating-an-outbreak-of-salmonella-across-11-different-states-in-the-united-states-of-america.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-variants-of-salmonella-involved-are-%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3Cem%3E%3Cstrong%3Es.-%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fem%3E%3Cstrong%3Estanley%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3Cem%3E%3Cstrong%3E-%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fem%3E%3Cstrong%3Eand%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3Cem%3E%3Cstrong%3E-s.-%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fem%3E%3Cstrong%3Epomona.%3C%2Fstrong%3E-as-of-august-18th%2C-a-total-of-26-individuals-had-been-infected%2C-with-24-of-them-infected-with-s.-stanley-and-only-2-with-s.-pomona.-%3Cstrong%3Ethese-outbreaks-have-been-linked-to-small-turtles-with-shell-sizes-under-4-inches.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Edue-to-a-similar-history-in-the-past%2C-the-sale-and-distribution-of-these-turtles-have-been-banned-however%2C-these-have-been-found-online-illegally.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-cdc-has-issued-a-list-of-dos-and-don'ts-related-to-the-same%2C-which-includes%3A%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ewash-your-hands-regularly-with-soap-and-water%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eplay-safely-around-the-turtle%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Edo-not-eat%2F%2Fdrink-around-the-turtle%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Edo-not-snuggle%2Fkiss-the-turtle%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ecall-your-healthcare-provider-if-you-have-any-symptoms-of-salmonella.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E 2023-08-26 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/transforming-mental-health%3A-initiatives-and-progress-in-india/press-bureau-information-/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eunder-nmhp--outpatient-services%2C-assessment%2C-counseling%2F-psycho-social-interventions-and-support-for-people-with-severe-mental-disorders%2C-and-other-services-are-available-through-the-dmhp-at-the-chc-and-phc-levels.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-tertiary-care-component-of-the-nmhp-has-sanctioned-25-coes-to-boost-the-admission-of-students-in-pg-departments-and-has-helped-19-government-medical-colleges-strengthen-47-postgraduate-departments-in-mental-health-specializations.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eefforts-are-being-taken-to-make-resources-available-in-vulnerable-areas-by-providing-training-to-healthcare-personnel%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eadditionally%2C-mental-health-treatments-have-been-included-in-the-comprehensive-primary-health-care-package-under-the-ayushman-bharat---hwc-scheme.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-government-has-begun-a-%3Cstrong%3E%22national-tele-mental-health-program%22%3C%2Fstrong%3E-to-expand-access-to-excellent-mental-health-counseling-from-october-2022.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E42-tele-manas-cells-have-been-established-by-aug-2023-and-are-providing-tele-mental-health-services-having-received-almost-1%2C94%2C000-calls.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-08-26 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/coalition-for-epidemic-preparedness-innovations-(cepi)-funds-gennova's-mrna-vaccine-for-disease-x-development/cepi.net/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ecoalition-for-epidemic-preparedness-innovations-(cepi)-and-gennova-biopharmaceuticals-ltd-from-pune-have-announced-an-updated-funding-agreement-to-expedite-the-advancement-of-their-self-amplifying-mrna-(sarna)-platform-for-generating-vaccine-candidates-against-unknown-pathological-threats%2C-referred-to-as-disease-x.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ecepi-will-provide-up-to-%243.6-million-to-optimize-the-sarna-platform-technology%2C-manufacturing-processes%2C-and-production-output.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-upcoming-focus-will-involve-the-creation-of-a%3Cstrong%3E-vaccine-candidate-targeting-the-rabies-virus%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E-which-will-then-undergo-preclinical-assessments.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-funding-forms-a-part-of-cepi's-initiative-to-back-pioneering-rna-vaccine-platform-technologies-designed-for-emerging-infectious-diseases-and-specific-prevalent-conditions.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethese-methods-may-provide-significant-advantages-over-traditional-mrna-procedures%2C-including-multivalency%2C-greater-immunogenicity%2C-upgraded-storage-and-stability%2C-higher-yield%2C-quicker-response-times%2C-and-cost-efficiency.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-sarna-vaccine-platform-created-by-gennova-might-be-one-of-the-cepi-endorsed-rna-technology-lineups-that-could-enable-rapid-responses-to-future-epidemics-and-pandemic-dangers%2C-possibly-within-100-days-of-identification.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-08-26 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/the-report-by-integrating-diabetes-in-prevention-in-workplaces-(india-works)/indian-express/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eaccording-to-the-india-works-report%2C-healthy-measures-at-the-workplace-can-help-employees-reduce-their-blood-sugar-levels%2C-lose-weight%2C-and-maintain-their-blood-pressure-levels.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-report-was-conducted-in-collaboration-with-emory-and-harvard-universities-by-phfi-(public-health-foundation-of-india)-and-mdrf(-madras-diabetes-research-foundation).%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Earound-547-of-the-2%2C108-individuals-achieved-a-normal-hba1c-level-(%26lt%3B5.7%25)-by-%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-structured-lifestyle-modification-program%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eimproved-food-quality-that-encourages-healthy-food-choices-in-workplace-canteens%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehigher-physical-activity-levels%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Edespite-the-effects-of-covid-19%2C-the-levels-have-remained-consistent-for-the-last-two-years.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-india-works-study-measured-critical-factors-such-as%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehba1c%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ewaist-circumference%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eblood-pressure%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eblood-cholesterol%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eweight%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eobesity-was-identified-in-9%2F10-participants-in-the-study%2C-indicating-a-significant-risk-of-acquiring-diabetes-and-hypertension.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-study's-goal-was-to-build-healthier-workplaces-and-show-how-initiatives-can-prevent-disease-among-workers-through-long-term-lifestyle-changes.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-08-23 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/a-3-day-workshop-to-boost-the-completion-of-abdm-integration/press-bureau-information-/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-order-to-boost-the-completion-of-abdm-integration%2C-nha-and-irdai-(insurance-regulatory-and-development-authority-of-india)-organized-a-3-day-workshop-from-august-10-to-12-in-new-delhi%2C-which-witnessed-over-150-participants.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-workshop-was-also-conducted-to-enhance-the-health-claims-exchange-(hcx)-specifications-and-e-claim-standards-for-insurance-companies-and-third-party-administrators%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eas-per-the-orders-of-irdai%2C-all-insurance-companies-are-supposed-to-collect-the-abha-numbers-so-as-to-ensure-an-affordable-healthcare-environment-for-the-common-man.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eit-has-also-advised-to-join-the-national-hcx%2C-which-will-provide-information-regarding-insurers%2C-tpas%2C-claimants%2C-etc.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Enha-and-cdac%2C-pune%2C-provided-technical-assistance-to-help-them-achieve-their-goals.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-intervention-is-believed-to-drink-from-the-nectar-of-partnership-and-teamwork-to-strengthen-the-healthcare-ecosystem.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eclick-to-%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fpib.gov.in%2Fpressreleaseiframepage.aspx%3Fprid%3D1948522%22%3E%3Cu%3Eread-more%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fp%3E 2023-08-23 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/launch-of-the-global-initiative-on-digital-health-/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-%26nbsp%3Bglobal-initiative-on-digital-health-(gidh)-was-the-focus-of-the-g20-health-minister's-meeting-on-august-19%2C-2023.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Edr.-tedros-emphasized-the-importance-of-digital-health-in-enabling-equity-in-health-care-across-countries%2C-leaving-no-one-behind.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Egidh-will-be-a-network-of-networks-managed-by-who-under-the-pillars-of%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ecountry-needs-tracker%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ecountry-resource-portal-transformation-toolbox-convening-and-knowledge-exchange.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eit-aims%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eto-put-the-%22global-strategy-on-digital-health%22-into-existence%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Esupport-best-practices-standards-by-developing-and-strengthening-systems%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efacilitate-the-management-of-an-individual-country's-digital-health-transformation-journey.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E 2023-08-23 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/cdc-recommends-nirsevimab-for-protection-against-rsv/cidrap/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eastrazeneca-created-the-long-acting-monoclonal-antibody-known-as-nirsevimab%2C-which-got-its-usfda-approval-in-july-2023-for-newborns-and-infants-exposed-to-their-first-respiratory-syncytial-virus-season.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eit-can-also-offer-protection-to-children-up-to-24-months-old-who-are-entering-their-second-season-but-have-low-immunity.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ersv-usually-starts-spreading-in-the-winter-season-in-the-us.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-cdc-estimates-that-rsv-leads-to-the-hospitalization-of-nearly-80-thousand-children-and-the-deaths-of-nearly-300-under-5-children-every-year.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-director-of-the-cdc-assured-that-this-new-tool-for-protection-against-rsv-will-soon-be-made-available-as-part-of-children%E2%80%99s-immunization-schedules.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-08-23 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/eris--the--latest-covid-19-variant./the-indian-express/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eeris%2C-or-eg.5.1%2C-is-a-sub-variant-of-omicron-xbb1.9.%2C-which-has-two-additional-spike-mutations.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eeris-caught-the-attention-of-who-due-to-the-rise-in-cases-in-the-uk-and-the-us.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehence%2C-it-was-listed-as-a-variant-under-monitoring.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Einternationally%2C-eris-was-first-reported-in-march-2023.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-first-case-in-india-was-reported-from-bj-medical-college%2C-pune%2C-in-may-2023.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eto-date%2C-this-variant-has-been-reported-in-39-countries.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-uk-health-security-agency-reported-that-eris-caused-14.5%25-of-all-uk-covid-cases.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ecurrently%2C-this-variant-is-spreading-with-a-weekly-growth-advantage-of-20%25.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-situation-highlights-the-need-for-scaling-up-the-pan-variant-covid-19-vaccines.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-08-23 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/kmc-accuses-bsnl-and-coal-india-for-creating-mosquito-breeding-sites-in-the-city/the-indian-express/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ea-spurt-in-dengue-cases-occurred-in-kolkata-in-the-last-month-leading-to-nearly-1000-cases-and-10-%26nbsp%3Bdeaths.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efollowing-an-inspection-of-two-public-sector-undertaking-(psu)-sites%2C-the-%3Cstrong%3Ekolkata-municipal-corporation-found-several-stagnant-water-sites-and-unused-tyres-in-the-sites%2C-which-could-be-the-cause-of-the-dengue-cases-rising-in-kolkata.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ekmc-complained-that-they-had-sent-notices-to-the-central-authority-owning-the-psu-but-no-action-was-taken-by-them-to-eliminate-the-vector-breeding-sites.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ekmc-stressed-that-since-the-property-belonged-to-central-government-the-responsibility-of-its-maintenance-was-theirs-and-if-action-was-not-taken-to-clear-the-mosquito-breeding-areas-inside-them%2Ckmc-would-file-a-case-in-court-for-the-same.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-08-23 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/-who-makes-landmark-decision-in-management-of-alcohol-use-disorders/who-news/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eglobally%2C-%3Cstrong%3Enearly-300-million-people-are-suffering-with-alcohol-use-disorders%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-leading-to-nearly-300-deaths-yearly.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eto-date%2C-drugs-for-managing-alcohol-abuse-have-not-been-part-of-eml.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethis-year-who-made-a-significant-move-in-recognizing-the-public-health-burden-of-alcohol-abuse-by-including-its-treatment-in-the-eml.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eboth-acamprosate-and-naltrexone-are-who-(2016)-recommended-medication-to-treat-alcohol-dependance.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethis-inclusion-will-aid-in-the-implementation-of-the-global-alcohol-action-plan-2022-2030%2C-which-outline-initiatives-to-improve-the-prevention-and-treatment-capacity-of-health-and-social-care-systems-for-alcohol-use-disorders-as-envisioned-by-the-75th-world-health-assembly-in-2022.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-08-23 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/listeria-outbreak-associated-with-ice-cream-cups%2C-reported-from-usa/cdc-newsroom-releases/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Elaboratory-experts-are-attempting-to-identify-whether-the%3Cstrong%3E-listeria-found-in-a-%22soft-serve-on-the-go%22-ice-cream-cup-taken-from-a-sick-person's-freezer-is-the-outbreak-strain.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ecdc-speculates-that-the-true-number-of-cases-may-be-in-excess-to-the-number-reported-and-spread-in-more-states.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethis-underestimation-is-partly-because-most-cases-recover-before-being-tested-and-without-medical-intervention.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Enationwide-recall-of-the-food-product-involved-(soft-serve-ice-cream-cups)-is-in-process.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ecdc-advices-all-us-citizens-to-either-discard-the-product-from-their-homes-or-return-to-shop-for-a-refund.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Elisteria-is-more-dangerous-in-pregnant-and-elderly%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E-so-these-populations-have-been-advised-to-take-necessary-caution.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-08-23 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2023-08-23 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2023-08-23 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2023-08-17 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2023-08-17 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2023-08-17 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2023-08-17 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/somatic-experiencing-for-patients-of-chronic-stress-and-ptsd/multidisciplinary-digital-publishing-institute/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Epeter-levine-invented-and-developed-the-%3Cstrong%3Ebio-psychological-working-paradigm-known-as-somatic-experiencing%C2%AE%3C%2Fstrong%3E-to-%3Cstrong%3Ecomprehend%2C-prevent%2C-and-treat-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-and-chronic-stress.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ean-interventional-study-using-somatic-experiencing%C2%AE%2C-done-on-breast-cancer-survivors%2C-showed-encouraging-findings-that-support-the-%3Cstrong%3Euse-of-this-model-to-address-the-psychological-effects-of-medical-therapy-and-prolonged-treatments-for-breast-cancer.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-study-involved-bc-survivor-women-in-italy-who-had-been-diagnosed-with%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp%3Bstage-0-to-3-mono--or-bilateral-breast-cancer-for-up-to-5-years%2C%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp%3Bhad-undergone-surgery%2C%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp%3Bhad-never-taken-a-somatic-experiencing%C2%AE-course.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-individuals%2C-who-were-split-into-interventional-and-control-groups%2C-had-%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Etheir-anxiety%2C-depression%2C-and-distress-(measured-by-hads)%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ecoping-mechanisms-(measured-by-mini-mac)%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Etrauma-reworking-skills-(measured-by-pact)%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ebody-image-(measured-by-bis)-examined%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eat-baseline%2C-the-survivors-reported-normal-to-borderline-levels-of-depression-and-anxiety-as-well-as-a-composite-to-impaired-body-image.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eat-the-conclusion-of-the-eight-online-group-sessions%2C-%3Cstrong%3Ethe-women-in-the-intervention-group-displayed-improved-psychological-health.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethey-had-a-considerable-reduction-in-their-levels-of-anxiety%2C-depression%2C-and-distress-symptoms.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eresults-indicate-that-this-model-may-h%3Cstrong%3Eelp-in-developing-more-effective-coping-strategies-and-trauma-reworking-skills-in-terms-of-a-decrease-in-anxious-preoccupation-and-a-greater-forward-focus.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eadditionally%2C-it-was-seen-that-most-of-the-women-in-the-interventional-group-had-a-positive-change-in-their-perception-of-their-bodies.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-08-10 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2023-08-10 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/who%E2%80%99s-tobacco-epidemic-report-commends-india-for-its-efforts-in-controlling-smoking/indian-express/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eaccording-to-who-report-on-the-global-tobacco-epidemic%3A-%22protect-people-from-tobacco-smoke%2C-2023%22-%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-who's-mpower-policies-have-resulted-in-%3Cstrong%3E300-million-less-smoking-globally.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-smoking-prevalence-fell-from-%3Cstrong%3E22.8%25-to-17%25-from-2007-2021.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Einitiatives-comprise-of%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Etracking-tobacco-usage%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eproviding-quitting-assistance%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ewarning-about-tobacco-harms%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eimposing-tobacco-advertising-bans%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehiking-taxes.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-report-focuses-on-second-hand-smoking-that-causes-a-major-burden-of-many-fatal-diseases.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eit-acknowledges-india's-achievements%2C-with-85%25-of-cigarette-packs-carrying-warnings-on-both-sides.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eindia-has-also-banned-the-sale-of-e-cigarettes-and-has-comprehensive-restrictions-on-tobacco-advertising.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eexperts-recommend-additional-measures-such-as%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eposting-warnings-on-ott-platforms-by-actors%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eprohibiting-the-sale-of-cigarettes-in-bulk%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eadvocacy-for-increased-penalties-for-public-smoking%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-city-of-bengaluru-has-been-specially-mentioned-because-of-the-%3Cstrong%3E27%25-decrease-in-smoking%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethis-can-be-attributed-to-%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eexcellent-communication-methods%2C%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ecampaigns%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E'no-smoking'-signage%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%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2023-08-10 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https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/fortified-flavoured-milk-delivery-restarted-for-anganwadi-children-in-vadodara-/indian-express/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-vadodara-municipal-corporation's-(vmc)-standing-committee-has-approved-the-restart-of-enriched-flavoured-milk-delivery-to-anganwadi-children.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eduring-the-covid-19-epidemic-in-2020%2C-the-distribution-was-halted.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-icds-department-requested-approval-and-a-rs-1.93-crore-budget-to-offer-fortified-milk-to-10%2C120-children-at-vmc-anganwadi-six-days-a-week.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eoriginally%2C-milk-was-planned-to-be-delivered-twice-a-week%2C-but-it-will-now-be-delivered-six-days-a-week.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-fortified-milk-contains-vitamin-d-and-vitamin-a-and-will-be-given-to-each-child-attending-the-anganwadi%2C-with-a-possibility-of-200-ml-if-there's-a-health-requirement.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-proposal-also-seeks-approval-for-making-advance-payments-to-baroda-dairy-and-amul%2C-which-supply-the-fortified-flavoured-milk-to-around-436-anganwadi-in-the-city.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-08-09 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2023-08-08 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2023-08-05 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/drug-overdose-bystanders-may-save-lives!!!/national-institutes-of-health-%26-national-institute-on-drug-abuse-/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-cdc-is-creating-awareness-about-%3Cstrong%3Enaloxone-and-its-use-by-bystanders-in-drug-overdoses.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eas-per-them%2C%3Cstrong%3E-in-nearly-40%25-of-overdose-deaths-in-2019%2C-there-was-someone-around-who-could-have-saved-a-life.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethey-are-disseminating-messages-for-the-same-on-their-social-media.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Enaloxone-is-a-medication-approved-by-the-fda-that-is-designed-to-rapidly-reverse-opioid-toxicity.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eexamples-of-opioids-include-heroin%2C-fentanyl%2C-oxycodone%2C-codeine%2C-hydrocodone%2C-and-morphine.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethere-are-two-fda-approved-formulations-of-naloxone%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Enasal-sprays-(which-are-prefilled-devices)%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Einjectable-(i%2Fm-and-i%2Fv)%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eit%E2%80%99s-administered-to-someone-after-an-overdose-has-occurred%2C-so-it-needs-assistance-because-the-individual-who-overdoses-is-likely-unconscious.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eit-has-no-effect-on-someone-who-doesn%E2%80%99t-have-opioids-in-their-system%2C-which-means-it%E2%80%99s-not-a-treatment-for-opioid-use-disorder.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-08-05 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/icmr-to-research-on-sudden-deaths-in-young-individuals-post-covid-19-exposure/indian-council-of-medical-research/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eaccording-to-the-ministry-of-health-and-family-welfare%2C-%3Cstrong%3Eicmr-is-conducting-three-studies-to-rule-out-the-sudden-deaths-that-have-been-reported-in-youths(18-45-years)-after-covid-%E2%80%93-19-pandemic.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-deaths-are-mostly-%3Cstrong%3Eattributable-to-cardiovascular-diseases.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-first-study-aims-to-rule-out-the-reason-for-sudden-deaths.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eto-study-if-they-died-of-natural-causes%2C-autopsies-(virtual-%26amp%3B-physical)-are-being-conducted-at-aiims-delhi.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Esecond-is-a-multi-centric-case-control-study-that-aims-to-find-the-predictors-of-sudden-deaths-in-adults-less-than-45-years.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethose-affected-with-long-covid-or-those-who-were-infected-%26amp%3B-admitted-will-be-followed-by-the-icmr-team-for-one-year-at-40-clinically-registered-hospitals.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eanother-similar-large-multicentric-hospital-based-study-aims-to-rule-out-thrombotic-episodes-post-covid-19-vaccination-among-18%E2%80%9345-year-olds-at-30-clinically-registered-hospitals.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eadditionally%2C-for-these-studies%2C-the-department-of-health-%26amp%3B-family-welfare-will-provide-technical-and-financial-support-to-states-%26amp%3B-union-territories-under-the-national-program-for-prevention-%26amp%3B-control-of-non-communicable-disease-(npncd).%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-08-05 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/vacant-seats-dental-fraternity-at-peril/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ein-the-past-5-years%2C-there-has-been-a-%3Cstrong%3Econsiderable-percentage-of-unoccupied-seats-in-indian-dentistry-programs%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-particularly-in-%3Cstrong%3Eprivate-dental-institutions-in-maharashtra%2C-karnataka%2C-and-punjab.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eaccording-to-data-from-the-dental-council-of-india%2C-despite-the-central-government's-efforts-to-improve-healthcare-by-creating-additional-dental-colleges%2C-%3Cstrong%3Ea-significant-proportion-of-bds-and-mds-seats-remain-empty.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eseats-for-bds-and-mds-degrees-increased-from-14%25-to-48%25%2C-between-2014-and-2023%2C-with-estimated-27868-and-6814-bds-and-mds-seats-respectively-in-2021-22.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eexperts-claim-that-students-are-avoiding-dentistry-schools-due-to-inadequate-equipment%2C-facilities%2C-and-patient-inflow-as-reasons.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eother-major-hindrances-are-the-scarcity-of-government-jobs-and-relatively-low-income-in-the-private-sector-(1-2-lakh%2Fannum).-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eamong-the-top-five-dental-colleges-ranked-by-the-national-institutional-ranking-framework%2C-only-one-is-government-run-i.e.-mamc%2C-delhi%2C-the-rest-are-privately-owned%2C-charging-over-3-lakhs-annually-for-the-five-year-bds-program.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-08-05 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2023-08-05 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/driving-healthcare-access%3A-100-microsites-initiative-for-digital-health-adoption-by-national-health-authority/press-information-bureau-/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-national-health-authority-launched-the-100-microsites-project-under-ayushman-bharat-digital-mission-(abdm)-to-enhance-healthcare-accessibility-through-digital-health-adoption.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Emicrosites-are-clusters-of-small-medium-healthcare-facilities-offering-digital-services-to-patients.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-project-aims-to-create-complete-abdm-adoption-in-specific-areas%2C-digitizing-the-patient-journey.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Estate-mission-directors-implement-microsites-with-nha's-guidance-and-resources.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-focus-is-to-establish-100-microsites%2C-increasing-abdm-adoption-among-private-healthcare-providers-and-activating-a-wider-digital-health-ecosystem.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eall-health-facilities-and-professionals%2C-especially-from-the-private-sector%2C-are-registered-on-abdm-modules.%3Cstrong%3E-patients'-health-records-are-linked-to-abha%2C-accessible-through-mobile-apps.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-08-04 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/study-to-evaluate-respectful-maternity-care-carried-out-in-puducherry-district--/indian-journal-of-community-medicine-/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ea-community-based%2C-mixed-method-study-to-evaluate-the-quality-of-childbirth-services%3C%2Fstrong%3E-%3Cstrong%3Eand-mistreatment-by-healthcare-providers-to-mothers%3C%2Fstrong%3E-was-carried-out-in-puducherry-district.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Earound-348-women-were-involved-for-quantitative-phase%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-idis-and-kiis-were-carried-out-to-capture-the-perspectives-of-both-the-mothers-and-healthcare-providers.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Efor-obstetric-care%2C%3Cstrong%3E-77.0%25-of-women-selected-government-tertiary-healthcare-facilities.-%3C%2Fstrong%3Edespite-the-fact-that-69.0%25-and-75.6%25-of-the-participants%2C-respectively%2C-had-not-been-subjected-to-verbal-or-physical-abuse%2C-the-findings-of-the-qualitative-study-were-quite-the-reverse.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E92.8%25-of-the-ladies-reported-that-they-were-unable-to-have-a-birth-partner-present%3C%2Fstrong%3E-when-they-gave-birth.-%3Cstrong%3E79.9%25-of-the-women-did-not-have-the-option-to-select-the-mode%3C%2Fstrong%3E-they-felt-most-comfortable-giving-birth-in.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Emistreatment-rates-in-rural-areas-were-higher-than-in-urban-areas.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-08-04 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/rabies-on-the-rise-in-andhra-pradesh-reports-idsp/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eaccording-to-d.-mohana-krishna%2C-joint-director-of-the-integrated-disease-surveillance-programme%2C-the-state-of%3Cstrong%3E-andhra-pradesh-has-reported-12-rabies-related-deaths-in-the-last-six-months-and-27-in-the-last-18-months.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eduring-the-lok-sabha-discussion-of-this-issue%2C-satya-pal-singh-baghel%2C-the-union-minister-of-state-for-health-and-family-welfare-responded-that-out-of-269-rabies-death-nationwide-in-2022%2C-29-were-from-andhra-pradesh.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-rise-in-cases-despite-the-adequate-supply-of-anti-rabies-vaccines%2C-and-stray-dogs-control-programs-calls-for-the-attention-of-health-officials.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eto-reduce-rabies-incidence-and-prevalence%2C-the-central-government-launched-%3Cstrong%3Ethe-national-action-plan-for-dog-mediated-rabies-elimination-(napre)-from-india-by-2030%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-08-04 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2023-08-04 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2023-08-04 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2023-08-04 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2023-08-04 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2023-08-03 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2023-08-03 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2023-08-03 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2023-08-02 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2023-08-02 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2023-08-01 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2023-08-01 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2023-08-01 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/increasing-burden-of-communicable-diseases-among-older-children-and-adolescents/the-lancet/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-global-burden-of-diseases-study-from-1990-2019-systematically-analyzed-the-communicable-disease-burden-among-children-and-adolescents-aged-0-24-years.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-salient-results-of-this-study-were%3A%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ereduction-in-overall-burden-(daly)-of-communicable-diseases-except-hiv.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-incidence-of-rare-diseases-such-as-the-rhd-and-the-ntd-has-increased.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ein-2019%2C-among-individuals-aged-0-24-years%2C-3-million-deaths-and-30-million-years-of-healthy-life-lost-to-disability-(yld)-were-attributable-to-communicable-diseases.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethis-represents-57.3%25-of-the-total-communicable-disease-burden-across-all-ages.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eamong-the-children-and-adolescents%2C-44.1%25-of-the-deaths-and-16.6%25-of-the-total-disability-were-attributable-to-communicable-diseases.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethis-burden-disproportionately-affected-the-countries-with-low-sociodemographic-development.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Etheir-incidence-has-declined-drastically-among-children-%26lt%3B5-years-of-age%2C-especially-in-countries-with-low-sociodemographic-development.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eamong-children-and-adolescents%2C-60%25-of-the-burden-was-attributable-to-3-groups--enteric-infections%2C-lrti%2C-and-malaria.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehowever%2C-urti-and-infectious-skin-conditions-were-more-prevalent-among-the-countries-with-high-sociodemographic-development.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eamong-older-adolescents-aged-20-24%2C-hiv-and-tb-were-the-leading-causes.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-study-findings-emphasize-the-need-for-continued-capacity-building-of-the-national-programs-related-to-communicable-diseases%2C-with-a-focus-on-%3Cstrong%3Eadolescents-and-older-children%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thelancet.com%2Fjournals%2Flancet%2Farticle%2Fpiis0140-6736(23)00860-7%2Ffulltext%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E-to-read-more%3C%2Fp%3E 2023-08-01 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/portal-to-report-violations-of-the-peca-and-the-cotpa-act/mohfw/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-health-ministry-has-launched-an-online-portal%3Cstrong%3E-(www.violation-reporting.in)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-to-address-the-ongoing-sale-of-e-cigarettes-on-e-commerce-sites%2C-despite-their-ban-by-the-union-government-in-2019.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethis-portal-aims-to-facilitate-reporting-of-violations-%3Cstrong%3Eunder-the-prohibition-of-electronic-cigarettes-act-(peca)-and-cigarettes-and-other-tobacco-products-act-(cotpa)%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-which-grants-the-union-government-control-over-the-electronic-cigarettes-industry.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-act-defines-%3Cstrong%3Eelectronic-cigarettes-as-devices-that-heat-a-substance%2C-with-or-without-nicotine-and-flavors%2C-to-produce-an-aerosol-for-inhalation%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Econcerns-about-e-cigarettes-include-their-addictive-nature-due-to-nicotine-content%2C-potential-harm-to-brain-development%2C-and-the-harmful-chemicals-in-e-cigarette-aerosols.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-08-01 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/intersectoral-global-action-plan%3A-for-enhanced-care-and-cure-of-neurological-disorders./who-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-who%3Cstrong%3E-intersectoral-global-action-plan-(igap)-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ehas-highlighted-the-%3Cstrong%3Eguidelines-for-enhanced-care-and-cure-of-patients-with-neurological-disorders%2C-as-they-are-the-second-largest-killers%3C%2Fstrong%3E-(lancet-2020).%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-director-general-of-the-world-health-organization-cited-the-%E2%80%9Cburden%E2%80%9D-of-such-disorders-also-includes-the-%3Cstrong%3Eassociated-stigma-and-discrimination.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-who-director-for-mental-health-and-substance-use-adds-that-igap-will-be-a-giant-leap-for%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ea-holistic-approach-to-neurological-disorders-treatment%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eensuring-that-such-patients-can-live-off-edge-from-its-stigma-and-discrimination.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-five-goals-to-be-hit-by-the-action-plan-are%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Egovernance%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ediagnosis%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Etreatment%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eprevention%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eresearch%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Epublic-health-approach%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.who.int%2Fnews%2Fitem%2F20-07-2023-new-global-action-plan-on-epilepsy-and-other-neurological-disorders-published%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E-to-read-more%3C%2Fp%3E 2023-07-31 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/nhm-to-pmssm--a-nominal-change-or-a-push-in-the-right-direction%3F/the-indian-express/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-national-health-mission-will-soon-be-renamed-pradhan-mantri-samagra-swasthya-mission-(pm-ssm)-by-the-central-government.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-announcement-was-anticipated-to-be-made-%3Cstrong%3Eduring-the-central-council-for-health-and-family-welfare-(cchfw)-meeting%3C%2Fstrong%3E-on-july-14-15th%2C-2023.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-decision-has-already-been-approved-by-the-mission-steering-committee%2C-headed-by-the-union-health-minister.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Enhm-mainly-focused-on-primary-and-secondary-care%2C-whereas-the-pm-ssm-will-focus-on-developing-tertiary-care-facilities-at-district-hospitals.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-two-day-chintan-shivir-will-also-provide-further-information-on-%3Cstrong%3Eissues-of-the-national-organ-transplant-program-and-district-residency-program%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-among-others.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehowever%2C-no-official-announcement-has-been-made-yet.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-07-31 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/doctors-oppose-appointments-of-non-medical-postgraduates-in-medical-colleges/indian-medical-association/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-indian-medical-association-(ima)-has-requested-the-%3Cstrong%3Ehealth-ministry's-urgent-intervention-to-ensure-that-only-medical-postgraduates-are-considered-eligible-for-appointment-in-medical-colleges.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethey-also-propose-that-non-medical-postgraduates-currently-teaching-in-medical-colleges-be-adjusted-within-the-%3Cstrong%3E15%25-limit-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ealready-set-by-the-national-medical-commission-(nmc)-in-2021.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Epreviously%2C-non-medical-postgraduates-in-para-clinical-subjects-were-appointed-as-faculties-in-medical-colleges-due-to-a-shortage-of-medical-postgraduates.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ealso%2C-%3Cstrong%3Enon-medical-teachers-have-filed-a-suit%3C%2Fstrong%3E-against-the-nmc's-decision%2C-but-the-supreme-court-has-advised-the-ministry-and-nmc-to-address-the-matter-during-the-upcoming-hearing-in-july.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eother-%3Cstrong%3Emedical-associations-have-also-issued-similar-press-releases-supporting-the-ima.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ea-peaceful-protest-for-the-same-was-also-conducted-by-the-ima-and-forda-representatives-at-jantar-mantar%2C-nmc-and-mohfw-on-19th-july.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-07-30 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/updated-dietary-recommendations-for-daily-fat-and-carbohydrate-consumption/who-news-section-/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ewho-(world-health-organization)-has-revised-the-recommendations-on-the%3Cstrong%3E-daily-total-fat-and-carbohydrate-intake.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-new-recommendations-include-%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ereaffirmation-that-the-daily-fat-intake-should-be-%26lt%3B30%25-of-the-daily-total-energy-intake.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Efor-children-%E2%89%A52-years%2C-fat-intake-should-mostly-consist-of-unsaturated-fatty-acids%2C-with-restriction-of-saturated-fatty-acids-and-trans-fatty-acids-to-%26lt%3B10%25-and-%26lt%3B1%25%2C-respectively.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Efiber-consumption-should-be-at-least-15g%2C-21g%2C-and-25g-per-day-for-children-2-5-years%2C-6-9-years%2C-and-adults%2C-respectively.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-recommended-vegetable-and-fruit-intake-should-be-at-least-250g%2C-350g%2C-and-400g-per-day-for-children-2-5-years%2C-6-9-years%2C-and-adults%2C-respectively.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efurthermore%2C-new-guidelines-with-respect-to-the-intake-of-pufa-and-low-sodium-salt-intake-will-also-be-included-soon.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.who.int%2Fnews%2Fitem%2F17-07-2023-who-updates-guidelines-on-fats-and-carbohydrates%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E-to-read-more%3C%2Fp%3E 2023-07-31 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/record-breaking-high-temperature-in-china/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-temperature-in-china-hit-a-new-record-of-%3Cstrong%3E52.2-degrees-celsius%3C%2Fstrong%3E-in-the-north-western-part-of-the-country.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-authorities-have-asked-the-individuals-at-sanbao-village%2C-which-lies-on-the-outskirts-of-turpan-city%2C-to-%3Cstrong%3Estay-at-home-and-have-ordered-special-vehicles-to-spray-water-on-major-roads.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-some-parts-of-turpan-city%2C-%3Cstrong%3Eground-surface-temperatures-had-touched-80-degrees-celsius.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Escientists-have-noted-that-the-%3Cstrong%3Etemperature-in-the-northern-hemisphere-has-continued-to-be-record-setting-high%2C-which-is-further-exacerbated-by-climate-change.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efurthermore%2C-the-chinese-authorities-have-given-%3Cstrong%3Ewarnings-about-%E2%80%9Cmultiple-natural-disasters%E2%80%9D%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-advised-people-to-take-extra-precautions-this-summer.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-07-31 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/economic-development-following-the-floods-of-2018-in-regions-of-kerala-/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ein-kerala%2C-the-economic-consequences-and-loss-of-livelihood-after-the-floods-of-2018-were-catastrophic.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehowever%2C-women-in-india-have-found-a-footing-in-this-crestfallen-condition-and-have-come-up-with-entrepreneurial-ideas.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ea-group-of-six-women-have-opened-a-%3Cstrong%3Ewater-sports-and-entertainment-park%3C%2Fstrong%3E-at-payattupakka-in-neelamperoor%2C-kerala.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-park-is-situated-on-a-large-waterlogged-paddy-polder-and-offers-visitors-kayaking%2C-pedal-boat%2C-dinghy%2C-and-coracle-services.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-water-sports-park-and-related-activities-have-been-funded-under-the-%3Cstrong%3Erebuild-kerala-initiative-entrepreneurship-development-programme-(rki-edp).%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eanother-all-women-team-has-opened-a-%3Cstrong%3Ehealth-tourism-clinic%3C%2Fstrong%3E-at-pulinkunnu.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Esimilarly%2C-other-groups-have-taken-up-%3Cstrong%3Eroles-as-tourism-providers-and-have-opened-cafeterias-and-restaurants-in-different-parts-of-the-region.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethese-activities-have-helped-in-the-economic-development-of-the-region.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-07-28 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/are-we-at-a-standstill-in-our-efforts-to-reduce-anemia%3F/lancet-/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eanaemia-is-a-significant-global-public-health-issue.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eanaemia-has-severe-consequences%2C-impairing-development%2C-increasing-infection-and-death-risks%2C-and-impacting-families-and-communities-economically.%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ehowever%2C-the-2023-world-health-statistics-report-reveals-%3Cstrong%3Ea-decade-of-non-significant-improvement-in-key-health-indicators%2C-including-anemia.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ein-2019%2C-%3Cstrong%3E40%25-of-children-aged-six-months-to-5-years%2C-36%25-of-pregnant-women%2C-and-30%25-of-women-aged-15-49%3C%2Fstrong%3E-experienced-anemia.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ehowever%2C-the-reduction-rate-since-2000-has-been%26nbsp%3B%3Cstrong%3Eonly-0-1%25%26nbsp%3Bannually%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-much-slower-than-other-health-indicators.%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eaccurately-measuring-anemia-is-challenging%2C-especially-in-resource-limited-settings-and-among-young-children.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ecostly-and-complex-tests-hinder-the-acquisition-of-reliable-data.%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eto-address-anemia-effectively%2C-%3Cstrong%3Eupdated-and-comprehensive-national-surveys%3C%2Fstrong%3E-covering-all-age-groups%2C-particularly-adolescents%2C-are-necessary.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-newly-published-%3Cstrong%3Ewho-framework-emphasizes%26nbsp%3Bcontext-appropriate%26nbsp%3Binterventions%3C%2Fstrong%3E-informed-by-local-data.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ewhile-iron-deficiency-is-a-common-cause%2C-%3Cstrong%3Eaddressing-other-factors-specific-to-populations%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-settings-is-vital.