Concerns of ash disposal in Delhi Concerns of ash disposal in Delhi Content Editor: Prayag Khandelwal February 17, 2024 Social Trends Environmental Health, Waste disposal The ash generated from Waste-to-Energy Plants contains heavy metals and unburnt toxic chemicals which contaminates the underground water table. To dispose of the ash produced by the WTEPs in Okhla and Tehkhand, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has constructed an ESL facility in Tehkhand. The amount of trash (ash) to be disposed of daily is 100 tonnes, and this ESL has a capacity of 9.23 lakh cubic meters. ESL is projected to live for 6.5 years, according to MCD . Following the filling of ESL, MCD will begin looking for other land and in Delhi, land is an extremely valuable resource. Consequently, bricks and other materials that can be used in construction operations must be made from the ash produced by all of Delhi's current waste-to-energy facilities.

Revised COVID-19 therapeutic guidelines. Content Editor: Dr. Rashmi Verma November 30, 2023 at 12:30:00 PM COVID-19, Global health This update provides new baseline risk estimates for hospital admission for non-severe COVID-19 patients. The revised estimates aid healthcare professionals in identifying and tailoring treatment for individuals based on their risk levels. The most notable change includes the transition of individuals over 65 and those with specific chronic conditions from high to moderate risk. WHO reiterates its strong endorsement of Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir ('Paxlovid'). WHO recommends molnupiravir or remdesivir in cases where Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir is unavailable for high-risk patients. Further, it advises against molnupiravir and remdesivir for moderate risk due to potential harms outweighing benefits. Only symptomatic treatment is recommended for low-risk patients. WHO cautions against routine use of new antivirals (VV116) and strongly opposes ivermectin for non-severe COVID-19, restricting its usage to clinical trials in severe or critical cases. Previous Next

USA tuberculosis report: The current updates (2016-2022) USA tuberculosis report: The current updates (2016-2022) Content Editor: Dr. Ghurumourthy June 29, 2024 Center for Disease Control and Prevention Tuberculosis, Infectious Disease, Report The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) uses the National TB Indicators Project (NTIP) to evaluate and enhance tuberculosis (TB) control efforts across the U.S. The NTIP employs specific metrics to assess TB control effectiveness, including TB incidence rates, which have decreased by 71.2% in 37 jurisdictions over the last five years. Another critical metric is the completion of TB therapy within 12 months, with 61.5% of jurisdictions meeting or exceeding the national average of 89.7%. Additionally, the project tracks the percentage of patients with reported drug susceptibility results , which is crucial for accurate treatment and stands at 97% nationally . The proportion of contacts to sputum AFB smear-positive TB patients who received a latent TB infection diagnosis and completed treatment has also improved across most jurisdictions. These metrics help measure the success of TB programs and identify areas needing improvement, such as the high TB incidence rate among non-U.S.-born individuals, which is 15.7% above the target. Click here to read more.

The DARTS initiative: A project to combat drug resistance Content Editor: Dr. Purnoor Kaur October 12, 2023 at 12:30:00 PM Antibiotic resistance, Rapid detection, Identification The Defeating Antibiotic Resistance through Transformative Solutions (DARTS) project received a $104 million grant from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The project is being conducted to combat drug-resistant bacteria through the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). It is being led by Harvard Medical School. The project targets compact diagnostic tools for challenging bacterial strains and screening for new antibiotics. It aims to develop diagnostic platforms that will enable: Rapid detection of antibiotic-resistant bacteria Real-time identification of effective antibiotics Insights into resistance mechanisms. Furthermore, ARPA-H aims for user-friendly platforms to enhance antibiotic stewardship in healthcare. Previous Next

Current status of the treatment cascade of hypertension in India Current status of the treatment cascade of hypertension in India Content Editor: Dr. Prachi May 22, 2024 The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia Noncommunicable disease, Hypertension, NFHS The “treatment cascade” of hypertension is an important tool to understand and assess the performance of health systems in delivering health care to patients with hypertension. The various stages of the hypertension treatment cascade include The proportion of people screened for hypertension The proportion of people aware of their diagnosis The proportion of people on appropriate treatment The proportion of people with their blood pressure under control Data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-5 survey of 1,267,786 people , which included males 15-54 years and females in the reproductive age group females was analyzed to identify the proportion of people at each stage of the treatment cascade. The national prevalence of hypertension was found to be 18.3% , among which men had a higher prevalence at 21.6% as compared to women at 14.8%. Though 70.5% of hypertensives had been screened at least once, only 34.3% were aware of their hypertensive status. The proportion of hypertensives under treatment was abnormally low at 13.7%, out of which only 7.8% had their BP under control. Multinomial logistic regression found males, illiterates, poor, never married, residents of rural areas, smokers/tobacco users, and alcoholic users were less likely to be at any level in the treatment cascade. Hence there is a need to make hypertension diagnosis and treatment more accessible , especially to the vulnerable groups. Click here to read more.

Driving Healthcare Access: 100 Microsites Initiative for Digital Health Adoption by National Health Authority Content Editor: Dr. Ismail Rifai August 4, 2023 at 12:30:00 PM Digital Health, National Health Authority The National Health Authority launched the 100 Microsites Project under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) to enhance healthcare accessibility through digital health adoption. Microsites are clusters of small-medium healthcare facilities offering digital services to patients. The project aims to create complete ABDM adoption in specific areas, digitizing the patient journey. State Mission Directors implement Microsites with NHA's guidance and resources. The focus is to establish 100 Microsites, increasing ABDM adoption among private healthcare providers and activating a wider digital health ecosystem. All health facilities and professionals, especially from the private sector, are registered on ABDM modules. Patients' health records are linked to ABHA, accessible through mobile apps. Previous Next

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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Beyond Borders: Symposium to tackle health effects of climate change. Beyond Borders: Symposium to tackle health effects of climate change. Content Editor: Dr Sumana Mukhopadhyay November 28, 2023 WHO News Section Climate change, Global health The 10th Joint Technical Symposium on "Facing the Future: Human Health and Climate Change" was organized by WHO, WIPO, and WTO on November 14, 2023. The event emphasized the crucial intersections between public health, trade, and intellectual property (IP) in addressing climate change's impact on human health, particularly among disadvantaged communities. The symposium highlighted the urgent need to align actions with lessons from the COVID-19 response for cross-sectoral activities against threats to climate. