Public Health Daily News Snippets WHO Bulletin Releases Special Edition on Traditional Medicine Ahead of Global Summit The WHO Bulletin published its first special issue on traditional medicine since 1977, featuring research and policy analyses. This release precedes the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine scheduled for December 2025 in New Delhi. Published on : Friday, November 28, 2025 Source : World Health Organization Global Health, Traditional Medicine Integration Read More Global Summit in Geneva Intensified Efforts to Curb Toxic Mercury Pollution A major international conference was held in Geneva from 3rd to 7th November 2025 to strengthen the global fight against mercury pollution . Delegates collaborated to accelerate the phase-out of this toxic metal from products and industrial processes, aiming to protect human health and the environment. Published on : Friday, November 28, 2025 Source : United Nations Environmental Health, International Policy Read More Fitness & Nation-Building: Insights from the National Fitness & Wellness Conclave 2025 The first-ever National Fitness & Wellness Conclave 2025 in Mumbai brought together policymakers, athletes, and industry leaders to reaffirm one message: India’s progress towards becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047 depends on how seriously we take fitness today. With icons from sports and cinema joining the conversation, the conclave highlighted fitness as both a cultural shift and a public health necessity. Published on : Friday, November 28, 2025 Source : Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fit India Movement, Physical Activity, Non-Communicable Diseases, Viksit Bharat Read More Global Evidence Review of the Inequality- Pandemic Cycle: UNAIDS report The UNAIDS established the “Global Council on Inequality, AIDS and Pandemic ” in 2023. Its report “Breaking the inequality-pandemic cycle ” released in November 2025 is based on evidence from more than 1500 peer-reviewed literature and reports from government agencies and research institutions across multiple pandemics and its own empirical studies over the past 2 years. Published on : Friday, November 28, 2025 Source : Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), 2025 Pandemic preparedness, Social inequality, Global Health Read More Decomposition Analysis of Factors Driving Global Maternal Mortality Reduction A new Lancet Global Health paper highlights evidence that combining family planning with quality maternity services has driven a 41% global decline in maternal deaths since 2000. The study shows how contraception alone prevented more than 77,000 maternal deaths in 2023. Published on : Friday, November 28, 2025 Source : The Lancet Global Health Maternal Health, Reproductive & Sexual Health, Gender Equality, Family Planning, Declining Global Maternal Mortality Read More Delhi’s Air Quality Sees Noticeable Improvement: CAQM 2025 Report The 2025 update from the C ommission for A ir Q uality M anagement (CAQM ) highlights significant enhancements in Delhi's air quality and a marked reduction in stubble-burning incidents in nearby states. The report offers data-backed evidence of collaborative efforts to reduce pollution through the use of cleaner fuels, improved waste management, and more stringent regulatory measures. Published on : Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Source : Press Information Bureau, New Delhi Air Pollution, Environmental Health, Public Health Policy Read More Genomic Collaboration for a Safer Future: India and Italy Unite for Pandemic Preparedness The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) round table in New Delhi emphasized the power of genomic research and collaboration in strengthening pandemic preparedness. Experts called for sustained global surveillance and rapid translation of genomic data to safeguard public health. Published on : Friday, November 14, 2025 Source : Press Information Bureau, New Delhi Genomic Surveillance, Pandemic Readiness Read More WHO Unveils Global Agenda to Strengthen Paediatric Clinical Trials The World Health Organization has unveiled a new global research agenda to close gaps in evidence on child health. It prioritizes equitable, high-impact paediatric trials to ensure that treatments for children are safe, effective, and grounded in sound science. Published on : Friday, November 14, 2025 Source : World Health Organization Health Research, Pediatric Health, Clinical Trials Read More WHO refutes Tylenol-Autism Link: Urges Evidence-Based Care A statement by the current US President, which linked Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism, prompted an immediate response from the World Health Organization. The WHO clarified that no scientific evidence supports this claim and urged reliance on medical guidance. Published on : Friday, November 14, 2025 Source : World Health Organization Maternal and Child Health, Health Communication, Global Health Governance Read More 2025 Lancet Countdown Report on Climate Change and Health Impacts of climate inaction have led to a 23% increase in heat-related deaths since the 1990s. Food insecurity affected 124 million more people due to extreme weather in 2023, with losses reaching $1.35 trillion. Addressing climate change has prevented 160,000 premature deaths from coal pollution and supported 16 million jobs in renewable energy. With COP30 ahead, WHO, along with member states, plans to emphasize climate action and a swift transition away from fossil fuels. Published on : Friday, November 7, 2025 Source : World Health Organization Climate change, food insecurity, Sustainability Read More WHO Introduces New Global Framework to Enhance National Health Emergency Response The World Health Organization has unveiled a new global guide, the National Health Emergency Alert and Response Framework, to bolster countries' readiness for health crises. Developed from lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, it provides a standardized approach for managing emergencies. Published on : Friday, November 7, 2025 Source : World Health Organization Global Health Security, Emergency Preparedness Read More Training Modules to Strengthen Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Response in India The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has introduced three specialized training modules to enhance India’s capacity for managing chemical emergencies. This initiative aims to build a skilled, coordinated response system across healthcare and disaster management sectors. 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Public Health Daily News Snippets WHO Bulletin Releases Special Edition on Traditional Medicine Ahead of Global Summit The WHO Bulletin published its first special issue on traditional medicine since 1977, featuring research and policy analyses. This release precedes the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine scheduled for December 2025 in New Delhi. Published on : Friday, November 28, 2025 Source : World Health Organization Global Health, Traditional Medicine Integration Read More Global Summit in Geneva Intensified Efforts to Curb Toxic Mercury Pollution A major international conference was held in Geneva from 3rd to 7th November 2025 to strengthen the global fight against mercury pollution . Delegates collaborated to accelerate the phase-out of this toxic metal from products and industrial processes, aiming to protect human health and the environment. Published on : Friday, November 28, 2025 Source : United Nations Environmental Health, International Policy Read More Fitness & Nation-Building: Insights from the National Fitness & Wellness Conclave 2025 The first-ever National Fitness & Wellness Conclave 2025 in Mumbai brought together policymakers, athletes, and industry leaders to reaffirm one message: India’s progress towards becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047 depends on how seriously we take fitness today. With icons from sports and cinema joining the conversation, the conclave highlighted fitness as both a cultural shift and a public health necessity. Published on : Friday, November 28, 2025 Source : Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fit India Movement, Physical Activity, Non-Communicable Diseases, Viksit Bharat Read More Global Evidence Review of the Inequality- Pandemic Cycle: UNAIDS report The UNAIDS established the “Global Council on Inequality, AIDS and Pandemic ” in 2023. Its report “Breaking the inequality-pandemic cycle ” released in November 2025 is based on evidence from more than 1500 peer-reviewed literature and reports from government agencies and research institutions across multiple pandemics and its own empirical studies over the past 2 years. Published on : Friday, November 28, 2025 Source : Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), 2025 Pandemic preparedness, Social inequality, Global Health Read More Decomposition Analysis of Factors Driving Global Maternal Mortality Reduction A new Lancet Global Health paper highlights evidence that combining family planning with quality maternity services has driven a 41% global decline in maternal deaths since 2000. The study shows how contraception alone prevented more than 77,000 maternal deaths in 2023. Published on : Friday, November 28, 2025 Source : The Lancet Global Health Maternal Health, Reproductive & Sexual Health, Gender Equality, Family Planning, Declining Global Maternal Mortality Read More Delhi’s Air Quality Sees Noticeable Improvement: CAQM 2025 Report The 2025 update from the C ommission for A ir Q uality M anagement (CAQM ) highlights significant enhancements in Delhi's air quality and a marked reduction in stubble-burning incidents in nearby states. The report offers data-backed evidence of collaborative efforts to reduce pollution through the use of cleaner fuels, improved waste management, and more stringent regulatory measures. Published on : Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Source : Press Information Bureau, New Delhi Air Pollution, Environmental Health, Public Health Policy Read More Genomic Collaboration for a Safer Future: India and Italy Unite for Pandemic Preparedness The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) round table in New Delhi emphasized the power of genomic research and collaboration in strengthening pandemic preparedness. Experts called for sustained global surveillance and rapid translation of genomic data to safeguard public health. Published on : Friday, November 14, 2025 Source : Press Information Bureau, New Delhi Genomic Surveillance, Pandemic Readiness Read More WHO Unveils Global Agenda to Strengthen Paediatric Clinical Trials The World Health Organization has unveiled a new global research agenda to close gaps in evidence on child health. 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Food insecurity affected 124 million more people due to extreme weather in 2023, with losses reaching $1.35 trillion. Addressing climate change has prevented 160,000 premature deaths from coal pollution and supported 16 million jobs in renewable energy. With COP30 ahead, WHO, along with member states, plans to emphasize climate action and a swift transition away from fossil fuels. Published on : Friday, November 7, 2025 Source : World Health Organization Climate change, food insecurity, Sustainability Read More WHO Introduces New Global Framework to Enhance National Health Emergency Response The World Health Organization has unveiled a new global guide, the National Health Emergency Alert and Response Framework, to bolster countries' readiness for health crises. Developed from lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, it provides a standardized approach for managing emergencies. Published on : Friday, November 7, 2025 Source : World Health Organization Global Health Security, Emergency Preparedness Read More Training Modules to Strengthen Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Response in India The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has introduced three specialized training modules to enhance India’s capacity for managing chemical emergencies. This initiative aims to build a skilled, coordinated response system across healthcare and disaster management sectors. 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Centre reviews ARI preparedness Content Editor: Dr. Pradipta S Infectious diseases, Pneumonia China is grappling with a surge in respiratory illnesses, particularly among children. This has been attributed to the eased COVID-19 restrictions and known pathogens such as Influenza, Mycoplasma Pneumoniae, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), etc. The Union Health Ministry urged: The State governments - to ensure preparedness of health facilities in this scenario. to test the throat and nasal swabs of patients presenting with pneumonia-like symptoms. The IDSP (Integrated Disease Surveillance Project) surveillance units to carry out watchful monitoring of cases. The Health Ministry has reaffirmed that there is no alarming situation at present. Previous Next