%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eeffective-interventions-may-include-%3Cstrong%3Eimproved-water%2C-sanitation%2C-hygiene%2C-%26nbsp%3Binfection-prevention%2C-control-measures%2C-awareness%2C-and-treatment-for-inherited-blood-disorders.%26nbsp%3B-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ea-%3Cstrong%3Eholistic-approach%3C%2Fstrong%3E-is-essential-in-tackling-poverty%2C-food-insecurity%2C-healthcare-access%2C-education%2C-conflict%2C-climate-change%2C-and-gender-inequality.%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eintegrating-anemia-screening-and-treatment-with-existing-programs-for-antenatal-care%2C-skilled-birth-attendance%2C-and-school-based-initiatives-can-yield-positive-results.%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Efortification%2C-supplementation%2C-and-nutrition-education-also-contribute-to-reducing-anemia-risk.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eurgent-action-led-by-local-communities-and-supported-by-global-leadership-is-necessary-to-combat-anemia-and-improve-global-public-health.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-07-29 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/effect-of-mother's-employment-on-the-child's-nutritional-status/international-journal-of-environmental-research-and-public-health/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ein-2018%2C-the-ecuadorian-national-statistical-office-reported-the-%3Cstrong%3Eprevalence-of-malnutrition%3C%2Fstrong%3E-in-under-5-children-to-be-%3Cstrong%3E23%25.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eto-explore-the-potential-trade-off-between-maternal-employment-and-child-malnutrition-in-mexico-and-to-provide-policy-recommendations%2C-an-observational-study-titled-%3Cstrong%3E%E2%80%98maternal-employment-and-child-malnutrition-in-ecuador%E2%80%99%3C%2Fstrong%3E-was-conducted.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethis-cross-sectional-study-used-data-from-two-national-surveys%2C-the-ecv-(living-conditions-survey)-2014-and-the-ensanut-(national-health-and-nutrition-survey)-2018.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-findings-of-the-study-were%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ematernal-employment-is-significantly-associated-with-stunting-in-under-five-children%3B-i.e.%2C-children-born-to-working-mothers-were-4.2-to-18.1%25-more-likely-to-develop-stunting-when-compared-to-unemployed-mothers%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehowever%2C-maternal-employment-wasn't-associated-with-other-forms-of-malnutrition.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eincome-inequality%2C-poverty%2C-poor-health-status%2C-and-inadequate-dwelling-features-were-other-factors-leading-to-child-malnutrition.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-effect-of-maternal-employment-on-child-malnutrition-was-found-to-be-heterogeneous-across-various-population-subgroups%2C-with-the-greatest-impact-observed-among-poor-and-rural-households.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eas-a-result%2C-policies-should-offer-sufficient-support-for-childcare-activities.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethis-study-emphasized-that-a-working-mother's-potential-income-increase-cannot-compensate-for-the-time-lost.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehowever%2C-the-study-had-some-limitations%2C-so-care-must-be-taken-when-interpreting-the-findings.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fpmc%2Farticles%2Fpmc10341569%2F%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E-to-read-more%3C%2Fp%3E 2023-07-29 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https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/superbug-fungus-isolated-in-stray-dogs-in-delhi/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ecandida-auris%2C-an-emerging-multi-drug-resistant-yeast-(fungus)-responsible-for-life-threatening-global-outbreaks%2C-has-been-isolated-from-the-ear-canals-and-skin-surface-of-hospitalized-stray-dogs-in-delhi.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eresearchers-from-the-vallabhbhai-patel-chest-institute%2C-ramjas-college%2C-and-delhi-university-studied-skin-and-ear-swab-samples-of-52-stray-and-35-domesticated-dogs-hospitalized-at-delhi's-sanjay-gandhi-animal-care-centre%2C-4-of-which-showed-evidence-of-the-fungus.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eit-is-yet-unknown-how-transmission-occurs-between-dogs-and-humans-and-the-clinical-implications-of-this.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eaccording-to-the-study%2C-pets-may-serve-as-superbug-reservoirs%2C-potentially-spreading-diseases-to-people.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-study-observed-that-c.-auris-had-been-found-outside-hospitals-in-tidal-marshes%2C-hypersaline-environments%2C-and-wastewater%2C-indicating-that-this-yeast-can-endure-harsh-conditions.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-cdc-and-who-have-classified-c.-auris%2C-which-was-originally-discovered-in-japan-in-2009%2C-as-an-urgent-threat-and-a-critical-priority-group%2C-respectively%2C-since-some-strains-are-difficult-to-identify-and-resistant-to-all-three-classes-of-antifungals%2C-which-can-result-in-improper-management-and-outbreaks.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-07-27 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/integration-into-primary-health-care--the-step-to-ensure-sustainability-in-hiv-epidemic-control/the-lancet/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Efor-nearly-two-decades%2C-hiv-control-has-been-under-the-vertical-and-stand-alone-program.-this-review-article-concentrates-on-the-need-to-integrate-hiv-control-activities-with-primary-health-care.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eintegrating-these-will-assist-in-achieving-the-goal-of-ending-aids-by-2030.%26nbsp%3B-the-benefits-of-integrating-are-as-follows%3A%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-cost-of-health-services-tends-to-be-lower%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethere-are-increased-odds-of-adherence-to-treatment%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-integrated-services-have-been-shown-to-improve-hiv-care-and-primary-health-outcomes.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Emost-commonly%2C-maternal-and-child-health-and-non-communicable-disease-services-have-been-integrated-with-hiv-services.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%26nbsp%3Bthe-following-changes-are-needed-for-easier-integration-and-will-increase-the-sustainability-of-the-hiv-epidemic-control.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eperson-centered-health-services-integration%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehealthcare-workforce-reform-and-community-based-services%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Estrategic-financing%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E 2023-07-27 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2023-07-25 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/har-ghar-jal-initiative-may-fall-short-of-its-2024-target/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-har-ghar-jal-initiative-under-the-jal-jeevan-mission%2C-which-pm-narendra-modi-announced-during-his-2019-independence-day-address-with-a-budget-of-%E2%82%B93.60-lakh-crore%2C-is-predicted-to-miss-its-target-to-link-all-rural-households-to-drinkable-water-by-2024.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-mission's-goal-is-to-install-tap-connections-that-deliver-at-least-55-l-of-drinking-water-per-person-daily.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%26nbsp%3Bby-2024%2C-only-75%25-of-households-are-expected-to-be-covered%2C-as-the-project-gained-momentum-only-in-2022-due-to-the-covid-19-pandemic%2C-lack-of-personnel%2C-state-specific-issues%2C-and-even-the-russia-ukraine-war.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ework-has-not-even-started-in-1-crore-households-(5%25-of-the-total)%2C-and-it-is-estimated-that-it-will-not-be-complete-even-by-2025-26-if-the-work-is-not-highly-efficient.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eonly-58%2C357-of-the-1%2C68%2C000-households-with-documented-tap-water-availability-have-received-certification-under-the-scheme.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ehar-ghar-jal-certification-is-only-complete-in-3%25%2C-1.5%25%2C-and-1.5%25-of-villages-in-up%2C-rajasthan%2C-and-west-bengal%2C-respectively.-bihar-and-telangana-have-no-villages-that-have-certified-their-connection-status.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eonly-8-states-and-uts-have-stated-that-every-village-is-completely-linked%3B-however%2C-almost-all-of-them-had-good-connectivity-in-2019-itself.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-07-25 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/evaluation-of-the-prevention-and-control-methods-of-vector-borne-diseases--by-union-health-minister-/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-union-health-minister%2C-dr.-mandaviya%2C-assessed-various-states'-prevention-and-control-methods-for-vector-borne-diseases-before-rainy-seasons.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-primary-focus-will-be-to-decrease-the-disease-burden-via%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%E2%97%8F-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3Bpre-empting-medical-needs-and-equipping-them-sufficiently-beforehand%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%E2%97%8F-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3Bproper-use-of-budget-for-implementation-of-infrastructure%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%E2%97%8F-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3Bprecautionary-measures-to-limit-vector-breeding%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%E2%97%8F-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3Bhealth-education-and-awareness-campaigns-among-the-community.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eayushman-bharat-%E2%80%93-hwcs-were-suggested-to-be-used-for-disease-management-and-community-involvement.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Epolicies-provided-by-ncvbdc-regarding-the-seasonal-outbreaks-of-vector-borne-diseases-provide-guidelines-for-the-states-for-prevention-and-control.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-07-25 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/union-minister-celebrates-the-medical-education-initiatives-by-nbems/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eon-the-42nd-foundation-day-of-nbems-(national-board-of-examinations-in-medical-sciences)%2C-health-minister-dr.-madaviya-congratulated-the-institutes-for-the-success-and-initiatives-taken-toward-medical-students.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Enine-new-educational-initiatives-were-launched%2C-along-with-the-commendation-of-health-experts-in-various-categories-and-toppers-of-neet-pg-and-mds.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Enewer-initiatives-as-part-of-the-golden-era-of-medical-education-include--%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%E2%97%8F%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3Baddition-of-pg-seats-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%E2%97%8F-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3Bnewer-medical-colleges-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%E2%97%8F-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3Bcompetency-based-curriculum%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%E2%97%8F-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3Bdistrict-residency-program-for-residents%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3Babha-card-enabling-healthcare-to-the-grassroots-level-and-the-importance-of-medical-education-was-applauded-by-prof-s.p-singh-baghel.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-07-24 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/effect-of-limited-interventions-on-blood-pressure--findings-from-a-randomised-controlled-trial/the-lancet-global-health/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ea-non-blind-cluster-rct-as-part-of-the-community-based-intervention-for-control-of-hypertension-in-nepal-(cobin)-trial-was-conducted-in-nepal-to-assess-the-impact-of-lifestyle-modification-on-blood-pressure.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-study-involved-1638-adults-aged-25%E2%80%9365%2C-divided-into-three-cohorts-based-on-blood-pressure%3A-normotensive%2C-pre-hypertensive%2C-and-hypertensive.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Efemale-community-health-volunteers-were-trained-to-provide-counseling-four-times-during-a-12-month-intervention-period-for-lifestyle-modification.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eat-the-end-of-the-intervention%2C-sbp-was-significantly-lower-in-the-intervention-group-compared-to-the-usual-care-group.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ehowever%2C-after-60-months%2C-the-mean-sbp-increased-by-10.4-mm-hg-(95%25-ci-9%E2%80%A21%E2%80%9311%E2%80%A26)-in-the-intervention-group-and-6.0-mm-hg-(4%E2%80%A26%E2%80%937%E2%80%A25)-in-the-usual-care-group.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethis-highlights-the-need-for-regular-and-timely-counseling-to-sustain-the-beneficial-effects-of-behavior-change-interventions.-a-nepal-study-revealed-that-limited-duration-lifestyle-interventions-are-unsustainable-for-blood-pressure-control.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-07-24 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/in-search-of-a-fix-to-the-primary-health-care-chasm-in-india/the-lancet/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-recently-published-article-examined-the-methods-that-can-be-utilized-to-close-the-gap-in-india's-public-health-system.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-alma-ata-declaration-of-1978-emphasized-the-importance-of-primary-health-care-for-universal-health-coverage%2C-but-many-countries-have-not-achieved-these-targets.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-covid-19-pandemic-has-further-highlighted-the-issues-in-primary-health-care%2C%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eamong-the-gaps-that-still-exist-include-workforce-inequalities-between-rural-and-urban-areas%2C-non-compliance-with-iphs-standards%2C-vacant-posts-and-absenteeism%2C-unqualified-practitioners%2C-and-inadequate-medical-doctor-training.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-public-health-cadre-is-necessary-to-allow-medical-officers-to-focus-on-clinical-aspects-without-undue-stress%2C-provide-workforce-reinforcements-for-the-public-health-system%2C-and-increase-the-efficiency-of-outbreak-investigation%2C-surveillance%2C-and-reporting.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-government's-%22public-health-management-cadre%22-initiative-could-strengthen-primary-health-care-in-india.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-07-24 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/mid-line-assessment-of-sdg-in-india%3A-failure-in-19-indicators/the-lancet/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eaccording-to-a-recent-study-published-in-the-lancet%2C-19-out-of-33-sdg-indicators-are-not-being-met-in-india.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eaccess-to-basic-services%2C-wasting-and-overweight-children%2C-anemia%2C-child-marriage%2C-partner-violence%2C-tobacco-use%2C-and-modern-contraceptive-use-were-the-most-important-off-target-indicators.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-lagging-states-are-madhya-pradesh%2C-chhattisgarh%2C-jharkhand%2C-bihar%2C-and-odisha.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-study-recommended-a-more-targeted-strategy-for-achieving-no-poverty-(sdg-1)%2C-zero-hunger-(sdg-2)%2C-good-health-and-well-being-(sdg-3)%2C-and-gender-equality-(sdg-5).%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-07-24 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/defeating-malaria%3A-18-million-doses-of-life-saving-vaccine-set-to-soar/unicef/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Erts%2C-s%2Fas01%2C-which-has-already-been-administered-to-1.7-million-children%2C-will-be-distributed-throughout-12-african-countries.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eghana%2C-kenya%2C-malawi%2C-benin%2C-burkina-faso%2C-burundi%2C-cameroon%2C-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo%2C-liberia%2C-niger%2C-sierra-leone%2C-and-uganda-will-receive-18-million-doses.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-rollout-is-part-of-who's-malaria-vaccine-implementation-programme-(mvip)%2C-which-receives-funding-from-gavi%2C-the-vaccine-alliance%2C-the-global-fund-to-fight-aids%2C-tuberculosis%2C-and-malaria%2C-and-unitaid.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Erts%2C-s%2Fas01-(mosquirix)%2C-is-a-lyophilized-vaccine-given-intramuscularly-to-children-older-than-5-years-in-a-four-dose-regimen.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-07-24 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/international-day-for-the-fight-against-illegal%2C-unreported%2C-and-unregulated-fishing/un-observances/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%E2%80%A2-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3Bfisheries-are-an-essential-source-of-food%2C-employment%2C-leisure%2C-trade%2C-and-economic-well-being-for-people-worldwide%2C-and-they-have-become-a-key-resource-for-achieving-food-security.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%E2%80%A2-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3Bhowever%2C-it's-estimated-that-1-in-5-fish-caught-come-from-illegal%2C-unreported%2C-and-unregulated-(iuu)-fishing-practices.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%E2%80%A2-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3Bthe-un-food-and-agriculture-organisation-(fao)-claims-that-iuu-fishing-practices-cause-the-loss-of-11%E2%80%9326-million-tonnes-of-fish-annually%2C-at-an-estimated-economic-value-of-us%2410%E2%80%9323-billion.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%26nbsp%3B%E2%80%A2-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3Btarget-4-of-sustainable-development-goal-14-particularly-calls-on-the-international-community-to-control-harvesting-and-end-iuu-fishing-to-mitigate-this-loss.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%E2%80%A2-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3Bin-2009%2C-the-fao-conference-adopted-the-agreement-on-port-state-measures-to-prevent%2C-deter-and-eliminate-illegal%2C-unreported%2C-and-unregulated-fishing%2C-which-was-enforced-on-5th-june-2016.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%E2%80%A2-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3Bin-its-annual-resolution-on-sustainable-fisheries%2C-the-un-general-assembly-declared-5-june-to-be-the-%22international-day-for-the-fight-against-illegal%2C-unreported%2C-and-unregulated-fishing%22-in-december-2017.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%E2%80%A2-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3Bthe-un-also-named-2022-as-the-international-year-of-artisanal-fisheries-and-aquaculture-to-draw-attention-to-the-small-scale-fishermen-and-women-comprising-90%25-of-the-fisheries-workforce.%3C%2Fp%3E 2023-07-24 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/cancer-outcomes-and-the--y-chromosome/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eaccording-to-various-studies%2C-the-role-of-y-chromosome-might-be-important-in-determining-cancer-outcomes.-the-results-of-two-such-studies-have-been-published-in-the-%E2%80%98nature%E2%80%99-journal.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-one-study%2C-ronald-depinho-and-colleagues-from-the-university-of-texas-md-anderson-cancer-centre%2C-houston%2C-used-a-mouse-model-to-investigate-sex-disparities-in-colorectal-cancer-that-involved-the-kras-oncogene.-similar-to-human-findings%2C-male-mice-had-worse-survival-rates-and-more-metastases.-a-gene-on-the-y-chromosome-that-promotes-cancer-invasion-and-immune-evasion-is-overexpressed%2C-according-to-analysis.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-second-study-by-dan-theodorescu-and-colleagues-from-cedars-sinai-medical-centre%2C-los-angeles%2C-studied-300-male-bladder-cancer-patients-to-determine-how-loss-of-y-chromosome-would-alter-cancer-outcomes.-tumours-without-the-y-chromosome-were-more-aggressive-and-had-a-muted-t-cell-mediated-immune-response.-y-chromosome-loss-was-found-to-be-related-with-an-improved-response-to-anti-pd1-checkpoint-blockade-therapy-in-both-mice-and-humans%2C-suggesting-a-potential-course-of-treatment-for-this-subset-of-bladder-malignancies.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-07-23 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2023-07-23 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/who-to-label-aspartame-as-potentially-carcinogenic-agent/indian-express/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Easpartame-is-found-in-numerous-low-sugar-or-sugar-free-packaged-foods%2C-including-diet-coke-and-soda.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eaccording-to-the-who-label%2C-there-is-limited-evidence-connecting-aspartame-to-cancer.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eaccording-to-jecfa%2C-the-joint-who-and-food-and-agriculture-organization-expert-committee-on-food-additives%2C-an-adult-weighing-60-kilograms-must-consume-more-than-12-cans-of-diet-soda-to-be-at-risk.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eaccording-to-a-2021-study-published-in-the-journal-environmental-health%2C-aspartame-induces-malignant-tumors-in-multiple-organs-of-rodents.-in-addition%2C-in-may-2023%2C-the-who-issued-a-new-guideline-on-non-sugar-sweeteners-(nss)-that-discourages-their-use.-prior-to-this%2C-the-who's-iarc-classified-mobile-phone-use%2C-red-meat-consumption%2C-and-working-overnight-as-carcinogens.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-has-been-criticized-by-several-international-bodies%2C-which-claim-that-aspartame-is-one-of-the-cleanest-artificial-sweeteners%2C-with-over-ninety-food-safety-agencies-worldwide-declaring-it-to-be-safe.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-07-23 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/mou-to-financially-empower-shgs--signed-between-tn-rural-livelihood-mission-and-indian-overseas-bank-/times-of-india/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-tamil-nadu%2C-efforts-to-improve-access-to-financial-mechanisms-by-the-self-help-groups-(shgs)-under-the-deendayal-antyodaya-yojana-(day---nrlm)-programme-has-resulted-in-a-memorandum-of-understanding-(mou)-between-the-indian-overseas-bank-(iob)-and-tamil-nadu-state-rural-livelihood-mission-(tnsrlm).%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eiob-is-a-public-sector-bank-based-in-chennai-and-has-been-given-a-target-of-rs-1%2C875-crore-for-fy-2023-24-by-tamil-nadu-corporation-for-development-of-women-to-increase-disbursal-under-the-scheme.-day---nrlm-aims-at-creating-effective-and-efficient-institutional-platforms-to-enable-the-rural-poor-to-increase-their-household-income-by-means-of-sustainable-livelihood-enhancements-and-better-access-to-financial-services.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-collaboration-will-enable-access-to-financial-resources-for-shgs%2C-encourage-them-to-undertake-entrepreneurial-activities-and-help-in-the-overall-economic-development-of-the-state.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-10-10 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2023-07-18 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/the-national-research-foundation-bill--one-step-further-into-the-future-of-innovations/press-information-bureau-/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-union-cabinet-approved-introducing-the-%3Cstrong%3Enational-research-foundation-(nrf)-bill-2023%3C%2Fstrong%3E-%3Cstrong%3Eto%3C%2Fstrong%3E-%3Cstrong%3Epromote-research-and-development-(r%26amp%3Bd)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-in-the-country.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eafter-approval-from-the-parliament%2C-nrf-will-be-established-to-function-as-the-apex-body%2C-which-will-provide-strategic-direction-to-research.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-science-and-engineering-research-board-will-be-repelled-and-subsumed-under-this-bill.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-department-of-science-and-technology-will-function-as-the-administrative-department.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eex-officio-president%3A-prime-minister-%26nbsp%3B-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eex-officio-vice-presidents%3A-the-union-ministers-of-science-and-technology-and-education.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-nrf-will-create-a-policy-framework-and-put-forward-regulatory-processes-to-increase-collaboration-and-funding-for-r%26amp%3Bd.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-07-18 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/alert-for-salt-intake-%3A-a-direct-cardiovascular-risk-multiplier/indian-express/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-recommended-salt-intake-is-%26lt%3B-5-gms-per-day.-%26nbsp%3Bbut-indians-take-%26gt%3B10-gms-per-day-%26amp%3B-%3Cstrong%3Eexact-salt-intake-is-under-reported-when-compared-with-24hr-urinary-sodium-excretion%3C%2Fstrong%3E.-increased-salt-intake-causes-more-water-retention-exerting-extra-pressure-for-heart-and-kidney-perfusion.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-subsequent-failures-in-glomerular-filtration-rate-and-na%2B-excretion-cause-hypertension.-and-the-later-is-responsible-for-57%25-of-stroke-deaths-and-24%25-of-all-cardiac-deaths.-%26nbsp%3Bin-addition-to-that%2C-%3Cstrong%3Esalt-decreases-the-nitrous-oxide-production-at-vessel-endothelium-affecting-the-arterial-elasticity-and-stiffness-adversely.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Edecreasing-salt-intake-of-1.75gm-in-daily-intake-would-contribute-to-reduction-of-4.2%2F2.1-mmhg-%3C%2Fstrong%3E(sbp%2Fdbp).%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eby-2020%2C-%3Cstrong%3Einternational-society-of-hypertension-practice-guidelines%3C%2Fstrong%3E-recommended-population-based-efforts-to-r%3Cstrong%3Eeduce-salt-intake-at-cooking-%2C-on-table-and-also-to-avoid-high-salt-containing-foods%3C%2Fstrong%3E-like-pickles%2C-pappads-%2C-namkeen-chips%2C-chutney-etc.-also%2C-%3Cstrong%3Eweight-reduction-of-5.1kg-can-drastically-bring-down-sbp-of-4.3mmhg-and-dbp-of-3.6mmhg-dbp.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Epossible-prevention-measures-includes-measuring-bp-every-5-years%2C-dietary-corrections-(%3Cstrong%3E-who%3C%2Fstrong%3E-plan-globally-to-%3Cstrong%3Ereduce-salt-intake-by-2025%3C%2Fstrong%3E)%2C-abstinence-from-alcohol-and-cigarette-%26nbsp%3Band-weight-control.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-07-18 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/maharashtra-launched-%22universal-healthcare-policy%22-%3A-co-branding-pmjay-with-mjpjay/hindusthan-times/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Emaharashtra-became-one-of-the-1st-states-to-launch-the-%E2%80%9C%3Cstrong%3Euniversal-healthcare-policy%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C%E2%80%9D-which-consists-of-co-branding-the-pm-jay-scheme-with-the-state%E2%80%99s-%3Cstrong%3Emahatma-jyotirao-phule-jan-arogya-yojana-(mjpjay)%3C%2Fstrong%3E.-the-salient-features-of-this-scheme-include%3A-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Efive-lakh-cover-to12-crore-families%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-irrespective-of-the-ration-card-color.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eincreased-coverage-to-%3Cstrong%3E1900%3C%2Fstrong%3E-ailments%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-scheme-will-also%3A-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eincrease-the-number-of-empaneled-hospitals-and-jan-aushadi-kendras.%3C%2Fstrong%3E-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Estrengthen%3C%2Fstrong%3E-the-r%3Cstrong%3Eural-healthcare-infrastructure.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eopen-50-bedded-critical-care-units-in-each-district-%3C%2Fstrong%3E%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eone-crore-beneficiaries-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ewill-receive-the-co-branded-card-by-august-2023%2C-funded-centrally-by-the-national-health-authority.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-07-17 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/mou-to-financially-empower-shgs--signed-between-tn-rural-livelihood-mission-and-indian-overseas-bank-/times-of-india/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-tamil-nadu%2C-efforts-to-improve-access-to-financial-mechanisms-by-the-self-help-groups-(shgs)-under-the-%3Cstrong%3Edeendayal-antyodaya-yojana-(day---nrlm)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-program-has-resulted-in-a-memorandum-of-understanding-(mou)-between-the-indian-overseas-bank-%3Cstrong%3E(iob)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-tamil-nadu-state-rural-livelihood-mission-%3Cstrong%3E(tnsrlm)%3C%2Fstrong%3E.-%26nbsp%3B-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eiob%2C-a-public-sector-bank-in-chennai-has-been-given-a-target-of-rs-1%2C875-crore-for-fy-2023-24-by-tamil-nadu-corporation-for-development-of-women-to-increase-disbursal-under-the-scheme.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eday---nrlm-aims-to-%3Cstrong%3Ecreate-effective-and-efficient-institutional-platforms-to-enable-the-rural-poor-to-increase-their-household-income-through-sustainable-livelihood-enhancements-and-better-access-to-financial-services.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-collaboration-will-enable-access-to-%3Cstrong%3Efinancial-resources-for-shgs%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-%3Cstrong%3Eencourage-them-to-undertake-entrepreneurial-activities%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-help-in-the-state's-overall-economic-development.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-07-29 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/policies-on-decriminalization-of-small-usage-drug-addicts-in-punjab-/the-tribune-india/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-government-has-decided-to-focus-on-a-new-integrative-and-multidirectional-regulation-%3Cstrong%3Eregarding-decriminalising-drug-use-and-paying-attention-to-the-addicts%3C%2Fstrong%3E-for-proper-patient-care-to-achieve-%3Cstrong%3Ecm-bhagwat-mann%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%9Crangla-punjab%E2%80%9D-dream.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Edrug-use-is-still-condemned-legally.-the-emphasis-will-be-%3A%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%26nbsp%3B%3Cstrong%3Eto-detect-addicts-using-small-amounts-and-enable-deaddiction.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eputting-them-up-for-%3Cstrong%3Erehabilitation-and-skills-development-instead-of-punishment.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Estrong-penalties-for-smugglers-and-dealers%3C%2Fstrong%3E.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ediscussions-have-happened-between-various-ministries-and-departments-to-collaborate-and-plan-for-providing-services.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-07-17 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/the-association-of-untreated-mental-health-problems-with-alcohol-and-tobacco-use-among-new-york-city-taxi-drivers/springer/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%23a-cross-sectional-study-was-conducted-recently-in-new-york-among-1105-taxi-drivers-to-check-if-there-was-an-association-between-untreated-medical-health-condition-and-alcohol-%26amp%3B-tobacco-use%2C-using-logistic-regression-modelling.-%26nbsp%3B%23evidently-%2C-there-existed-an-association-where-the-drivers-with-untreated-mental-health-problems-had-1.9x-the-odds-of-reporting-current-tobacco-use-and-1.6x-the-odds-of-reporting-current-alcohol-use(-95%25-confidence-interval)-than-those-without-untreated-health-problems.-%23the-need-for-timely-screening-of-mental-health-problems-among-taxi-drivers-was-certainly-insisted%3C%2Fp%3E 2023-07-17 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/un-general-assembly-focuses-towards-elimination-of-sexual-violence-in-conflict/united-nations-observances/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eamid-growing-political-and-security-challenges%2C-sexual-violence-remains-a-tool-of-terrorism%2C-torture%2C-and-war.-%3Cstrong%3Ehate-speech-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eand-%3Cstrong%3Esexual-assault%3C%2Fstrong%3E-both-online-and-offline%2C-undermine-women's-and-girls'-participation-in-society-and-are-a-threat-to-democracy.-%26nbsp%3B-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%22%3Cstrong%3Econflict-related-sexual-violence%3C%2Fstrong%3E%22-encompasses-%3Cstrong%3Erape%2C-sexual-slavery%2C-trafficking%2C-forced-prostitution%2C-forced-pregnancy%2C-forced-abortion%2C-forced-sterilization%2C-forced-marriage%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-any-other-type-of-sexual-violence-that-is-directly-or-indirectly-related-to-a-conflict.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eestimates-state-that-for-every-conflict-related-rape-that-is-reported-but-10%E2%80%9320-go%3Cstrong%3E-unreported-due-to-survivors'-fear-and-cultural-stigma.-%26nbsp%3B-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-2015%2C-the-un-general-assembly-declared-%3Cstrong%3Ejune-19%3C%2Fstrong%3E-%22t%3Cstrong%3Ehe-international-day-for-the-elimination-of-sexual-violence-in-conflict-to-honour-victims-and-survivors%22%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-raise-awareness-and-pay-respects-to-those-who-have-sacrificed-their-lives-to-fight-against-sexual-harassment.-%26nbsp%3B-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-2016%2C-the-%3Cstrong%3Esecurity-council-%3C%2Fstrong%3Erecognized-sexual-assault-as-a-terrorist-strategy-and-declared-that-the-victims-of-trafficking-or-sexual-assault-by-terrorist-organizations-should-be-entitled-to-official-redressal-as-victims-of-terrorism.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-07-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/cobas-hpv-assay-is-approved-by-who-for-cervical-cancer-screening/who-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-world-health-organization-(who)-has-included-a-%3Cstrong%3Efourth-test%3C%2Fstrong%3E-for-human-papillomavirus-(%3Cstrong%3Ehpv%3C%2Fstrong%3E)-in-its-list-of-prequalified-tests.-this-addition-highlights-the-importance-of-hpv-testing-as-a-crucial-component-of-%3Cstrong%3Ecervical-cancer-screening.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-%E2%80%9C%3Cstrong%3Eroche-molecular-systems-inc.'s-cobas-hpv-assay's%3C%2Fstrong%3E%E2%80%9D-inclusion-expands-the-range-of-high-performance-tests-available-to-countries%2C-supporting-%3Cstrong%3Eefforts-to-improve-screening-coverage-and-quality.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ewho's-strategic-targets-to-eliminate-cervical-cancer-include-%3Cstrong%3Evaccination%2C-%26nbsp%3Bscreening%2C-and-treatment-of-pre-cancer-%26amp%3B-invasive-cancer.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehpv-tests-predict-the-risk-better-than-a-pap-smear-and-visual-inspection-with-acetic-acid-(via).-provide-opportunities-for-self-sampling%2C-reducing-testing-barriers.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eincorporating-hpv-testing-into-existing-laboratory-systems-%3Cstrong%3Eaids-public-health-programs-in-achieving-screening-targets.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-07-05 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/nfhs-6-questionnaire-excluded-disability-related-questions%3A-centre-defends/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eaccording-to-the-health-ministry%2C-there-is-%3Cstrong%3Eno-need-to-collect-data-frequently-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ebecause-%3Cstrong%3Edisability-data-will-not-change-quickly-over-2-3-years.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-data-on-disabilities-gathered-by-the-%3Cstrong%3Enational-sample-survey-office-(nsso)-and-the-national-family-health-survey-(nfhs-5)-differ-significantly-from-one-another.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-contrast-to-nfhs-5%2C-where-the-disability-rates-were-only-%3Cstrong%3E1%25-for-rural-areas-and-0.9%25-for-urban-areas%2C-nsso-estimates-for-2018-place-the-disability-rates-for-rural-areas-at-2.3%25-and-urban-areas-at-2%25.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-ministry-asserts-that-the-nfhs-was-unable-to-%3Cstrong%3Eaccurately-reflect-the-scope%3C%2Fstrong%3E-of-disability-across-the-country.-hence%2C-the-%3Cstrong%3Etechnical-advisory-committee's-recommendations-led-to-the-removal-of-questions-regarding-disabilities.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-07-05 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/urgent-call-%3A-haiti-needs-immediate-humanitarian-assistance/unicef-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-ecosoc%3C%2Fstrong%3E-special-session-refers-to-a-special-meeting-convened-by-the-united-nations-%3Cstrong%3Eeconomic-and-social-council-(ecosoc)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-to-%3Cstrong%3Eaddress-specific-global-challenges%3C%2Fstrong%3E-or-emerging-issues-%3Cstrong%3Erelated-to-sustainable-development.%3C%2Fstrong%3E-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehalf-of-the-population-of-the-country-of-%3Cstrong%3Ehaiti%3C%2Fstrong%3E-%3Cstrong%3Eneeds-humanitarian-assistance%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-including-%3Cstrong%3Enearly-3-million-children.%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Enearly-a-quarter-of-haiti%E2%80%99s-children%3C%2Fstrong%3E-are-%3Cstrong%3Echronically-malnourished%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-which-can-have-devastating-consequences-for-their-physical-and-cognitive-development.-%26nbsp%3B-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eunicef%3C%2Fstrong%3E-has-been-supporting-children-in-haiti-for-decades.-in-the-past-year-alone%2C-they-screened-over-%3Cstrong%3E243%2C000-children-under-five-for-wasting%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-facilitated-healthcare-for-nearly-%3Cstrong%3E70%2C000-women-and-children%2C-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eprovided-%3Cstrong%3Esafe-water-to-over-417%2C000-people%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-and-supplied-%3Cstrong%3Elearning-materials-to-30%2C000-children.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-haitian-people-need-an-immediate-scale-up-in-both-regional-and-international-support.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-upcoming-summit-hosted-by-the-eu-and-the-community-of-latin-american-%26amp%3B-caribbean-states-is-one-of-several-%3Cstrong%3Eupcoming-opportunities-for-the-international-community-to-rally-around-haiti-with-investments-and-action.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-07-05 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/national-workshop-on-integrated-management-of-sediments-in-river-basins-and-reservoirs-for-sustainable-development/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-%3Cstrong%3Enational-one-day-workshop-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ewas-conducted-%3Cstrong%3Eto-address-the-impact-of-sedimentation-on-reservoirs-and-river-basins.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-workshop-emphasized-the-importance-of-developing-states'-action-plans-to-control-silt-deposition.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Enational-framework-for-sediment-management%3C%2Fstrong%3E-(nfsm)-addresses-the-concern-of-sediment-collection-at-the-river-basins-and-reservoirs-and-its-environmental-impact.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-states-shared-their-individual-experiences%2C-%3Cstrong%3Efocusing-on-the-revenue-based-models-by-rajasthan-and-kerala-for-desilting-the-reservoirs.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-07-05 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/kairomones-responsible-for-mosquito-attraction-toward-humans/frontiers-in-tropical-diseases/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-novel-study-was-conducted-in-%3Cstrong%3Ezambia%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E-the-who-african-region%2C-to-%3Cstrong%3Etest-the-behavior-of-anopheles-gambiae-against-various-human-scents%3C%2Fstrong%3E-in-natural-settings.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-novelty-of-this-study-included--%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Euse-of-an-outdoor-natural-setting.-%3C%2Fstrong%3E%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-s%3Cstrong%3Eemi-flight-cage-area-used-was-much-larger-(2000-times)-than-the-ones-traditionally-used-%3C%2Fstrong%3Efor-laboratory-assays.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ecomparison-of-multiple-scents-at-the-same-time.%3C%2Fstrong%3E-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ekairomones-are-an-interspecific-mixture-of-semiochemicals%2C-produced-by-one-species-which-induces-responses-advantageous-to-an-individual-of-a-different-species-perceiving-the-signal%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-study-concluded-that-the-mosquitoes-exhibit-%3Cstrong%3Eolfactory-preferences%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-especially-towards-%3Cstrong%3Ecarboxylic-acids%3C%2Fstrong%3E.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-data-can-be-used-in-the-prevention-and-control-of-vector-borne-diseases.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-07-05 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/mohfw-initiates-%22-health-of-youth%2C-wealth-of-nation%22-%3A-cobranded-with-pmnch/public-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%22health-of-youth%2C-wealth-of-nation%3C%2Fstrong%3E%E2%80%9D%2C-a-co-branded-event-by-mohfw-and-partnership-for-maternal%2C-newborn%2C-child-health-(pmnch)%2C-geneva%2C-is-happening-on-20-june-in-new-delhi.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-purpose-is-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eemphasizing-the-%3Cstrong%3Ehealth-needs-investments-of-adolescents-and-youths%3C%2Fstrong%3E-globally.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eempowerment-and-active-inclusion-to-address-their-concerns.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Evarious-ministries-will-attend-the-event-to-discuss-barriers-to-attaining-youth%E2%80%99s-well-being%2C-and-further-blueprints-to-navigate-them.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eyoung-individuals-from-all-the-g20-countries-will-constitute-one-third-of-the-delegates.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-sessions-will-e%3Cstrong%3Enable-youths-to-engage-and-learn-advanced-health-policies-for-their-well-being.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-07-03 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/desertification-and-drought-day-put-spotlight-on-women/united-nations-news/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-2021%2C-world-meteorological-organisation-reported-that-more-than-2.3-billion-people-are-under-water-stress-due-to-a-29%25-increase-in-frequency-and-length-of-droughts-since-2000.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Emoreover%2C-%3Cstrong%3Ewomen-must-overcome-substantial-obstacles-and-discriminatory-laws-and-practices-to-inherit-the-land.%3C%2Fstrong%3E-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eeven-though%2C-half-of-the-world's-agricultural-workforce-is-women%2C-less-than-one-in-five-landowners-are-female.-in-more-than-100-countries%2C-women-are-denied-from-inheriting-their-husband's-land-due-to-traditional%2C-religious%2C-or-customary-practices.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eadditionally%2C-women-spend-200-million-hours-daily-gathering-water%2C-with-certain-countries-requiring-more-than-one-hour-per-trip.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Etherefore%2C-the-%3Cstrong%3Etheme-for-international-day-against-desertification-and-drought-2023%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-%22%3Cstrong%3Eher-land.-her-rights%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E%22-underlines-the-importance-of-%3Cstrong%3Egiving-women-equal-access-to-land-and-resources-t%3C%2Fstrong%3Eo-secure-both-their-futures-and-the-future-of-humanity.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-07-03 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/who-prequalifies-additional-hpv-test%2C-expanding-options-as-countries-pursue-cervical-cancer-elimination/who-news/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-world-health-organization-(who)-has-included-a-fourth-test-for-human-papillomavirus-(hpv)-in-its-list-of-prequalified-tests.-it-highlights-the-importance-of-hpv-testing-as-a-crucial-component-of-cervical-cancer-screening.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-who's-prequalification-program-evaluates-the-performance-of-various-tests-used-for-hpv-detection.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-inclusion-of-roche-molecular-systems-inc.'s-cobas-hpv-assay-expands-the-range-of-high-performance-tests-available-to-countries%2C-supporting-their-efforts-to-improve-screening-coverage-and-quality.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-step-aligns-with-who's-commitment-to-eliminate-cervical-cancer-through-strategic-targets%2C-including-vaccination%2C-screening%2C-and-treatment-of-pre-cancer-and-invasive-cancer-cases.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehpv-tests-offer-better-performance-than-alternative-methods-%E2%80%93-such-as-pap-smear-and-visual-inspection-with-acetic-acid-(via)-and-provide-opportunities-for-self-sampling%2C-reducing-barriers-to-testing.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eincorporating-hpv-testing-into-existing-laboratory-systems-further-facilitates-public-health-programs-and-helps-achieve-screening-targets.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-07-03 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/next-pandemic-will-not-wait-for-global-treaties-to-be-made%3A-union-health-secretary/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eat-the-third-health-working-group-of-g20-india%2C-at-hyderabad%2C-union-health-secretary-rajesh-bhushan-cautioned-that-the-%3Cstrong%3Enext-pandemic-would-not-%E2%80%9Cwait-for-us-to-make-global-treaties%3C%2Fstrong%3E%E2%80%9D-and-called-on-countries-to-work-together-as-billions-of-lives-and-livelihoods-will-be-at-stake.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Emichael-ryan%2C-executive-director-of-the-who-health-emergency-programme%2C-stated-that-its-time-countries-came-together-to-ensure-drugs%2C-vaccines%2C-and-diagnostics-reached-people-in-need-in-an-equitable-manner.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eduring-the-event%2C-alain-labrique%2C-director-of-the-department-of-digital-health-and-innovation%2C-who%2C-said-that-digital-health-is-about-%3A%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Estrengthening-primary-healthcare-systems%2C%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eimproving-universal-health-coverage%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Etimely-and-relevant-data-for-decision-making-and-resource-allocation.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehe-stressed-that-no-one-should-be-left-behind-and-that-digital-health-is-a-proven-route-to-achieving-universal-health-goals.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Emember-(health)-of-niti-aayog%2C-v.k.-paul-expressed-that-%3Cstrong%3Edigital-health-enabled-universal-health-coverage-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ethrough-the-continuous-exchange-of-health-information-amongst-providers%2C-systems%2C-patients%2C-policymakers%2C-and-so-on.-%E2%80%9C%3Cstrong%3Elet-us-envision-a-world-where-a-comprehensive-package-of-digital-health-tools-and-services-are-accessible-to-all%2C-where-digital-health-is-for-all-by-2035%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E%E2%80%9D-dr.-paul-said.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-07-03 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/a-leap-to-prevent-earth%E2%80%99s-greying-through-investment-in-renewable-energy/united-nations/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eun-general-antonia-gutteres%2C-after-his-meeting-with-civil-society-climate-leaders-across-the-globe-highlighted-the-%3Cstrong%3Eimportance-of-phasing-out-fossil-fuels%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-%3Cstrong%3Eboosting-investment-in-renewable-energy%3C%2Fstrong%3E-as-this-would-help-in-sorting-out-the-current-climate-crisis.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehe-also-cited-the-%E2%80%98%3Cstrong%3Especial-responsibility%3C%2Fstrong%3E%E2%80%99-of-the-fossil-fuel-industries-to-prevent-the-sky-from-greying-by-making-a-strong-statement%2C-%E2%80%9C%3Cstrong%3Etrading-the-future-for-30-pieces-of-silver-is-immoral.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%E2%80%9D-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehe-called-for-fossil-fuel-companies-to-present-credible%2C-comprehensive-and-detailed-new-transition-plans-that-include-reducing-emissions-%E2%80%9C%3Cstrong%3Eup-and-down-the-value-chain%3C%2Fstrong%3E%E2%80%9D-%E2%80%93-from-production-to-refining%2C-distribution-and-use.-he-also-added-that-it%E2%80%99s-obnoxious-if-the-companies-shouldn%E2%80%99t-use-their-influences-to-%E2%80%98knee-cap%E2%80%99-the-progress-of-this-process.-%26nbsp%3B-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-un-chief-also-called-for-detailed-plans-from-financial-institutions%2C-saying-they-must-encourage-the-global-energy-transformation.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eplans-should-include-an-explicit-%3Cstrong%3Estrategy-to-progressively-strip-out-fossil-fuel-assets-from-their-portfolios-to-ensure-alignment-with-the-net-zero-goal%3C%2Fstrong%3E.-%3Cstrong%3Eall-lobbying-and-policy-engagement-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ealso-should-be-disclosed.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-07-03 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/%22left-behind-in-pain%22--inequalities-in-access-to-palliative-care-reported-by-who/who-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-report%2C-titled-%E2%80%9C%3Cstrong%3Eleft-behind-in-pain%3C%2Fstrong%3E%E2%80%9D-was-recently-published-by-who%2C-which-deals-with-unequal-access-to-morphine-for-medical-use.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-is-often-referred-as-%E2%80%9Cone-of-the-most-heinous%2C-hidden-inequalities-in-global-health%E2%80%9D.-this-difference-in-median-consumption-of-morphine-ranges-from-5-63-fold-between-high-and-low-income-countries.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Esteps-to-reduce-this-inequality-consist-of-%3A%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eproviding-a-package-of-essential-medicines-for-palliative-care.%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3Eimproving-governance.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%26nbsp%3Bproviding-stable-funding.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Etraining-of-healthcare-workers-for-safe-and-timely-access-to-morphine-for-those-in-need-should-be-advocated-for-improving-the-quality-of-life.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E 2023-07-03 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2023-07-03 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2023-07-03 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2023-07-03 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2023-07-03 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2023-07-03 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2023-07-03 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/gender-equality--the-key-to-harmony-%3A-government-can-achieve-through-legislation/united-nations/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%22%3Cstrong%3Esocial-norms-that-impair-women's-rights-are-detrimental-to-society-more-broadly%2C-dampening-the-expansion-of-human-development%3C%2Fstrong%3E%22-said-pedro-concei%C3%A7%C3%A3o%2C-head-of-undp's-human-development-report-office.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E25%25-of-people-justify-%3Cstrong%3Edomestic-abuse%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-because-of-hate-campaigns-and-movements-against-gender-equality.%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eon-an-average%2C-the-share-of-women-as-heads-of-state-or-heads-of-government-has-remained-around-10-per-cent-since-1995%2C-less-than-1%2F3-of-managerial-positions-are-held-by-women-and-there-exists-an-income-gap-of-about-39%25-among-both-genders.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-undp-reports-that-governments-can-achieve-this-dream-of-%3Cstrong%3Egender-equality%3C%2Fstrong%3E-by-shifting-gender-social-norms%2C-from-adopting-parental-leave-policies%2C-that-have-changed-perceptions-around-care-work-responsibilities%2C-to-%3Cstrong%3Elabour-market-reforms%3C%2Fstrong%3E-that-have-led-to-a-change-in-beliefs-around-women-in-the-workforce.-a-reformation-could-be-implemented-%3Cstrong%3Eby-investing-in-laws%3C%2Fstrong%3E-to-promote-gender-equality-in-the-field-of-politics%2C-occupation%2C-and-households.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Eissues-of-cyberbullying%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-%3Cstrong%3Eonline-hate-campaigns-misinterpreting-feminism%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-%3Cstrong%3Egender-stereotyping%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-if-tackled-ardently-by-the-government-with-the-people%E2%80%99s-support%2C-this-society-will-definitely-be-a-utopia-to-live-in-harmony.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 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2023-06-24 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2023-06-18 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2023-06-18 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2023-06-18 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2023-06-18 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2023-06-17 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2023-06-14 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2023-06-13 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2023-06-13 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2023-05-30 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2023-05-30 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/international-pathogen-surveillance-network-(ipsn)-launched-to-combat-infectious-diseases/who-news-section/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ebased-on-the-principle-of-%3Cstrong%3Epathogen-genomics%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-who-and-partner-agencies-are-launching-a-%3Cstrong%3Eglobal-network%3C%2Fstrong%3E-to-detect-and%3Cstrong%3E-protect-%3C%2Fstrong%3Epeople-from-%3Cstrong%3Enewly-evolving-infectious-diseases%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe%3Cstrong%3E-goal%3C%2Fstrong%3E-of-this-initiative-is-to-provide-%3Cstrong%3Eaccess-to-the-genome-sequence-of-the-prevailing-pathogen-to-every-country%3C%2Fstrong%3E-as-part-of-its-public-health-system.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Epathogen-%3Cstrong%3Egenome-sequencing%3C%2Fstrong%3E-was-instrumental-in-fighting-the-covid-pandemic.-it-provided-%3Cstrong%3Equick-evidence-based-decisions%3C%2Fstrong%3E-on-immunization-and-viral-evolution-to-%3Cstrong%3Ecurb-the-catastrophic-effects-of-the-disease.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ecreating-such-a-%3Cstrong%3Eglobal-network%3C%2Fstrong%3E-emphasizes-the-%3Cstrong%3Erole-of-multiple-partners-contributing-to-disease-prevention%3C%2Fstrong%3E-because-diseases-do-not-restrict-themselves-to-international-boundaries.%3C%2Fp%3E 2023-05-28 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/-silent-pandemic%3A-even-low-levels-of-arsenic-from-food-and-water-can-impair-cognitive-function/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Echronic-exposure-to-arsenic%3C%2Fstrong%3E-could-lead-to-a-%3Cstrong%3Esilent-pandemic%3C%2Fstrong%3E-affecting-people-globally.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-study-reiterated-that-the-%3Cstrong%3Eeffects%3C%2Fstrong%3E-of-arsenic-poisoning-on-cognition-are-%3Cstrong%3Emore-severe%3C%2Fstrong%3E-in-the-%3Cstrong%3Eundernourished-and-poor.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eurine-samples%3C%2Fstrong%3E-of-study-participants-were-tested-for-arsenic-content-and-results-were-%3Cstrong%3Ecorrelated-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eto-the-performance-of-the-participants-in-computerized-%3Cstrong%3Etests-of-cognition%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-brain-imaging.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-study-was-conducted-among%3Cstrong%3E-1014-participants%3C%2Fstrong%3E-from-across-5-regions-of-india.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Earsenic-%3Cstrong%3Eexposure%3C%2Fstrong%3E-was-closely%3Cstrong%3E-correlated-with-food-intake%3C%2Fstrong%3E-for-study-participants%2C-in-many-parts-of-india-outside-of-those-where-arsenic-exposure-from-groundwater-is-known-to-be-high.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%26nbsp%3Bsince-the-1990s%2C-both-the-%3Cstrong%3Ecentral-and-state-governments-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eof-bihar-and-west-bengal-(2-of-the-most-arsenic-prone-areas-of-the-country-along-with-jharkhand%2C-uttar-pradesh%2C-and-manipur)-have-actively-%3Cstrong%3Estrived-to-curb-arsenic-contamination%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%26nbsp%3Ba-common-strategy-implemented-included%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E1.-%3Cstrong%3Erestricting-groundwater-extraction%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E2.-%3Cstrong%3Eencouraging-piped-water-supply%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E3.-%3Cstrong%3Earsenic-removal-plants-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ewhere-groundwater-extraction-was-inevitable.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E 2023-05-28 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/'har-ghar-jal'--on-a-progressive-streak%3A-60%25-rural-homes-get-clean-%26-safe-drinking-water/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ejal-jeevan-mission%3C%2Fstrong%3E-(jjm-)%2C-was-launched-in-%3Cstrong%3E2019-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eto-%3Cstrong%3Eensure-safe-and-clean-drinking-water%3C%2Fstrong%3E-to-more-than-12-crore-rural-households-in-india.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ecurrently%2C-jjm-has-ensured-the-availability-of-safe-drinking-water-in-%3Cstrong%3E60%25-of-rural-households.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-%3Cstrong%3Ecent-percent-coverage-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ehas-been-achieved-%3Cstrong%3Ein-5-states-%26amp%3B-3-uts-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eand-gram-sabhas-of-%22har-ghar-jal%22-certified-states%2F-uts-(-%3Cstrong%3Egoa%2C-haryana%2C-punjab%2C-puducherry%2C-and-the-andaman-and-nicobar-islands%3C%2Fstrong%3E)-have-ensured-%3Cstrong%3Etap-water-supply-to-all-households-public-institutions-schools%2C-and-%26nbsp%3Banganwadis.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Esafe-drinking-water-is-now-available%3Cstrong%3E-even-in-arsenic%2Ffluoride-affected-habitations.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Epipeline-%3Cstrong%3Eaction-plans-at-the-village-level%3C%2Fstrong%3E-by-village-water-sanitation-committees-(%3Cstrong%3Evwsc%3C%2Fstrong%3E)%2F-%3Cstrong%3Epani-samitis%3C%2Fstrong%3E-include%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%26nbsp%3Bdrinking-water-%3Cstrong%3Esource-augmentation%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Egrey-water-%3Cstrong%3Etreatment-%26amp%3B-reuse%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-and%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eregular-water-%3Cstrong%3Esupply-system-maintenance%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E 2023-05-28 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/centre-pushes-back-to-rein-in-unnecessary-hysterectomies-being-performed-across-the-country/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Esupreme-court-has-instructed-states-to-implement-the-guidelines-drafted-by-the-center-to-prevent-%22%3Cstrong%3Eunnecessary-hysterectomies%3C%2Fstrong%3E%E2%80%9D.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-change-was-made-in-reply-to-the-%3Cstrong%3Epublic-interest-litigation%3C%2Fstrong%3E-(pil)-petition-filed-in-the-supreme-court-in-2013%2C-which-stated-that-in-%3Cstrong%3Ebihar%2C-chhattisgarh%2C-and-rajasthan%3C%2Fstrong%3E-unnecessary-hysterectomies-were-conducted-in-the-ambit-of-%3Cstrong%3Erashtriya-swasthya-bima-yojana-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eand-other-health-schemes.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-petition-further-stated-that-most-of-these-%3Cstrong%3Ewomen-operated-upon%3C%2Fstrong%3E-were-%3Cstrong%3Epoor%2C-less-educated%2C-and-belonged-to-sc%2C-st-%26amp%3B-obc.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efurther%2C-it-claimed-that-healthcare-institutions-were-%3Cstrong%3Emisusing-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ethe-procedure-to-%3Cstrong%3Eclaim-insurance%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-response%2C-the-health-ministry-has-instructed-compulsory-%3Cstrong%3Eaudits-for-all-hysterectomies%3C%2Fstrong%3E-in-all-private-and-public-institutions.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-05-27 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/trachoma-joins-league-of-eliminated-diseases-in-two-more-african-countries!/who-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Etrachoma%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-transmitted-through-direct-contact-and-fomite-transmission%2C-is-a-%3Cstrong%3Ecommon-cause%3C%2Fstrong%3E-of-visual-impairment%2C-morbidity%2C-and-%3Cstrong%3Eblindness-worldwide%3C%2Fstrong%3E.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ebenin-and-mali-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eare-the-two-%3Cstrong%3Eafrican-countries%3C%2Fstrong%3E-after-ghana%2C-gambia%2C-togo%2C-and-malawi%3B-to-have-%3Cstrong%3Eeliminated%3C%2Fstrong%3E-the-public-health-problem-of-%3Cstrong%3Etrachoma-using-the-safe-strategy%3C%2Fstrong%3E.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ebenin%3C%2Fstrong%3E-eliminated-trachoma-using-an-%3Cstrong%3Eintegrated-approach%3C%2Fstrong%3E-with-other-neglected-tropical-diseases-(ntds)-under-the-national-programme-for-communicable-diseases.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Edespite-sociopolitical-unrest%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-%3Cstrong%3Emali%3C%2Fstrong%3E-has-%3Cstrong%3Esuccessfully-eliminated%3C%2Fstrong%3E-the-disease-with-the-help-of-its-%3Cstrong%3Esurveillance-system%3C%2Fstrong%3E.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ewith-this%2C-mali-has-achieved-its-%3Cstrong%3Efirst-milestone-in-eliminating-ntds%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-05-25 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/persistent-menace-of-polio-virus%3A-updates-from-who's-polio-ihr-emergency-committee/world-health-organization%2C-news/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-significant-%3Cstrong%3Edecline-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ein-the-genetic-variety-of%3Cstrong%3E-wpv-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ewas-seen-in-%3Cstrong%3Epakistan-and-afghanistan-and-africa.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Emeanwhile%2C-the-%3Cstrong%3Einternational-spread-of-cvdpv-is-still-persistent%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-despite-the-steady-fall-in-both-the-number-of-patients-and-the-number-of-circulating-lineages.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eweak-immunization-systems-%3C%2Fstrong%3Efurther-impacted-by-the-%3Cstrong%3Ecovid-19-pandemic%2C-inaccessibility-to-vaccines%2C-population-displacement%2C-limited-immunization-coverage%2C-and-immunity-gap-contribute-to-the-ongoing-transmission-of-polio.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Econsidering-the-current-scenario%2C-the-committee-agreed-that-the-%3Cstrong%3Erisk-of-global-transmission-of-wild-poliovirus-and-cvdpv-remains-a-public-health-emergency-of-international-concern%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-thus-recommended-%3Cstrong%3Eextending-the-temporary-recommendations-%3C%2Fstrong%3Efor-a-further-%3Cstrong%3Ethree-months%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-05-25 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/final-verdict%3A-who-guidelines-say-nay-to-non-sugar-sweeteners-for-health/who-news/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ebased-on-the-findings-of-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-of-available-evidence-(283-studies)%2C-%3Cstrong%3Ewho-suggested%3C%2Fstrong%3E-that-non-sugar-sweeteners-(%3Cstrong%3Enss)-are-not-to-be-used-as-a-means-of-achieving-weight-control-or-for-reducing-the-risk-of-noncommunicable-diseases.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-recommendation-applies-to-all-%3Cstrong%3Eexcept-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eindividuals-with-%3Cstrong%3Epre-existing-diabetes-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eand-includes-all-synthetic-and-naturally-occurring-or-modified-non-nutritive-sweeteners-that-are-not-classified-as-sugars.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ecommon-%3Cstrong%3Enss-%3C%2Fstrong%3Einclude-acesulfame-k%2C-aspartame%2C-saccharin%2C-and-sucralose%3B-they-%3Cstrong%3Eneither-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eare-%3Cstrong%3Eessential-dietary-factors-nor%3C%2Fstrong%3E-do-they-have-%3Cstrong%3Eany-nutritional-value%3C%2Fstrong%3E.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eresearch-points-out-that-%3Cstrong%3Elong-term-use%3C%2Fstrong%3E-of-nss-could-potentially-cause-an-%3Cstrong%3Eincreased-risk-of-type-2-diabetes%2C-cardiovascular-diseases%2C-and-mortality%3C%2Fstrong%3E-in-adults.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-05-22 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/trail-of-destruction-of-cyclone-mocha-leaves-myanmar-and-bangladesh-in-urgent-need-of-aid-/who-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eextremely-severe-cyclonic-storm-%3Cstrong%3E%22mocha%22%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E-a-powerful-deadly-%3Cstrong%3Etropical-cyclone-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eis-the-first-storm-of-the-%3Cstrong%3E2023-indian-cyclonic-season.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eit-originated-on-8th-may-in-the-north-indian-ocean-and-is-affecting-%3Cstrong%3Emyanmar-and-parts-of-bangladesh.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eit-has-%3Cstrong%3Einjured-712-people%2C-killed-at-least-84-people%2C-leftover-100-missing%2C-and-caused-about-%241.07-million-in-damages%3C%2Fstrong%3E-throughout-myanmar-and-bangladesh%2C-%3Cstrong%3Edisproportionately-affecting-the-refugee-camps.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%26nbsp%3Bpublic-health-response(unhcr%2C-wfp%2C-iom%2C-and-red-cross-society-in-liaison-with-local-ministries-of-both-countries)-includes%3A-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E1.%3Cstrong%3E-evacuation-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eof-residents-from-low-lying-areas%2C%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E2.-stockpiling%3C%2Fstrong%3E-of-resources-such-as-food%2C-ambulances%2C-medicines%2C-and-water-purification-pills.%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E3.-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eaddressing-the%3Cstrong%3E-post-disaster-threat-of-water-borne-diseases.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E4.-%3C%2Fstrong%3Esecuring-consistent%3Cstrong%3E-funding-for-relief-efforts-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eis-the-need-of-the-hour.%3C%2Fp%3E 2023-05-29 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2023-05-22 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2023-05-15 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2023-05-15 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2023-05-15 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https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/global-hygiene-report-highlights-on-role-of-hygiene-and-infection-prevention-against-antimicrobial-resistance/international-health-news/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-report-from-the-%3Cstrong%3Eglobal-hygiene-council-(ghc)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-directs-governments-and-health-officials-to-focus-more-on-infection-prevention-to-fight-against-the-threats-of-%3Cstrong%3Eantimicrobial-resistance-(amr)-and-other-infectious-disease.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-recommendation-is-one-of-four-key-pillars-of-change-identified-by-a-global-panel-of-experts-of-ghc-in-2022-for-improving-and-maintaining-the-%3Cstrong%3Eadoption-of-proper-hygiene-habits-and-enhancing-readiness-for-pandemics-in-the-future-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ethrough-amr-sensitive-infection-prevention-and-control-tools.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-other-pillars-of-change-include%3A-%3Cstrong%3Ebuilding-the-hygiene-lessons-learned-from-covid-19%3B%26nbsp%3Bquantifying-the-economic-benefits-of-hygiene%3B-establishing-strong-hygiene-habits.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-ghc-experts-concurred-that-hygiene-practices-such-as-targeted-surface-cleaning-of-high-contact-areas-in-hospitals%2C-can-help-reduce-the-need-for-antibiotics-and-should-be-considered-alongside-amr-specific-interventions%2C-including-antimicrobial-stewardship-and-the-development-of-new-antibiotics.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eonly-11-out-of-77-national-amr-actions-plans-enlisted-by-who-include-wash-recommendations-for-community-settings.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eas-a-result%2C-ghc-urged-all-nations-to-incorporate-the-%3Cstrong%3Ewho-water%2C-sanitation%2C-and-hygiene-(wash)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-recommendations-into-their-national-amr-action-plans.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-report-also-urges-%3Cstrong%3Efuture-public-health-campaigns-and-infection-prevention-and-control-policies%3C%2Fstrong%3E-to-ensure-access-to-clean-water-and-hygiene-resources-to-help-prevent-the-spread-of-infections-(including-those-that-are-drug-resistant)-and-to-provide-reasonable-information-on-evidence-based-practices.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-05-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/a-potential-solution-to-morbidities-associated-with-rheumatoid-arthritis./press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Erheumatoid-arthritis-(ra)-is-the-most-common-%3Cstrong%3Einflammatory-arthropathy%3C%2Fstrong%3E-resulting-in-significant-morbidity-from-pain-and-joint-damage.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Emethotrexate%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-used-as-its-treatment%2C-contributes-to-significant-side-effects.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eresearchers-from-the-%3Cstrong%3Einstitute-of-nano-science-and-technology-(inst%3C%2Fstrong%3E)-devised-a-new%2C-cost-effective%2C-safe-drug-delivery-system.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efda-approved-%3Cstrong%3E9-aminoacridine-(9aa)-combined-with-caffeic-acid-(ca)-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ein-a-nano-micelle-formulation-showed-a-marked-reduction-in-the-severity-of-rheumatoid-arthritis-by-its-enhanced-anti-inflammatory-effects-on-an-experimental-model.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehuman-trials-are-pending-before-we-have-a-potential-solution-in-the-future.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-05-11 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/prevention-is-better-than-cure-for-lyme's-disease/cdc/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Etick-bites-causes-multiple-diseases-especially-lyme's-disease.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Earound-30%2C000-infections-are-annually-reported-in-usa-and-3000-5000-in-india.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-most-common-exposure-route-is-through-%3Cstrong%3Etrekking%2C-gardening%2C-camping-or-even-playing-outside%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-where-the-chances-of-being-bitten-by-a-black-legged-tick-is-high.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethere-are-a-few-ways-to-protect-ourselves-from-tick-bites%3A-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Etick-resides-in-humid-and-moist-environment%2C-so-always-%3Cstrong%3Etry-to-walk-in-the-middle-of-the-trail-and-avoid-trespassing-through-any-thick-vegetation.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Euse-%3Cstrong%3Eskin-repellents-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eusing-appropriate-chemical-insecticide-for-topical-use-or-infused-in-clothing%3B-chemicals-includes-%3Cstrong%3Epermethrin%2C-deet%2C-picardin%3C%2Fstrong%3E-etc.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Edaily-tick-checks-via-%3Cstrong%3Evisible-inspection-at-certain-body-parts%3C%2Fstrong%3E-like-under-the-arms%2C-in-and-around-ears%2C-inside-the-belly-button%2C-back-of-the-knees%2C-in-and-around-all-head-and-body-hair%2C-between-the-legs-and-around-the-waist%3B-check-for-clothing-and-pets-as-well.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eif-a-tick-is-found-attached-to-any-surface%2C-remove-carefully-with-%3Cstrong%3Ea-fine-tipped-tweezers.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eunexpected-summer-fever-or-odd-rash-with-a-travel-history-in-tick-habitat%3C%2Fstrong%3E-may-be-an-early-sign-of-lyme's-disease.-consult-a-healthcare-provider-at-the-earliest.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Euse-chemical-control-agents-on-pets-to-control-ticks.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-05-10 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/government-is-in-action-over-safety-concerns-on-e--pharmacy/the-hindu-/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-union-health-ministry-expressed-concerns-%3Cstrong%3Eon-e-pharmacy-over-%22free-run-%22-of-medicines-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eespecially-sedatives-and-mood-altering-drugs%2C-illegal-profiling-of-buyers-and-unlawful-data-collection%2C-calling-it-'too-dangerous'.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ementioning-consumer-safety-as-the-primary-focus%2C-the-ministry-is-in-action-to-finalise-and-implement-the-draft-on-e-pharmacy-rules.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ecurrently%2C-%3Cstrong%3Edrugs-and-cosmetics-act-%2C-1940%3C%2Fstrong%3E-regulates-the-import%2C-manufacturing-and-distribution-of-drugs.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Epreviously%2C-the-%3Cstrong%3Edrug-controller-general-of-india-(dcgi)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-sent-%3Cstrong%3Eshow-cause-notices-to-20-odd-e-pharmacies-including-tata-1mg%2C-netmeds%2C-practo%3C%2Fstrong%3E-etc.-stating-the-selling-of-drugs-that-are-not-for-retail-sale-and-should-only-be-done-by-a-pharmacist.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eas-per-e--pharmacy-market-in-india-2022-27-report%2C-the-market-has-flourished-tremendously-for-providing-superior-and-practical-solution-to-customer-problems-and-is-expected-to-rise-from-its-current-worth-of%26nbsp%3B%E2%82%B925.50-billion-in-2022-to-%E2%82%B989.47-billion-in-2027-%3Cstrong%3Eat-a-compound-annual-growth-rate-(cagr)-of-22.20%25.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-05-10 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/lassa-fever-outbreak-in-nigeria/who/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eoutbreak-of-lassa-fever-is-reported-in-nigeria.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethere-has-been-%3Cstrong%3E877-confirmed-cases-and-4702-suspected-cases-with-152-deaths-and-a-case-fatality-of-17%25.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethree-states%2C-%3Cstrong%3Eondo-(32%25)%2C-edo-(29%25)-and-bauchi-(11%25)%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E-account-for-the-majority-of-confirmed-cases-(72%25)-in-the-country.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Elassa-fever-is-an-acute-viral-haemorrhagic-disease-caused-by-the-lassa-virus.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-nigeria-centre-for-disease-control-and-prevention-(ncdc)-and-health-authorities-of-affected-states-are-leading-the-%3Cstrong%3Eresponse-to-the-outbreak.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eno-vaccine-for-lassa-fever%3C%2Fstrong%3E-is-currently-available-for-use-in-humans.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-05-09 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/acute-hepatitis-e-outbreak-%E2%80%93-south-sudan/who-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eon-14-april-2023%2C-the-ministry-of-health-(moh)-of-south-sudan-declared-%3Cstrong%3Ean-outbreak-of-the-hepatitis-e-virus-(hev)-in-wau-city%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E-the-capital-of-western-bahr-el-ghazal-state.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E23rd-march-%E2%80%93-13th-april%2C-2023%3A-%26nbsp%3B%3Cstrong%3E91-hev-suspected-cases%2C-35-confirmed-cases%3B-5-deaths-reported%3B-case-fatality-ratio-%E2%80%93-5.5%25-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Emedian-age-%E2%80%93-20-years-(range-2-71)%3B-males-%E2%80%93-74%25-of-cases%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehev-cases-have-been-consistently-reported-in-south-sudan-since-2018%2C-%3Cstrong%3Ewith-recurrent-outbreaks-in-bentiu-idp-(internally-displaced-persons)-camp%3C%2Fstrong%3E-which-houses-around-170000-individuals.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-reasons-for-the-outbreaks-are-%26nbsp%3B%E2%80%93-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3Bpoor-sanitation-and-hygiene-practices%2C-especially-in-the-idp-camp%3B-limited-availability-of-safe-drinking-water%3B-poor-access-to-essential-medical-services%3B-the-presence-of-a-large-idp-population-in-south-sudan%3B-financial-constraints%3B-%26nbsp%3Blimited-local-capacity-to-carry-out-response-activities-effectively%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Epublic-health-response-(south-sudan-moh-and-who-and-partners)-%E2%80%93-immediate-activation-of-the-public-health-emergency-operations-center-and-all-response-pillars%3A-%3Cstrong%3Ecoordination%2C-surveillance%2C-case-management%2C-wash%2C-ipc%2C-rcce%2C-safe-and-dignified-burial%2C-points-of-entry%2C-and-logistics.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-05-09 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/npcdcs-is-now-np-ncd-to-focus-on-all-non-communicable-diseases/ministry-of-health-and-family-welfare/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%26nbsp%3B%3Cstrong%3Enational-program-for-prevention-and-control-of-cancer%2C-diabetes%2C-cardiovascular-diseases-and-stroke-(npcdcs)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-in-india%2C-which-is-being-implemented-under-the-national-health-mission%2C-is-being-expanded-to-include-new-diseases-and-initiatives-such-as-%3Cstrong%3Enon-alcoholic-fatty-liver-disease%2C-chronic-kidney-disease%2C-and-stemi.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eto-reflect-this-expansion%2C-the-ministry-of-health-and-family-welfare-(mohfw)-has-decided-to-rename-npcdcs-as-%3Cstrong%3E%22national-programme-for-prevention-%26amp%3B-control-of-non-communicable-diseases%22-(np-ncd).%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eadditionally%2C-the-comprehensive-primary-healthcare---non-communicable-disease-(cphc-ncd)-it-system%2C-which-enables-screening-and-management-of-ncds%2C-will-now-be-called-the-%3Cstrong%3E%22national-ncd-portal%22.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-comes-in-a-letter-by-the-joint-secretary%2C-mohfw%2C-dated-03.05.2023-which-also-advises-state-governments-and-union-territories-to-use-these-new-names-in-all-future-references-and-correspondences-with-the-government-of-india.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-05-08 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/covid-19-epidemiological-update-(3-to-30-april-2023)/who-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efrom-3-to-30-april-2023%2C-who-reported-%3Cstrong%3E2.8-million-new-covid-19-cases-and-17000-deaths%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E-a-decrease-of-19%25-new-cases%2C-30%25-deaths-compared-to-6-march--2-april-23-data.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-decrease-in-numbers-may-be-due-to-%3Cstrong%3Edecrease-in-testing%2C-delays-in-reporting.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-variants-of-interest-(vois)%3A-xbb.1.5-and-xbb.1.6%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Evariants-under-monitoring-(vums)%3A-seven-variants.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eout-of-11-south-east-asian-countries%2C-eight-countries-have-contributed-in-large-numbers.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eindia-holds-the-maximum-contribution-(222%2C784-new-cases-and-652-deaths)%2C-followed-by-indonesia-and-thailand.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eacross-the-6-who-regions%2C-%26nbsp%3Bthe-%3Cstrong%3Eeuropean-region%3C%2Fstrong%3E-had-the-highest-contribution-to-%3Cstrong%3Enew-hospitalizations-and-icu-admissions%3C%2Fstrong%3E%26nbsp%3Bfollowed-by-sear-to-new-hospitalizations-and-east-mediterranean-regions-to-new-icu-admission.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-05-08 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/who-let-the-dogs-out%3F-/who/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Erabies-is-caused-by-a-ribonucleic-acid(rna)-virus-that-is-present-in-the-saliva-of-a-rabid-animal.-it-is-transmitted-following-a-bite-of-a-rabid-animal-that-leads-to-deposition-of-the-saliva-and-the-virus-in-the-wound.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eindia-accounts-for-more-than-one-third-of-the-world%E2%80%99s-rabies-deaths.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eeach-year%2C-as-many-as-%3Cstrong%3E20%2C000-people-die-due-to-the-vaccine-preventable-fatality.-%3C%2Fstrong%3E%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eindia-has-a-population-of-30-million-stray-dogs-which-cause-%3Cstrong%3E96%25-of-rabies-in-humans.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%26nbsp%3Bit's-not-like-india-produces-lesser-number-of-doses-than-required-%E2%80%94-%3Cstrong%3Eagainst-an-annual-demand-of-48-million-arv-doses%2C-the-country-produces-50-million.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehowever%2C-30%25-of-those-vaccines-%E2%80%94-%3Cstrong%3E15-million-%E2%80%94-are-exported%2C-leaving-india-with-a-shortfall-of-13-million.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-shortage-has-led-to-%3Cstrong%3Esurge-in-demand-and-doubling-of-price-in-summer-months%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E-when-dogs-are-in-heat-period-and-aggressive-for-mating.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Egovernment-hospitals-have-resorted-to-local-purchase-of-arv%2C-which-has-seen-a-%3Cstrong%3Euptick-in-oope-for-the-patients(approx.-rs.2000.)%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eefficient-planning-%26amp%3B-stocking%3B-stray-dogs-sterilization-drive%3B-inter-ministerial-co-ordination%3B-ppps%3B-reporting-the-sight-of-rabid-animal-to-authorities.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-05-11 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/covid-19-no-longer-a-%22public-health-emergency-of-international-concern-(pheic).%22/who-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-international-health-regulations-(2005)-(ihr)-emergency-committee-announced-on-4th-may-2023-that-the-covid-19-pandemic-is-%3Cstrong%3Eno-more-a%3C%2Fstrong%3E-%3Cstrong%3E%22public-health-emergency-of-international-concern-(pheic).%22%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eon-the-15th-meeting%2C-the-committee-considered-the-following%3A%3Cstrong%3E-increasing-herd-immunity%2C-vaccination%2C-better-case-management%2C-and-consistently-low-virulence%3C%2Fstrong%3E-of-the-circulating-strains-of-covid-19-renders-it-not-under-the-pheic-category.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-surveillance-and-vaccination-equity-gaps-remain-and-require-attention.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3E%222023-2025-covid-19-strategic-preparedness-and-response-plan%22%3C%2Fstrong%3E-focus-on-it-as-an-ongoing-health-issue-and-directs-attention-from-emergency-to-long-term-management.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-05-15 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/swachh-bharat-mission-urban-2.0---takes-action-on-eliminating-urban-garbage-dumps/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eunder-%3Cstrong%3Eswachh-bharat-mission-urban-2.0%2C-%3C%2Fstrong%3Emany-cities-have-ingeniously-revitalized-neglected-places-into-social-hubs.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ebhopal-converted-%3Cstrong%3E37-acres-of-dumpsite-into-a-gorgeous-green-zone%3C%2Fstrong%3E-welcome-post-for-the-city.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Enavi-mumbai-took-a-unique-route-and-%3Cstrong%3Ebuilt-a-multi-sports-arena-with-safety-nets%3C%2Fstrong%3E-in-the-free-space-under-the-sanpada-flyover.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Esurat-and-patna-converted-their-dumping-grounds-into-%3Cstrong%3Ebiodiverse%2C-sustainable-open-parks-with-benches%3C%2Fstrong%3E-made-of-discarded-tires%2C-tins%2C-etc.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethese-initiatives-make-the-environment-clean-and-green%2C-promoting-the-health-and-well-being-of-the-urban-residents.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-05-08 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/national-mission-for-clean-ganga-organizes-river-cities-alliance-global-seminar/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Enational-mission-for-clean-ganga-organizes-river-cities-alliance-global-seminar-on-4th-may-2023.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Enational-mission-for-clean-ganga-(nmcg)-in-association-with-the-national-institute-of-urban-affairs-(niua)-organized-the-%3Cstrong%3E%E2%80%98river-cities-alliance-(rca)-global-seminar%3A-partnership-for-building-international-river-sensitive-cities%E2%80%99-in-new-delhi.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eriver-cities-alliance%3A-%26nbsp%3Bjoint-initiative-of-the-department-of-water-resources%2C-river-development-%26amp%3B-ganga-rejuvenation-under-the-ministry-of-jal-shakti-(mojs)-%26amp%3B-the-ministry-of-housing-and-urban-affairs-(mohua)%2C-with-a-vision-%3Cstrong%3Eto-connect-river-cities-and-focus-on-sustainable-river-centric-development.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-purpose-of-the-seminar-was-to-provide-a-platform-for-officials-of-member-cities-and-international-stakeholders-to-discuss-and-learn-good-practices-for-managing-urban-rivers.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-notable-points-discussed-in-the-seminar-were-regarding-the-%3Cstrong%3Ebest-practises-by-international-cities%3C%2Fstrong%3E-of-greater-manchester%2C-hamburg%2C-copenhagen%2C-aarhus-and-national-cities-of-ayodhya-and-udaipur-in-developing-their-rivers%3B-%3Cstrong%3Edecentralised-urban-wastewater-management-system-in-japan%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-also-the%26nbsp%3Bcontributions-of-nmcg-%E2%80%93-urban-agenda-and-urban-river-management-plan-framework%2C-%3Cstrong%3Estps-to-address-issues-of-faecal-contamination.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-05-09 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/global-report-on-food-crises/unicef/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-food-security-information-network-(fsin)-and-global-network-against-food-crises-(gnafc)-have-come-up-with-a-joint-analysis-report%2C-%22%3Cstrong%3Eglobal-report-on-food-crises%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%22%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-report-shows-258-million-people-across-58-countries-in-2022-were-in-%3Cstrong%3Eacute-food-insecurity%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-main-drivers-of-acute-food-insecurity-are-conflict-economic-crisis-%3Cstrong%3Eextreme-weather-conditions%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Esouth-sudan-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ehad-a-food-crisis-of-the-highest-severity.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Emore-than-50%25-of-people-in-the-seven-countries-who-suffered-%22%3Cstrong%3Ecatastrophe%3C%2Fstrong%3E%22-(extreme-starvation%2C-malnutrition%2C-and-death)-belonged-to-%3Cstrong%3Esomalia%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efor-further-reading%2C-%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fsinplatform.org%2Freport%2Fglobal-report-food-crises-2023%2F%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-05-08 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/optibp--smartphone-app-for-blood-pressure-estimation/who---news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-multi-country-study-assessing-the-accuracy-of-an-app%2C-%3Cstrong%3Eoptibp%2C-which-estimates-blood-pressure-through-the-camera-of-a-smartphone-by-reading-optical-pulse-waves%3C%2Fstrong%3E-was-rolled-out.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eit-was-identified-by-who-as-%3Cstrong%3Einnovative-health-technology-for-low-resource-settings%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-that-will-be-incorporated-into-the-health-system-during-routine-antenatal-care.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eit-will-be-one-of-the-%3Cstrong%3Edigital-health-interventions-for-health-system-strengthening%3C%2Fstrong%3E-but-needs-evaluation-and-evidence-for-its-appropriate-integration.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-study-will-evaluate-these-tools-effectiveness-and-accuracy-in-as-many-contexts-as-possible-in-future.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-05-09 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/diphtheria-outbreak-in-nigeria/who-disease-outbreak-news/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Enigeria-centre-for-disease-control-and-prevention%3C%2Fstrong%3E-notified-%3Cstrong%3E557-confirmed-diphtheria-cases%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-%3Cstrong%3E73-deaths-(cfr%3D-13%25)%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Enigeria-last-reported-diphtheria-outbreaks-in-2011.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eaccording-to-the-%3Cstrong%3Enational-immunization-coverage-survey-2021%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-the-%3Cstrong%3Ethird-dose-of-pentavalent-had-a-coverage-of-57%25%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-with-suboptimal-vaccination-coverage%2C-particularly-in-%3Cstrong%3Enortheast-nigeria%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Edue-to-a-%3Cstrong%3Edecrease-in-the-global-availability-of-diphtheria-antitoxin-(dat)%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-other-%3Cstrong%3Epublic-health-measures%3C%2Fstrong%3E-like%3B-training-and-deployment-of-the-%3Cstrong%3Erapid-response-team%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-strengthening-%3Cstrong%3Esurveillance-and-response-system%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-ramping-up-routine-%3Cstrong%3Eimmunization-coverage%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-%3Cstrong%3Edrug-sensitivity-tests%3C%2Fstrong%3E-at-national-research-laboratories-are-underway.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-05-02 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2023-05-02 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2023-04-28 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2023-04-21 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/global-warming-mitigation-measures-by-india-metrological-department/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Eindia-metrological-department-(imd)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-under-ministry-of-earth-sciences-issues-%3Cstrong%3Eforecast-and-colour-coded-warnings%3C%2Fstrong%3E-for-severe-weather-events-including-heat-waves.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eimd-in-collaboration-with-local-health-departments-have-started-%3Cstrong%3Ethe-heat-action-plan-since-2013%3C%2Fstrong%3E-to-forewarn-people-about-the-heat-waves-and-advise-preventive-actions.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Eheat-action-plan%2C-implemented-in-23-states%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E-in-collaboration-with%3Cstrong%3E-national-disaster-management-authority-(ndma)%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E-is-a-comprehensive-%3Cstrong%3Eearly-warning-system-and-preparedness-plan-for-extreme-heat-events-%3C%2Fstrong%3Econstituting-immediate-as-well-as-longer-term-actions-to-increase-preparedness%2C-information-sharing%2C-and-response-coordination-to-reduce-the-health-impacts-of-extreme-heat-on-vulnerable-populations.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-report-by-%3Cstrong%3Eintergovernmental-panel-for-climate-change-(ipcc)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-stated-that-the-population-of-insects-is-expected-to-rise-across-the-world-and-%3Cstrong%3Eenhance-crop-destruction-due-to-global-warming.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eregarding-this%2C-imd-issues-agro-meteorological-advisories-through-%3Cstrong%3Egramin-krishi-mausam-sewa-(gkms)-scheme%3C%2Fstrong%3E-every-tuesday-and-friday-for-700-agriculturally-important-districts-and-around-3100-blocks-by-130-agromet-field-units-(amfus)-and-199-district-agromet-units-(damus).%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethese-advisories-include-the-information-regarding-%3Cstrong%3Epests-and-diseases%3C%2Fstrong%3E-which-affect-agriculture-and-pest-weather-calendars-prepared-for-every-crop.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eseasonal-outlook-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eis-an-initiative-by-imd%2C-which-depicts-the-expected-scenario-of-heat-waves-by-estimating-temperatures-for-april%2C-may-%26amp%3B-june-in-the-last-week-of-march.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-is-followed-by-%3Cstrong%3Eextended-range-outlook%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-issued-every-thursday-for-next-two-weeks.-heat-wave-warnings-are-issued-for-next-5-days-with-outlook-for-next-2days.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-28 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2023-04-20 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/%E2%80%9Cpeople-power-%E2%80%93-intention-to-action%E2%80%9D-by-who--a-publication-series/who-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ewho-launched-a-%3Cstrong%3Enew-publication-series%3C%2Fstrong%3E-dedicated-to-lived-experiences-of-people-living-with-%3Cstrong%3Encds%2C-mental-health-conditions%2C-and-neurological-conditions.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eemploying-participatory-research-action-%3C%2Fstrong%3Emethods-case-studies-developed-on-basis-of-specified-themes.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-publication-will-help-provide-insights-about-overlooked-topics-like-%3Cstrong%3Einformed-decision-making%2C-health-literacy%2C-diversities-in-best-practices%2C-advocacy-and-individual-rights%3C%2Fstrong%3E-in-different-countries%2C-etc.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eit-will-help-the-policymakers-and-public-health-professionals-understand-the-in-depth-experiences-better.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-21 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2023-04-28 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2023-04-28 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2023-04-21 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2023-04-28 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2023-04-28 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/no-alcohol-at-medical-conferences---dghs-advisory-issued/dghs-/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%26nbsp%3Bthe-%3Cstrong%3Edirector-general-of-health-services-(dghs)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-has-issued-an-advisory-to-all-medical-associations-in-india%2C-stating-that-%3Cstrong%3Ealcohol-should-be-avoided-in-medical-conferences%2C-workshops%2C-seminars%2C-and-cme-sessions-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eto-set-an-example-of-good-habits-that-can-be-emulated-by-others.