Kerala Doctors on Quack Hunt Content Editor: Dr. Pragyna Paramita Das August 2, 2023 at 12:30:00 PM Non registered practitioners. General Practitioners Association (GPA), a collective of medical students interns and working doctors launch “Quack Hunt” in Kerala on 24th June in order to bring justice to unregistered and untrained quacks. It is been set up with a dedicated mobile number in the form of “Quack Cell” to receives complaints which are forwarded to the medical authorities as well as to police for the investigation. People with no medical qualifications and foreign graduates practicing medicine without displaying their registration numbers, licence and using fake MBBS certificates are in the radar. Previous Next

National conference on 'Universal access to healthcare: Digital solutions' National conference on 'Universal access to healthcare: Digital solutions' Content Editor: Dr. Prachi September 13, 2024 Press Information Bureau Healthcare technology, Digital health A National Conference on 'Universal Access to Healthcare: Digital Solutions' was held in New Delhi. The conference focussed on optimizing technology for Universal Health Coverage. With WHO, India will launch the Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH) . There are also plans for life-long health records for every individual, in addition to the U-Win App for recording newborns' and mothers' vaccinations. National Health Claims Exchange gateway would be launched under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. The conference emphasized on: Protecting human rights in digital health Bridging the digital gap Using technology to reduce healthcare costs AI's potential in healthcare data analysis Notable models such as the Digital Nerve Centre (DiNC) in Kolar, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh's Telemedicine Programme were also discussed.