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-advisory-aims-to-%3Cstrong%3Ereduce-the-risk-factors-and-the-burden-of-non-communicable-diseases-%3C%2Fstrong%3E(ncds)-in-the-long-run.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ealcohol-consumption%3C%2Fstrong%3E-is-a-causal-factor-in-more-than-%3Cstrong%3E200-diseases%2C-injuries%2C-and-other-health-conditions%3C%2Fstrong%3E-according-to-the-who%2C-and-is-associated-with-a-risk-of-developing-mental-and-behavioural-disorders%2C-liver-cirrhosis%2C-some-cancers%2C-and-cardiovascular-diseases.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eadditionally%2C-%3Cstrong%3Encds-are-estimated-to-account-for-63%25-of-all-deaths%3C%2Fstrong%3E-in-country.-cardiovascular-diseases-caused-27%25-of-the-deaths%2C-followed-by-respiratory-diseases-(11%25)%2C-cancer-(9%25)%2C-diabetes-(3%25)-and-others-(13%25)%2C-as-per-the-who-ncd-india-profile-(2018).%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-rise-of-ncds-in-india-has-been-driven-by-primarily-four-major-risk-factors%3A-%3Cstrong%3Etobacco-use%2C-physical-inactivity%2C-harmful-use-of-alcohol%2C-and-unhealthy-diet.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-18 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/serum-institute-restarts-covishield-production-as-precautionary-measure-amid-rising-covid-19-cases/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ein-light-of-an-increase-in-cases-of-covid-19-sub-variant-from-21.6%25-in-february-to-35.8%25-in-march%2C-i%3Cstrong%3Endia-is-seeing-increasing-trends-of-over-7800-covid-cases-in-a-day.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ecovishield-production-was-halted-by-the-business-in-december-2021.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eceo-adar-poonawalla-announced-on-wednesday-that-the-company-has-r%3Cstrong%3Eesumed-production-of-the-covid-19-vaccine-covishield.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ein-response-to-rumours-of-a-shortage-of-covid-19-vaccines%2C-he-stated-that-although-manufacturers-have-supplies-on-hand%2C-there-hasn't-been-any-demand.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ejust-as-a-precaution%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-they-have-restarted-the-manufacturing-of-the-vaccine-so-that-people-have-covishield-as-a-choice-if-they-want-it%2C-said-mr.-poonawalla.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ehe-mentions-that-there-are-now-%3Cstrong%3E6-million-booster-doses%3C%2Fstrong%3E-of-the-covovax-vaccine-available-from-the-firm-and-urges-individuals-to-get-the-booster-shot.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-18 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/vaccine-derived-polio-continue-to-haunt-african-nations/gpei/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-its-most-recent-weekly-report%2C-the-%3Cstrong%3Eglobal-polio-eradication-initiative-(gpei)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-noted-that-three-nations%2C-%3Cstrong%3Echad%2C-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-(drc)%2C-and-mozambique-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ereported-additional-polio-cases%2C-all-of-which-were-vaccine-derived-strains.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Echad-reported-a-case-of-the-%3Cstrong%3Ecirculating-vaccine-derived-poliovirus-type-2-(cvdpv2)%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-increasing-its-2023-total-to-five.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-various-cases-reported-were%3A-%3Cstrong%3Ewpv1-positive-environment-sample%3A-afghanistan-cvdpv1-positive-environment-sample%3A-madagascar-cvdpv1-case%3A-mozambique-%26amp%3B-democratic-republic-of-congo-cvdpv2-positive-environment-sample%3A-algeria%2C-burundi%2C-nigeria-%26amp%3B-benin-cvdpv2-case%3A-chad-%26amp%3B-democratic-republic-of-congo.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-19 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/millions-approaching-famine-in-somalia-require-aid%3B-%242.6-billion-appeal-launched/un-news/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Esomalia-pushed-to-a-%3Cstrong%3Ehistoric-draught%3C%2Fstrong%3E-due-to-five-poor-rainy-seasons-sequentially%2C-said-mr.-abdemoula-in-geneva.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-crises-puts-affected-areas-to-a-risk-of-famine.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E21-died-and-100%2C000-people-displaced%3C%2Fstrong%3E-in-march-as-seasonal-rains-caused-floods.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-shabelle-and-juba-rivers-in-ethiopian-highlands-could-flood-farmlands.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eclimate-change%3C%2Fstrong%3E-is-the-culprit%2C-according-to-the-humanitarian-coordinator.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eit-produces-%3Cstrong%3Eerratic-cycles-of-flooding-and-drought%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Esomalia-is-actually-suffering-the-most-from-the-climate-disaster-despite-doing-barely-anything-to-cause-it.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-20 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2023-04-20 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/inter-parliamentary-union-places-high-priority-on-comprehensive-sexuality-education-(cse)-/who/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-the-workshop%2C-the-parliamentarians-spoke-about-the-%3Cstrong%3Eneed-of-cse-(comprehensive-sexuality-education).%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethey-had-similar-problems-with-local-reluctance-and-worries%2C-as-well-as-more-current-active-misrepresentation.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ecommon-themes-surfaced-as-%3Cstrong%3Elawmakers-indicated-their-strong-support%3C%2Fstrong%3E-for-the-efforts-being-made-to-raise-the-calibre-and-reach-of-cse.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ewith-regard-to-the-importance-of-cse-as-a-component-of-each-person's-right-to-a-more-comprehensive-array-of-sexual-and-reproductive-health-services-and-information%2C-there-is-growing-%3Cstrong%3Eagreement-among-scientists%2C-the-government%2C-parliament%2C-and-civil-society.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Egender-inequality-still-exists-despite-improvements-in-a-number-of-areas-related-to-the-rights-and-health-of-women.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eresearch-indicates-that-women-and-girls-are-disproportionately-impacted-throughout-their-lives.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-19 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/international-labour-organisation%2C-african-union-development-agency%2C-and-who-collaborate-to-protect-african-health-workers/who/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Elatent-tuberculosis-affects-54%25-of-healthcare-professionals%3C%2Fstrong%3E-in-low--and-middle-income-nations%2C-which-is-25-times-more-than-the-overall-population.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehealth-professionals-were-at-a-%3Cstrong%3E21-32-times-greater-risk-of-contracting-the-disease%3C%2Fstrong%3E-during-the-west-african-ebola-outbreak-in-2014-2016-than-the-overall-adult-population.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehealth-workers-in-africa-face-%3Cstrong%3Ehigh-levels-of-workplace-violence-and-harassment%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E-highest-in-south-africa.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eonly-eight-of-africa's-55-nations-have-created%3Cstrong%3E-policy-instruments-for-occupational-health-and-safety-of-health-workers-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eas-of-yet.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eby-%3Cstrong%3Estrengthening-political-commitment-and-capacities%3C%2Fstrong%3E-to-safeguard-the-health%2C-safety%2C-and-wellbeing-of-health-professionals-in-africa%2C-the-combined-auda-nepad%2Fwho%2Filo-project-seeks-to-address-these-issues.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-19 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/high-dose-steroids%3A-the-new-merchants-of-death%3F/cidrap/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Elancet-in-a-recently-published-rct-finds-that-%3Cstrong%3Ehigher-dose-corticosteroids-are-linked-to-60%25-increased-risk-of-death-in-hospitalized-covid-19-patients-requiring-low-oxygen%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-the-study%2C-the-high-dose-group-had-%3Cstrong%3Emore-non-covid-pneumonia-and-hyperglycemia%3C%2Fstrong%3E-requiring-more-insulin-than-the-usual-care-patients.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-recovery-collaborative-group-researchers%2C-the-author-of-the-current-papers-have-already-established-that-%3Cstrong%3Elow-dose-corticosteroids-reduces-deaths-among-covid-19-patients%3C%2Fstrong%3E-who-require-oxygen.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-comes-in-light-among-many-such-events-where-millions-lost-their-life-especially-in-the-second-wave-of-covid-19-where-the-free-flow-of-steroids-was-speculated-as-one-of-the-causes-of-excess-mortality.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-article-has-many-more-facades-to-encounter-in-coming-times.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-20 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/nationwide-covid-19-mock-drill-in-the-wake-of-a-rise-in-covid-19-cases/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ea-%3Cstrong%3Ecovid-19-mock-drill-%3C%2Fstrong%3Econducted-across-33685-health-facilities%2C-28050-government-and-5635-private%2C-in-35-states%2Futs-and-%3Cstrong%3Eassessed-the-preparedness-of-hospitals%3C%2Fstrong%3E-(government-and-private)%2C-health-and-wellness-centers%2C-and-primary-health-centres-concerning-human-resources-and-material-resources%2C-like-the-availability-of-beds%2C-oxygen-cylinders%2C-ppe-kits%2C-etc.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-union-mohfw-also-%3Cstrong%3Econducted-online-training-sessions-for-state-and-district-surveillance-units%3C%2Fstrong%3E-for-all-the-states-as-preparatory-training.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-drill-evaluated-the-level-of-preparedness-in-the-wake-of-a-surge-in-covid-19-cases-in-india.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-19 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/vaccination-of-pregnant-women-help-reduce-infant-transmission-of-sars-cov-2/american-academy-of-paediatrics/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-incidence-rate-of-positive-sars-cov-2-test-in-infants-born-to-mothers-infected-with-sars-cov-2-during-omicron-predominance-was-%3Cstrong%3E5-times-higher-than-the-preceding-period.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-same-period-coincide-with-increase-in-hospitalisation-of-infants.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-study-highlights-the-importance-of-%3Cstrong%3Epreventing-sars-cov-2-transmission-through-vaccination-of-pregnant-and-postpartum-mothers.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-18 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/delhi-and-neighbours-plans-ahead-for-air-pollution/the-times-of-india%2C-delhi/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eseemingly-a-rare-sight-in-democratic-countries-when-%3Cstrong%3Einterstate-governmental-preparations%3C%2Fstrong%3E-are-on-track-%3Cstrong%3Eto-tackle-the-air-pollution%3C%2Fstrong%3E-in-summers.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Edelhi-government-along-with-neighboring-state-governments-are-chalking-out-plans-to-dust-pollution%2C-industrial-pollution-amid-the-rising-concern-for-air-pollution.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-total-of-%3Cstrong%3E16-point-plan-has-been-chalked-out-for-30-departments%3C%2Fstrong%3E-to-submit-detailed-plans-as-how-to-tackle-air-pollution-both-in-the-short-as-well-as-long-run.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eit-should-be-kept-in-mind-that-delhi-has-been-consistently-being-ranked-as-some-of-the-worst-aqi-cities-in-the-world-for-past-many-years.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-20 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/10000%2B-covid-cases-recorded-in-last-24-hrs-in-india/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eaccording-to-the-health-ministry%2C-this-surge-will-%3Cstrong%3Econtinue-for-the-next-10-days%3C%2Fstrong%3E-but-people-need-not-%26nbsp%3Bpanic-as-severity-is-currently-below-average.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%26nbsp%3B%3Cstrong%3Exbb.1.16-subvariant-of-omicron-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eis-responsible-for-the-current-upsurge-of-cases.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-current-surge-is-a-%3Cstrong%3Epart-of-endemic-cycle-of-covid-19-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eand-not-a-wave.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Esubvariants-prevalence-increased-from-21.6%25-in-february-to-35.8%25-in-march.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethere-is-no-vaccine-shortage-and-people-especially-%3Cstrong%3Eelderly-are-advised-to-take-covovax-booster%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ecurrent-active-case-load-stands-at-%3Cstrong%3E63%2C562.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-19 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/h5n1-avian-flu-detected-in-a-pet-dog-in-canada/cidrap/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Efirst-dog-infection-in-the-country-with-%3Cstrong%3Eh5n1-avian-influenza%2C-clade-2.3.4.4b.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-case-is-detected-on-%3Cstrong%3E1st-april-in-oshawa%2C-ontario.%3C%2Fstrong%3E-the-dog-died-after-falling-sick-after-%3Cstrong%3Eeating-a-dead-goose.%3C%2Fstrong%3E-necropsy-revealed-the-involvement-of-the-%3Cstrong%3Erespiratory-system.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ecanadian-food-inspection-agency-and-public-health-agency-confirmed-the-details.-they-told-that-the-prevalence-of-h5n1-infection-outside-avian-species-is-very-low.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eisolated-reports-of-h5n1-infection-in-farm-dogs-and-cats-are-present-in-some-countries-including-thailand%2C-during-2005-and-2006-h5n1-avian-outbreaks-in-asia.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Epet-owners-are-advised-%3Cstrong%3Eto-not-feed-raw-meat-from-game-birds-or-poultry%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-prevent-accidental-consumption.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-14 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/sexually-transmitted-infections-awareness-week%3A-9th-15th-april-2023/cdc/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-second-week-of-april-%3Cstrong%3E(9th-15th-april-2023)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-is-observed-as%3Cstrong%3E-%22sti-awareness-week%22-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eto-spread-awareness-about-sexually-transmitted-infections-(stis).%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Enearly-1-million-stis-are-acquired-every-day-worldwide.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eaccording-to-cdc%2C-1-in-5-people-in-the-united-states-suffers-from-sti.-with-a-prevalence-of-%3Cstrong%3E5-6%25-in-the-adult-population-of-india%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-much-higher-%3Cstrong%3E(20-30%25-estimate)-among-the-high-risk-groups-(naco).%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Enewer-sti-cases-cost-approximately-%2416-billion-to-the-american-healthcare-system.-this-week-is-supposed-%3Cstrong%3Eto-reduce-the-stigma-related-to-stis-and-encourage-newer-preventive-strategies-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eat-or-before-the-critical-stage-of-illnesses.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eincreasing-contact-with-patients-through-telephone-and-online-health-consultations-to-increase-access-to-medical-treatment-is-the-need-of-the-hour.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-14 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/a-systematic-review-reveals-the-risk-factors-of-psychiatric-symptoms-in-long-covid-19-patients/cidrap/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-%3Cstrong%3Esystematic-review-of-23-studies%3C%2Fstrong%3E-provides-an-overview-of-psychiatric-symptoms-in-long-covid-19-patients-and-the-risk-factors-associated-with-it.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-most-prevalent-reported-psychiatric-symptoms%2C-from-the-most-to-the-least-reported%2C-were-%3Cstrong%3Eanxiety%2C-depression%2C-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-(ptsd)%2C-poor-sleep-qualities%2C-somatic-symptoms%2C-and-cognitive-deficits.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ebeing-female-and-having-previous-psychiatric-diagnoses%3C%2Fstrong%3E-were-risk-factors-for-the-development-of-the-reported-symptoms.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Edetailed-screening-for-mental-disorders-and-early-intervention-is-recommended-to-improve-the-quality-of-life-of-patients-with-long-covid-19.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-14 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/ban-on-tobacco-products-upheld-by-delhi-high-court/the-times-of-india%2C-delhi/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eupholding-the-recent-notification-of-the-state-government-to-prohibit-manufacturing%2C-storage%2C-distribution-and-sale-of-scented%2Fflavored-tobacco%2C-pan-masala%2C-gutka-and-similar-products-in-the-national-capital.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-high-court-bench-observed-that-the-ban-is-a-%22policy-decision%22-in-the-%22interest-of-public-health%22.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-becomes-especially-important-as-tobacco-and-tobacco-related-products-have-been-a-leading-cause-of-morbidity-and-mortality-in-the-lower-and-middle-income-countries.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-14 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/accord-between-cipla-and-novartis-for-the-diabetic-medication-galvus/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ewith-effect-from-january-1%2C-2026%2C-the-%3Cstrong%3Ediabetic-medication%3C%2Fstrong%3E-%3Cstrong%3Egalvus%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-its-combination-brands-will-be-manufactured-and-marketed-by-the-pharmaceutical-company-cipla-under-a-perpetual-licencing-arrangement-with-novartis-pharma-ag-(switzerland).-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Egalvus%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-one-of-the-top-brands-in-the-dipeptidyl-%3Cstrong%3Epeptidase-4-(dpp4)-market%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-particularly-in-oral-diabetic-treatment%2C-has-the-potential-to-make-a-major-contribution-to-its-portfolio%2C-as-per-cipla.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-15 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/national-policy-for-menstrual-hygiene-in-schools-to-be-created-by-the-centre/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eby-providing-sanitary-pads%2C-vending-machines%2C-and-disposal-facilities-in-addition-to-separate-restrooms-for-females-in-schools%2C-this-would-assist-establish-a-regular-policy-to-ensure-menstrual-hygiene.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-is-essential-for-young-girls'-public-health%2C-especially-at-government-sponsored-and-residential-institutions.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-court-also-directed-the-states-and-union-territories-four-weeks-to-submit-their-menstrual-hygiene-programmes-to-the-union-health-secretary.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-court-further-requested-information-regarding-the-ratio-of-female-restrooms-to-male-restrooms%2C-the-amount-of-money-spent-on-sanitary-napkins%2C-as-well-as-vending-machines-and-disposal-facilities-at-schools.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eafter-three-months%2C-the-case-was-finally-listed-at-the-end-of-july.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-14 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/global-agreement-to-protect-the-world-from-future-pandemic%3A-who/who-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eduring-the-fifth-meeting-of-%3Cstrong%3Ethe-intergovernmental-negotiating-body-(inb)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-this-week%2C-countries-discussed-and-mapped-out-a-%3Cstrong%3Eglobal-accord-on-pandemic-prevention%2C-preparedness-and-response.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ecountries-deliberated-about-their-concerns%2C-ideas-and-suggestions-for-protecting-against-the-future-pandemic-in-drafting-the-pandemic-accord.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Emore-than-%3Cstrong%3E300-amendments-to-international-health-regulations-%3C%2Fstrong%3E(ihr--2005)-have-been-put-forward-for-discussion-for-strengthening-the-global-response-to-public-health-emergencies.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-proposed-amendments-of-ihr-and-the-final-draft-of-the-pandemic-accord-will-be-presented-at-the-77th-world-health-assembly-in-may-2024.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-18 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/post--earthquake-vaccination-campaign-at-northwest-syria/unicef/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Earound-67-health-facilities-were-destroyed-and-10000-people-were-displaced-by-the-earthquake.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eafter-a-natural-disaster-like-an-earthquake%2C-routine-immunization-services-will-be-disrupted.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Esupplementary-immunization-activities-like-campaigns-have-to-be-conducted-to-prevent-further-disasters-from-vaccine-preventable-diseases.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Etwo-months-after-the-earthquake%2C-%3Cstrong%3Esyria-launched-a-vaccination-drive-supported-by-who%2C-gavi-and-unicef.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Earound-%3Cstrong%3Eeight-lahks-of-under-five-children-will-be-vaccinated-against-measles-and-polio%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-15 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/equatorial-guinea-reports-another-instance-of-the-marburg-virus/cidrap/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eon-march-31%2C-the-health-ministry-of-equatorial-guinea-revealed-%3Cstrong%3Eone-more-marburg-virus-case%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-bringing-the-outbreak's-total-to-14.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eat-the-beginning-of-the-outbreak%2C-which-started-in-january%2C-the-nation-recorded-20-probable-cases%2C-all-of-which-were-fatal.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E604-individuals-are-being-monitored-%3C%2Fstrong%3Efor-contact-right-now.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Ecdc-issued-a-level-1-travel-watch-alert-for-tanzania%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-another-african-nation-experiencing-its-first-marburg-virus-outbreak.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-18 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/indian-psychiatric-society-supports-lgbtqa-rights-of-marriage/the-times-of-india/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ewith-recent-government-stand-on-%3Cstrong%3Elgbtqa-marriage-recognition%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-widespread-problems-that-these-couples-face-regarding-adoptions-and-starting-a-family%2C-%3Cstrong%3Ethe-indian-psychiatric-society-(ips)-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ehad-issued-a-statement-that-there-is-%3Cstrong%3Eno-scientific-evidence-to-suggest-that-marriage-and-adoption-are-not-viable%3C%2Fstrong%3E-for-individuals-who-identify-as-lgbtqa.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-ips-further-elaborated-the-%3Cstrong%3Edeteriorating-mental-health%3C%2Fstrong%3E-condition-of-such-individuals-%3Cstrong%3Ebecause-of-the-ignorance-of-their-rights.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-becomes-further-important-as-the-supreme-court-would-start-hearing-the-case-for-recognition-of-same-sex-marriage-on-april-18.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-18 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/new-polio-cases-reported-from-3-african-countries/cidrap/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efirst-reports-of-%3Cstrong%3Ecirculating-vaccine-derived-poliovirus-type-2-(cvdpv2)-cases-in-2023%3C%2Fstrong%3E-in-central-african-republic-(car).%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-patients-are-from-health-regions-1-and-6%2C-first-became-ill-in-january-and-february.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E2-new-cvdpv2%3C%2Fstrong%3E-cases-reported-from-chad%2C-total-4-in-the-year.-january-and-february-mark-the-onset-of-paralysis-from-provinces-of-batha-and-logone-oriental.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E22-cvdpv2-and-11-cvdpv%3C%2Fstrong%3E1-cases-reported-from-democratic-republic-of-congo.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eworst-affected-patients-clustered-in-country's-east%2C-and-paralysis-onsets-noted-in-2022-and-2023.-tally-in-drc%3A---cvdvp2-%3D-336-cases-in-2022%2C-7-cases-in-2023---cvdvp1-%3D-1%3Cstrong%3E25-cases-in-2022%2C-3-cases-in-2023%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-18 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/roadblocks-to-embrace-malaria-prediction-tools-despite-93.7%25-accuracy/devex-international-development/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-2020%2C-malaria-no-more-team-piloted-the-%3Cstrong%3E%22malaria-prediction-and-planning-toolkit%2C%22%3C%2Fstrong%3E-in-koraput-and-malkangiri%2C-odisha.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eit-uses-cloud-databricks%2C-with-weather-parameters%2C-population-variables%2C-health-access%2C-etc%2C-runs-algorithms-to-predict-outbreak-and-prescribe-strategies.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-pilot-yielded-a-%3Cstrong%3E93.7%25-accuracy-and-80%25-case-reduction%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Edr.-mateen-(wellcome-trust)-highlighted-the-roadblocks-to-adoption%3A-%3Cstrong%3Efunding%2C-inadequate-digital-infrastructure%2C-unreliable-internet-connectivity%2C-inadequate-r%26amp%3Bd%2C-no-cost-effectiveness-analyses%2C-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eetc.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Edr.-sarkar%2C-director%2C-institute-for-malaria-and-climate-solutions%2C-emphasizes-the-need-for-%3Cstrong%3Eadvocacy-consolidation.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-18 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/the-code-on-social-security%2C-2020/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%22the-code-on-social-security%2C-2020%22-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ehas-been-formulated-to-extend-%3Cstrong%3Esocial-security-benefits%3C%2Fstrong%3E-to-organized-and-unorganized-sectors-(including-domestic-workers).%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Ee-shram-portal%3C%2Fstrong%3E-launched-on-26th-august-2021-for-the-self-registration-of-workers-initiated-to-maintain-a-%3Cstrong%3Enational-database-of-unorganized-workers%3C%2Fstrong%3E-to-include-gig-and-platform-workers.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Esome-of-the-%3Cstrong%3Eexisting-social-security-benefits-for-organized-sector-workers%3C%2Fstrong%3E-are-the%3A-employees%E2%80%99-state-insurance-act%2C-1948%3B-employees%E2%80%99-provident-funds-%26amp%3B-miscellaneous-provisions-act%2C-1952%3B-employees%E2%80%99-compensation-act%2C-1923%3B-maternity-benefit-act%2C-1961%3B-payment-of-gratuity-act%2C-1972.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Esocial-security-benefits-for-unorganized-sector-workers%3C%2Fstrong%3E-are-the%3A-unorganised-workers%E2%80%99-social-security-act%2C-2008%3B-pradhan-mantri-jeevan-jyoti-bima-yojana%3B-pradhan-mantri-suraksha-bima-yojana.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-18 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/with-the-surge-in-covid-19-cases%2C-states-urged-to-upscale-response/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ecovid-19-has-been-running-in-headlines-again-with-%3Cstrong%3Eaverage-daily-cases-overarching-4000%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eas-a-result%2C-the-central-government-has-advised-states-to-%3Cstrong%3Eramp-up-testing%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eabout-23-states-and-uts-gave-testing-rates-less-than-the-%3Cstrong%3Ecurrent-national-average-of-100-tests-per-million-people%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ewith-the-latest-advisory%2C-mohfw-has-asked-states-to-also-rampup-the-share-of-rt-pcr%2C-as-it's-a-more-accurate-test.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Evaccination-has-to-be-stepped-up%3C%2Fstrong%3E-for-the-vulnerable-population-as-well-as-%3Cstrong%3Eidentifying-emerging-hotspots-and-mock-drills-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eof-hospital-infrastructure-to-be-done.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Emost-cases-are-being-reported-from-maharashtra-and-delhi%2C-followed-by-karnataka%2C-himachal-pradesh%2C-tamil-nadu-and-haryana.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-18 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/pds-becomes-nutritionally-fortified/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Efortified-rice%3C%2Fstrong%3E-has-been-introduced-in-269-districts-of-27-states-under-the-t%3Cstrong%3Eargeted-public-distribution-system-(tpds).%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Eunion-food-secretary-further-said-that-100%25-coverage%3C%2Fstrong%3E-has-been-attained-by-march-2023.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ewith-105-lakh-tons-being-distributed-under-tpds%2C-an-additional-29-lakh-tons-was-lifted-by-states%2F-uts-under-the-%3Cstrong%3Eicds-and-pm-poshan%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethough-there-has-been-certain-complaints-regarding-that-rice-from-states-like-kerala-but-further-scientific-evidence-is-being-looked-for-possible-solutions.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-18 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/report-denies-%22sars-cov-2-origin-in-huanan-seafood-market%22-theory/nature/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-paper-recently-published-in-%3Cstrong%3Enature%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-demystifies-the-origin-of-the-coronavirus-in-the-huanan-seafood-market%2C-as-was-once-postulated.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-early-2020-in-china%2C-%26nbsp%3B%3Cstrong%3E923-samples-were-collected-from-the-environment-and-457-samples-were-collected-from-18-species-of-animals%2C-comprising-unsold-contents-of-refrigerators-and-freezers%2C-swabs-from-stray-animals%2C-and-the-contents-of-a-fish-tank.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-virus-was-%3Cstrong%3Edetected-only-in-the-environmental-samples-and-not-in-animal-samples.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-report-has-been-submitted-by-a-research-body-in-%3Cstrong%3Echina%3C%2Fstrong%3E-named-the-%3Cstrong%3Ecentre-for-disease-control-and-prevention-(cdcp)-by-george-f.-gao-et-al.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eit-should-also-be-noted-that-a-previous-study-by-micheal-worobey-et-al.-from-the-university-of-arizona%2C-stands-in-contention-with-the-current-report.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eread-the-article-in-nature---%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nature.com%2Farticles%2Fs41586-023-06043-2%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-15 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/extended-resolutions-on-human-rights/united-nations-human-rights-council/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eaccording-to-the-world-food-program%2C-in-2023%2C-%3Cstrong%3Econflict-and-war-is-still-the-biggest-driver-of-hunger.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Econsidering-the-violent-affairs-in-haiti%2C-the-%3Cstrong%3Eun-human-rights-council%3C%2Fstrong%3E-nominated-an-%3Cstrong%3Eindependent-expert%3C%2Fstrong%3E-mandate-for-haiti%2C-aiming-for-%3Cstrong%3E%E2%80%9Ccoordinated-and-targeted-international-action%E2%80%9D%3C%2Fstrong%3E-on-4th-april.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-52nd-session-which-extended-from-27th-feb---4th-april-2023%2C-adopted-43-resolutions.-resolutions-on-human-rights-in-%3Cstrong%3Enorth-korea%2C-myanmar%2C-iran%2C-belarus%2C-syria%2C-and-ukraine.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eright-to-a-clean%2C-healthy%2C-and-sustainable-environment%2C-birth-registration%2C-and-recognition-as-a-person-before-the-law.-mandate-on-the-%3Cstrong%3Esale%2C-sexual-exploitation%2C-and-sexual-abuse-of-children.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/a-week-off-in-april-to-%22fall-in-love%22-to-combat-population-concerns-in-china/nbc-news/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Echina's-government-has-come-up-with-%3Cstrong%3Emore-than-20-recommendations-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eto-increase-%3Cstrong%3Ebirth-rates-and-combat-population-concerns.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Enine-colleges%2C-including-mianyang-flying-vocational-college%2C-have-given-students-%3Cstrong%3Ea-week-off-in-april-to-%22fall-in-love%22-and-%22enjoy-love-through-enjoying-the-spring-break.%22%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-aim-is-to-encourage-students-to-%22learn-to-love-nature%2C-love-life%2C-and-enjoy-love.%22%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-break-includes-writing-diaries%2C-keeping-track-of-personal-development%2C-and-making-travel-videos.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-country's-national-bureau-of-statistics-reported-the%3Cstrong%3E-largest-decline-in-population-growth-since-1961%2C-the-last-year-of-china's-great-famine.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Echina's-birth-rate-in-%3Cstrong%3E2022-was-just-6.77-births-per-1%2C000-people%2C-down-from-a-rate-of-7.52-births-in-2021%2C-%3C%2Fstrong%3Emarking-the-lowest-birth-rate-on-record.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Echina's-declining-birth-rate-has-been-attributed-to-factors-such-as-high-childcare-and-education-costs%2C-low-incomes%2C-weak-social-safety-nets%2C-gender-inequalities%2C-and-even-the-covid-19-lockdown.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-15 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/butyl-mercaptan-leak-occurred-from-a-gas-pipeline-in-kochi%2C-kerala/times-of-india/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ebutyl-mercaptan%2C-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ewhich-is-an-odorant-used-in-natural-gas-leak-occurred-on-1st-april-2023%2C-from-a-gas-pipeline-in-kochi%2C-kerala.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3Ethe-leak-happened-during-maintenance-work-on-the-pipeline.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eresidents-in-nearby-areas-like-%3Cstrong%3Ekalamassery%2C-kakkanad%2C-edappally%2C-and-cusat-regions-of-ernakulam-district%3C%2Fstrong%3E-complained-about-the-strong-smell%2C-similar-to-rotten-eggs%2C-and-inhalation-of-chemicals.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eas-per-the-company's-claims%2C-the-chemical-is-%3Cstrong%3Enot-toxic%3C%2Fstrong%3E-but%2C-%3Cstrong%3Eprolonged-inhalation-can-cause-skin-and-eye-irritation%2C-a-rash%2C-breathing-problems%2C-weakness%2C-nausea%2C-dizziness%2C-headaches%2C-and-confusion-can-be-caused-by-high-concentrations-of-the-gas.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/medics-call-off-protest-against-rajasthan-health-bill/the-hindu%2C-delhi/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eprotests-following-the-roll-out-of-right-to-health-bill-of-the-rajasthan-government-has-now-come-to-a-halt.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-comes-in-response-to-a-negotiation-between-govt-of-rajasthan%2C-indian-medical-association-and-other-stake-holders.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-right-to-health-bill-was-passed-in-the-state-assembly-on-march-21%2C-sought-to-remove-the-compulsion-of-prepayment-of-requisite-fee-in-cases-of-emergency-treatment-in-all-health-facilities.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-created-a-lot-of-apprehension-among-private-practitioners-from-all-levels-which-resulted-in-massive-protests-in-the-entire-state.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-18 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/-500%25-increase-in-organ-donation-in-delhi-during-the-first-quater-of-2023/times-of-india/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Enational-organ-and-tissue-transplant-organisation-(notto)%2C-reported-that-there-is-an-increase-in-organ-donation-by-500%25-in-the-first-three-months-of-2023.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethere-were-only-2-donations-in-2022-from-jan-to-march%2C-which-has-risen-to-12-this-year.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Enotto-officials-said-that-40-lives-have-been-saved-because-of-the-decisions-of-families-of-12-brain-dead-patients%2C-as-a-result-of-efforts-of-transplant-coordinators-at-respective-hospitals-who-successfully-counseled-families-in-their-difficult-times.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-07 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/nmc-responds-with-cautionary-figures-of-suicides-and-drop-outs-among-ugs-and-pgs/the-hindu%2C-delhi/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ean-rti-response-from-national-medical-council-(-nmc)-shows-that-%3Cstrong%3E64-mbbs-and-55-postgraduate-students-have-died%3C%2Fstrong%3E-due-to-suicide-in-the-last-5-years.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Econcerned-over-the-situation%2C-nmc-has-asked-all-medical-colleges-to-compile-data-on-suicide%2C-and-dropouts-among-ug-and-pgs-but-there-is-no-clarity-on-how-to-carry-forward-and-use-the-collected-data.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Enmc-earlier-last-year-had-issued-a-letter-to-all-the-medical-colleges-of-the-country-to-ensure-the-mental-health-and-well-being-of-all-the-resident-doctors.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-07 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/effectively-the-prices-of-651-esssential-medicines-will-come-down-by-6.73%25-despite-12.2%25-increase-in-wpi/the-national-pharmaceutical-pricing-authority/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-national-pharmaceutical-pricing-authority-(nppa)-had-been-able-to-fix-the%3Cstrong%3E-price-of-651-out-of-the-870-scheduled-under-the-essential-drugs.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-capping-of-the-price-would-save-rs.-3%2C500-crore-of-the-consumer's-pocket%2C-annually.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efurther%2C-%3Ca-href%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fjanaushadhi.gov.in%2F%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ejan-aushadhi%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fa%3E-stores-have-created-competition-in-the-market-which-helped-in-decreasing-the-price-of-such-drugs.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-pricing-of-a-drug-is-a-multifaceted-approach%2C-the-pharma-companies-can-increase-or-decrease-the-price-of-their-drugs-according-to-wholesale-price-index-(wpi)-according-to-the-drugs-(prices-control)-order%2C-2013.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eworld-health-organisation-(who)-estimates-that-almost-40%25-of-the-health-budget-in-lmic-is-directed-towards-medicines%2C-which-maximum-is-borne-out-of-pocket-by-the-consumer.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-07 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/goa-healthcare-highlighted-in-phc-tour-before-g20-meet/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Egoa-will-host-the-g20-health-working-group-meeting-from-%3Cstrong%3E17th-19th-of-april-2023.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eg20-identifies-three-areas-for-tracking-health%3A-%3Cstrong%3Ehealth-emergency-prevention-and-preparedness%2C-strengthening-pharmaceutical-sector-cooperation%2C-and-digital-health-innovation-%26amp%3B-solutions.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-tour-of-the-%3Cstrong%3Eprimary-health-care-centres-in-goa-with-the-support-of-unicef-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eto-highlight-india's-commitment-showcased-the-following-innovations%3A-%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eimplementation-of-abdhm%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehospital-management-information-system-(e-sushrut)%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eibreast-device%2C-an-initiative-under-the-swasth-mahila-swasth-goa-program%2C-supported-by-youwecan-to-aid-breast-cancer-patient-examination%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Epradhan-mantri-national-dialysis-program-(pmndp)-to-build-a-renal-registry-for-the-state-and-subsequently-the-nation-(one-nation-one-dialysis)-to-integrate-all-the-dialysis-centers-operational-in-the-state-under-nhm.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E 2023-04-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/a-day-to-be-human%3A-april-5th%2C-international-day-of-conscience/united-nations/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-un-general-assembly-declared%3Cstrong%3E-april-5th-as-the-international-day-of-conscience%3C%2Fstrong%3E-to-promote-peace%2C-respect-for-human-rights%2C-and-fundamental-freedoms-for-all-without-discrimination.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethey-encourage-member-states%2C-organizations%2C-the-private-sector%2C-and-individuals-to-build-a-culture-of-peace-through-education-and-awareness-raising-activities-for-sustainable-development.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-culture-of-peace-originated-from-the-1989-international-congress-on-peace-and-has-become-a-global-movement-through-the-participation-of-civil-society.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-united-nations-calls-for-peace-founded-on-intellectual-and-moral-solidarity%2C-not-just-political-and-economic-arrangements.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-14 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/one-in-six-people-worldwide-affected-by-infertility---who-report/who-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-world-health-organization-(who)-has-warned-that-%3Cstrong%3Eone-in-six-people-worldwide-is-affected-by-infertility%2C-and-access-to-affordable-care-is-insufficient%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Einfertility-is-defined-as-the-failure-to-achieve-a-pregnancy-after-12-months-or-more-of-regular-unprotected-sexual-intercourse%2C-and-the-who's-report-reveals-that-17.5%25-of-the-adult-population-experience-infertility-in-their-lifetime.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-report-provides-data-on-global-and-regional-infertility-prevalence-by-analyzing-all-relevant-studies-from-1990-to-2021.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-search-identified-12%2C241-records-of-potentially-relevant-studies-across-the-world-and-finally%2C-133%26nbsp%3Bstudies-were-included-in-the-analysis-for-the-report.-pooled-estimates%2C-for-lifetime-and-period-infertility-prevalence-were-reported.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-prevalence-of-infertility-highlights-the-need-to-widen-access-to-fertility-care%2C-and-ensure-safe%2C-effective%2C-and-affordable-ways-to-attain-parenthood-are-available%2C-said-tedros-adhanom-ghebreyesus%2C-who-director-general.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eread-the-complete-report---%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Facademic.oup.com%2Fhropen%2Farticle%2F2023%2F2%2Fhoad007%2F7066921%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-14 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/marburg-virus-outbreak-in-africa---high-case-fatality/the-hindu%2C-delhi/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Emarburg-virus-outbreak-in-%3Cstrong%3Eequatorial-guinea-and-tanzania%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E-the-first-ever-outbreak-of-the-disease-in-the-countries.-who-estimated-%22%3Cstrong%3Every-high%22-risk-of-spread-of-disease%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-countries-are-responding-to-the-outbreak-through-%3Cstrong%3Econtact-tracing-and-restricting-movements.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Emarburg-virus%2C-first-identified-in-1967-in-germany-during-outbreaks-in-germany-and-serbia.-it-causes-%3Cstrong%3Esevere-and-fatal-viral-hemorrhagic-fevers.%3C%2Fstrong%3E-it-is-closely-related-to-ebola-and-is-rated-as-%22high-risk%22-pathogen-by-the-who.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eit-spreads-to-humans%3Cstrong%3E-through-contact-with-fruits-bats-and-further-human-to-human-transmission-through-direct-contact-with-bodily-fluids-of-patients-or-contaminated-surface%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-similar-to-ebola.-there-has-been-previous-outbreaks-of-the-virus.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Enotably%2C-1975%2C-2021%2C-2022%2C-and-2023-within-african-countries-being-most-affected-and-often-with-high-fatalities.-there-is-no-approved-vaccines%2C-antiviral-or-monoclonal-antibodies-for-the-virus.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ecase-detection-through-contact-tracing%2C-molecular-diagnosis%2C-and-quarantine-is-central-to-managing-the-spread-of-disease.-with-recent-outbreaks-in-different-parts-of-the-world%2C-%3Cstrong%3Ethe-concept-of-%22one-health%22-is-increasingly-taking-center-stage.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-07 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/a-novel-compound-developed-against-drug-resistant-kala-azar/american-chemical-society/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-new-compound%2C-%3Cstrong%3Ea-quinolone-derivative%2C-is-effective-in-reducing-the-load-of-leishmania-donovani%2C-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eboth-in-the-liver-and-spleen-of-experimental-mice-and-is-being-developed-by-kolkata-based-%3Cstrong%3Eindian-association-for-the-cultivation-of-sciences-(iacs).%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-quinolone-derivative-is-a-%3Cstrong%3Epotent-inhibitor-of-an-enzyme-called-topoisomerase-1%2C-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ewhich-is-essential-for-the-maintenance-of-dna-architecture-in-the-parasite.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Einhibiting-this-enzyme-imparts-a-significant-level-of-cytotoxicity-to-both-the-parasites-which-is-found-in-the-gut-of-sandflies-(promastigote)-as-well-as-in-infected-humans-(amastigote).%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-becomes-an-important-development-as-its-prevalence-in-lmic-is-high.-who-estimates-about-1%2C00%2C000-annual-cases-with-%3Cstrong%3E95%25-of-cases-reported-from-india-(bihar%2C-jharkhand%2C-west-bengal%2C-and-uttar-pradesh)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-other-tropical-countries.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-currently-used-regimen-is-toxic-as-well-as-induces-a-high-level-of-drug-resistance.-the-novel-molecule-was-synthesized-by-%3Cstrong%3Eprof-anil-kumar-and-his-group-from-bits-pilani%2C-is-yet-to-be-subjected-to-clinical-trials.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-07 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/cpi-iw-declined-by-0.1-points-for-the-month-of-february/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eall-india-consumer-price-index--industrial-workers-(cpi-iw)-(2016%3D100)-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ecalculated-as-the-weighted-average-of-%3Cstrong%3E88-industrial-center-indices%3C%2Fstrong%3E-is-released-monthly.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ecpi-iw-of-february-2023-%3Cstrong%3Edropped-by-0.1-points-(132.7)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-from-january-2023-(132.8).%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Erelative-changes-in-retail-prices-of-goods-and-services%2C-for-example%2C-a-decrease-in-cabbage%2C-soyabean-oil%2C-poultry%2C-etc.%2C-and-an-increase-in-rice%2C-cow-milk%2C-banana%2C-allopathic-medicine%2C-etc.-prices-lead-to-the-resultant-value-this-month.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eyear-on-year-inflation-stayed-at-6.16-%25-in-february.-the-cpi-iw-for-march-will-be-released-by-the-end-of-april-2023-by-the-labour-bureau.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-06 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/government-advises-against-the-use-of-antibiotics-in-cases-of-covid-19/times-of-india%2C-delhi/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Egovernment-of-india-on-1st-of-march-advised-%3Cstrong%3Eagainst-the-use-of-antibiotics-unless-required%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-amid-a-spike-in-covid-19-cases-across-the-country.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-health-ministry-has-shared-an-updated-guideline-on-covid-management-which-says-that-%3Cstrong%3Eantibiotics-should-not-be-used-unless-there-is-'clinical-suspicion'-of-bacterial-infection.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-guideline-advises-physicians-%3Cstrong%3Eto-explore-the-possibility-of-co-infection-of-covid-with-other-endemic-infections-and-to-avoid-using-steroids-in-mild-diseases.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethough-hospitalizations-due-to-covid-are-lower-compared-to-the-previous-waves-of-the-pandemic%2C-the-number-of-infections-has-surged-significantly-across-the-country.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-06 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/who-and-sporting-goods-industry-joins-to-promote-increased-physical-activity-and-sports/the-world-federation-of-the-sporting-goods-industry-(wfsgi)/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-world-health-organization-(who)-and-the-world-federation-of-the-sporting-goods-industry-(wfsgi)-have-signed-a-memorandum-of-understanding-(mou)-that-will-help-coordinate-and-strengthen-private-sector-support-for-%3Cstrong%3Eincreasing-physical-activity-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ea%3Cstrong%3End-community-sport-participation-in-order-to-improve-global-health.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-mou-is-focused-on-the-%3Cstrong%3Ewho-global-action-plan-on-physical-activity-(gappa)-2018-2030.-%3C%2Fstrong%3E%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eaccording-to-who-estimates%2C-non-communicable-diseases-that-may-have-been-avoided-by-increasing-physical-activity-cost-public-health-systems-approximately-us%24-27-billion-annually-to-treat.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ebetween-2020-and-2030%2C-according-to-the-who%2C-an-extra-%3Cstrong%3E500-million-individuals-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eare-expected-to-suffer-%3Cstrong%3Enoncommunicable-diseases-linked-to-physical-inactivity.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eregular-physical-activity-and-sports-help-prevent-heart-disease%2C-diabetes%2C-obesity%2C-cancers%2C-and-other-non-communicable-diseases.%26nbsp%3Bit-also-improves-well-being%2C-beneficial-in-treating-depression.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Eworld-federation-of-the-sporting-goods-industry-(wfsgi)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-is-a-global%2C-not-for-profit%2C-business-association-of-manufacturers-and-retailers-of-sports-products-whose-collective-membership-represents-%3Cstrong%3E70%25-of-the-global-industry-turnover%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-06 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/an-exodus-town-(kumbanad)-in-kerala-/bbc-news/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eschools-in-kumbanad-are-facing-a-tough-time-in-getting-students-in-a-rapidly-ageing-society%2C-as-the-young-are-migrating-quickly-within-and-outside-the-country-for-opportunities%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Emany-flourishing-hospitals-and-diagnostic-centers-point-towards-a-rapidly-ageing-population.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Esome-15%25-of-the-11%2C118-homes-in-and-around-kumbanad-are-locked-up-because-the-owners-have-migrated-or-live-with-their-children-abroad.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-decadal-rise-in-population-in-kerala-between-2001-and-2011-was-the-lowest-(4.9%25)-among-all-states-fertility-rates-in-the-state-have-been-1.7-to-1.9-births-per-woman-for-at-least-30-years-now%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-ailing-elderly%2C-old-age-homes%2C-labor-shortages%2C-migration-of-the-young%2C-declining-population%2C-and-ghost-towns-in-kerala-are-an-indication-of-the-future-of-the-vibrant-india-of-today.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-07 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/first-foundational-literacy-and-numeracy-assessment-test-(flnat)-under-nav-bharat-saksharta-abhiyan/ministry-of-education%2C-department-of-school-education-%26-literacy/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Enew-india-literacy-programme%3C%2Fstrong%3E-launched-in-the-fy-2022-2027%2C-aligned-with-sdg-goal-4%2C-aims-to-%3Cstrong%3Edeliver-foundational-literacy-and-numeracy.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ereading%2C-writing%2C-and-numeracy-to-non-literates%3B-critical-life-skills%3B-%26nbsp%3Bbasic-education%3B-vocational-skills%3B-continuing-education%3B-to-all-above-15-years-of-age%2C-priority-groups%3A-women%2C-differentially-abled-persons%2C-minorities%2C-and-marginalized-communities.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-term-%22%3Cstrong%3Eeducation-for-all%22-replaces-%22adult-education%3C%2Fstrong%3E%22-to-include-15-to-18-years-with-adult-learners.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eten-states-participated-in-the-first-%3Cstrong%3Efoundational-literacy-and-numeracy-assessment-test-(flnat)-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eon-19th-march-2023-to-assess-foundational-literacy-and-numeracy%2C-where-madhya-pradesh-showed-maximum-participation.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-scheme-will-be-voluntary-driven-in-an-online-mode.-after-completion-of-the-study-on-the-course%2C-the-learner-may-register-for-an-assessment-test.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efor-further-reading---%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fdsel.education.gov.in%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2F2023-01%2Fdraft_guidelines_of_nilp.pdf%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-01 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/three-times-rise-in-test-positivity-rate-due-to-increase-in-covid-cases/times-of-india/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eaccording-to-the-recent-official-data%2C-there-are-now-32-districts-spanning-14-states-and-uts-with-a-%3Cstrong%3Eweekly-test-positivity-rate-(tpr)-of-10%25-or-more%2C-a-3.5%25-increase-in-just-two-weeks%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-indicates-a-continuing-spread-of-covid-19-infections-throughout-the-nation.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-tpr-is-the-proportion-of-all-samples-that-tested-positive-for-covid.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efour-delhi-districts%E2%80%94south-(13.8%25)%2C-east-(13.1%25)%2C-northeast-(12.3%25)%2C-and-central-(10.4%25)%E2%80%94were-on-the-list-of-those-having-the-highest-weekly-tpr.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eothers-were-ahmedabad-(10.-7%25)%2C-wayanad-(14.-8%25)%2C-and-kottayam-(10.-5%25)-in-kerala%2C-as-well-as-sangli-(14.6%25)-and-pune-(11.1%25)-in-maharashtra.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-01 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/mental-health-to-be-prioritized-in-civic-clinics-of-mumbai/times-of-india/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E191-civic-dispensaries-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ewill-look-out-for-underlying-signs-of-mental-illnesses-among-patients-coming-for-treatment.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ebmc-public-health-department%2C-which-carried-out-a-month-long-training-of-roughly-350-doctors-for-this%2C-also%2C-for-the-first-time%2C-appointed-two-psychiatrists.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Ebmc-programme%3C%2Fstrong%3E-will-be-a-part-of-the-%3Cstrong%3Enational-health-mission%E2%80%99s-district-mental-health-programme.-%E2%80%98manashakti%E2%80%99-clinics%3C%2Fstrong%3E-establishment-is-made-compulsory-at-the-primary-healthcare-level.-%26nbsp%3Bthe-state-health-department%E2%80%99s-%3Cstrong%3E%E2%80%98tele-manus%E2%80%99-helpline%3C%2Fstrong%3E-will-also-be-extended-to-mumbai-and-provide-information-about-psychiatric-and-counselling-aid.-%26nbsp%3Beach-civic-dispensary-will-prominently-display-banners-mentioning-the-%3Cstrong%3E%E2%80%98telemanus%E2%80%99-number-(14416).%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Epatients-visiting-the-dispensaries-will-either-be-given-a-questionnaire-or-asked-a-series-of-questions-to-rule-out-mental-issues-such-as-depression-or-anxiety.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-04-01 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/g20-environment-and-climate-sustainability-working-group-meeting-at-gandhinagar/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-second-g20-environment-and-climate-sustainability-working-group-(ecswg)-meeting-concluded-in-gandhinagar-today-with-shared-views-and-accordance-on-outcomes-of-the-priority-areas.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ebuilding-on-the-discussions-from-the-first-escwg%2C-constructive-deliberations-among-the-g20-countries-took-place-on-arresting-land-degradation%2C-accelerating-ecosystem-restoration-and-enriching-biodiversity%3B-promoting-a-sustainable-and-climate-resilient-blue-economy-and-encouraging-resource-efficiency-and-circular-economy.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-g20-member-countries-reaffirmed-their-commitment-towards-combatting-the-environment-and-climate-crisis%2C-but-with-a-renewed-sense-of-urgency.-all-the-g20-countries-agreed-on-the-pressing-need-for-concerted-global-efforts-and-the-immediate-action-required%2C-given-the-current-scenario.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Esessions-on-biodiversity%2C-land-degradation-and-ecosystem-restoration-were-conducted.-the-session-witnessed-engaging-deliberations-among-the-delegates-on-the-two-priority-landscapes-identified-under-india%E2%80%99s-presidency-and-presentations-on-the-proposed-gandhinagar-implementation-roadmap-(gir)-and-draft-publications-on-the-compendium-of-best-practices-by-experts-from-the-united-nations-convention-to-combat-desertification-(unccd)-and-indian-council-of-forestry-research-and-education-(icfre).%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-deliberations-of-draft-g20-documents-on-the-four-sub-themes-%E2%80%93-%26nbsp%3B1)-%26nbsp%3Bg20-knowledge-exchanges-in-circular-economy-in-steel-sector%2C-2)-extended-producer-responsibility-(epr)-for-circular-economy-and-circular-bioeconomy%2C-3)-proposed-g20-resource-efficiency-%2C-4)-circular-economy-industry-coalition%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-31 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/who-collaborates-with-yale-university-to-focus-more-of-behavioural-sciences/who/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-a-memorandum-of-understanding%2C-the-%3Cstrong%3Eyale-research-initiative-on-innovation-and-scale-(y-rise)-and-the-world-health-organization's-(who)-behavioural-insights-unit-(bi-unit)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-have-committed-to-working-together-over-the-next-two-years-to-advance-and-enable-the-%3Cstrong%3Esystematic-use-of-the-social-and-behavioural-sciences-in-public-health%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E-as-well-as-to-design-and-scale-up-evidence-based-behavioural-interventions.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-better-knowledge-of-how-and-why-people-behave-in-harmful-ways-to-their-health-can-be-achieved-using-behavioural-insights%2C-which-can-also-be-used-t%3Cstrong%3Eo-build-programmes-and-policies-that-address-behavioural-issues%3C%2Fstrong%3E-for-better-physical-and-mental-health.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eunder-the-scope-of-this-new-partnership%2C-yale-and-who-will%3A%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eexchange-information-about-the-latest-advances-in-the-%3Cstrong%3Escaling-of-behavioural-interventions%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Elead-collaborative-projects%3C%2Fstrong%3E-to-examine-the-impact-of-behavioural-interventions-in-public-health%2C-including-the-complexities-of-scaling-up-such-interventions%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ejointly-%3Cstrong%3Edevelop-research-proposals-and-presentations-for-stakeholders%3C%2Fstrong%3E-interested-in-applying-behavioural-science-approaches-to-their-programming%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Edeliver-joint-training%3C%2Fstrong%3E-on-the-science-of-scaling-up-behavioural-sciences-in-public-health-policies-and-programmes.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-31 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/azerbaijan-and-tajikistan-declared-malaria-free-by-who/who/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eazerbaijan-and-tajikistan-have-received-certification-from-the-world-health-organization-(who)-for-%3Cstrong%3Eeliminating-malaria-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ein-their-countries.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-nation's-status-as-being-%3Cstrong%3Emalaria-free-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eis-formally-acknowledged-by-who-through-certification-of-malaria-elimination.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ea-nation-is-given-the-certification%3C%2Fstrong%3E-if-it-can-demonstrate%2C-by-rigorous%2C-reliable-evidence%2C-that-the-cycle-of-indigenous-malaria-transmission-by-anopheles-mosquitoes-has-been-broken-countrywide-for-%3Cstrong%3Eat-least-the-previous-three-years%3C%2Fstrong%3E.-a-nation-must-also-show-that-it-has-the-ability-to-stop-transmission-from-starting-up-again.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-azerbaijan-and-tajikistan%26nbsp%3Brespectively%2C-the-last-cases-of-locally-transmitted-%3Cstrong%3Eplasmodium-vivax-(p.-vivax)-malaria-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ewere-discovered-in-2012-and-2014.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ewith-today's-announcement%2C-the-who-has-certified-a-total-of-41-nations-and-1-territory-as-being-malaria-free%2C-including-21-nations-in-the-european-region.-%26nbsp%3Bboth-governments-have-provided-free-primary-healthcare-for-everyone-for-more-than-60-years.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethey-have-actively-backed-targeted-malaria-interventions%2C-such-as-%3Cstrong%3Espraying-insecticides%3C%2Fstrong%3E-on-interior-walls-of-homes-to-prevent-the-disease%2C-%3Cstrong%3Eencouraging-early-diagnosis-and-treatment%3C%2Fstrong%3E-of-all-cases%2C-and-maintaining-the-abilities-of-all-health-professionals-working-to-eradicate-the-disease.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Enational-electronic-surveillance-systems%3C%2Fstrong%3E-for-malaria-are-used-in-tajikistan-and-azerbaijan%2C-providing-practically-real-time-case-detection-and-enabling-quick-investigations-to-establish-if-an-infection-is-indigenous-or-imported.-biological-approaches-to-larvae-control%2C-such-as-%3Cstrong%3Emosquito-eating-fish%2C-and-water-management-practices%3C%2Fstrong%3E-were-employed%26nbsp%3Bto-limit-the%26nbsp%3Bmalaria-vectors.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-31 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/campaign-towards-zero-waste-at-delhi/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-women-led-%3Cstrong%3Eswachhotsav-campaign-%3C%2Fstrong%3Estarted-on-8th-march-for-three-weeks%2C-rallied-for-garbage-free-cities-in-delhi-till-29th-march-2023-to-observe-the-swachhotsav-event.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eto-acknowledge-women's-contribution-to-the-urban-swachhata-field%2C-%22%3Cstrong%3Ewomen-icons-leading-swachhata-(wins)-awards%3C%2Fstrong%3E%22-were-given-to-women-entrepreneurs.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%E2%80%98achieving-sustainable-and-environmentally-sound-practices-of-minimizing-and-managing-waste%E2%80%99--international-day-of-zero-waste-2023-was-celebrated-on-30th-march.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-events-on-the-line-are-best-practices-presentation-on-circularity-in-garbage-free-cities%2C-women-and-youth-for-gfc%2C-%26nbsp%3Bbusiness-and-tech-for-gfc%2C-and-%26nbsp%3Bfireside-chats-with-mayors.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eswachhata-yatra%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E-inter-state-travel-of-women-self-help-group-members-engaged-as-waste-entrepreneurs.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eswachhata-doots%3C%2Fstrong%3E-are-first-time-women-travelers-for-whom-the-travel-is-an-enriching-experience-to-learn-from.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-31 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/rally-for-garbage-free-cities-on-international-day-of-zero-waste/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ediscussions-and-best-practices-presentations-on-circularity-in-garbage-free-cities%2C-women-and-youth-for-gfc%2C-business%2C-and-tech-for-gfc%2C-and-fireside-chat-with-mayors-will-be-conducted-accordingly.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Ewomen-led-swachhotsav%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-which-would-see-residents-rally-for-garbage-free-cities-on-march-29%2C-30%2C-and-31%2C-2023%2C-will-be-influenced-by-the-%3Cstrong%3Eswachh-mashaal-march%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eafter-that%2C-each-ward-of-a-participating-urban-local-body-will-conduct-cleanliness-drives-in-public-spaces.-for-the-mashaal-march%2C-more-than-2000-cities-have-already-banded-together.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-event-will-be-organized-by-mohua-in-collaboration-with-%3Cstrong%3Egiz%2C-federal-ministry-for-the-environment%2C-nature-conservation%2C-nuclear-safety-and-consumer-protection%2C-and-unep.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eunder-the-campaign%2C-the-first-edition-of-%3Cstrong%3Ewomen-icons-leading-swachhata-(wins)-awards-2023%3C%2Fstrong%3E-was-announced-to-recognize-high-impact-women-entrepreneurs-or-women-led-enterprises-working-for-urban-cleanliness.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ealso%2C-a-unique-peer-learning-initiative%2C-%3Cstrong%3Eswachhata-yatra-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ehas-been-rolled-out-wherein-shg-members-engaged-as-waste-entrepreneurs-are-getting-the-exciting-opportunity-of-inter-state-travel-and-enriching-their-experience.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-29 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/twenty-sixth-session-by-the-commission-on-science-and-technology-for-development-/united-nations/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ecommission-on-science-and-technology-for-development-(cstd)-is-a-subsidiary-body-of-the-economic-and-social-council-(ecosoc)-and-the-united-nations-focal-point-for-science%2C-technology%2C-and-innovation-(sti)-for-development.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-themes-pertaining-to-the-26th-session-are-%3Cstrong%3E1.-technology-and-innovation-for-more-competitive%2C-productive%2C-and-environmentally-friendly-production-2.-using-science%2C-technology%2C-and-creativity-to-provide-everyone-with-access-to-clean-water-and-sanitary-facilities.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-commission-will-also-receive-presentations-on-ongoing-policy-assessments-of-science%2C-technology%2C-and-innovation.-it-will-also-assess-the-results-of-the-global-summit-on-the-information-society's-implementation-and-follow-up-at-the-regional-and-global-levels.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eit-serves-as-a-venue-for-strategic-planning%2C-the-exchange-of-best-practises-and-lessons-learned%2C-the-provision-of-foresight-about-major-trends-in-sti-in-significant-economic%2C-environmental%2C-and-social-areas%2C-and-the-spotlighting-of-cutting-edge-and-disruptive-technologies.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-29 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/delhi-hospitals-run-preparedness-drills-in-anticipation-of-increase-in-covid-cases/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Edelhi-hospitals-run%3Cstrong%3E-preparedness-drills-in-anticipation-of-an-increase-in-covid-cases.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Emock-drills%3C%2Fstrong%3E-were-conducted-in-various-hospitals-around-delhi-in-the-background-of-rising-covid-cases-in-the-capital.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eassessment-of-patient-response-time%3B-the-time-taken-to-shift-a-patient-to-a-room-was-done.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efor-critical-patients-who-need-icu%2C-a-%3Cstrong%3Ered-corridor%3C%2Fstrong%3E-was-made%2C-checking-of-ventilators-and-oxygen-points-was-done.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Emeanwhile%2C-%3Cstrong%3Ecase-positivity-for-covid-19-was-9.13%25-for-sunday-%3C%2Fstrong%3E(26-march)-with-526-active-patients-in-the-national-capital.-it-%3Cstrong%3Edeclined-to-7.45%25-on-monday%3C%2Fstrong%3E-(27-march)-with-115-new-cases.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-28 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/meta-analysis-on-risk-factors-of-post-covid-19-conditions/jama-internal-medicine/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-meta-analysis-of-published-articles-on-%3Cstrong%3Efactors-predisposing-to-post-covid-19-conditions-%3C%2Fstrong%3E(pcc)-in-adults-reported-female-sex%2C-older-age%2C-high-bmi%2C-and-smoking-to-carry-an-increased-risk-of-%26nbsp%3Bpcc.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Efatigue%2C-headache%2C-shortness-of-breath%2C-and-persistent-loss-of-smell-or-taste-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eare-some-of-the-many-symptoms-reported-to-healthcare-facilities-requiring-long-term-follow-up-care.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-presence-of-comorbidities-and-previous-hospital-admission-(icu%2F-ipd)-have-a-significantly-higher-risk%2C-whereas-two-doses-of-covid-19-vaccination-have-a-lower-risk-of-developing-pcc.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Erecognizing-people-at-risk-of-pcc-will-help-to-improve-follow-up-care-and-develop-population-level-public-health-measures.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-28 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/who-world-tb-day-message-from-director%2C-who-global-tb-programme/who-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-theme-of-world-tb-day-2023---%3Cstrong%3E'yes!-we-can-end-tb!%3C%2Fstrong%3E%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ewho-is-urging-action-on-several-fronts-on-world-tb-day-to-ensure-that-the-commitments-made-to-end-tb-are-fulfilled%2C-such-as%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efirst%2C-%3Cstrong%3Ecalling-for-high-level-leadership-and-advocacy%3C%2Fstrong%3E.-at-the-un-high-level-meeting-on-tb-at-the-general-assembly-in-september%2C-the-heads-of-state-will-gather-to-discuss-stepping-up-efforts-to-end-tb.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Esecond%2C-urging-an-urgent-%3Cstrong%3Eincrease-in-investments-both-domestically-and-abroad-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eto-close-crucial-funding-gaps-and-to-ensure-everyone-has-access-to-tb-care-for-research.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethird%2C-calling-on-governments-and-other-stakeholders-%3Cstrong%3Eto-accelerate-the-implementation-of-the-latest-who-guidance-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eand-rapidly-roll-out-new-tools-to-benefit-those-ill-with-tb.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Efourth%2C-emphasizing-how-critical-it-is-to-%3Cstrong%3Eaddress-health-disparities-to-provide-health-for-all%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Efifth%2C-addressing-the-main-causes-of-the-tb-pandemic%2C-all-sectors-must-work-together-to-%3Cstrong%3Etake-coordinated-action%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-28 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/second-environment-and-climate-sustainability-working-group-meeting-in-gandhinagar/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E130-delegates-from-g20-member-countries-along-with-11-invitee-countries-and-14-international-organizations-will-take-part-in-the-%3Cstrong%3Esecond-g20-environment-and-climate-sustainability-working-group-(ecswg)-meeting%3C%2Fstrong%3E-at-gandhinagar.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-three-day-meeting-(march-27%E2%80%9329%2C-2023)-will-concentrate-on-issues-such-as-s%3Cstrong%3Etopping-land-degradation%2C-accelerating-ecosystem-restoration%2C-and-enhancing-biodiversity%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3B-promoting-resource-efficiency-and-a-circular-economy%3B-and-promoting-a-sustainable-and-climate-resilient-blue-economy.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Especial-presentations-on-major-initiatives-like-%3Cstrong%3Enamami-gange%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-%3Cstrong%3Eclimate-resilient-infrastructure%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-%3Cstrong%3Eparticipatory-ground-water-management%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-%3Cstrong%3Ejal-jeevan-mission%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-and-%3Cstrong%3Eswachh-bharat-mission%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-conference-will-kick-off-with-a-side-event-on-managing-water-resources%2C-organized-by-the-%3Cstrong%3Eministry-of-jal-shakti%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-where-g20-members-will-present-their-best-practices-in-this-area.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eduring-the-meeting%2C-a-number-of-organizations-affiliated-with-the-ministry-of-jal-shakti-will-also-set-up-booths-on-themes-like-the-atal-bhujal-yojana%2C-swach-bharat-abhiyan%2C-jal-jeevan-mission%2C-namame-gange%2C-jal-shakti-abhiyan%2C-and-national-water-mission.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-29 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/icmr-released-ethical-guidelines-for-artificial-intelligence/indian-council-of-medical-research/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eicmr-released-the%3Cstrong%3E-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ecountry%E2%80%99s-first-%3Cstrong%3E%E2%80%98ethical-guidelines-for-artificial-intelligence-in-biomedical-research-and-healthcare%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eicmr-aspires-to-make-%3Cstrong%3Eai-assisted-platforms%3C%2Fstrong%3E-available-for-benefit-of-common-people-and-also-address-ethical-issues.-the-document-will-be-updated-whenever-the-need-arises.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eregulation-of-ai-in-healthcare-is-still-in-a-very-nascent-stage-even-in-developing-countries.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-ethical-review-process-for-ai-in-health%3C%2Fstrong%3E-also-comes-under-the-domain-of-the-%3Cstrong%3Eethical-committee%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Edownload-the-ethical-guidelines-for-the-application-of-artificial-intelligence-in-healthcare---%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fmain.icmr.nic.in%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fupload_documents%2Fethical_guidelines_ai_healthcare_2023.pdf%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-27 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/paho-released-report-on-poliomyelitis-in-the-region-of-the-americas/paho-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eon-21st-march-2023%2C-the-peru-national-institute-of-health-received-lab-confirmation-of-%3Cstrong%3Evaccine-derived-poliovirus-(vdpv)-type-1%3C%2Fstrong%3E-in-a-16-month-child-presenting-with-%3Cstrong%3Eacute-flaccid-paralysis-%3C%2Fstrong%3E(afp).%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eimmunization-coverage-in-the-district-which-the-child-belongs-is-%3Cstrong%3E%26lt%3B80%25-of-3rd-dose-of-polio-vaccination-with-zero-reporting-of-afp-cases.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eanother-case-of-afp-linked-to-sabin-opv-type-2-(mopv2)-in-rockland-country-in-2022.-wastewater-surveillance-conducted-in-orange-and-sullivan-counties%2C-new-york-city%2C-and-nassau-county-confirmed-101-samples-positive-for-vdpv%2C-indicating-continued-circulation.-paho%2Fwho-is-working-with-respective-counties-to-improve-surveillance.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-28 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/75-trucks-flagged-off-for-country-wide-awareness-about-tb-elimination/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-the-partnership-action-against-tuberculosis-(%3Cstrong%3Epact%3C%2Fstrong%3E)-summit-held-on-16th-march-2023%2C-union-health-minister-dr.-mansukh-mandaviya-announced-that-%3Cstrong%3Emore-than-71%2C000-nik-shay-mitras-have-volunteered-to-support-over-10-lakh-tb-patients-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ethrough-union-government%E2%80%99s-ni-kshay-scheme.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E75-trucks-of-apollo-tyres-foundation%2C-branded-with-tb-messages-from-five-locations-(delhi%2C-mudra-port--gujarat%2C-hyderabad%2C-jalandhar%2C-and-agartala)-were-flagged-off-by-him.-apollo-tyres-foundation-has-intensified-tb-free-india-campaign-by-engaging---%3Cstrong%3Eheroes-on-wheels-(truck-drivers)-and-other-vulnerable-groups-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eacross-32-locations-in-19-states-in-the-country-to-create-awareness-of-tuberculosis.-they-have-also-adopted-75-tb-patients-under-the-pradhan-mantri-tb-mukt-bharat-abhiyan.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehighlighting-that-truck-drivers-form-an-important-cohort-of-tb-patients%2C-dr.-mandaviya-stated-that-this-initiative-will-boost-efforts-to-address-tb-among-truckers%E2%80%99-communities-and-others-closely-associated-with-them.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Emulti-sectoral-engagement-is-a-key-pillar-of-ntep-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eand-hence-the-union-minister-urged-everyone-to-come-forward-in-the-spirit-of-%3Cstrong%3Ejan-bhagidari-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eto-achieve-the-goal-of-making-india-tb-free-by-2025.-he-also-urged-other-corporates%2C-institutions%2C-trade-bodies%2C-associations%2C-and-individuals-for-actively-support-india%E2%80%99s-battle-against-tuberculosis.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-union-health-minister-also-distributed-nutrition-baskets-to-several-tb-patients-at-the-event.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-27 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/who%E2%80%99s-first-global-conference-on-skin-ntds/who-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-world-health-organization-(who)-is-organizing-the-%3Cstrong%3Efirst-worldwide-conference-on-skin-related-neglected-tropical-diseases-%3C%2Fstrong%3E(skin-ntds)-at-its-headquarters-in-geneva%2C-switzerland%2C-from-march-27%E2%80%9331%2C-2023.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Earound-800-delegates-from-86-nations-are-anticipated.-%26nbsp%3Bthis-conference-will-examine-how-to-effectively-integrate-case-management-for-skin-ntds-utilizing-cross-cutting-strategies-to-boost-efficiency-and-broaden-coverage-throughout-the-healthcare-industry.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Ethird-most-common-cause-of-illness%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-one-of-the-top-10-causes-of-%3Cstrong%3Edisability-is-skin-diseases%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethey-rank-among-the-top-10-reasons-for-outpatient-visits-and-are-frequently-linked-to-mental-health-issues%2C-long-term-disabilities%2C-and-stigma.-at-least-10-of-the-20-neglected-tropical-illnesses-have-cutaneous-symptoms.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eskin-ntds-are-widely-prevalent-in-tropical-and-sub-tropical-regions-and-include-%3Cstrong%3Eburuli-ulcer%3B-cutaneous-leishmaniasis%3B-mycetoma%2C-chromoblastomycosis%2C-and-other-deep-mycoses%3B-leprosy%3B-lymphatic-filariasis%3B-onchocerciasis%3B-post-kala-azar-dermal-leishmaniasis%3B-scabies-and-other-ectoparasitoses-and-yaws.%3C%2Fstrong%3E-they-all-call-for-the-same-kind-of-case-management-and-detection.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-27 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/who-flagship-initiative-on-tuberculosis-launched-on-world-tb-day/who-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eon-world-tb-day%2C-who-launched-the-director-general's-flagship-initiative-to-end-tb%2C-%22%3Cstrong%3Euniversal-access-to-tb-prevention-and-care%3A-towards-universal-health-coverage-(uhc)-2023-2027%3C%2Fstrong%3E%22-following-the-2023-%22un-high-level-meeting-on-tb%22.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ebuilding-upon-the-strategy-of-2018-to-find%2C-and-treat%2C-this-initiative-will-focus-on-universal-%3Cstrong%3Eaccess-to-tb-treatment%2C-rapid-diagnostic-tests%2C-and-preventive-management-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eto-all.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efinancial-risk-protection-to-provide-%3Cstrong%3Eequal-access-to-health-and-social-benefits%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Elicensing-at-least-one-%3Cstrong%3Enew-tb-vaccine.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Esustained-and-adequate-f%3Cstrong%3Einancial-support-for-tb-services-and-research%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-year's-theme-on-world-tb-day-is-'%3Cstrong%3Eyes!-we-can-end-tb!%3C%2Fstrong%3E'.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efurther-reading---%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.who.int%2Fpublications%2Fm%2Fitem%2Fwho-director-general-flagship-initiative-to-endtb%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-25 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/deendayal-antyodaya-yojana---national-urban-livelihoods-mission-to-deal-urban-poverty-/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-a-reply-to-lok-sabha%2C-the-minister-of-state-for-housing-%26amp%3B-urban-affairs-informed-regarding-%3Cstrong%3Edeendayal-antyodaya-yojana---national-urban-livelihoods-mission%3C%2Fstrong%3E-(day-nulm)-being-implemented-to-alleviate-urban-poverty.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eday-nulm-has-the-following-objectives%2C%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ereduce-poverty-and-vulnerability-of-urban-poor-households-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eby-enabling-them-to-access-gainful-self-employment-and-skilled-wage-employment-opportunities.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eimprove-their-livelihoods-on-a-sustainable-basis.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eaddress-concerns-of-the-urban-street-vendors-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eby-facilitating-access-to-suitable-spaces%2C-institutional-credit%2C-social-security%2C-etc.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eemployment-through-skill-training-%26amp%3B-placement-(est%26amp%3Bp)-component-under-the-mission-aims-to-provide-skill-training-to-the-urban-poor-in-market-oriented-courses.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-self-employment-programme-(sep)-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ecomponent-focuses-on-financial-assistance-to-individuals%2Fgroups%2Fshgs-of-urban-poor-to-set-up-gainful-self-employment-ventures-or-micro-enterprises.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-29 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/united-nations-celebrates-world-water-day---22nd-march-2023/united-nations-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eworld-water-day-2023-focuses-on-%3Cstrong%3Eaccelerating-change-to-solve-the-water-and-sanitation-crisis%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-2015%2C-the-world-committed-to-%3Cstrong%3Esustainable-development-goal-(sdg)-6-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eto-achieve-safely-managed-water-and-sanitation-for-everyone-by-2030.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehowever%2C-billions-of-people-and-various-institutions-are-still-waiting-for-their-human-rights-to-water-and-sanitation-to-be-fulfilled.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E1.4-million-people-die-annually-and-74-million-will-have-their-lives-shortened-by-diseases-related-to-poor-water%2C-sanitation%2C-and-hygiene.-(who-2022)%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Eun-2023-water-conference-from-march-22-24-in-new-york%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-aims-to-%3Cstrong%3Eunite-the-world-around-solving-the-water-and-sanitation-crisis-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eand-accelerating-progress-on-sdg-6-and-other-water-related-goals.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Enational-governments-and-stakeholders-from-all-levels-of-society-will-make-voluntary-commitments-to-deliver-rapid%2C-transformative-change-in-the-remainder-of-this-decade-to-form-the-water-action-agenda.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eun-is-urging-individuals-to-play-their-part-in-achieving-this-goal-by-becoming-a-part-of-the-global-campaign-%E2%80%98%3Cstrong%3Ebe-the-change%3C%2Fstrong%3E%E2%80%99-which-encourages-people-to-take-action-in-their-lives-to-change-how-they-use%2C-consume%2C-and-manage-water.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-25 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/who-appoints-new-director-for-global-malaria-programme/who/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eon-23rd-march-2023%2C-%3Cstrong%3Edr.-daniel-ngamije-madandi%2C-md%2C-mph-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ehas-been-appointed-as-the-director-of-the-global-malaria-programme-by-who%2C-effective-8-april-2023.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Edr.-ngamije-%3Cstrong%3Eserved-as-the-minister-of-health-for-rwanda-%3C%2Fstrong%3Efrom-february-2020-to-november-2022%2C-leading-the-development-and-implementation-of-the-covid-19-response-plan.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-a-previous-role%2C-he-%3Cstrong%3Eserved-as-the-national-programme-officer-for-malaria-and-neglected-tropical-diseases-(ntds)-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ein-the-who-rwanda-country-office.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehe-spent-10-years-coordinating-the-mobilization-of-resources-and-implementation-of-projects-for-the-rwandan-ministry-of-health-and-was-the-coordinator-of-rwanda%E2%80%99s-national-malaria-control-programme.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Edr.-ngamije-is-the-%3Cstrong%3Eformer-co-chair-of-the-pandemic-fund-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eand-a-member-of-the-global-preparedness-monitoring-board-(gpmb).%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-25 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/icmr-issues-new-guidelines-for-management-of-covid-19-in-adults/indian-council-of-medical-research/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-indian-council-of-medical-research-(icmr)-has-issued-%3Cstrong%3Enew-guidelines-which-limits-the-use-of-antibiotics-in-the-treatment-of-covid-19-%3C%2Fstrong%3E(unless-there-is-a-suspicion-of-bacterial-infection)-amid-the-increasing-cases-of-h3n2-flu-and-a-rise-in-covid-19-infections-in-the-country.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-guidelines-also-state-that-drugs-such-as-%3Cstrong%3Elopinavir-ritonavir%2C-hydroxychloroquine%2C-ivermectin%2C-molnupiravir%2C-favipiravir%2C-azithromycin%2C-and-doxycycline%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-treatments-like-%3Cstrong%3Econvalescent-plasma-therapy%3C%2Fstrong%3E-should-%3Cstrong%3Enot-be-used-for-the-treatment-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eof-adult-covid-19-patients.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-moderate-or-severe-diseases-at-high-risk-of-progression%2C-%3Cstrong%3Eremdesivir-%3C%2Fstrong%3Emay-be-considered-for-up-to-five-days.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-rapidly-progressing-moderate-or-severe-disease%2C-%3Cstrong%3Etocilizumab%3C%2Fstrong%3E-should-be-considered-preferably-within-24-48-hours-of-the-onset-of-severe-disease%2Ficu-admission.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Epeople-are-advised-to-maintain-%3Cstrong%3Ephysical-distancing%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-use-masks-indoors-and-follow-hand-hygiene.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Esymptomatic-management-and-monitoring-of-temperature-and-oxygen-saturation-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eare-advised-along-with-seeking-immediate-medical-attention-in-case-of-difficulty-breathing%2C-high-grade-fever%2Fsevere-cough%2C-particularly-if-lasting-for-more-than-5-days.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Edownload-the-latest-guidelines-on-covid-19---%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.icmr.gov.in%2Fpdf%2Fcovid%2Ftechdoc%2Fcovid_clinical_management_19032023.pdf%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-27 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/covid-19-pandemic-is-far-from-over%2C-warns-prime-minister/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-prime-minister-emphasized-the-%3Cstrong%3Eneed-to-monitor-the-status-of-covid%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-directed-to-increase-whole-genome-sequencing-of-covid-19-positive-samples.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-the-high-review-meeting%2C-the-covid-and-influenza-situation-was-evaluated%3B-as-influenza-and-covid-cases-are-on-the-rise%2C-%3Cstrong%3Esenior-citizens-and-people-with-co-morbidities%3C%2Fstrong%3E-to-take-extra-precautions.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-pm-also-directed-officials-to-follow-up-with-states-for-effective-monitoring-of-ili-and-sari-and-testing-for-influenza%2C-sars-cov-2%2C-and-adenovirus.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ein-the-previous-week%2C-888-cases-of-covid%2C-with-a-%3Cstrong%3Eweekly-positivity-rate-of-0.98%25.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-24 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/wash-and-health-at-united-nations-water-conference/who-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eapproximately-%3Cstrong%3E2-billion-people-lack-safe-drinking-water%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-3.6-billion-people-use-poor-sanitary-services.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ewith-the-increase-in-preventable-illnesses-due-to-poor-wash-facilities%3B-the-rise-in-cholera-outbreaks-in-recent-times%2C-who-and-unicef-have-come-up-with-the-%3Cstrong%3Eunited-nations-water-conference-in-new-york-from-22--24-march-2023%3C%2Fstrong%3E.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-conference-will-focus-on-the-impact-of-safely-managed-%3Cstrong%3Ewater-supply%2C-sanitation%2C-and-proper-hygiene-on-health.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-event-will-explore-ways-in-which-wash-and-health-sectors-can-work-to-bridge-the-gap-and-coordinate-toward-development-in-their-fields.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-meeting-proceedings-will-be-presented-at-the-un-high-level-political-forum-on-sustainable-development-(hlpf).%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-24 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/mental-health-assistance-in-shelter-homes/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-ministry-of-women-and-child-development-has-implemented-various-schemes-for-providing-%3Cstrong%3Eshelter-homes%2C-medical-care-and-mental-health-counselling%3C%2Fstrong%3E-to-the-underprivileged-women-and-children.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eshakti-sadan%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3A-an-integrated-relief-and-rehabilitation-home-for-women-in-difficult-circumstances%2C-formed-by-the-%3Cstrong%3Ecombination-of-swadhar-greh-%26amp%3B-ujjawala-homes%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Emission-vatsalya-scheme%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3A-%26nbsp%3Bsupport-is-provided-to-states-and-ut-governments-for-delivering-services-for-children-in-difficult-circumstances.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Echild-care-institutions-%3C%2Fstrong%3E(ccis)-are-established-to-monitor-%26amp%3B-support-age-appropriate-education%2C-vocational-training%2C-recreation%2C-health-care%2C-counselling-etc-to-both-urban-and-rural-children.-the-scheme-supports-1098%2C-a-24x7-outreach-toll-free-child-helpline-and-the-setting-up-of-a-suggestion-box-for-complaints-and-redressal-for-children.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Esamvad%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3A-support%2C-advocacy-%26amp%3B-mental-health-interventions-for-children-in-vulnerable-circumstances-and-distress-established-jointly-by-mowcd-and-nimhans(in-2020)-provides-training%2C-guidance-and-technical-support-to-child-protection-functionaries-working-in-children%E2%80%99s-shelter-homes.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eone-stop-centre(oscs)%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3A-provides-medical-aids%2C-psycho-social-counselling%2C-police-facilitation%2C-legal-aid%2C-etc.-for-the-distressed-women.-under-the-%3Cstrong%3Estree-manoraksha-project%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-these-staff-are-trained-to-handle-the-%3Cstrong%3Epsycho-social-and-mental-health-care-needs-of-women-%3C%2Fstrong%3Efacing-violence-and-distress.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-24 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/cyclone-hit-mozambique-shows-rise-in-cholera-outbreaks/unicef-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eflooding-caused-by-%3Cstrong%3Ecyclone-freddy-caused-massive-disruption-of-critical-services%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eactive-%3Cstrong%3Echolera-cases-are-increasing-rapidly-%3C%2Fstrong%3Edue-to-a-lack-of-safe-water-and-sanitation-facilities.-%26nbsp%3Bmore-than-2300-cases-were-reported-in-the-last-week.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-total-of-around-10700-since-early-february.-36-districts-across-eight-provinces-of-mozambique-reported-outbreaks.-there-is-a-%3Cstrong%3Ehigh-risk-of-outbreaks-of-other-waterborne-illnesses%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-malaria%2C-etc.-unicef-and-other-civil-support-groups-have-supplied-water-storage-and-treatment-supplies%2C-hygiene-kits%2C-soaps%2C-and-disinfectants.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-%22%3Cstrong%3Eglobal-task-force-on-cholera-control%3C%2Fstrong%3E%22-aims-to-reduce-cholera-deaths-by-90%25-and-%3Cstrong%3Eeliminate-disease-transmission-by-2030%3C%2Fstrong%3E-in-many-countries.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-24 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/triple-threat-of-water-related-crises-is-endangering-the-lives-of-190-million-children---unicef/unicef-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eaccording-to-a-%3Cstrong%3Erecent-unicef-assessment%2C-190-million-children-in-ten-african-countries%3C%2Fstrong%3E-are-most-at-risk-from-the-combination-of-%3Cstrong%3Ethree-water-related-threats%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3A-%3Cstrong%3Einsufficient-water%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-%3Cstrong%3Esanitation%2C-and-hygiene-(wash)%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3B-%3Cstrong%3Erelated-illnesses%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3B-and-%3Cstrong%3Eclimate-dangers%3C%2Fstrong%3E.