2023: Sizzling into the record books as the hottest year in 174 Years Content Editor: Pradipta S December 20, 2023 at 12:30:00 PM Global Warming, Greenhouse Gases The WMO confirmed that 2023 would be the warmest year on record, soaring above 1.4°C above the pre-industrial levels (1850-1900). This surpasses the previous warmest years 2016 and 2020, as told by the provisional State of the Global Climate Report 2023. The ten years from 2014 to 2023 are anticipated to be the warmest recorded, a rise of around 1.19°C above the 1850 to 1900 average. The levels of the three greenhouse gases: CO2, Methane and N2O , reached unprecedented heights in 2022 and continue to rise. The other concerning indicators are ocean heat content, global mean sea level and Antarctic sea-ice extent . Extreme weather conditions are looming, which will have significant socio-economic repercussions ranging from wildfires, food security concerns and population displacements. Previous Next

CDC Report: Trends in U.S. death rates among older adults Content Editor: Dr. Chinmay July 25, 2024 at 4:00:00 PM Mortality Rate, International Health, Public health A report details trends in death rates among older adults in the United States. Titled "QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rate Among Adults Aged ≥65 Years, by Sex — United States, 1970–2022 ", it analyzes data spanning from 1970 to 2022. The results of the study are as follows: Significant Decline: There has been a notable decrease in death rates for adults aged 65 and older since 1970, with the age-adjusted death rate falling from over 6,700 per 100,000 people to approximately 4,000 in 2019. Recent Variations: Death rates increased slightly in 2020 and 2021 but decreased again in 2022. Gender Disparities: Males have consistently experienced higher death rates compared to females throughout the entire period. The report's data is sourced from the National Vital Statistics System. Click here to read more. Previous Next

50 years of the expanded programme on immunization. Content Editor: Dr. Sakshi Aggarwal May 15, 2024 at 1:30:00 PM Immunization, Morbidity, Mortality, Research Findings WHO initiated the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) in 1974 to ensure global access to life-saving vaccines. For this study, mathematical and statistical models were utilized to estimate the impact of vaccination against 14 pathogens covered by EPI, as well as the mortality and morbidity averted for each age group compared to a scenario without vaccination. Findings showed the importance of vaccination as: 154 million deaths were prevented since 1974 , with 146 million deaths averted among children under 5 and 101 million among infants under 1. 40% of the decline was observed in global infant mortality and 52% in the African region. On average, 66 years of full health were gained for every death averted , totaling 10.2 billion years of full health. As a result, EPI was identified as the largest contributor to improved infant survival over the past five decades. Click here to read more. Previous Next

COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, warns Prime Minister COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, warns Prime Minister Content Editor: Dr. Anubhav Mondal March 24, 2023 The Hindu Infectious disease, COVID, Influenza The Prime Minister emphasized the need to monitor the status of covid and directed to increase whole genome sequencing of COVID-19 positive samples. In the high review meeting, the COVID and influenza situation was evaluated; as influenza and COVID cases are on the rise, senior citizens and people with co-morbidities to take extra precautions. The PM also directed officials to follow up with states for effective monitoring of ILI and SARI and testing for influenza, SARS-CoV-2, and adenovirus. In the previous week, 888 cases of COVID, with a weekly positivity rate of 0.98%.

India Emerges as Global Biotech Destination India Emerges as Global Biotech Destination Content Editor: Dr. Shubham June 20, 2025 Press Information Bureau Biotechnology, Bio-Foundry, India Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh addressed the "I nternational C entre for G enetic E ngineering and B iotechnology" (ICGEB) Board Meeting of Governors on May 14, 2025. He emphasized India's growing role in the global biotech community, promoting the creation of the first "DST-ICGEB Bio-Foundry" with public funding and the expansion of its bioeconomy from $10 billion in 2014 to $165.7 billion in 2024. The country's biotech achievements were as highlighted: By 2024, its bioeconomy will have grown from $10 billion in 2014 to $165.7 billion. More than 10,000 biotech startups are based in India, which is ranked third in Asia-Pacific and 12th globally for biotech. India developed the world's first DNA-based vaccine , introduced Nafithromycin , and developed diagnostic kits for Dengue and HIV. The BioE3 Policy , approved in August 2024, aims to build a resilient ecosystem for bio-based products and enhance biomanufacturing. India plays a significant role in ICGEB, with 105 international PhDs and 112 postdoctoral researchers trained in New Delhi. India has five priority areas for biotech growth: bioenergy, bio-industrial, bio-plantation, biomedical, and biomanufacturing . With visionary leadership, India is set to steer towards becoming a global bioeconomic leader.