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-global-analysis-done-by-unicef-identifies-the-greatest-threats-to-children-and-the-areas-in-which-remedies-are-desperately-required-to-avert-needless-deaths.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eacross-these-10-countries%2C-%3Cstrong%3Enearly-one-third-of-children-do-not-have-access-to-at-least-basic-water-at-home%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-and-two-thirds-do-not-have-basic-sanitation-services.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-quarter-of-children-have-no-choice-but-to-practice-%3Cstrong%3Eopen-defecation%3C%2Fstrong%3E.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethree-quarters-of-children-cannot-wash-their-hands%3C%2Fstrong%3E-because-of-a-lack-of-water-and-soap-at-home.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-23 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/unemployment-rate-of-graduate-degree-holders-shows-a-declining-trend-as-per-the-annual-plfs-reports/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eaccording-to-plfs-reports%2C-the-%3Cstrong%3Eestimated-unemployment-rate-(ur)-for-people-with-graduate-degrees-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ewho-are-15-or-older%26nbsp%3Bwas-%3Cstrong%3E17.2%25%2C-15.5%25%2C-and-14.9%25-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eduring-2019%E2%80%9320%2C-2020%E2%80%9320%2C-and-2021%E2%80%9322%2C-respectively.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-data-illustrates-a-%3Cstrong%3Edeclining-trend-in-the-ur-for-people-with-graduate-degrees%3C%2Fstrong%3E.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ewith-effect-from-1st-october-2020%2C-%3Cstrong%3Ethe-aatmanirbhar-bharat-rojgar-yojana-(abry)-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ewas-introduced-to-%3Cstrong%3Eencourage-employers-to-create-new-jobs-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eand-replace-those-lost-due-to-the-covid-19-epidemic.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-%22%3Cstrong%3Enational-apprenticeship-promotion-scheme-(naps)%3C%2Fstrong%3E%22-is-implemented-to%26nbsp%3Bincrease-the-employability-of-young-people.-under-this-program%2C-the-%3Cstrong%3Egovernment-reimburses-apprentices-for-25%25-of-their-monthly-stipend%3C%2Fstrong%3E.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-government-has-brought-in-the-national-education-policy-(nep)-2020%2C-the-%3Cstrong%3Escheme-for-higher-education-youth-in-apprenticeship-and-skills-(shreyas)%2C-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eand-more-programs-to-improve-the-employability-of-youth.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-23 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/new-covid-19-variant-xbb.1.16-found%2C-cases-also-seen-in-india/insacog/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-%3Cstrong%3Enew-variant-of-the-covid-19-%3C%2Fstrong%3Evirus-has-been-linked-to-a-major-%3Cstrong%3Espike-in-new-cases-worldwide-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eand-in-india.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Exbb.1.16-is-a-descendant-of-the-xbb.1-variant%2C-which-was-%3Cstrong%3Efirst-detected-in-the-u.s.-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eon-september-15th%2C-2022.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Exbb-is-a-%3Cstrong%3Ecombination-of-two-different-strains-of-omicron-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eand-holds-the-title-of-the-most-immune-evasive-variant-so-far.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eit-%3Cstrong%3Eescapes-antibody-immunity%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-rendering-useless-monoclonal-antibody-treatments-used-in-high-risk-individuals-with-covid.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-total-of-%3Cstrong%3E76-samples-of-the-xbb.1.16-variant-have-been-found-across-the-country-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eincluding-states-like-karnataka-(30)%2C-maharashtra-(29)%2C-puducherry-(7)%2C-delhi-(5)%2C-telangana-(2)%2C-gujarat-(1)%2C-himachal-pradesh-(1)-and-odisha-(1).%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-xbb.1.16-variant-was-%3Cstrong%3Efirst-found-in-india-in-january%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%26nbsp%3Bfrom-march%2C-till-now%2C-15-new-cases-have-been-linked-to-this-variant-as-per-the-data-by-insacog.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-23 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/4th-wave-of-covid-19-in-india%3F/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-%3Cstrong%3Enew-rise-in-covid-19-cases%3C%2Fstrong%3E-is-being-%3Cstrong%3Eobserved-all-over-the-country-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ein-the-past-few-days.-as-many-as-%3Cstrong%3E900-cases-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ehave-been-detected-in-the-country-in-a-single-day.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eaccording-to-mohfw%2C-as-of-21st-march-2023%2C-there-are-6559-active-cases-of-covid-19-in-the-country-out-of-which-699-new-cases-have-been-recorded-in-the-past-24-hours.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Esimilarly%2C-on-20th-march-2023%2C-918-new-cases-were-recorded.-the-%3Cstrong%3Edaily-positivity-rate-is-0.71%25-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ewhereas-the-%3Cstrong%3Ecurrent-recovery-rate-is-98.79%25.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-maximum-number-of-active-cases-is-in-%3Cstrong%3Ekerala-(1796)-%3C%2Fstrong%3Efollowed-by-%3Cstrong%3Emaharashtra-(1308)-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eand-the-new-variant-is-being-considered-the-cause-of-this-increase.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-government-has-come-up-with-new-guidelines-for-prevention-and-containment-and-is-encouraging-the-population-to-follow-covid-appropriate-behavior-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ewhich-would-be-important-to-avoid-a-new-wave-of-covid-19-disease.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-22 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/bengaluru-among-five-global-cities-recognized-at-the-partnership-for-healthy-cities-summit/who-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Epartnership-for-healthy-cities%2C-%3Cstrong%3Ea-global-network-of-70-cities-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ecommitted-to-%3Cstrong%3Epreventing-non-communicable-diseases-and-injuries-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eheld-its-first-of-a-kind-summit-hosted-by-bloomberg-philanthropies%2C-world-health-organization%2C-vital-strategies%2C-and-mayor-sadiq-khan-of-london.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-summit-proclaimed-the-%3Cstrong%3Evarious-prevention-strategies-of-local-public-health-policy-making-and-implementation-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eto-prevent-the-risk-factors-of-ncds.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efive-cities-received-%3Cstrong%3Eus%24-150%2C000%3C%2Fstrong%3E-to-advance-their-work-in-the-partnership%3A-%3Cstrong%3Eathens%2C-greece---for-overdose-prevention%3B-montevideo%2C-uruguay---for-food-policy%3B-mexico-city---for-road-safety%3B-vancouver%2C-canada---for-surveillance%3B-bengaluru%2C-india--for-tobacco-control.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-summit-recognized-the-sustained-efforts-of-the-city-to-decrease-smoking-in-public-spaces-and-enforce-the-existing-mandates.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-23 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/l20-inception-meeting-focuses-on-the-universalization-of-social-security-with-women-at-the-center-of-the-future-of-work/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-labour-20-(l20)-engagement-group%E2%80%99s-inception-meeting%2C-as-%3Cstrong%3Epart-of-india%E2%80%99s-g20-%3C%2Fstrong%3Epresidency%2C-today-began-%3Cstrong%3Edeliberations-in-amritsar%2C-punjab%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Etrade-union-leaders%2C-labour-studies-%3Cstrong%3Eexperts%2C-and-delegates-from-20-nations%3C%2Fstrong%3E-at-the-labour20-inception-meeting.%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Enational-president-shri-c.-k.-saji-narayanan-said-that-the-%3Cstrong%3Eeconomic-crisis-adversely-impacts-women-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ethe-most%2C-and-hence-the-future-of-work-depends-majorly-on-the-women's-workforce.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-day-saw-five-parallel-technical-sessions%3A-%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Einternational-migration-of-labour-and-portability-of-social-security-funds%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Esocial-protection-for-informal-workers%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eskill-training-and-skill-upgradation-and-role-and-responsibilities-of-employers%2C-employees%2C-and-governments%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Echanging-world-of-work-and-new-employment-opportunities-in-g20-countries%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Epromoting-sustainable-decent-work.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-second-day-of-the-two-day-l20-inception-meet-tomorrow-will-importantly-discuss-women-and-the-future-of-work.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-21 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/children-at-risk-of-cholera-in-aftermath-of-cyclone-freddy/unicef-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Emozambique-has-been-facing-a-%3Cstrong%3Echolera-outbreak-%3C%2Fstrong%3Esince-september-2022.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eas-of-18-march-2023%2C-%3Cstrong%3Enearly-10%2C000-cases-had-been-reported%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-more-than-tripling-case-reports-since-early-february.%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Echolera-has-already-%3Cstrong%3Eclaimed-more-than-1%2C660-lives-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ein-malawi.%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ealmost-2.5-lakh-children-under-five-years-of-age-are-expected-to-be-acutely-malnourished%2C-with-over-62%2C000-expected-to-be-severely-malnourished.-severely-malnourished-child---11-times-more-likely-to-die-from-cholera.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eunicef-is-urgently-calling-for-funding-of-us%24155-million-to-respond-to-the-impacts-of-flooding-and-cholera-in-the-region.-even-prior-to-the-cyclone%2C-%3Cstrong%3Emalawi-and-mozambique-were-most-seriously-affected-by-the-cholera-outbreak-that-has%2C-this-year-alone%2C-resulted-in-more-than-68%2C000-cases-across-11-countries-in-africa.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efor-further-reading---%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.unicef.org%2Fpress-releases%2Fchildren-risk-cholera-aftermath-cyclone-freddy%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-23 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/govt.-of-nct%2C-delhi-to-add-happiness-curriculum-for-school-students/scert%2C-govt.-of-delhi/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3Estate-council-of-educational-research-and-training-(scert)%2C-the-government-of-nct%2C-delhi%2C-has-launched-the-%3Cstrong%3Ehappiness-curriculum-(introduced-in-2018-by-his-holiness-dalai-lama)-%26nbsp%3Bfor-students-from-nursery-to-grade-8-to-create-confident%2C-mindful%2C-responsible%2C-and-happy-individuals-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ewho-collectively-build-a-happy-and-harmonious-society.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3Ethe-objectives-of-the-curriculum-are-to-develop-self-awareness%2C-critical-thinking%2C-effective-communication%2C-empathy%2C-life-skills%2C-social-awareness%2C-and-human-values.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3Ethe-curriculum-is-based-on-%3Cstrong%3Eco-existential-philosophy-(madhyasth-darshan)-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eand-aligns-with-the-national-curriculum-framework-2005-and-is-created-by-a-team-of-professionals%2C-including-mentor-teachers-and-counselor-psychologists.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3Eit%E2%80%99s-based-on-the-pillars-of-happiness%2C-which-include-reflection-on-the-relationship-between-feelings%2C-thoughts%2C-behavior%2C-and-their-impact-on-oneself%2C-family%2C-society%2C-and-the-environment-including-mindful-activities%2C-stories%2C-reflective-questions%2C-and-self-expression-to-enhance-students'-awareness%2C-mindfulness-and-deepen-learning.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3Ethe-happiness-curriculum-is-impacting-%3Cstrong%3E8-lakh-students-and-21000-happiness-teachers-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ewho-%3Cstrong%3Eexperience-a-daily-40-minutes-happiness-class%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-creating-a-paradigm-shift-in-searching-for-happiness-externally-through-senses-to-be-able-to-ensure-it-within-oneself-through-learning-and-awareness%2C-ensuring-continuity-of-values.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-21 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/enforcing-a-global-consensus-for-human-genome-editing/uk-academy-of-medical-sciences/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Ethird-international-human-genome-editing-summit-%3C%2Fstrong%3Etook-place-on-6-8-march-2023-in-london-focusing-on-the-%3Cstrong%3Egovernance-of-gene-editing-research-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eand-recognizing-the-need-to-build-on-existing-guidelines-to-develop-global-standards-for-governance-and-oversight-of-human-genome-editing.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eduring-the-second-international-summit-on-human-genome-editing-in-hong-kong%2C-in-2018%2C-a-prospect-of-an-international-legally-binding-treaty-to-govern-genome-editing-was-raised-which-did-not-preceded-further.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Egene-editing-regulations-will-consider-the-aims-and-consequences-of-the-different-practices-like-somatic-genome-editing-interventions-and-heritable-genome-editing-(germ-line-editing).%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp%3Bthe-oviedo-convention%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E-a-legally-binding-instrument-established-by-the-european-council%2C-%3Cstrong%3Epermits-somatic-genome-modifications-for-preventive%2C-diagnostic%2C-or-therapeutic-purposes%2C-and-prohibits-germ-line-editing%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-but-only-29-countries-have-enacted-it-into-law.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eto-protect-legitimate-genetic-research%E2%80%94to-close-loopholes-in-regulations-and-establish-a-global-consensus-on-oversight-and-regulation%E2%80%94will-require-governance-that-is-as-dynamic-as-the-science.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-21 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/38th-meeting-of-ddma-(delhi-disaster-management-authority)/times-of-india/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Erepresentatives-of-the-army%2C-national-disaster-management-authority%2C-national-institute-of-disaster-management%2C-and-national-institute-of-seismology-attended-the-38th-meeting-of-ddma.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Elg-vk-saxena-proposed-the-following-suggestions-for-%3Cstrong%3Eeffective-disaster-management-plans-for-delhi%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3A-delhi-being-in-%3Cstrong%3Ezone-four-of-high-seismicity-requires-emergency-preparedness%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eto-retrofit-all-existing-important-buildings-consistent-with-earthquake-resilient-building-code.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eto-identify-hospitals-in-every-district-for-emergency-response-in-case-of-an-earthquake.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eto-recognize-open-spaces-to-facilitate-rescue-operations%2C-broaden-narrow-bylanes-as-delhi's-housing-pattern-is-not-in-accordance-with-the-building-codes.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-meeting-discussed-the-necessity-of-increasing-the-number-and-training-of-volunteers-under-the-%3Cstrong%3E%22aapada-mitra%22-%3C%2Fstrong%3Escheme.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-21 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/update-on-artificial-intelligence-in-health-sector/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3Edr.-bharati-pravin-pawar%2C-the-mos-of-health-and-family-welfare-announced-aiims-delhi%2C-pgimer-chandigarh%2C-and-aiims-rishikesh-as-the-%3Cstrong%3Ecentre-of-excellence-for-artificial-intelligence%2C-to-promote-and-use-ai-based-solutions%3C%2Fstrong%3E-in-the-health-sector.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3Eayushman-bharat-digital-mission-(%3Cstrong%3Eabdm%3C%2Fstrong%3E)-aims-to-%3Cstrong%3Eprovide-quality-health-services-by-creating-an-online-platform-to-ensure-the-interoperability-of-health-data%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-maintain-a-longitudinal-electronic-health-record-(ehr)-of-every-indian-citizen.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-19 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/polio-outbreak-in-burundi%2C-africa-after-30-years./un-news/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3Eburundi-has-reported-a-%3Cstrong%3Econfirmed-case-of-polio-in-an-unvaccinated-child%3C%2Fstrong%3E-with-two-other-contacts.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3Efive-samples-of-wastewater-confirm-circulating-%3Cstrong%3Evaccine-derived-poliovirus-type-2%3C%2Fstrong%3E.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3Ethe-outbreak-was-detected-early-due-to-%3Cstrong%3Eeffective-environmental-surveillance%3C%2Fstrong%3E.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3Ehealth-authorities-have-begun-an-outbreak-investigation-with-aid-from-who-and-global-polio-eradication-initiative-(gpei).-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Epresence-of-cvdpv-cases-points-towards-low-immunization-coverage%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3Ethe-burundi-government-plans-to-implement-a-polio-vaccination-campaign-soon.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-19 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/new-insecticide-treated-nets---who-recommendations/who-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Enew-guidelines-have-been-issued-by-the-world-health-organisation-(who)-on-%3Cstrong%3Einsecticide-treated-nets-(itns)-to-combat-malaria%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E-as-mosquitoes-in-many-areas-become-resistant-to-pyrethroids.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-guidelines-recommend-%3Cstrong%3Etwo-new-classes-of-dual-ingredient-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eitns-with-different-modes-of-action%3A-%3Cstrong%3Epyrethroid-chlorfenapyr-nets-and-pyrethroid-pyriproxyfen-nets.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ewho-issued-a-%3Cstrong%3Estrong-recommendation-%3C%2Fstrong%3Efor-the-deployment-of-%3Cstrong%3Epyrethroid-chlorfenapyr-vs-pyrethroid-only-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eitns-to-prevent-malaria-in-adults-and-children-in-areas-where-mosquitoes-have-become-resistant-to-pyrethroids.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-%3Cstrong%3Econditional-recommendation%3C%2Fstrong%3E-was-made-for-the-%3Cstrong%3Edeployment-of-pyrethroid-chlorfenapyr-itns-instead-of-pyrethroid-pbo-%3C%2Fstrong%3Enets-to-prevent-malaria-in-areas-with-pyrethroid-resistance.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-recommendations-are-based-on-%3Cstrong%3Emoderate-certainty-of-evidence.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efor-further-reading%2C-%26nbsp%3B%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.who.int%2Fnews%2Fitem%2F14-03-2023-who-publishes-recommendations-on-two-new-types-of-insecticide-treated-nets%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-20 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2023-03-19 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/mysterious-illness-grabs-thousands-of-iran-school-students-%3A-scientists-suspects-chloramine-poisoning/nature-journal/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eearliest-case%3A-reported-in-november-2022-at-a-school-in-northern-qom.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Esymptoms%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3A-nausea%2C-vomiting%2C-fatigue%2C-headache%2C-and-numbness-after-smelling-various-odors.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Every-few-cases-were-reported-among-boys.-no-official-data-has-been-published-by-the-iran-government.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Escientists-worldwide-are-suspecting%3A-%3Cstrong%3Epoisoning-by-chemicals-like-chloramine-used-previously-as-a-war-weapon-or-anxiety-response-to-fears-of-threat.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-psychogenic-hypothesis-is-not-supported-by-many.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-thorough-investigation-is-expected-to-be-carried-out-by-the-%3Cstrong%3Eorganisation-for-the-prohibition-of-chemical-weapons-(opcw)%2C-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ea-part-of-the-united-nations-chemical-weapons-convention.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-15 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2023-03-15 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/government-upheld-the-validity-of-guidelines-on-blood-donor-selection/bar-and-bench/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3Ea-transgender-rights-activist-raised-a-pil-in-2021-challenging-the-constitutional-validity-of-%22%3Cstrong%3Eguidelines-on-blood-donor-selection-and-blood-donor-referral%2C-2017-%3C%2Fstrong%3E%22-issued-by-%3Cstrong%3Enaco%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-the-national-transfusion-council%2C-which-prohibits-transgender-persons%2C-men-who-have-sex-with-men-and-female-sex-workers-from-donating-blood-or-plasma-as-they-are-considered-%3Cstrong%3E'-at-risk-of-'-hiv%2C-hepatitis-b-or-c-infection.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3Eon-march-11%2C-2023%2C-%3Cstrong%3Eunion-health-ministry-filed-an-affidavit-requesting-the-dismissal-of-the-plea-to-the-supreme-court%2C-putting-public-health-responsibility-above-individual-rights%3C%2Fstrong%3E.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3Ebecause-of-the-%3Cstrong%3Elimitation-of-tests-in-preventing-infection-via-donated-blood%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-providing-safe-blood-to-the-transfusion-recipient-is-deemed-more-important-than-the-individual's-right-to-donate-blood.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-government-supported-its-statement-with-substantial-clinical-evidence%3C%2Fstrong%3E-to-prove-the-exclusion-of-the-above-categories-of-persons-in-the-guidelines.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Erefer-to-the-guidelines---%3Ca-href%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fnbtc.naco.gov.in%2Fassets%2Fresources%2Fpolicy%2Fletter-reg-%2520guidelines-for-blood-donor-selection%26amp%3Breferral-2017.pdf%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-13 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/-diagnosis-to-survivorship%3A-navigating-the-prostate-cancer-journey-in-the-21st-century./the-new-england-journal-of-medicine/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-%3Cstrong%3E15-year-follow-up-study%3C%2Fstrong%3E-of-%3Cstrong%3E1643-men%3C%2Fstrong%3E-with-localized-prostate-cancer-who-were-randomly-assigned-to-%3Cstrong%3Eactive-monitoring%2C-prostatectomy%2C-or-radiotherapy.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-study-found-that%3Cstrong%3E-prostate-cancer-specific-mortality-was-low-regardless-of-the-treatment-assigned%2C-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eand-there-were%3Cstrong%3E-no-differential-effects-on-cancer-specific-mortality-in-relation-to-baseline-prostate-specific-antigen-(psa)-level%2C-tumor-stage-or-grade%2C-or-risk-stratification-score.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehowever%2C-metastases-and-disease-progression-were-more-common-in-the-active-monitoring-group-compared-to-the-surgery-and-radiotherapy-groups.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-study-suggests-that-treatment-decisions-for-localized-prostate-cancer-should-involve-weighing-the-%3Cstrong%3Etrade-offs-between-the-benefits-and-harms%3C%2Fstrong%3E-associated-with-different-treatments.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eread-the-full-article-from-nejm---%26nbsp%3B%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nejm.org%2Fdoi%2Ffull%2F10.1056%2Fnejmoa2214122%3Fquery%3Dfeatured_home%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E 2023-03-13 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/task-force-on-production-and-promotion-of-bio-fertilizers/niti-aayog/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Econsidering-the-efficient-use-of-fertilizers%2C-niti-ayog-has-devised-a-task-force-under-the-chairmanship-of-prof.-ramesh-chand-to%3A-%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eassess-biofertilizer-production-and-consumption-in-india%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Edevise-innovations-to-promote-the-cow-economy-and-use-manure-as-biofertilizers.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Epolicy-measures-%3Cstrong%3Eto-produce%2C-package%2C-market-%26amp%3B-distribute-organic-fertilizers-as-an-alternative-to-inorganic-ones%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eformulate-public-private-partnership-models-with-gaushalas%2C-dairy-cooperatives%2C-and-farmer-producer-organisations-to-ensure-sustainable-bio-farming.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-report-released-today-on-%22%3Cstrong%3Eproduction-and-promotion-of-organic-and-bio-fertilizers-with-special-focus-on-improving-economic-viability-of-gaushalas%3C%2Fstrong%3E%22-provides-accurate-estimates-of-operational-and-fixed-costs-of-gaushalas-and-setting-up-bio-cng-plant-and-prom-(phosphate-rich-organic-manure)-plants-and-recommendations-on-the-economic-viability-of-gaushalas.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-11 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/union-health-ministry-is-keeping-a-close-watch-on-the-influenza-situation/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3Ea-total-of-%3Cstrong%3E3038-laboratory-confirmed-cases-of-influenza%3C%2Fstrong%3E-have-been-reported-including-the-h3n2-subtype-till-9th-march-2023.-h3n2-is-a-subtype-of-the-influenza-a-virus.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3Eit-is-a-highly-contagious-respiratory-illness-that-%3Cstrong%3Eaffects-humans-and-animals-including-birds%2C-and-pigs%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3Eit-is-known-to-cause-%3Cstrong%3Emore-severe-illness-in-young-children-and-in-older-adults%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eindia-normally-sees-2-peaks-of-seasonal-influenza%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3A-january-to-march-and-in-the-post-monsoon-season.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3Ethis-time-the-%3Cstrong%3Enumber-of-cases-is-more-than-normal%2C-predominantly-h3n2%3C%2Fstrong%3E.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3Eintegrated-disease-surveillance-programme-is-being-used-to-keep-track-of-all-cases-of-influenza-like-illness-and-severe-acute-respiratory-infections-presenting-in-health-facilities.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ein-february-a-total-of-436%2C523-cases-of-influenza-like-illness-and-6919-cases-of-severe-acute-respiratory-illness-has-been-reported.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3Ethe-public-health-facilities-are-also-providing-the-drug-oseltamivir-free-of-cost.-the-drug-was-shifted-to-schedule-h1-from-schedule-x-of-the-drugs-and-cosmetic-act-in-february-2017.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%26nbsp%3Bicmr-network-of-laboratories%3A-an-integrated-surveillance-network-for-influenza-like-illness-and-severe-acute-respiratory-illness-is-being-used-to-detect-the-human-influenza-virus-and-sars-cov-2.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3Ethe-surveillance-architecture-consists-of-28-sites%2C-which-is-comprised-of-27-dhr-icmr%E2%80%99s-virus-research-%26amp%3B-diagnostic-laboratories-and-national-influenza-center-at-icmr-national-institute-of-virology-pune-(who-collaborating-center-for-global-influenza-surveillance-%26amp%3B-response-system)-%26nbsp%3Bgovernment-guidelines%3A-ministry-of-health-and-family-welfare-has-released-the-guidelines-on-categorization%2C-treatment-protocol%2C-ventilatory-management.-%3Cstrong%3Eto-access-these-guidelines---%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fmain.mohfw.gov.in%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2F49049173711477913766.pdf%22%3E%3Cu%3E%3Cstrong%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3Cstrong%3E.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-11 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/can-we-break-the-chain-of-type-2-diabetes-mellitus-getting-passed-on-from-generation-to-generation%3F/press-information-bureau-/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eunion-minister-dr.-jitendra-singh%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E-a-nationally-renowned-diabetologist-while-addressing-the-%3Cstrong%3Eannual-conference-of-dipsi-(diabetes-in-pregnancy-study-group-of-india)%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E-said-%3Cstrong%3Etype-2-diabetes-mellitus-has-already-assumed-epidemic-proportions-in-india%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-prevention-of-diabetes-in-pregnancy-is-critical-to-the-well-being-of-india's-future-generation.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3Ehe-said-that-a-woman-who-gets-gestational-diabetes-mellitus-(gdm)-is-likely-to-pass-on-to-her-progeny-a-higher-preponderance-to-develop-type-2-diabetes-and-that-too-at-a-relatively-younger-age.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3Ehe-praised-dr.-v.-seshiah-and-his-team-who-recommended-conducting-a-%3Cstrong%3E%22spot-test%22-%3C%2Fstrong%3Efor-blood-sugar-in-every-pregnant-woman-and-today-they-have-developed-a-%22%3Cstrong%3Esingle-procedure-test-in-pregnancy%3C%2Fstrong%3E%E2%80%9D.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-left%22%3Ethe-preventive-project-of-diabetes-in-pregnancy-taken-up-by-dr.-v.-seshiah-is-in-tune-with-the-preventive-healthcare-preferences-of-the-government-to-ensure-the-health-and-well-being-of-the-youth-whose-energy-and-productivity-are-crucial-for-the-next-25-years.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-11 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/ishta-2023%3A-symposium--on-healthcare-technology-assessment-for-universal-health-coverage-held-at-new-delhi-/who-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-second-international-symposium-on-health-technology-assessment-(ishta)-2023-was-held-in-new-delhi-with-a-focus-on-%3Cstrong%3Eaffordability%2C-availability%2C-and-accessibility-of-healthcare-technologies-through-evidence-generated-by-health-technology-assessment-(hta)-for-universal-health-coverage.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-event-was-organized-by-health-technology-assessment-in-india%2C-department-of-health-research%2C-ministry-of-health-and-family-welfare%2C-in-collaboration-with-%3Cstrong%3Ewho-india-country-office-and-center-for-global-development.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-symposium-included-the-release-of-a-video-on-%E2%80%98%3Cstrong%3Ethe-journey-of-htain%3C%2Fstrong%3E%E2%80%99-and-a-book%2C-%E2%80%98%3Cstrong%3Epolicy-briefs-(volume-2)%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C%E2%80%9D-containing-policy-briefs-of-hta-studies-conducted-in-india.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-event-was-attended-by-various-ministers%2C-secretaries%2C-and-delegates-from-23-countries.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-11 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2023-03-11 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/real-time-surveillance-of-acute-respiratory-illness/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eone-death-each-in-haryana-and-karnataka-was-attributed-to-h3n2-influenza%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-real-time-surveillance-data-of-idsp-(integrated-disease-surveillance-programme)-reported-%3Cstrong%3E3%2C038-laboratory-confirmed-cases-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eof-various-subtypes-of-influenza-up-till-9th-march-2023-and-%3Cstrong%3E1%2C33%2C412-cases-of-acute-respiratory-illness%2Finfluenza-like-illness-(ari%2Fili)-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ein-the-first-nine-days-of-march-2023.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eicmr-is-conducting-%3Cstrong%3Eintegrated-surveillance-of-influenza-like-illness-(ili)-and-severe-acute-respiratory-illness-(sari)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-to-detect-human-influenza-virus-and-sars-cov-2-through-a-network-of-28-sites.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efor-the-first-nine-weeks-of-2023%2C-%3Cstrong%3Einfluenza-a-h3n2-has-been-the-predominant-sub-type-followed-by-influenza-b-victoria-and-influenza-a-h1n1pdm09%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-across-india.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-11 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2023-03-11 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2023-03-07 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2023-03-07 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2023-03-06 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2023-03-06 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/insurers-to-design-covers-for-mental-illnesses-and-hiv%2Faids/irdai/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-insurance-regulatory-and-development-authority-of-india-(irdai)-has-issued-a-circular-directing-all-general-and-health-insurers-to-offer-%3Cstrong%3Especific-insurance-coverage-for-people-with-disabilities%2C-hiv%2Faids%2C-and-mental-illness.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-circular-highlights-the-sections-of-various-acts-%3Cstrong%3Ei.e.-mental-health-care-act-2017%2C-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-act-2016%2C-and-hiv-and-aids-act-2017%2C-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ethat-require-insurers-to-offer-%3Cstrong%3Eappropriate-coverage-for-a-year-and-are-renewable%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-insurers-must-put-in-place-a-%3Cstrong%3Eboard-approved-underwriting-policy-that-ensures-no-proposal-is-denied%3C%2Fstrong%3E-due-to-the-stated-disabilities-and%2For-illnesses.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Eproduct's-scope-can-be-expanded-but-cannot-be-narrowed-down%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-and-the-insurers-may-determine-the-product's-price%2C-complying-with-the-norms-specified-in-the-irdai-(health-insurance)-regulations%2C-2016.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Efor-further-reading%2C-%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Firdai.gov.in%2Fweb%2Fguest%2Fdocument-detail%3Fdocumentid%3D2865446%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-06 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/new-security-mechanism-for-aadhaar-identification/uidai%2C-govt.-of-india/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-unique-identification-authority-of-india-(uidai)-has-developed-a-new-security-mechanism-for-%3Cstrong%3Eaadhaar-based-fingerprint-authentication-to-detect-spoofing-attempts%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-mechanism-uses-a-%3Cstrong%3Ecombination-of-finger-minutiae-and-finger-images-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eto-check-the-liveness-of-the-fingerprint-captured%2C-making-aadhaar-authentication-more-robust-and-secure.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-new-two-factor-authentication-validates-the-genuineness-of-the-fingerprint%2C-%3Cstrong%3Ereducing-the-chances-of-spoofing-attempts%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-new-security-mechanism-is-%3Cstrong%3Eexpected-to-benefit-the-banking%2C-financial%2C-telecom%2C-and-government-sectors%2C-and-strengthen-the-aadhaar-enabled-payment-system%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-adoption-of-aadhaar-based-authentication-transactions-has-been-witnessing-an-upward-trend%2C-with-the-cumulative-number-of-%3Cstrong%3Eaadhaar-authentication-transactions-crossing-88.29-billion-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eby-the-end-of-december-2022%2C-and-clocking-an-average-per-day-transactions-of-70-million.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Efor-further-reading%2C-%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fuidai.gov.in%2Fimages%2Fpressrelease%2Fpressrelease_feb2023.pdf%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-06 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/fame-india---how-is-the-uptake-of-electric-vehicles-in-india%3F/national-mission-on-electric-mobility/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eelectric-vehicles-are-one-of-the-%3Cstrong%3Esolutions-to-the-problem-of-air-pollution%3C%2Fstrong%3E.-the-government-adopted-%3Cstrong%3Efaster-adoption-and-manufacturing-of-(hybrid-%26amp%3B)-electric-vehicles-%3C%2Fstrong%3E(fame-2015)-schemes-to-achieve-a-%3Cstrong%3Egoal-of-reaching-30%25-ev-penetration-by-2030.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eover-2-lakh-electric-vehicles-were-sold%3C%2Fstrong%3E-in-india%2C-with-%3Cstrong%3E107-lakh-liters-of-fuel-saved%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-%3Cstrong%3E2-crore-carbon-dioxide-reduction%3C%2Fstrong%3E-(in-kgs)%2C-and-around-%3Cstrong%3E3k-crore-rupees-investment-in-ev-startups-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ehave-been-achieved.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eto-spur-the-production-and-consumption-of-evs-and-charging-infrastructure---%3Cstrong%3Eincome-tax-rebates-of-up-to-inr150%2C000-for-customers%3C%2Fstrong%3E-on-interest-paid-on-loans-to-buy-evs%2C-an-o%3Cstrong%3Eutlay-of-rupees-10%2C000-crores-for-phase-2-of-fame-(2019)%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-and-states-also-launched-their-ev-policy.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Erollouts-of%3Cstrong%3E-charging-facility-points%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-%3Cstrong%3Eeducation-on-evs%3C%2Fstrong%3E-to-clear-the-doubts-of-the-customer%2C-%3Cstrong%3Eincentives-for-the-exchange-of-old-vehicles%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-and-piloting-%3Cstrong%3Eev-corridors-across-national-highways%3C%2Fstrong%3E-will-gear-the-penetration-further.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-07 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2023-03-05 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2023-03-05 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2023-03-05 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2023-03-05 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/it-ministry-launches-portal-for-social-media-complains-/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%26nbsp%3Bon-february-28%2C-the-ministry-of-electronics-and-information-technology-launched-the-%3Cstrong%3Egrievance-appellate-committee-(gac)-portal%3C%2Fstrong%3E-in-accordance-with-the-it-rules%2C-2021%2C-%3Cstrong%3Eenabling-individuals-who-are-dissatisfied-with-complaints-made-to-social-media-companies%3C%2Fstrong%3E-regarding-content-takedown-requests-to-have-their-cases-heard.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eusers-who-are-unhappy-with-a-decision-made-by-the-grievance-officer-of-an-intermediary%2C-such-as-meta-or-twitter%2C-%3Cstrong%3Ecan-file-an-appeal-or-a-complaint-through-the-gac%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-which-is-in-essence-an-%3Cstrong%3Eonline-conflict-resolution-%3C%2Fstrong%3Emechanism-through-the-new-portal-%3Cu%3E%3Cstrong%3Ehttps%3A%2F%2Fgac.gov.in.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fu%3E%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eany-user-aggrieved-by-a-%3Cstrong%3Edecision-of-a-platform's-grievance-officer-can-appeal-to-the-grievance-appellate-panel-within-30-days%3C%2Fstrong%3E-of-the-receipt-of-communication-from-the-grievance-officer.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-05 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/heat-wave-warning-and-heat-related-illness/indian-meteorological-department-(imd)/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eindian-meteorological-department-(imd)-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ehave-issued-heat-wave-warning-for-%3Cstrong%3Ecentral-and-adjoining-north-west-india%2C-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eand-healthcare-workers-has-to-be-proactive-and-prepare-for-activities-to-prevent-heat-related-illness.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Emaximum-temperatures-range-between-34--37-%C2%B0c%2C-markedly-above-normal-(5.1%C2%B0c-or-more)%2C-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eat-a-few-places-over-west-rajasthan%2C-west-uttar-pradesh-and-madhya-pradesh%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-report-also-predicted-enhanced-probability-of-occurrence-of-%3Cstrong%3Eheatwave-during-march-to-may-season-over-many-regions-of-central-and-adjoining-northwest-india.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ea-region-has-a-heat-wave-if-its-%3Cstrong%3Eambient-temperature-deviates-by-at-least-4.5-6.4%C2%B0c%3C%2Fstrong%3E-%3Cstrong%3Efrom-the-long-term-average.-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ethere-is-also-a-heat-wave-if-the-maximum-temperature-crosses-45%C2%B0c-(or-37%C2%B0c-at-a-hill-station)%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eextreme-heat-can-lead-to-minor-illnesses%2C-such-as-%3Cstrong%3Eheat-rash-(prickly-heat)%2C-heat-oedema%2C-heat-cramps%2C-and-tetany%2C-as-well-as-serious-illnesses-as-heat-syncope%2C-heat-exhaustion-and-heat-stroke.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ehealth-education-on-heat-related-illness-must-be-speculated-by-healthcare-workers-%E2%80%93-%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fnidm.gov.in%2Fpdf%2Fpubs%2Fndma%2F27.pdf%22%3E%3Cu%3E%3Cstrong%3Eguidelines-for-prevention-and-management-of-heatwave%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E-by-national-disaster-management-authority-is-available.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-05 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/karnataka-launched-gps-based-mobile-app-%E2%80%98stop-tobacco%E2%80%99-/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-karnataka-%3Cstrong%3Etobacco-control-cell-launched-gps-based-mobile-app-%E2%80%98stop-tobacco%E2%80%99-on-february-28%2C2023.-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ethe-app-will-protect-non-smokers-from-being-exposed-to-cigarette-smoking-in-public-places.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-mobile-app-will-provide-%3Cstrong%3Esignificant-citizen-participation%3C%2Fstrong%3E-in-%3Cstrong%3Etobacco-control-activities.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eif-anyone-is-found-to-be-%3Cstrong%3Eviolating-the-cigarettes-and-other-tobacco-products-act%2C-2003-(cotpa)%2C-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eall-that-needs-to-be-done-is-to-%3Cstrong%3Eclick-a-picture-of-the-public-place%3C%2Fstrong%3E-(not-necessarily-the-person-who-is-violating)-and-%3Cstrong%3Eupload-it-on-this-mobile-app.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eonce-the-complainant-enters-details-like-the-respective-district%2C-taluk-and-mobile-number%2C-the-photo-%3Cstrong%3Ewill-reach-the-district-tobacco-control-unit-and-the-taluk-tobacco-control-unit.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ea-squad-of-seven-officials-has-been-set-up-in-districts-across-the-state-to-enforce-the-rules.-%3Cstrong%3Ethe-state%E2%80%99s-anti-tobacco-squad-will-rush-to-the-spot-and-levy-penalty-on-the-violator.-%3C%2Fstrong%3E%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eunder-section-(4)-of-cotpa-2003%2C-smoking-in-public-places-is-prohibited-and-a-violator-can-be-fined-rs-200.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Edr-sridevi-deshpandey%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-state-consultant%2C-national-tobacco-control-programme%2C-announced-that-%3Cstrong%3E21-villages-in-karnataka-are-free-from-tobacco.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Epoint-of-impact%3A-%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eout-of-22.8-per-cent-of-adults-in-karnataka-who-use-tobacco-products%2C-8.8-per-cent-are-smokers-and-16.3-per-cent-are-using-smokeless-tobacco-products.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Emost-youngsters-start-using-tobacco-at-the-early-age-of-around-15-years-or-so-without-paying-attention-to-its-ill-and-life-threatening-effects.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E 2023-03-05 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/supreme-court-seeks-report-from-government-on-manual-scavenging/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Esupreme-court-has-taken-judicial-notice-of-the-fact-that-%3Cstrong%3Emanual-scavenging-still-continues%3C%2Fstrong%3E-even-after-the-passage-of-the-%3Cstrong%3Eemployment-of%3C%2Fstrong%3E-%3Cstrong%3Emanual-scavengers-and-construction-of-dry-latrines-(prohibition)-act%2C-1993%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-the-%3Cstrong%3Eprohibition-of-employment-as-manual-scavengers-and-their-rehabilitation-act%2C-2013.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Esupreme-court-in-2014%2C-%3Cstrong%3Esafai-karamchari-andolan-and-others-vs-union-of-india-case-has-also-banned-manual-scavenging.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Esupreme-court-has-asked-the-social-justice-ministry-to-submit-the-report-within-6-weeks-regarding-steps-taken-to-%3A-%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Erehabilitate-manual-scavengers%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eabolition-of-dry-latrines%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Estatus-of-dry-latrines-and-employment-of-safai-karamcharis-equipment-used-by-municipalities-for-sewage-cleaning%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Enumber-of-sewage-related-deaths-and-compensation-paid-to-their-family-members.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E 2023-02-28 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/esanjeevani-is-a-symbol-of-digital-india%3A-prime-minister/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-the-98th-episode-of-%3Cstrong%3Emann-ki-baat%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E-prime-minister-applauded-the-role-of-the-%3Cstrong%3Eesanjeevani-app-in-ensuring-medical-services-to-people-living-in-hard-to-reach-areas%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eesanjeevani-app-is-a-%3Cstrong%3Eteleconsultation-app-via-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ewhich-a-person-sitting-at-the-periphery-can-%3Cstrong%3Evideoconference%3C%2Fstrong%3E-with-a-doctor-and-can-seek-medical-advice.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-number-of-%3Cstrong%3Eesanjeevani-teleconsultations-has-crossed-10-crores.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eaccording-to-prime-minister-esanjeevani-is-becoming-a-%3Cstrong%3Elife-saving-app-for-the-common-man%2C-for-the-middle-class%2C-for-the-people-living-in-hilly-areas.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-28 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/supreme-court-questioned-lack-of-protection-officer-in-one-stop-centers/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eunder-mission-shakti%2C-one-stop-centers-were-established-in-each-district-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eto-provide-comprehensive-help-to-women-who-are-victims-of-violence.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eunder-section-8-of-the-%3Cstrong%3Eprotection-of-women-from-domestic-violence-act-2005%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E-there-should-be-a-%3Cstrong%3Eprotection-officer%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E-ideally-a-woman-who-can-help-victims-of-domestic-violence-in-the-provision-of-legal-support.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eaccording-to-the-government-report%2C-there-are-%3Cstrong%3E4.4-lakh-cases-of-domestic-assault-pending-across-801-districts%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E-by-this-number-each-protection-officer-will-be-handling-approximately-500-cases%2C-which-makes-the-provision-a-dead-letter.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Esupreme-court-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ehas-asked-the-ministry-of-women-and-child-development-secretary-to-meet-with-other-stakeholders%2C-record-the-%3Cstrong%3Ecurrent-status-of-mission-shakti%2C-whether-any-common-portal-launched-or-not%2C-and-submit-an-action-taken-report-in-6-weeks.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-04 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/high-heat-in-february-can-lead-to-possible-wheat-crisis-in-india/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-could-be-the-%3Cstrong%3E2nd-consecutive-year-where-wheat-yield-may-show-negative-growth.-%3C%2Fstrong%3Elast-year-due-to-high-heat-in-march%2C-wheat-production-was-impacted.-this-year-the-temperature-has-started-to-increase-even-earlier-than-in-2022.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eindian-council-of-agricultural-research-has-advised-farmers-to-look-for-yellow-rust-disease%2C-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ewhich-can-affect-the-crop-at-higher-temperatures.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-government-has-already-replaced-%3Cstrong%3Ewheat-with-rice-in-11-states-under-the-pradhan-mantri-garib-kalyan-yojana.%3C%2Fstrong%3E-the-low-central-stockpile-will-also-impair-the-government's-ability-to-check-the-inflationary-trend.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-central-government-has-also-formed-a-%3Cstrong%3Ecommittee-to-monitor-the-situation-and-issue-advisories-to-farmers.-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eaccording-to-experts%2C-the-late-sown-varieties-of-wheat-are-likely-to-be-impacted-more.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-situation-can-impact-the-%3Cstrong%3Ecentral-stockpile-of-wheat%2C-which-had-already-seen-a-fall-due-to-low-production-last-year%2C-which-can-impact-the-public-distribution-system.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-25 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/qr-based-opd-registration-crossed-5-lakh-mark-under-abdm/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eqr-code-based-instant-patient-opd-registration-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ewas-launched-last-year-in-october-under-%3Cstrong%3Eayushman-bharat-digital-mission.-%3C%2Fstrong%3Efrom-its-inception%2C-till-now-365-hospitals-have-adopted-it.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eaccording-to-a-report-by-%3Cstrong%3Enational-health-authority%2C-more-than-5-lakh-patients%3C%2Fstrong%3E-have-availed-the-benefit-of-queue-less-opd-registration.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-qr-code-can-be-scanned-by-different-government-and-3rd-part-apps-example%3A-%3Cstrong%3Ethe-abha-app%2C-arogya-setu-app%2C-paytm%2C-etc.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-initiative-has-not-only-made-the-process-paperless-but-has-also-streamlined-patient-registration.-%3Cstrong%3Eit-is-also-linked-to-the-abha-number%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E-therefore-it-is-also-helping-in-the-linkage-of-patient-health-records.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-maximum-registration-through-qr-code-has-been-taken-in-karnataka%2C-followed-by-uttar-pradesh-and-delhi.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-25 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/comprehensive-group-standards-for-15-types-of-millets-released-by-fssai/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-food-safety-and-standards-(food-product-standards-and-food-additives)-regulations%2C-2011-only-specify-individual-standards-for-a-few-millets-like-sorghum.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eto-overcome-the-gap-fssai-has-brought-the-food-safety-and-standards-(food-products-standards-and-food-additives)-%3Cstrong%3Esecond-amendment-regulations%2C-2023%2C-which-will-be-effective-from-1st-september-2023.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-new-regulation-has-framed-c%3Cstrong%3Eomprehensive-group-standards-for-15-types-of-millets.%3C%2Fstrong%3E-the-standard-has-8-quality-parameters-maximum-limit-of-%3Cstrong%3Emoisture-content%2C-uric-acid-content%2C-%26nbsp%3Bextraneous-matter%2C-other-edible-grains%2C-permissible-defects%2C-weevilled-grains%2C-immature-and-shriveled-grains.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-comprehensive-group-standard-for-millets-will-%3Cstrong%3Eensure-the%3C%2Fstrong%3E-%3Cstrong%3Esupply-of-good-quality-millets-in-both-domestic-and-global-markets%3C%2Fstrong%3E-at-a-time-when-the-world-is-celebrating-the-%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.publichealthchronicle.in%2Fnews-analysis-collection-1-4%2Finternational-year-of-millets-2023-%25e2%2580%2593-significance-%2526-relevance-in-celebrating-%2522millets%2522%22%3E%3Cu%3E%3Cstrong%3Einternational-year-of-millets%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eto-know-more-about-the-%3Cstrong%3Einternational-year-of-millets%3C%2Fstrong%3E---%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.publichealthchronicle.in%2Fnews-analysis-collection-1-4%2Finternational-year-of-millets-2023-%25e2%2580%2593-significance-%2526-relevance-in-celebrating-%2522millets%2522%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-25 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/zombie-drug-spreading-throughout-the-united-states/the-new-york-times/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-drug-referred-to-as-%3Cstrong%3Etranq%2C-which-contains-xylazine%3C%2Fstrong%3E-has-raised-concern-across-the-u.s.-because-of-its-increasing-presence-in-the-%3Cstrong%3Eillicit-drug-market.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Exylazine-which-is-normally-used-as-an-%3Cstrong%3Eanimal-tranquilizer%3C%2Fstrong%3E-is-being-increasingly-%3Cstrong%3Efound-mixed-with-opioids-like-fentanyl-and-heroin.-xylazine-is-a-sedative-and-is-known-to-cause-increased-sleepiness-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eand-can-lead-to-respiratory-depression.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-the-market%2C-it-is-being-used-as-%3Cstrong%3Etranq-dope-a-mixture-of-xylazine-and-fentanyl.-%3C%2Fstrong%3Exylazine-amplifies-the-high-of-fentanyl-and-heroin%2C-because-of-this-the-risk-of-opioid-overdose-has-increased.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Exylazine-also-has-the-side-effect-of-damaging-the-user's-skin.-it-produces-open-sores-which-convert-into-eschar-and-if-not-treated-can-lead-to-amputation.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-25 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/directorate-general-of-civil-aviation-recommends-steps-to-boost-mental-health-among-the-airline-staffs/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Edgca-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eon-monday-released-%3Cstrong%3Eguidelines-on-mental-health-for-flight-crew-and-air-traffic-controllers.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eit-has-recommended-%3Cstrong%3E3-major-steps%3C%2Fstrong%3E-to-check-and-improve-mental-health%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Emental-health-assessment-during-the-medical-examination%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Epeer-support-group%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Epre-employment-psychological-assessment%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-a-situation-where-there-is-a-concern-regarding-the-mental-state-of-a-crew-member-or-air-traffic-controller-then-a-detailed-%3Cstrong%3Eclinical-mental-assessment-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ewill-be-undertaken-at-one-of-the-indian-air-force-boarding-centers-and-such-cases-will-be-referred-to-dgca-medical-directorate-for-special-medical-examinator.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-25 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/centre-to-decide-on-menstrual-leave-policy-says-supreme-court/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ea-petition-filed-to-frame-rules-for-granting-menstrual-pain-leave-for-students-and-working-women-in-workplaces.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Esupreme-court-said-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ethere-are-different-dimensions-to-menstrual-pain-leave%2C-which-though-being-a-biological-process%2C-%3Cstrong%3Emay-also-act-as-a-%E2%80%9Cdisincentive%E2%80%9D-for-employers-%3C%2Fstrong%3Efrom-engaging-women-in-their-establishments.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-petitioner-has-been-asked-to-approach-the%3Cstrong%3E-union-ministry-of-women-and-child-development-ministry-to-frame-a-policy.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eread-our-detailed-new-analysis-on-menstraul-leave-policy---%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.publichealthchronicle.in%2Fnews-analysis-collection-1-4%2F-menstrual-leaves-%25e2%2580%2593-how-far-are-other-countries%253f-is-india-a-distant-destination.-(period)-%22%3E%3Cu%3E%3Cstrong%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-28 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/importance-of-public-health-service-satisfaction-on-electoral-priority---study-findings/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Elokniti---centre-for-study-of-developing-societies%2C-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ehas-come-up-with-the-level-of-%3Cstrong%3Evoter-satisfaction-with-public-health-services%3C%2Fstrong%3E---an-interview-based-survey.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eaccess-to-health-schemes-like-%3Cstrong%3Eayushman-bharat%2C-state-health-insurance-programmes%2C-jskk%2C-jsy-and-mission-indradhanush-and-degree-of-benefit%3C%2Fstrong%3E-from-those-schemes-were-evaluated.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-findings-revealed-%3A-%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eschemes-for-women-and-children-had-%3Cstrong%3Ethe-least-access.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-quarter-of-people-who-availed-the-health-schemes%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-%3Cstrong%3Earound-half-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ewere-more-%3Cstrong%3Elikely-to-be-satisfied%3C%2Fstrong%3E-than-those-who-did-not-benefit.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-duration-of-waiting-hours%3C%2Fstrong%3E-for-medical-treatment-has-been-shown-to-have-an-%3Cstrong%3Einverse-relation-with-the-level-of-satisfaction.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-quality-of-interaction-of-the-public-with-health-services-has-significant-influence-in-voter-satisfaction-which-in-turn-are-critical-in-guiding-policy-making.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E 2023-02-25 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/pli-scheme-for-pharmaceuticals-%3A-an-effort-to-boost-domestic-production-against-import-dependency/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-government-of-india-is-focusing-on-the-%3Cstrong%3Eproduction-of-high-value-pharmaceuticals-and-high-end-medical-devices%3C%2Fstrong%3E-through-indigenous-production%2C-with-the-vision-of-reducing-import-dependency.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eunder-the-atmanirbharta-initiative-of-the-government%2C-the-%3Cstrong%3Edepartment-of-pharmaceuticals-launched-the-product-linked-incentive-(pli)-scheme-for-pharmaceuticals-in-2021.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-financial-outlay-under-this-%3Cstrong%3Epli-scheme-is-rs.15%2C000-cr-over-a-period-of-six-years%3C%2Fstrong%3E.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E3-different-categories-of-products-are-being-supported-under-the-scheme%2C-viz%2C%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ecategory-1%3A-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ebiopharmaceuticals%3B-complex-generic-drugs%3B-patented-drugs-or-drugs-nearing-patent-expiry%3B-cell-based-or-gene-therapy-drugs%3B-orphan-drugs%3B-special-empty-capsules%2C-complex-excipients%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ecategory-2%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E-bulk-drugs-(except-those-41-eligible-products-notified-under-pli-scheme-for-bulk-drugs)%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ecategory-3%3A-%3C%2Fstrong%3Edrugs-not-covered-under-category-1-and-category-2-such-as-repurposed-drugs%3B-autoimmune-drugs%2C-anti-cancer-drugs%2C-anti-diabetic-drugs%2C-anti-infective-drugs%2C-cardiovascular-drugs%2C-psychotropic-drugs%2C-and-anti-retroviral-drugs%2C-including-in-vitro-diagnostic-devices.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E-%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-department-of-pharmaceuticals-(dop)-released-the-first-tranche-of-incentives-under-the-product-linked-incentive-%3Cstrong%3E(pli)-scheme-of-pharmaceuticals-amounting-to-rs-166-crore-to-four-selected-applicants-on-21st-february-2023.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-25 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/dr-rajeev-singh-raghuvanshi-is-appointed-as-the-new-dcgi/indian-pharmacopoeia-commission/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-union-public-service-commission-(upsc)-held-interviews-for-the-appointment-of-the-dcgi-in-january.-the-top-contenders-for-the-post-were-dr.-vg-somani%2C-dr.-rajeev-raghuvanshi%2C-and-dr.jai-prakash.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eon-january-30%2C-the-upsc-communicated-its-decision-to-the-health-ministry-and-recommended-raghuvanshi-for-the-country's-apex-drug-regulator-post.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eformer-ranbaxy%2C-drl-exec-rajeev-raghuvanshi-is-appointed-as-new-dcgi%3C%2Fstrong%3E-with-effect-from-the-date-of-his-assumption-of-charge-of-the-post-till-his-attaining-the-age-of-superannuation-on-%3Cstrong%3E28.02.2025%2C-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eor-until-further-orders%2C-whichever-is-earlier.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Edr-raghuvanshi-had-joined-the-indian-pharmacopoeia-commission-as-the-secretary-cum-scientific-director-on-february-16%2C-2021%3Cstrong%3E.-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ehe-completed-his-bachelor's-and-masters's-from-iit-bhu-(formerly-it-bhu)%2C-varanasi%2C-and-his-ph.d.-from-the-national-institute-of-immunology%2C-new-delhi.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Esignificance%3A-%3C%2Fstrong%3Edcgi-heads-the-central-drugs-standard-control-organisation-(cdsco)%2C-which-is-responsible-for-ensuring-the-quality-of-drug-supply-across-the-country.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Edcgi-has-the-authority-to-approve-new-drugs-and-regulate-clinical-trials-in-india.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehis-appointment-comes-at-a-time-when-india's-pharma-regulatory-landscape-is-under-the-scanner-after-multiple-reports-of-sub-standard-and-toxic-drugs-exported-to-various-countries-in-the-globe-began-doing-the-rounds-last-november-december.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-23 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/record-breaking-fertility-rate-in-south-korea/cnn/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ecountries-need-a-fertility-rate-of-2.1-to-maintain-a-stable-population%2C-in-the-absence-of-immigration.-but%2C-%3Cstrong%3Ethe-fertility-rate-or-the-average-number-of-children-expected-per-woman-in-south-korea-fell-to-0.78-in-2022%3C%2Fstrong%3E-%E2%80%93-down-from-0.81-the-previous-year.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-country-recorded-%3Cstrong%3Emore-deaths-than-births%3C%2Fstrong%3E-for-the-first-time-in-2020%2C-a-trend-that-has-continued-since.-%3Cstrong%3Esimilar-demographic-declines%3C%2Fstrong%3E-are-being-seen-in-several-%3Cstrong%3Eother-asian-countries-including-japan-and-china%2C-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eraising-concerns-there-will-be-too-few-people-of-working-age-to-support-the-ballooning-elderly-population.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-south-korean-government-has-spent-more-than-%24200-billion-trying-to-boost-the-population-over-the-past-16-years.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eit-also-introduced-various-initiatives-such-as-%3Cstrong%3Eextending-paid-paternity-leave%2C-offering-monetary-%E2%80%9Cbaby-vouchers%E2%80%9D-to-new-parents%2C-and-social-campaigns%3C%2Fstrong%3E-encouraging-men-to-contribute-to-childcare-and-housework.-but-despite-the-economic-factors-at-play%2C-throwing-money-at-the-problem-has-proved-ineffective.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-23 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/tussle-between-union-government-and-punjab-government-over-rebranding-of-ab-hwc/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-ministry-of-health-and-family-welfare-has-warned-the-punjab-government-from-%3Cstrong%3Erebranding-ayushman-bharat---health-and-wellness-center-(ab-hwc)-to-aam-aadmi-clinics.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eaccording-to-mohfw%2C-%3Cstrong%3Ethe-punjab-government-has-violated-the-national-health-mission-mou-(memorandum-of-understanding)-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ebetween-the-union-government-and-states-which-prescribes-a-standard-design-for-ab-hwc.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Emohfw-has-asked-the-punjab-government-to-restore-the-standard-design-of-all-ab-hwcs%3C%2Fstrong%3E-(yellow-and-brown-buildings-with-red-nhm-logo)-by-february-28%2C-otherwise%2C-the-union-government-will-stop-its-share-of-funding-(60%25)-under-the-national-health-mission.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-23 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/%22ekushey-february%22---what-it-is-about%3F/unesco/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-world-celebrates-%3Cstrong%3Einternational-mother-language-day%3C%2Fstrong%3E-to-promote-linguistic-and-cultural-diversity%2C-as-well-as-multilingualism-on-%3Cstrong%3Efebruary-21-every-year-since-1999.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Etheme-%3A-%3Cstrong%3E%E2%80%9Cmultilingual-education-%E2%80%93-a-necessity-to-transform-education%E2%80%9D-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eaims-to-celebrate-%3Cstrong%3Eways-of-expressing-the-world-in-its-multiplicity%2C-committing-to-the-preservation-of-the-diversity-of-languages-as-a-common-heritage-and-working-for-quality-education-%E2%80%93-in-mother-tongues-%E2%80%93-for-all.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eunesco%3C%2Fstrong%3E-believes-in-the-importance-of-cultural-and-linguistic-diversity-for-sustainable-societies.-it-is-within-its-mandate-for-peace-that-it-works-to-preserve-the-differences-in-cultures-and-languages-that-foster-tolerance-and-respect-for-others.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Emultilingual-and-multicultural-societies-exist-through-their-languages%3C%2Fstrong%3E-which-transmit-and-preserve-traditional-knowledge-and-cultures-in-a-sustainable-way.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-21 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/new-ceo-appointed-for--niti-aayog/times-of-india/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-1987-batch-ias-officer-of-the-chhattisgarh-cadre%2C-%3Cstrong%3Eshri.-bvr-subrahmanyam-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ebelongs-to-andhra-pradesh-and-holds-an-engineering-degree-has-been-appointed-as-the-%3Cstrong%3Enew-ceo-of-niti-aayog.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eshri.-subrahmanyam-%3C%2Fstrong%3E%26nbsp%3Breplaced-shri.-parameswaran-iyer%2C-who-has-been-made-the-executive-director-of-the-world-bank.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Epast-ceo's-of-niti-aayog-%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eshri.-sindhushree-khullar%3C%2Fstrong%3E--the-first-chief-executive-officer-(ceo)-of-the-national-institution-for-transforming-india-(niti)-aayog-(jan-2015---feb-2016)%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eshri.-amitabh-kant%3C%2Fstrong%3E-(feb-2016---june-2022)%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eshri.-parameswaran-iyer%3C%2Fstrong%3E-(july-2022---feb-2023)-4.-shri.-bvr-subramanyam-(present)%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E 2023-02-22 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/outbreak-of-japanese-encephalitis-in-odisha---entomologists-on-field/the-indian-express/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efew-girls-at-a-hostel-in-balasore-district%2C-odisha-suffered-from-acute-encephalitis-syndrome-(fever%2C-headache%2C-vomiting).-%3Cstrong%3Ea-class-10-student-died-following-such-symptoms.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eof-the-%3Cstrong%3Etotal-of-29-samples%2C-five-have-tested-positive-for-japanese-encephalitis-(je).-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eas-a-part-of-investigation-of-reported-cases%2C-the-health-and-family-welfare-department-of-odisha%2C-have-sent-a-%3Cstrong%3Eteam-of-entomologists-in-the-outbreak-area.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-national-programme-for-prevention-and-control-of-japanese-encephalitis%2F-acute-encephalitis-syndrome-has-%3Cstrong%3Eenlisted-districts-in-assam%2C-bihar%2C-tamil-nadu%2C-uttar-pradesh-and-west-bengal-as-priority-districts.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Esince%2C-%3Cstrong%3Eodisha-is-not-endemic-for-je-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eand-as-there-is-no-piggery-around-the-child-care-institution%2C-a-detailed-%3Cstrong%3Ereport-of-the-outbreak-is-awaited.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-22 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/emission-trading-scheme-(ets)-notification-likely-to-come-by-june/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-emission-trading-scheme-(ets)-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eformulation-is-in-the-last-stage-and-is-likely-to-be-%3Cstrong%3Enotified-by-june.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eets-will-%3Cstrong%3Eset-the-standards-of-energy-efficiency-for-industries.-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ethe-industries-that-will-be-covered-under-it-will-be-notified.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethese-notified-industries-will-have-set-targets-for-%3Cstrong%3Eenergy-efficiency-according-to-emission-intensity%3C%2Fstrong%3E-(i.e-they-can-increase-emissions-if-they-produce-more).%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-companies-that-overachieve-their-target-will-get-certificates%2C-which-they-can-use-%3Cstrong%3Eas-credit-or-can-trade-with-other-companies-which-failed-to-meet-their-target.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ebureau-of-energy-efficiency-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eis-going-to-be-the-nodal-coordinator-for-the-scheme.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-21 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/parliament-should-take-the-call-for-law-on-uniform-marriage-age-%3A-supreme-court/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Esupreme-court-on-monday-%3Cstrong%3Edismissed-the-petition-that-urged-the-court-to-increase-the-minimum-age-of-marriage-%3C%2Fstrong%3Efor-women-from-18-to-21-years.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-supreme-court-reasoned-that-if-we-strike-down-18-years-as-the-minimum-age-of-marriage%2C-we-cannot-follow-it-with-a-law-making-21-years-the-minimum-age-of-marriage.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-power-to-enact-law-lies-with-the-parliament.-the-prohibition-of-child-marriage-(amendment)-bill-that-proposes-to-increase%3Cstrong%3E-the-minimum-age-of-marriage-for-women-from-18-to-21-years-is-under-consideration-of-the-parliament-standing-committee.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-21 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/vaccine-derived-poliovirus-cases-and-novel-oral-polio-vaccine-/global-polio-eradication-initiative-(gpei)-/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-global-polio-eradication-initiative-(gpei)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-reported-%3Cstrong%3E8-cases-and-15-positive-environmental-samples%3C%2Fstrong%3E-for-circulating-vaccine-derived-poliovirus(cvdpv1%26amp%3B2)-in-countries-like-algeria%2C-the-democratic-republic-of-congo%2C-madagascar%2C-mozambique%2C-and-yemen.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Egpei-with-the-partnership-of-who-countries%2C-deployed-%3Cstrong%3Enovel-oral-polio-vaccine-type-2-(nopv2)%2C-a-modified-vaccine-of-monovalent-opv-(mopv2)%2C-to-address-the-evolving-risk-of-cvdpv.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eclinical-trials-on-nopv2-revealed-comparable-protection-with-genetic-stability-and-reduced-risk-of-emergence-of-cvdpv2-in-low-immunity-settings.-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ewho-under-emergency-use-listing-procedure-(eul)-enabled-its-rapid-field-availability-with-close-monitoring.-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eas-of-this-week%2C-%3Cstrong%3Efebruary-2023%2C-585-million-doses-of-nopv2-have-been-administered-across-27-countries.-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ethe-nopv2-might-be-the-tool-to-help-stop-outbreaks-of-cvdpvs.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eto-read-the-full-article-%40-gpei-website---%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fpolioeradication.org%2Fpolio-today%2Fpolio-now%2Fthis-week%2Fere%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-05 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/first-deadly-marburg-virus-disease-(mvd)-outbreak---in-equatorial-guinea./who---disease-outbreak-news/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eaccording-to-the-ongoing-investigation%2C-the-cases-presented-with-fever%2C-weakness%2C-vomiting%2C-and-blood-stained-diarrhea.-%3Cstrong%3Eas-of-this-week%2C-february-2023%2C-the-cumulative-number-of-cases-is-nine%2C-including-one-confirmed-case%2C-four-probable%2C-and-four-suspected-cases.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eall-the-cases-have-died%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-one-in-a-health-facility-and-the-other-eight-in-the-community.-%3Cstrong%3E34-contacts%3C%2Fstrong%3E-are-currently-under-follow-up.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Emarburg-virus-disease-(mvd)-fruit-bats-are-considered-natural-hosts-and-have-a-case-fatality-ratio-of-up-to-88%25.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ethe-incubation-period-varies-from-2-to-21-days-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eand-spreads-through-%3Cstrong%3Ehuman-to-human-transmission%3C%2Fstrong%3E-via-direct-contact-with-the-blood-or-other-bodily-secretions.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Elaboratory-confirmation-by-elisa-or-rt-pcr-is-needed.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eno-vaccines-or-antiviral-treatments-are-approved-to-treat-the-virus%2C-supportive-care-%E2%80%93-rehydration%2C-and-treatment-of-symptoms-improve-survival.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-last-reported-outbreak-of-mvd-was-in-ghana-in-2022-(three-confirmed-cases).%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eto-read-the-full-article-%40-who-website---%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.who.int%2Femergencies%2Fdisease-outbreak-news%2Fitem%2F2023-don444%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-03-05 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/does-aam-admi-clinics-(aacs)-disrupt-the-existing-rural-health-system-of-punjab%3F/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-punjab%2C-%3Cstrong%3Esubsidiary-health-centre-(shc)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-is-the-first-point-of-contact-for-patients-in-rural-areas-that-%3Cstrong%3Ecaters-to-5%2C000-to-10%2C000-population.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Erecently-punjab-government-opened-%3Cstrong%3E400-aacs-on-january-27%2C-the-clinic-offers-around-100-lab-tests-and-medicines-free-of-cost.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-%3Cstrong%3Ematter-of-concern-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eis-now-%26nbsp%3Bdoctors-and-other-staff-working-in-already-existing-shcs-%26amp%3B-phcs-%3Cstrong%3Ewere-deputed-to-newly-opened-aacs.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Epublic-civil-medical-services(pcms)-association-said-this-expansion-of-the-public-health-delivery-system-is-welcomed-but-%3Cstrong%3Enot-at-the-sacrifice-of-the-existing-health-system%3C%2Fstrong%3E-which-has-served-for-years.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-20 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/%E2%82%B92%2C232-crores-fine-levied-by-ngt-to-the-delhi-government-as-per-the-%E2%80%9Cpolluter-pays-principle%E2%80%9D/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Engt-chairperson-justice-adarsh-kumar-goel%3C%2Fstrong%3E-asked-the-delhi-government-to-pay-the-fine-of-%3Cstrong%3E%E2%82%B92%2C232-crore%3C%2Fstrong%3E-government-for-damage-caused-to-the-environment-due-to-improper-solid-and-liquid-waste-management.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-compensation-pattern-in-respect-of-other-states-(at-the-rate-of-%E2%82%B92-crores-per-million-liters-per-day-of-untreated-sewage-and-%E2%82%B9300-per-tonne-of-untreated-legacy-waste)%2C-compensation-of-%E2%82%B92%2C232-crores-is-liable-to-be-levied-on-delhi-govt-as-per-ngt-order.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ecurrently%2C-%3Cstrong%3Enational-green-tribunal-across-the-country-works-on-the-%E2%80%9Cpolluter-pays-principle%E2%80%9D%3C%2Fstrong%3E-as-it-is-mentioned-in-its-governing-law%3A-%3Cstrong%3Enational-green-tribunal-act%2C-2010.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%E2%80%9Cpolluter-pays-principle%E2%80%9D%3C%2Fstrong%3E-means-that-the-absolute-liability-for-harm-to-the-environment-extends-not-only-to-compensate-the-victims-of-pollution-but-also-to-the-cost-of-restoring-the-environmental-degradation.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eto-know-more-about-cpcb%2C-waste-management-guidelines---%3Ca-href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fcpcb.nic.in%2Ftechnical-guidelines-3%2F%22%3E%3Cu%3Eclick-here%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fp%3E 2023-02-20 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/first-time-india-has-achieved-more-than-15%2C000-transplants-in-a-year-(2022)/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eunion-ministry-of-health-%26amp%3B-family-welfare%3C%2Fstrong%3E-organized-national-organ-%26amp%3B-tissue-transplant-organisation-%3Cstrong%3E(notto)-scientific-dialogue-2023-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eon-sunday.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eunion-health-secretary-shri-rajesh-bhushan-congratulated-everyone-for-an%3Cstrong%3E-annual-increase-of-27%25-in-transplant-numbers-in-india-(2022)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-after-a-dip-during-covid-19.-he-said-%E2%80%9Cdespite-having-640%2B-medical-hospitals-and-colleges%2C-transplants-remain-a-specialized-service-limited-to-some-hospitals-only-and-highlighted-the-need-for-capacity-building-of-our-medical-institutions.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethere-is-also-a-%3Cstrong%3Eneed-to-identify-high-case-load-institutions-and-bring-them-under-the-network-nott-program.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehe-suggested-that-consultations-and-discussions-can-lead-to-a-%3Cstrong%3Ememorandum-of-understanding-(mou)-and-consequentially%2C-the-creation-of-a-centre-of-excellence-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eat-the-state-and-regional-levels-where-these-specialized-services-can-be-provided-to-the-needy.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-20 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/indians-continue-to-move-west%2C-despite-india-being-a-bright-spot-among-world-economies/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eaccording-to-the-%3Cstrong%3Eministry-of-external-affairs%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-in-2022%2C-almost-%3Cstrong%3E2.25-lakh-indians-renounced-their-citizenship%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2C-the-highest-since-2011.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-move-is-especially-seen-among-%3Cstrong%3Ehni-(high-net-worth-individuals).-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ehni-are-those-who-have-a-wealth-of-more-than-%3Cstrong%3E8.2-crores.-%3C%2Fstrong%3Ethis-reflects-a-worrying-situation-wrt-emigration-of-the-country.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-trend-also-raises-a-question%2C-%3Cstrong%3E%22is-the-wealth-not-translating-into-the-higher-quality-of-life-in-india-they-seek%2C-ultimately-forcing-them-to-move-out%22%3F%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-20 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/sea-level-rise--a-%E2%80%98threat-multiplier%E2%80%99---it-will-affect-almost-900-million-people/wmo---global-climate-report-/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-world-meteorological-organization-(wmo%E2%80%99s)-provisional-state-of-the-global-climate-report-says%2C-sea-level-has%3Cstrong%3E-risen-by-nearly-10-mm-since-january-2020-to-a-new-record-high-in-2022.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-past-two-and-a-half-years-alone-accounted-for-10%25-of-the-overall-rise-in-sea-level-since-the-satellite-measurements-started-nearly-30-years-ago.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Esea-level-%3Cstrong%3Erise-will-affect-some-900-million-people%3C%2Fstrong%3E-living-in-coastal-zones-in-bangladesh%2C-china%2C-india-and-the-netherlands.-the-population-potentially-exposed-to-100-year-coastal-floods-is-%3Cstrong%3Eprojected-to-increase-about-20%25-if-the-global-mean-sea-level%3C%2Fstrong%3E-rises-by-0.15-meters-relative-to-2020-levels.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Esaltwater-intrusion-can-cause-damage-to-agriculture%2C-fisheries-and-tourism-industries-destroying-vital-infrastructures.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-16 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/what-is-new-in-updated-icd-11-2023%3F-/who-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eicd-11%3C%2Fstrong%3E-came-into-%3Cstrong%3Ein-effect-in-january-2022%3C%2Fstrong%3E-for-the-national-and-international-recording-and-reporting-of-causes-of-illness%2C-death-and-more.-%3Cstrong%3Ecurrently-64-member-states-%3C%2Fstrong%3Eare-in-different-stages-of-icd-11-implementation.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-2023-release-is-the-result-of-extensive-input-from-early-adopters%2C-translators%2C-scientists%2C-and-partners-with-over-500-proposals-processed-since-2022.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ewhat-is-new-in-icd-11-2023-release%3F%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Col-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eicd-11-is-%3Cstrong%3Emultilingual.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eicd-11-also-has-%3Cstrong%3Enew-and-improved-coding-support%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-the-maintenance-platform-has-been-upgraded.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eicd-11-%3Cstrong%3Emapping-tables%3C%2Fstrong%3E-have-been-updated-for-more-accuracy.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eicd-11-2023-release-version-includes-content-updates-such-as-the-%3Cstrong%3Elist-of-current-covid-19-vaccines-and-sars-cov-2%3C%2Fstrong%3E-subtypes.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eicd-11-has-also-been-updated-with-a-name-change-%3Cstrong%3E%22mpox%22.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eicd-11's-reference-guide-has-been-updated-with-%3Cstrong%3Efeedback-from-translators%3C%2Fstrong%3E-and-users.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Fol%3E 2023-02-19 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/updated-free-diagnostics-service-initiative-(fdsi)-programme-under-national-health-mission.-/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-ministry-of-health-and-family-welfare%2C-government-of-india-supports-%3Cstrong%3E%E2%80%98free-diagnostics-service-initiative%E2%80%99-(fdsi)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-programme-under-%3Cstrong%3Enational-health-mission.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Efdsi-was-launched-with-the-aim-to-provide-%3Cstrong%3Eaccessible-and-affordable-pathological-and-radiological-diagnostics-services%3C%2Fstrong%3E-closer-to-the-community-which-in-turn-%3Cstrong%3Ereduces-the-out-of-pocket-expenditure-(oope).%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Enumber-of-essential-medicines-and-essential-diagnostics-at-ab-hwcs-have-been-increased-i.e.-%3Cstrong%3Ehwc-phc---171-essential-medicines-and-63-essential-diagnostics%2C-hwc--subcentre---105-essential-medicines-and-14-essential-diagnostics.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eto-increase-the-outpatients-in-ayushman-bharat-health-%26amp%3B-wellness-centre-(ab--hwcs)%2C%26nbsp%3Bthis-measure-was-taken-along-with-an-expanded-package-of-12-services-for-patients.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-16 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/unique-nano-composite-coating-to-prevent-surgical-site-infections-(ssi)/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Epost-operative-surgical-site-infections-%3Cstrong%3E(ssis)-affect-11%25-of-patients-in-low-and-middle-income-countries.%3C%2Fstrong%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Edevelopment-of-antibiotic-resistance-due-to-biofilm-formation-on-the-incision-site-or-in-the-soft-tissue-inside%2C-is-one-of-the-major-causes.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Eresearchers-from-arci%2C-hyderabad%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E-an-autonomous-institute-of-the-department-of-science-and-technology-(dst)%2C-have-developed-a-nanocomposite-coating-%3Cstrong%3E(named-as-atl)%3C%2Fstrong%3E-by-combining-water-repellent-(hydrophobic)-and-biocidal-properties-using-a-combinatorial-approach.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-atl-coated-sutures-have-demonstrated-higher-percentage-of-biofilm-inhibition-%3Cstrong%3Enon--cytotoxicity%3C%2Fstrong%3E-when-compared-to-triclosan-coated-antibacterial-sutures%2C-which-have-shown-cytotoxic-properties.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-19 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/jal-jeevan-mission-report/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ejal-jeevan-mission-(jjm)-%E2%80%93-%26nbsp%3Bhar-ghar-jal-was-implemented-in-2019-with-the-aim%3A-to-make-provision-of-potable-tap-water-supply-in-adequate-quantity%2C-of-prescribed-quality-and-on-regular-%26amp%3B-long-term-basis-to-every-rural-household-by-2024.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eas-on-13%2F02%2F2023%2C-11.12-crore-(57.36%25)-of-19.39-crore-rural-households-reported-to-have-tap-water-supply-in-their-homes%2C-with-haryana-becoming-the-%E2%80%98har-ghar-jal-state%E2%80%99.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ean-online-jjm-%E2%80%93-water-quality-management-information-system-(wqmis)-portal-has-been-developed-for-reporting-data-on-lab-testing-and-field-testing-kits-for-water-samples.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-view-of-ensuring-safe-source-of-drinking-water%2C-states%2F-uts-in-areas-contaminated-with-chemicals-have-been-advised-to-install-community-water-purification-plants-(cwpps)%2C-as-an-interim-measure-and-in-all-2%2C076-plants%2C-drinking-water-quality-testing-laboratories-have-been-set-up.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-19 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/kanpur-ophthalmologists-treat-blindness-by-stem-cell-transplant-%E2%80%93-first-in-india/medtwitter---verified/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-ophthalmology-department-of-ganesh-shankar-vidhyarthi-medical-college-(gsvm)%2C-uttar-pradesh%2C-has-claimed-to-cure-4-patients-of-blindness-by-retinal-stem-cell-transplantation-in-the-last-four-months.-among-the-patients%2C-two-had-congenital-visual-impairment%2C-and-the-other-two-suffered-blindness-due-to-acquired-causes.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-detailed-report-of-this-research-has-been-sent-to-the-indian-councill-of-medical-research-to-take-forward-and-expand-this-research-project-and-seek-a-grant-for-the-same-%E2%80%A2%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-procedure-is-costly-in-the-current-times-but-it%E2%80%99s-cost-is-expected-to-be-brought-to-%E2%82%B950%2C000-in-the-coming-years-as-per-prof.-parvez-khan%2C-hod%2C-ophthalmology%2C-gsvm.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-19 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/india-to-be-the-global-hub-for-millets-(%22shree-anna%22)/the-indian-express/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eindia-is-the-largest-producer-and-second-largest-exporter-of-millets-in-the-world.-referring-to-millets-as-'shree-anna'%2C-the-finance-minister-aims-to-make-india-a-global-hub-for-millets.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-indian-institute-of-millet-research%2C-hyderabad-will-be-supported-as-the-centre-of-excellence-for-sharing-best-practices%2C-research-and-technologies-at-the-international-level.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-atmanirbhar-clean-plant-program-will-be-launched-to-boost-the-availability-of-disease-free%2C-quality-planting-material-for-high-value-horticultural-crops-like-fruits%2C-vegetables%2C-flowers-at-an-outlay-of-rs-2%2C200-crore-(union-budget-2023-24).%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-19 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/india-census-2021-%3A-delayed.-when-it-is-expected-to-start%3F/the-hindu-/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-an-indication-that-the-census-exercise-meant-to-be-conducted-in-2021%2C-but-delayed-because-of-the-covid-19-pandemic%2C-may-get-delayed-further.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-union-budget-allocation-under-the-census-survey-and-statistics-head-has-been-slashed-to-%E2%82%B91%2C565-crore-this-year%2C-from-the-%E2%82%B93.676-crores-in-2022-23.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eas-per-the-latest-pti-report-(on-january-07%2C-2023)%2C-census-enumeration-remains-postponed-till-september-30%2C-2023.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-date-of-freezing-administrative-boundaries-for-the-enumeration-has-been-extended-till-june-30-and-census-can-be-conducted-only-3-months-after-the-freezing-of-the-boundary-limits.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eit-is-the-first-census-of-india-that-is-expected-to-be-digitalized%2C-where-the-data-will-be-collected-through-a-mobile-app.-also%2C-facility-for-self-enumeration-will-be-available.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-19 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/death-toll-crossed-6000-in-turkey-earthquake---rescue-ongoing/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-devastating-earthquake-of-7.8-magnitude-has-caused-damage-over-a-wide-area-and-the-relief-operation-team-is-finding-it-hard-to-reach-many-places.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eassistance-and-rescue-aids-flow-into-turkey-and-syria-in-the-backdrop-of-the-devastating-earthquake-the-2-countries-have-faced.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eaccording-to-world-health-organization%2C-the-quake-in-turkey-and-syria-is-likely-to-affect-up-to-23-million-people%2C-as-this-has-damaged-civilian-and-health-infrastructure.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Erescuers-are-working-in-freezing-temperatures-with-their-bare-hands-to-search-for-survivors-and-rescue-them.-the-death-toll-has-passed-6200-and-is-expected-to-increase-further.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-19 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/public-health-at-risk-after-devastating-earthquakes-in-southeast-turkey-and-syria/unicef-press-release/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-public-health-of-thousands-of-children-and-families-is-at-risk-after-two-earthquakes-hit-southeast-turkey-and-syria.-the-earthquakes-have-resulted-in-over-2%2C300-deaths-and-thousands-of-injuries%2C-with-the-number-expected-to-increase.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehomes-have-been-destroyed%2C-leading-to-displacement-and-exposing-families-to-harsh-weather-conditions.-schools%2C-hospitals%2C-and-other-essential-facilities-have-been-damaged-or-destroyed%2C-impacting-children-and-the-wider-humanitarian-response.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ewaterborne-diseases-are-a-significant-threat%2C-with-a-cholera-outbreak-already-affecting-the-country%2C-making-children-especially-vulnerable.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eunicef-is-coordinating-with-the-governments-and-disaster-management-authorities-to-provide-support-and-assess-the-impact-of-the-earthquakes.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-19 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/mda-campaign-to-eliminate-lymphatic-filariasis-by-2027/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ewith-an-aim-to-eliminate-lymphatic-filariasis-by-2027%2C-three-years-ahead-of-the-global-ntd-roadmap-target%2C-india-has-launched-sarva-dawa-sevan-or-mass-drug-administration-(mda)-campaign-to-eliminate-lymphatic-filariasis-(lf).%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ea-multi-pronged-approach-with-mda-through-door-to-door-drug-administration-in-two-phases-to-1113-blocks-in-90-districts-across-ten-high-burden-states-have-been-launched-on-10th-feb-2023.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-spite-of-10-15-rounds-of-mda-in-the-past%2C-the-lf-elimination-could-not-be-achieved-due-to-suboptimal-coverage.-hence%2C-over-the-last-month%2C-states-have-adopted-innovative-mechanisms-to-reach-out-to-communities-to-sensitize-on-mda.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-19 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/01.-hpv-vaccination-schedule---updated-who-recommendations/who-departmental-news/who-has-updated-its-recommendations-for-the-human-papillomavirus-(hpv)-vaccine.-of-particular-note%2C-the-paper-states-that-a-single-dose-schedule%2C-referred-to-as-an-alternative%2C-off-label-single-dose-schedule-can-provide-a-comparable-efficacy-and-durability-of-protection-to-a-two-dose-regimen.-----between-2019-and-2021%2C-coverage-of-the-first-dose-of-hpv-vaccination-fell-by-25%25-to-15%25.-this-means-3.5-million-more-girls-missed-out-on-hpv-vaccination-in-2021-compared-to-2019. 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/02.--social-progress-index-(spi)-for-states-and-districts--released-today---puducherry-tops-the-list/press-information-bureau/social-progress-index-(spi)-for-states-and-districts-made-by-the-institute-for-competitiveness-and-social-progress-imperative-was-submitted-to-economic-advisory-council--prime-minister.--spi-is-a-comprehensive-tool-that-can-serve-as-a-holistic-measure-of-a-country's-social-progress-at-the-national-and-sub-national-levels.-the-index-assesses-states-and-districts-based-on-12-components-across-three-critical-dimensions-of-social-progress---basic-human-needs%2C-foundations-of-wellbeing%2C-and-opportunity.- 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/03.-national-bioenergy-programme---union-govt-allocates-total-budget-outlay-of-rs-1715-crores/press-information-bureau/the-ministry-of-new-and-renewable-energy-(mnre)-has-notified-the-national-bioenergy-programme-on-2nd-november%2C-2022.--this-programme-has-a-provision-of-central-financial-assistance-(cfa)-for-various-components-related-to-power-generation%2C-biogas%2Fbiocng-generation-and-briquette%2Fpellet-manufacturing%2C-wherein-biomass-is-one-of-the-major-feedstock-material%2C-which-primarily-shall-be-sourced-from-rural-areas.-the-following-components-are-proposed-under-the-following-components%3A--waste-to-energy-programme-biomass-programme-biogas-programme 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/04.-international-year-of-nutritious-cereals-(2023)---preparations-are-going-on-in-full-swing-at-the-national-international-level/press-information-bureau/prime-minister-shri-narendra-modi-and-the-proposal-of-the-government-of-india%2C-the-united-nations-has-declared-the-year-2023-as-the-international-year-of-millets%2C-which-will-be-celebrated-with-enthusiasm-across-the-country-as-well-as-globally.---a-major-initiative-was-taken-by-the-union-ministry-of-agriculture-and-farmers-welfare-to-promote-millets-in-the-country-and-the-world-by-organizing-'special-millets-lunch'-for-mps-in-the-parliament-courtyard-today.- 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/05.-total-691-children-adopted-as-per-new-adoption-regulations-2022/press-information-bureau/in-order-to-promote-in-country-adoptions%2C-a-new-provision-has-been-mandated-in-adoption-regulations-2022-where-in-those-children-who-could-not-find-families-within-their-stipulated-referral-cycles%2C-are-now-being-offered-to-ri%2C-nri%2C-oci%2C-paps%2C-irrespective-of-their-seniority.-this-step-has-been-immensely-welcomed-by-prospective-adoptive-parents-(paps).--after-the-issue-of-notification-total-691-children-have-been-adopted-till-today.-on-the-date-of-notification-905-number-of-adoption-orders-were-pending.-as-on-date-the-pendency-has-come-down-to-617. 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/india%E2%80%99s-indigenous-nasal-covid-vaccine---incovacc-%3A-bbv154/the-tribune/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eincovacc%3A-bbv154---novel-adenovirus-vectored%2C-intranasal-vaccine-for-covid-19%2C-developed-by-bharat-biotech-in-collaboration-with-biotechnology-industry-research-assistance-was-launched-on-republic-day-by-the-union-health-minister.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eapproved-for-primary%2C-%26nbsp%3B2-dose-series%3A-%26nbsp%3B8-drops-(0.5-ml-per-dose)%2C-4-drops-are-administered-into-each-nostril.%3Cbr%3E-single-booster-dose%3A-at-%E2%89%A56-months-after-completion-of-primary-schedule-of-covishield-or-covaxin.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Echaracteristics-of-incovacc%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Estimulate-both-local-and-systemic-immune-response.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Elikely-to-prevent-infection-and-transmission-of-covid-19.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Enon-invasive%2C-needle-free-(eliminating-associated-risks-of-injuries-and-infection).%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%26nbsp%3Bease-of-administration-%E2%80%93-does-not-require-trained-health-care-workers.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Erollout-to-begin-in-private-hospitals%3B-at-rs-325-a-dose.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/who-urges-action-to-protect-children-from-contaminated-medicines/who-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eover-the-past-four-months%2C-countries-have-reported-on-several-incidents-of-over-the-counter-cough-syrups-for-children-with-confirmed-or-suspected-contamination-with-high-levels-of-diethylene-glycol-(deg)-and-ethylene-glycol-(eg).%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-cases-are-from-at-least-seven-countries%2C-associated-with-more-than-300-fatalities-in-three-of-these-countries.-who%E2%80%99s-medical-product-alerts-were-rapidly-disseminated-to-all-194-member-states.-%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethese-medical-product-alerts-requested%3B-(a)-the-detection-and-removal-of-contaminated-medicines-from-circulation-in-the-markets%2C-(b)-increased-surveillance-and-diligence-within-the-supply-chains-of-countries-and-regions-likely-to-be-affected%2C-(c)-immediate-notification-to-who-if-these-substandard-products-are-discovered-in-country.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/ongoing-cholera-outbreak----report/who-news-section/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-ongoing-cholera-outbreak-has-resulted-from-a-massive-influx-of-internally-displaced-population(idp)-in-nyiragongo-and-other-territories%2C-due-to-ongoing-armed-conflicts-opposing-drc-security-and-defence-forces.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-likelihood-of-the-situation-getting-worse-is-high-if-the-conflict-continues-to-intensify-over-time-with-more-people-arriving-in-idp-camps.-although-the-cfr-remains-low%2C-the-proportion-of-moderate-and-severe-cases-is-concerning%2C-perhaps-inferring-late-detection-and-referral-of-cases.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eadditionally%2C-there-is-a-high-risk-of-further-spread-of-the-disease-to-other-health-zones-and-provinces-of-the-country%2C-given-population-movements-due-to-the-ongoing-crisis%2C-poor-wash-conditions-and-very-limited-access-to-health-care-services-in-those-areas%2C-and-the-current-rainy-season.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethere-is-also-a-major-risk-of-spread-to-neighbouring-countries-considering-population-movements-between-drc-and-rwanda-or-uganda.-cross-border-collaboration-and-surveillance-should-be-enhanced%2C-accordingly.-the-outbreak-of-cholera-was-declared-on-14-december-2022.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/pharmacists-as-vaccinators/the-times-of-india/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eat-the-72nd-indian-pharmaceutical-congress%2C-indian-pharmaceutical-association-(ipa)-announced-a-program-to-train-pharmacists-as-vaccinators.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E%26nbsp%3Bthey-will-be-certified-by-ipa-and-who-after-an-online-training-for-15-days-followed-by-15-days-offline-training-at-registered-hospitals.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-remote-villages%2C-where-dispensaries-and-nurses-are-rare-to-find%2C-medicine-shops-being-always-available-can-help-reduce-the-burden-of-vaccination-on-doctors%2C-nurses-and-paramedical-staff%2C-particularly-to-fight-the-covid-19-pandemic.-pharmacists-will-be-able-to-act-as-counsellors-to-patients-on-immunisation-and-also-earn-additional-revenue.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/water-quality-index%3F-delhi-jal-board's-real-time-monitoring-system/times-of-india-/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eto-get-a-better-assessment-of-the-quality-of-the-drinking-water-supplied-to-different-parts-of-the-capital%2C-a-holistic-and-real-time-monitoring-system-is-being-planned-by-delhi-jal-board-(djb).%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Ethe-water-quality-monitoring-system-will-be-based-on-artificial-intelligence.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3Eadvantages%3A%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B1.-by-only-entering-the-pin-code-of-any-particular-area%2C-a-resident-will-be-able-to-see-the-water-quality-index-at-the-source%2C-after-treatment-and-inside-the-underground-reservoir.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B2.-djb-officials-can-generate-accurate-reports-about-the-quality-of-water.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E-%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22-style%3D%22text-align%3A-justify%22%3E%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B3.-it-would-help-the-officials-check-contamination-quickly-and-manage-water-supply-better.%3C%2Fp%3E 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/the-new-digitial-vaccination-database---u-win-to-be-launched-in-india/times-of-india/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eafter-co-win%2C-government-of-india-launched-u-win-app-for-routine-immunisation-and-pregnant-women-registration.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eit-has-been-launched-in-a-pilot-mode-in-two-districts-of-each-state-and-union-territory.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Epregnant-women-and-children%2C-vaccine-acknowledgement-and-immunisation-card-linked-to-abha-id-(ayushmann-bharat-health-account).%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ebeneficiaries-would-be-able-to-book-slots-for-vaccination-in-advance-through-u-win.-it-also-serve-as-effective-surveillance-tool-too.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/norovirus-infection-confirmed-in-two-schoolchildren-in-kerala/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Enorovirus-infection-has-been-confirmed-in-two-schoolchildren-in-ernakulam.-the-virus-was-detected-in-the-stool-samples-of-the-two-children-that-were-sent-to-the-state-public-health-laboratory-in-thiruvananthapuram.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-virus-spreads-through-the-faecal-oral-route.-infection-occurs-either-through-direct-consumption-of-contaminated-food-or-via-careless-handling-of-food-by-an-infected-person-or-caregiver.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ean-official-communication-by-the-district-medical-officer-said-the-classrooms-have-been-disinfected.-water-samples-had-been-collected-and-sent-for-detailed-analysis.-control-measures%2C-including-chlorination%2C-have-been-initiated.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/temperature-drop-in-the-national-capital/indian-express/---new-delhi-recorded-a-minimum-temperature-of-5.5-degrees-celcius-on-the-1st-of-january%2C-2023%2C-and-the-morning-temperature-was-two-degrees-below-normal.-cold-westerly-winds-were-one-of-the-factors-responsible-for-it.-the-weather-report-states-that-dense-fog-followed-by-a-cold-wave-is-expected-during-the-week.-today-the-temperature-is-likely-to-be-in-the-range-of-6-to-19-degrees-celcius%2C-with-dense-fog-in-the-morning. 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/national-dental-commission-bill%2C-2022./times-of-india/the-centre-is-likely-to-table-the-national-dental-commission-bill%2C-2022-in-the-upcoming-budget-session-of-parliament.-the-bill-seeks-to-replace-the-existing-dentists-act%2C-1948-and-institute-the-national-dental-commission-to-regulate-dental-education-and-profession-throughout-india.-the-composition-of-the-dental-commission-will-be-similar-to-that-of-the-national-medical-commission. 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/new-subvariant-of-omicron-alert/the-hindu/india's-first-case-of-the-xbb.1.5-subvariant-of-omicron-was-confirmed-in-gujarat-by-the-national-genome-sequencing-consortium-on-december-31.-xbb.1.5-is-a-recombinant%2C-which-means-its-genome-is-the-product-of-the-genomes-of-two-different-strains-spliced-together.-this-can-happen-when-two-strains-infect-a-person-at-the-same-time.-previous-recombinants-include-xd-(delta-%2B-omicron)%2C-xe-(ba.1-%2B-ba.2)%2C-and-xbb-(ba.2.10.1-%2B-ba.2.75).-xbb.1.5-is-better-at-binding-to-ace2-receptors-in-the-body-than-xbb-or-xbb.1.-so-xbb.1.5-is-more-transmissible-giving-it-more-opportunities-to-mutate-to-more-potent-forms.-with-the-hybrid-immunity-in-india%2C-no-sublineage-is-likely-to-cause-a-fresh-wave. 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/substandard-medical-product-alert%3A-who/who-website/substandard-medical-products-are-products-that-fail-to-meet-either-their-quality-standards-or-specifications-and-are%2C-therefore-%22out-of-specification%22.-this-who-medical-product-alert-refers-to-one-batch-of-substandard-(contaminated)-methotrextm-(methotrexate)-50mg%2C-identified-in-two-countries-(yemen-and-lebanon).-the-microbiological-testing-on-the-unopened-vials-of-methotrextm-50mg-were-positive-for-pseudomonas-aeruginosa-which-can-cause-bloodstream-infection-which-is-a-serious-infection-and-may-lead-to-death.-who-requests-increased-surveillance-and-diligence-within-the-supply-chains-of-countries-and-regions-likely-to-be-affected-by-this-product. 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/cold-wave-in-northwest-india/imd-website/%22cold-wave-to-severe-cold-wave-conditions-in-some-pockets-over-northern-part-of-rajasthan%2C-haryana%2C-chandigarh%2C-delhi-%26-punjab-during-4---6-jan-of-2023-also-dense-to-very-dense-fog-and-cold-day-conditions-very-likely-to-continue-over-northwest-india-during-next-4-5-days%22-reports-from-imd.-impact-expected-are-aviation-delays%2C-difficult-driving-conditions-%2Ccauses-eye-irritation-%26-respiratory-problem-in-sensitive-people. 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/pm-on-indian-science-congress/times-of-india/the-108th-indian-science-congress-is-being-held-in-nagpur-from-jan-3-7%2C-2023.-this-year's-theme-is--science-and-technology-for-scientific-development-and-women-empowerment%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%C2%9D.-addressing-the-congress%2C-prime-minister-appealed-to-focus-on-research-%3A-for-vaccine-development--to-strengthen-integrated-disease-surveillance-for-sustainable-waste-management-by-stressing-upon-%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%C5%93circular-economy%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%C2%9D.-he-also-added%2C-india-holds-40th-position-at-the-global-innovation-index-for-the-year-2022-among-132-countries%2C-a-jump-from-81st-position-in-2015.-hence%2C-urging-scientists-to-make-the-country%2C-the-most-advanced-laboratory-of-modern-science-in-the-next-25-years.- 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/culex-katezari-a-new-species-of-mosquito/times-of-india/indian-scientists-have-discovered-an-entirely-new-species-of-mosquito-named-culex-katezari%2C-after-katezari-village-in-gadchiroli%2C-where-it-was-first-detected-in-2014-as-a-part-of-the-insect-surveillance-activity.-the-new-species-belongs-to-culex-group-and-had-new-wing-band-pattern.-on-january-3%2C-culex-katezari-entered-into-integrated-taxonomic-information-system-(itis)%2C-which-tracks-all-of-the-planet-biological-species%2C-under-the-serial-number-1151933.- 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/census-2021-to-resume-after-freezing-boundaries/the-hindu/the-decennial-census-exercise-(ensuing-census)-has-been-postponed-till-september%2C-as-the-date-of-freezing-of-administrative-boundaries-has-been-extended-till-june-30%2C-2023.-as-per-norms%2C-census-can-be-conducted-only-three-months-after-freezing-of-boundary-limits-of-administrative-units-such-as-districts%2C-sub-districts%2C-tehsils%2C-talukas-and-police-stations.-the-completion-of-both-the-phases-of-census-will-take-at-least-11-months.-the-first-phase-of-census-2021-includes-the-house-listing-and-housing-census-along-with-updating-the-national-population-register-(npr).-the-second-and-main-phase-of-the-decennial-census-is-the-population-enumeration. 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/phytorid-technology-in-water-treatment/the-hindu/the-municipal-corporation-of-tirupati-is-putting-in-place-the-country%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%E2%84%A2s-largest-liquid-waste-treatment-plant-to-use-phytorid-technology.-the-phytorid-technology-is-developed-by-the-csir%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%E2%84%A2s-national-environmental-engineering-research-institute-(neeri).-after-the-waste-water-is-treated-under-sedimentation-process%2C-it-is-made-to-flow-in-a-serpentine-motion-into-a-sub-surface-chamber-containing-numerous-barricades%2C-while-saplings-are-planted-atop-on-a-porous-medium-containing-gravel-and-stones.-it-is-here-that-the-organic-matter-gets-eliminated.-later%2C-the-water-is-made-to-pass-through-activated-carbon-filter-to-bring-the-bod-to-5mg. 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/124-passengers-on-screening-at-ports-in-india-tested-covid-positive-/times-of-india/of-the-19%2C227-international-passengers-screened-at-random-for-covid-19-at-indian-air%2Csea-and-land-ports-between-24th-dec-2022-to-3rd-jan-2023%2C-124-were-found-to-be-positive-according-to-the-union-health-ministry.-of-them-40-samples-underwent-whole-genome-sequencing.-in-all-11-variants-and-9-lineages-of-sars-cov-2-were-identified.-of-the-40-samples%2C-14-(35%25)-were-of-xbb-lineage%3B-9-(23%25)-of-bq-lineage%3B-3-of-ch-lineage.-the-variant-bf.7-(currently-one-of-the-variants-responsible-for-surge-in-covid-cases-in-china)-accounted-for-1.2%25-of-samples-sequenced%2C-according-to-indian-sars-cov-2-genomic-sequencing-consortium%2C-insacog.-omicron-and-its-sub-lineages-(xbb)-continue-to-be-the-major-cause-of-covid-19-in-india-(insacog).- 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/ncw-report-on-violence-against-women/times-of-india/as-per-report-from-national-commission-for-women%2C-30%2C957-cases-complaints-have-been-made-to-ncw-over-the-last-year.-out-of-those%2C-31%25-are-regarding-right-to-live-with-dignity%2C-23%25-are-regarding-protection-of-women-against-domestic-violence-and-15%25-are-regarding-matters-of-harassment-of-married-women-including-dowry.-ncw-had-a-dedicated-24x7-helpline-platform-(7827170170)-since-july-21-and-also-planned-for-nationwide-campaign-to-create-awareness. 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/rural-health-statistics-2020-21/tribune/each-community-health-centre-(chc)-serves-a-population-of-80000---120000.-under-the-national-health-mission%2C-a-chc-requires-to-be-manned-by-4-medical-specialists%3A-surgeon%2C-physician%2C-obstetrician%2Fgynaecologist%2C-paediatrician%3B-along-with-paramedical-staff.--as-per-the-rural-health-statistics-2020-21-report%2C-there-is-a-shortfall-of-83.2%25-surgeons%2C-81.6%25-paediatricians%2C-79.1%25-physicians-and-74.2%25-obstetricians-and-gynaecologists.-overall%2C-there-is-a-shortfall-of-79.9%25-specialists-at-the-chcs-as-compared-to-the-requirement-for-existing-chcs-with-67.8%25-of-the-sanctioned-posts-remaining-vacant.-the-shortfall-(which-excludes-the-existing-surplus-in-some-of-the-states)-in-the-posts-of-health-worker-(female)-%2F-auxillary-nurse-midwife-is-2.9%25-of-the-total-requirement-as-per-the-norm-of-one-hw(f)-%2F-anm-per-sub-centre-and-phc-(primary-health-centre).--- 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/india-to-be-the-most-populous-country-in-2023/the-tribune/as-per-the-world-population-prospects-2022-report%2C-india-is-projected-to-exceed-china-as-the-world'smost-populous-country-in-2023.-according-to-national-bureau-of-statistics-(nbs)%2C-population-of-china-in-2022-%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%E2%80%9D1.4118-billion-(declined-by-850%2C000-from-2021).-birth-rate-in-2022-%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%E2%80%9D-6.77-births-per-1%2C000-people-(declined-from-7.52-in-2021).-the-death-rate-in-2022-%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%E2%80%9D-7.37-per-1%2C000-people%2C-natural-growth-rate-at-negative-0.6-per-1%2C000-people-the-last-time-china-reported-a-population-decline-was-in-1961.--india-is-projected-to-have-a-population-of-1.668-billion-in-2050. 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/hybrid-covid-immunity-offers-more-cover-than-infection/indian-express/the-who-defines-hybrid-immunity-as-protection-in-people-who%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%E2%84%A2ve-received-at-least-two-doses-of-a-covid-vaccine-and-have-been-infected-with-the-virus-either-before-or-after-vaccination.-according-to-lancet%2C-the-hybrid-immunity%2C-coupled-with-primary-vaccine-doses%2C-was-effective-in-preventing-severe-disease-and-hospital-admission-in-97.4%25-of-participants-upto-12-months.-the-effectiveness-of-only-hybrid-immunity-against-re-infection-stood-at-41.8-per-cent-at-12-months.-and%2C-the-effectiveness-of-only-previous-infection-against-severe-disease-and-hospital-admission-was-74.6-per-cent-at-12-months.-after-12-months%2C-protection-against-re-infection-for-all-forms-of-immunity-dipped-to-24.7-per-cent.-it-states-that-hybrid-immunity-with-more-vaccine-doses-provides-more-protection. 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/menstrual-leaves-in-kerala-universities/the-hindu/the-kerala-higher-education-department-issued-an-order-to-implement-menstrual-and-maternity-leaves-for-students-in-universities-that-function-under-the-department.-from-now-on%2C-girl-students-will-benefit-through-a-lowering-of-minimum-attendance-required-to-appear-for-examinations-to-73%25-(from-the-existing-75%25).-women-students-aged-above-18-will-also-be-able-to-avail-themselves-of-maternity-leave-for-up-to-60-days. 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/use-of-coal-banned-in-ncr/press-information-bureau/with-a-focus-on-shifting-of-industries-to-safer-fuels%2C-use-of-coal-has-been-completely-banned-in-ncr.--the-commission-for-air-quality-management-in-ncr-%26-adjoining-areas-(caqm)-has-advised-coal-india-limited-and-state-governments-of-haryana-and-u.p.-to-ensure-that-coal-is-not-supplied%2F-allotted-to-suppliers%2F-stockists%2F-agents-of-cll-operating-in-ncr.--as-per-directions-of-caqm%2C-21-industrial-units-using-highly-polluting-unapproved-fuels-like-coal%2C-furnace-oil%2C-etc.-were-closed-since-the-last-three-months-w.e.f.-01.10.2022.-beyond-01.01.2023%2C-only-two-units-were-found-using-fuels-not-included-in-the-standard-fuel-list.-this-has-been-possible-due-to-the-incognito-inspections-conducted-by-the-flying-squad-of-caqm. 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/takeaways-from-g20-health-working-group-meeting/press-information-bureau/on-20th-jan-2023%2C-closing-day-of-the-three-day-meeting-of-the-health-working-group-of-g20-india%2C-dr-v-k-paul%2C-member-(health)%2C-niti-aayog-stated-the-following-points%3A-the-importance-of-medical-value-travel-in-achieving-universal-health-coverage.-he-emphasized-how-standardization-and-accreditation-of-healthcare-facilities-and-medical-travel-facilitators-along-with-digitization-can-ease-the-travel-of-global-patients-to-visit-india-for-their-desired-medical-procedures-and-wellness-services.-mentioned-the-increase-in-the-utilization-of-traditional-medical-practices-like-ayurveda-in-the-medical-value-travel-sector.-announced-the-launch-of--%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%C5%93heal-in-india%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%C2%9D-initiative-to-strengthen-its-healthcare-services-for-international-patients%2C-%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%C5%93heal-by-india%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%C2%9D-initiative-to-send-out-healthcare-workforce-to-other-countries%2C-%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%C5%93heal-from-india%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%C2%9D-initiative-to-develop-the-telemedicine-sector. 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/latent-tuberculosis---study-on-1200-households-in-tamilnadu/http%3A%2F%2Ftnjphmr.com%2Farticle%2Fpdf%2F334.pdf/a-study-conducted-among-1200-household-contacts-of-pulmonary-tb-patients-from-tiruvallur-district-tested-for-interferon-gamma-release-assay(igra)%2C-a-total-520-(43%25)-were-positive-for-latent-tuberculosis-infection(ltbi).-among-520-cases-diagnosed%2C-62.3%25-were-female-and-59%25-of-the-ltbi-was-observed-between-15---44-age-group.-so-early-diagnosis-and-treatment-of-ltbi-among-household-contacts-of-tb-patients-are-important-strategy-to-reduce-the-tb-disease-burden-in-the-community. 2023-01-28 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/sikkim's-bid-to-boost-fertility-rate/indian-express/among-the-states%2C-sikkim-has-the-lowest-population-at-just-over-6.8-lakh.-according-to-nfhs-5-data%2C-sikkim-has-the-lowest-total-fertility-rate-(tfr)-in-the-country.-the-figure-stood-at-1.1-for-2022.-the-tfr-was-0.7-in-urban-areas-and-1.3-in-rural-areas-%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%E2%80%9C-both-below-the-national-average-of-2.0%2C-and-the-replacement-level-of-2.1.-alarmed-by-the-state%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%E2%84%A2s-falling-fertility-rate%2C-the-sikkim-government-has-introduced-a-slew-of-incentives.-%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%C2%A2-women-government-employees-to-get-free-childcare-attendants-to-take-care-of-their-new-borns-for-a-year.-%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%C2%A2-365-days-maternity-leave-and-30-days-paternity-leave.-%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%C2%A2-financial-help-for-ivf-procedure.-%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%C2%A2-salary-increments-for-government-employees-who-opt-for-more-than-one-child.- 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/ayushman-bharat-school-health-and-wellness-programme-has-less-than-50%25-uptake/the-hindu/it-has-been-nearly-three-years-since-the-school-health-and-wellness-programme-was-launched-under-the-ayushman-bharat-scheme%2C-and-so-far%2C-only-15-states-have-started-the-weekly-40-minute-classroom-sessions-with-students.-a-crucial-cog-in-implementing-the-programme-are-health-and-wellness-ambassadors-(hwas).-two-teachers%2C-preferably-one-male-and-one-female%2C-in-every-school-are-to-be-designated-as-the-hwas.-they-are-meant-to-be-trained-at-the-state-level%2C-to-impart-health-promotion-and-disease-prevention-information-in-a-joyful-and-interesting-manner.-only-four-states-and-union-territories-%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%E2%80%9D-andhra-pradesh%2C-sikkim%2C-chandigarh-and-dadra-and-nagar-haveli-%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%E2%80%9D-have-achieved-100%25-hwa-training-targets.-in-chhattisgarh-and-west-bengal%2C-the-number-of-hwas-trained-is-at-8%25-and-9%25%2C-respectively.-- 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/01.-india-covid-19-update---28th-december%2C-2022/press-information-bureau/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eindia's-active-caseload-currently-stands-at-3%2C468-cases.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Erecovery-rate-currently-at-98.8%25%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E188-new-cases-recorded-in-the-last-24-hours%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Edaily-positivity-rate-(0.14%25)%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eweekly-positivity-rate-(0.18%25)%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E1%2C34%2C995-tests-conducted-in-the-last-24-hours%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E220.07-cr-total-vaccine-doses-(95.12-cr-second-dose-and-22.38-cr-precaution-dose)-have-been-administered-so-far-under-nationwide-vaccination-drive.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/06.-diy-air-filter-effectively-filter-out-viruses%2C-air-pollutants./tribune/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-filter-named-corsi-rosenthal-boxes-or-cube-constructed-from-four-merv-13-filters%2C-duct-tape%2C-a-20-inch-box-fan-and-a-cardboard-box.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethese-are-efficacious-in-removing-chemicals-from-air-such-%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3B%26nbsp%3Bpfas(-type-of-synthetic-chemical-found-in-cleaners%2C-textile-and-wire-insulation)-and-phthalates(found-in-building-materials-and-personal-care-products)%2C-it-reduce-the-concentratin-of-former-by-40-to-60-percent-and-later-by-30-to-60-percent-respectively.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/05.-why-india-needs-to-scale-up-the-pace-of-its-genome-sequencing%3F/the-hindu---editorial/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ebased-on-30-genome-sequences-deposited-between-october-and-december-and-14-genome-sequences-in-december-alone-from-china-and-the-bf.7-appears-to-be-the-dominant-variant.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-bf.7-sub-lineage-with-three-additional-immune-escape-mutations-already-seen-in-other-variants-has-been-found-in-some-people-arriving-from-china%3B-these-mutations-may-increase-transmissibility-further-but-will-not-increase-disease-severity.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ein-fact%2C-given-that-a-large-percentage-of-the-population-enjoys-hybrid-immunity-from-vaccination-and-natural-infection-leading-to-all-omicron-sub-lineages-causing-only-a-mild-disease%2C-the-focus-in-india-should-be-on-any-increase-in-hospitalisations%2C-particularly-icu-admissions.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eit-is-therefore%2C-vital-to-ramp-up-genome-sequencing-(and-not-increase-testing)-to-track-new-variants-as-the-virus-evolves-by-accumulating-mutations.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/03.-incovacc---nasal-vaccine-to-cost-%E2%82%B9800-in-private-and-%E2%82%B9325-in-government-facilities-from-the-fourth-week-of-january/the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eworld%E2%80%99s-first-intranasal-vaccine-incovacc%2C-by-hyderabad-based-bharat-biotech-will-be-rolled-out-as-a-booster-dose-for-those-aged-18-and-above-from-the-fourth-week-of-january.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethis-vaccine-against-the-novel-coronavirus-to-receive-approval-for-the-primary-two-dose-schedule-and-also-as-a-heterologous-booster-dose.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-union-government-partially-financed-its-development-and-clinical-trials-through-the-covid-suraksha-programme-of-the-department-of-biotechnology.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eappointments-for-the-booster-shot-can-be-taken-through-the-cowin-website.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/02.-government-run-hospitals-conduct-mock-drills-to-check-covid-19-preparedness-across-india./the-hindu/%3Cul-class%3D%22font_8%22%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ehospitals-across-delhi-conducted-mock-drills-on-tuesday-to-assess-their-preparedness-to-deal-with-any-spurt-in-covid-19-cases.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Eduring-the-mock-drill-the-availability-of-hospital-beds%2C-condition-of-icu-beds%2C-availability-of-medical-oxygen%2C-necessary-training-of-doctors-and-other-medical-and-paramedical-staff-were-reviewed.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E---%3Cli%3E%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-union-health-minister-mr.mandaviya-was-present-during-the-mock-drill-and-reviewed-the-preparedness-at-the-safdarjung-hospital%2C-new-delhi.%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Fli%3E-%3C%2Ful%3E 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/04.-cpcb-%3A-the-number-of-polluted-stretches-in-india%E2%80%99s-rivers-has-fallen-from-351-in-2018-to-311-in-2022./the-hindu/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ethe-cpcb-network-monitors-water-quality-at-4%2C484-locations-across-the-country.-biochemical-oxygen-demand-(bod)-exceeding-3-milligrams-per-litre-(mg%2Fl)-is-identified-as-polluted-locations.-two-or-more-polluted-locations-identified-on-a-river-in-a-continuous-sequence-are-considered-as-a-%E2%80%9Cpolluted-river-stretch.%E2%80%9D-a-bod-less-than-3-mg%2Fl-means-the-river-stretch-is-fit-for-%E2%80%9Coutdoor-bathing.%E2%80%9D-further%2C-stretches-with-bod-exceeding-30-mg%2Fl-are-considered-%E2%80%9Cpriority-1%E2%80%9D-(p1)%2C-meaning%2C-the-most-polluted-and-thus-needing-the-most-urgent-remediation.-there-are-five-such-categories-with-%E2%80%9Cpriority-2%E2%80%9D-(p2)-indicating-a-bod-of-20-30-mg%2Fl-and-%E2%80%9Cpriority-5%E2%80%9D-(p5)-indicating-3-6-mg%2Fl.-the-success-of-river-cleaning-programmes-are-measured-by-the-number-of-stretches-moving-from-1-to-2%2C-2-to-3-until-those-in-5-(requiring-the-least-action)-too-reduce.-gujarat-and-uttar-pradesh-had-the-highest-number-of-%E2%80%9Cpriority-1%E2%80%9D-river-stretches-(6)%2C-maharashtra-had-the-most-polluted-river-stretches-of-55%2C-followed-by-madhya-pradesh-(19)%2C-bihar-(18)%2C-kerala-(18)%2C-karnataka-(17)-and-uttar-pradesh-(17).%3C%2Fp%3E 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/07.-mcd-eyes-okhla-landfill-flattening-before-g20-summit/the-hindu/%3Cp-class%3D%22font_8%22%3Ecommissioned-in-1996%2C-the-okhla-landfill-reached-its-saturation-point-in-2009%2C-after-it-crossed-the-permissible-height-of-25-metres.-standing-45-metres-tall%2C-the-site-currently-contains-45-lakh-tonnes-of-legacy-waste.-according-to-the-mcd%2C-areas-under-the-erstwhile-south-delhi-municipal-corporation-generate-3%2C600-tonnes-per-day-(tpd)-of-waste%2C-of-which-200-tpd-was-dumped-at-the-okhla-landfill.-according-to-an-mcd-official%2C-no-new-waste-has-been-dumped-at-the-site-over-the-past-month%3B-the-tehkhand-wte-plant-inaugurated-in-october-has-increased-the-waste-processing-capacity-at-okhla%3B-civic-body-also-plans-to-repair-roads%2C-fix-drains-ahead-of-g20-meet-in-september-2023.%3C%2Fp%3E 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/06.-the-delhi-high-court-has-asked-the-national-medical-commission-(nmc)-to-respond-to-a-plea-on-disability-certificate./the-hindu/the-high-court-issued-notices-to-medical-counselling-committee-(mcc)%2C-national-testing-agency%2C-lady-hardinge-medical-college-and-department-of-empowerment-of-persons-with-disabilities.---mr.-usman-said-he-undertook-neet-ug%2C-2022%2C-examination-and-after-clearing-it%2C-he-reported-at-the-designated-disability-assessment-board-constituted-by-the-mcc-of-dghs-and-the-assessment-board-in-this-case-was-lady-hardinge-medical-college-and-associated-hospitals%2C-which-assessed-his-disability-at-100%25-on-october-8.--the--plea-by-mr.-usman-who-said-he-has-60%25-locomotor-disability-as-per-his-original-unique-id-disability-certificate-by-the-state-government-of-uttar-pradesh-in-2018.-- 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/01.what-are-the-sars-cov-2-lineages-circulating-in-china%3F/the-hindu/over-the-course-of-the-pandemic%2C-genome-sequencing-of-the-virus-and-rapid-sharing-of-data-has-been-key-to-tracking-the-evolution-of-sars-cov-2-and-early-identification-of-emerging-variants.-sars-cov-2-sequencing-data-previously-submitted-from-china-to-gisaid%2C-a-globally-accessible-repository-of-sars-cov-2-genome-sequences%2C-shows-that-over-the-months%2C-the-country-has-seen-isolated-cases-linked-to-multiple-variants-of-the-virus-seen-previously.---the-world-health-organisation-(who)-has-added-another-category-of-variants-referred-to-as-%E2%80%98omicron-subvariants-under-monitoring%E2%80%99.currently%2C-the-omicron-subvariants-being-monitored-under-this-category-include-ba.2.75%2C-ba.4.6%2C-xbb%2C-ba.2.3.20-and-sublineages-of-ba.5-including-bf.7-and-bq.1.-while-the-first-sample-belonging-to-lineage-ba.4.6-dates-back-to-december-2021%2C-lineage-ba.2.3.20-was-detected-in-multiple-countries-recently-in-august-2022. 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/02.-china-stops-publishing-daily-covid-figures-since-yesterday/the-hindu/china%E2%80%99s-national-health-commission-(nhc)-stopped-publishing-daily-covid-19-data-on-sunday%2C-amid-doubts-about-their-reliability-as-infections-have-exploded-in-the-wake-of-an-abrupt-easing-of-tough-restrictions.--%E2%80%9Crelevant-covid-information-will-be-published-by-the-chinese-center-for-disease-control-and-prevention-for-reference-and-research%2C%E2%80%9D-the-commission-said.-it-did-not-cite-reasons-or-say-how-frequently-china-cdc-will-update-covid-information.--the-nhc%E2%80%99s-halt-to-reporting-daily-infection-comes-as-concerns-grow-around-the-lack-of-vital-information-since-beijing-made-sweeping-changes-to-a-zero-covid-policy-that-put-millions-of-its-citizens-under-lockdowns-and-battered-the-economy. 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/03.-union-minister-of-health-%26-family-welfare%2C-dr.-mansukh-mandaviya-interacts-with-doctors-and-representatives-of-ima/press-information-bureau/dr-mandaviya-urged-the-doctors-and-members-of-ima-to-continue-to-spread-authentic-information-about-covid19.-%E2%80%9Cyou-have-been-our-ambassadors-during-the-country%E2%80%99s-fight-against-covid19.-i-value-your-contribution-and-salute-the-selfless-dedication-and-service-of-the-healthcare-professionals.---i-urge-you-to-be-our-partners-and-ambassadors-to-prevent-an-infodemic-by-educating-the-public-on-various-aspects-of-the-covid19-disease-and-its-prevention-and-management-aspects%E2%80%9D.-he-expressed-confidence-that-doctors-would-continue-to-work-dedicatedly-in-this-fight%2C-as-they-have-been-doing-till-now.-he-urged-on-adherence-to-%E2%80%98test-track-treat-vaccinate-%26-adherence-to-covid-appropriate-behaviour%E2%80%99-and-uptake-of-precaution-doses-for-the-vulnerable-groups.-%E2%80%9Conly-this-way-we-will-be-able-to-preserve-the-gains-made-so-far-through-continued-collective-efforts%E2%80%9D%2C-he-stressed. 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/05.-national-mission-for-clean-ganga-(nmcg)---executive-committee-approves-projects-worth-around-rs.-2700-crore-for-sewage-infrastructure-in-ganga-basin/press-information-bureau/the-46th-meeting-of-the-executive-committee-of-national-mission-for-clean-ganga-(nmcg)-was-organised-under-the-chairmanship-of-shri-g.-asok-kumar%2C-director-general%2C-nmcg-on-23rd-december-2022.-the-projects-are-as-follows%2C-------------1.-in-up%2C-3-projects-approved%2C-out-which-one-pertains-to-development-of-sewerage-infrastructure-in-prayagraj-costing-rs.-475.19-crore-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2.-in-bihar%2C-one-project-each-for-daudnagar-and-motihari-towns-approved-at-estimated-costs-of-rs.-42.25-and-149.15-crore-respectively-----------------------------------------------3.in-west-bengal%2C-big-project-for-rejuvenation-of-river-adi-ganga-approved-at-estimated-cost-of-rs.-653.67-crore---------------------------------------------------4.-afforestation-programmes-for-the-year-2022-23-for-uttarakhand-and-bihar-also-approved-----------------------------------------------------5.-project-titled-%E2%80%98scientific-exploration-of-floral-diversity-near-the-ganga-river-banks-for-ethnobotanical-purposes-along-with-their-conservation-and-economic-development-of-the-region-via-skill-development-programs%E2%80%99-also-approved-for-all-the-five-states. 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/03.-diabetes-remission-through-intermittent%2C-calorie-restricted-diet---study-findings/the-hindu/a-small-randomised%2C-control-trial-with-intermittent-calorie-restricted-diet-carried-out-in-people-with-type-2-diabetes-was-able-to-achieve-remission-in-nearly-50%25-of-the-participants-in-the-intervention-group-at-the-end-of-three-months-of-follow-up-after-the-trial.-the-trial-lasted-for-three-months.-even-at-12-months-of-follow-up%2C-remission-was-seen-in-44%25-of-the-participants.-all-participants-who-achieved-remission-had-completely-stopped-taking-any-drug-to-control-blood-sugar%2C-and-the-remission-lasted-at-least-one-year.--even-with-the-more-stringent-criteria-for-complete-remission%2C-which-describes-a-return-to-normal-measures-of-glucose-metabolism-(hba1c-in-the-normal-range%2C-and-fasting-blood-glucose-of-100-mg%2Fdl)-of-at-least-one-year-duration-in-the-absence-of-any-anti-diabetic-drugs%2C-33.3%25-(12%2F36)-of-participants-in-the-intervention-group-achieved-complete-remission. 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/01.-beijing-reports-5%2C00%2C000-covid-cases-a-day-/the-hindu/china-this-month-has-rapidly-dismantled-key-pillars-of-its-zero-covid-strategy%2C-doing-away-with-snap-lockdowns%2C-lengthy-quarantines-and-travel-curbs-in-a-jarring-reversal-of-its-hallmark-containment-strategy.----------------------------------------------------------------------half-a-million-people-in-a-single-chinese-city-are-being-infected-with-covid-19-every-day%2C-a-senior-health-official-has-said%2C-in-a-rare-and-quickly-censored-acknowledgement-that-the-country%E2%80%99s-wave-of-infections-is-not-being-reflected-in-official-statistics.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------the-country%E2%80%99s-wave-of-infections-is-not-being-reflected-in-official-statistics%2C-says-a-senior-health-official-in-a-rare-and-quickly-censored-statement%3B-most-govt.-run-media-downplay-the-severity.------- 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/04.-operationalizing-one-health-in-g20-countries---recommendations-from-who/who---departmental-news-/one-health-high-level-expert-panel-from-who-helped-identify-seven-recommendations-for-countries-to-scale-up-this-integrated-approach%3A---1.-raise-awareness-and-advocacy-for-oh-priorities-2.-identify-gaps-and-opportunities-3.-improve-oh-governance-4.-support-oh-funding-or-investment-5.-use-the-oh-joint-plan-of-action-as-a-blueprint-for-action-6.-implement-the-oh-approach-in-all-relevant-policies-7.-facilitate-oh-research%2C-knowledge-and-capacity 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/02.-air-suvidha-declaration-and-negative-rt-pcr-report-must-for-travellers-from-china%2C-3-other-countries/the-hindu/random-testing-of-2%25-of-passengers-on-every-international-flight-also-started-from-saturday-morning.-with-covid-19-cases-rising-in-some-countries%2C-the-government-on-saturday-said-passengers-from-china%2C-hong-kong%2C-japan%2C-thailand-and-south-korea-will-have-to-bring-a-negative-rt-pcr-test-report-when-they-travel-to-india.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------filling-up-of-air-suvidha-forms-for-declaring-covid-19-status-will-also-be-made-mandatory-for-these-passengers%2C-union-health-minister-mansukh-mandaviya-said.-those-who-are-symptomatic-or-test-positive-for-covid-19-upon-arrival-in-india-would-be-put-under-quarantine. 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/05.-6%2C400-vacancies-including-posts-for-more-than-2%2C000-doctors-and-teaching-faculty---union-minister-shri-bhupendar-yadav/press-information-bureau/union-minister-of-labour%2C-employment%2C-forest%2C-environment-and-climate-change-shri-bhupender-yadav-said-that-employees%E2%80%99-state-insurance-corporation-(esic)-planned-to-fill-6%2C400-vacancies-including-posts-for-more-than-2%2C000-doctors-and-teaching-faculty-wiping-out-the-backlogs-for-manpower-that-remained.------------------delivering-the-second-graduation-day-keynote-address-at-the-esic-medical-college-and-hospital-today-at-k-k-nagar-in-chennai-today%2C--the-union-minisger-said-that-as-part-of-the-union-government%E2%80%99s-objective-of-the-modernisation-of-facilities-under-the-%E2%80%98nirman-se-shakti%E2%80%99-initiative%2C-we-are-setting-up-23-new-100-bedded-hospitals-across-the-country. 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/04.-gambian-panel-blames-haryana-firm-for-cough-syrup-deaths/the-hindu/cough-syrup-made-in-india-and-sold-in-the-gambia-contained-%E2%80%9Cunacceptable-levels%E2%80%9D-of-the-toxins-diethylene-glycol-(deg)-and-ethylene-glycol-(eg)%2C-according-to-tests-conducted-by-a-swiss-laboratory.--samples-of-the-syrup%2C-made-by-haryana-based-maiden-pharmaceuticals%2C-were-sent-for-analysis-by-the-gambian-government-as-part-of-its-investigation-into-an-epidemic-of-acute-kidney-injury-(aki)%2C-suspected-to-have-killed-at-least-70-children-in-the-gambia-between-july-and-october-2022.-- 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/03.-81-cr.-people-to-get-free-foodgrains-for-one-year-under-national-food-security-act-/press-information-bureau/the-union-cabinet-on-friday-decided-to-provide-free-foodgrains-to-all-81-crore-beneficiaries-covered-under-the-national-food-security-act-(nfsa)-for-one-year.---the-beneficiary-families-which-used-to-pay-%E2%82%B91-for-coarse-cereals%2C-%E2%82%B92-for-wheat-and-%E2%82%B93-for-rice-per-kilogram-will-now-get-35-kg-of-foodgrains-a-month-free-of-cost-for-the-next-one-year%2C-and-others-will-get-five-kilogram-free-each-month-till-december-2023.--------------------------------------------------union-food-minister-piyush-goyal--said-though-the-economic-situation-after-the-pandemic-was-normal%2C-a-decision-was-taken-to-extend-the-benefits-of-the-antyodaya-anna-yojana%2C-pmgkay-and-the-nfsa-to-more-people-by-merging-them.-the-pmgkay%2C-launched-during-the-lockdown-in-april-2020%2C-was-scheduled-to-end-on-december-31%2C-2022.--------------------------- 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/02.-cervical-cancer-jabs-through-schools-for-girls-aged-9-to-14-years/the-hindu/the-government-will-roll-out-vaccination-against-cervical-cancer-for-girls-aged-between-nine-and-14-through-schools.--the-decision-was-based-on-the-national-technical-advisory-group-for-immunisation-(ntagi)-recommendation-to-introduce-the-human-papillomavirus-(hpv)-vaccine-in-the-universal-immunisation-programme.-india-is-expected-to-roll-out-the-programme-in-mid-2023 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/01.-nasal-covid-vaccine-available-both-as-a-primary-dose-and-a-heterologous-booster./the-hindu-/incovacc%2C-co-developed-by-hyderabad-based-bharat-biotech-and-the-u.s.-based-washington-university%2C-was-approved-in-november-for-%E2%80%98restricted-emergency-use%E2%80%99-for-those-aged-18-or-older.---------------------------------------------------------approved-as-a-primary-dose-after-phase-3-trials%2C-and-was-separately-tested-for-safety-and-immunogenicity-as-a-booster.-------------------------unlike-covaxin%2C-which-is-an-inactivated-coronavirus-injected-along-with-an-adjuvant%2C-incovacc-is-an-adenovirus-vectored-vaccine-with-a-%E2%80%9Cprefusion-stabilised-spike-protein%E2%80%9D%2C-which-is-more-like-the-technology-employed-in-the-covishield-vaccines.the-nasal-vaccine-would-be-available-via-the-cowin-website.- 2023-02-12 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/01.-maharashtra-tops-in-sewage-generation-(9107-mld)-followed-by-tamilnadu-(6421-mld)/press-information-bureau/central-pollution-control-board-from-time-to-time-carries-out-the-assessment-of-quantity-of-sewage-generation-and-its-treatment-capacity-availability-in-urban-centers-in-association-with-the-state-pollution-control-boards%2F-pollution-control-committees-and-urban-local-bodies-(ulbs).-as-per-the-cpcb-report-published-in-2021%2C-sewage-generation-from-urban-areas-is-estimated-at-72%2C368-mld%2C-whereas-the-total-treatment-capacity-available-is-31%2C841-mld-(44%25-of-the-sewage-generation).- 2023-02-20 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/02.--almost-10.71-crore-rural-households-have-tap-water-supply/press-information-bureau/drinking-water-being-a-state-subject%2C-states-plan%2C-design%2C-approve-and-implement-drinking-water-supply-schemes.-government-of-india-supplements-the-efforts-of-the-states-by-providing-technical-and-financial-assistance.--to-enable-every-rural-household-in-the-country-to-have-potable-tap-water-supply-by-2024%2C-government-of-india%2C-in-partnership-with-states%2C-is-implementing-jal-jeevan-mission-(jjm)-har-ghar-jal%2C-since-august-2019.- 2022-12-24 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/03.-goi-efforts-to-control-black-carbon-emissions/press-information-bureau/the-indian-space-research-organization-(isro)-is-operating-a-network-of-aerosol-observatories-under-isro-geosphere-biosphere-programme.-one-of-the-parameters-being-measured-from-this-network-is-the-black-carbon-mass-concentration.-the-long-term-measurements-of-black-carbon-over-the-indian-region-from-the-aforesaid-regional-network-of-aerosol-observatories-clearly-shows-a-decreasing-trend-(0.24-%C2%B5g-m-3year-1)-in-the-past-decade.the-government-has-taken-several-measures-to-control-black-carbon-emissions. 2022-12-24 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/04.-climate-change-performance-index---india-secured-8th-position/press-information-bureau/the-climate-change-performance-index-2023-report-was-released-recently.since-no-country-was-strong-enough-in-all-index-categories-to-achieve-an-overall-very-high-rating%2C-thus-the-top-three-places-i.e-1-3-are-vacant.-thereafter-india-is-amongst-the-top-5-countries.-with-india-(8th)%2C-the-united-kingdom-(11th)%2C-and-germany-(16th)%2C-only-three-g20-countries-are-among-the-high-performers-in-ccpi-2023.thus-india%E2%80%99s-rank-is-the-best-amongst-the-g20-countries.- 2022-12-24 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/05.-caqm-sub-committee-for-invoking-actions-under-grap-holds-emergency-meeting/press-information-bureau/delhi%E2%80%99s-overall-air-quality-index-(aqi)-clocked-410-today-as-per-the-4pm-aqi-bulletin-provided-by-the-central-pollution-control-board-(cpcb).-in-view-of-this-sudden-spike-in-the-overall-aqi-of-delhi%2C-the-sub-committee-for-invoking-actions-under-the-graded-response-action-plan-(grap)-of-the-commission-for-air-quality-management-in-ncr-%26-adjoining-areas-(caqm)-held-an-emergency-meeting-today. 2022-12-24 https://www.publichealthchronicle.in/public-health-headlines-december/06.-plastic-recycling-targets-under-extended-producer-responsibility/press-information-bureau/unmanaged-and-littered-plastic-waste-including-plastic-packaging-waste-has-adverse-impacts-on-terrestrial-and-aquatic-ecosystems.-the-ministry-of-environment%2C-forest-and-climate-change-has-notified-the-guidelines-on-extended-producer-responsibility-for-plastic-packaging-under-plastic-waste-management-rules%2C-2016%2C-in-the-gazette-of-india-on-16th-february-2022. 2022-12-24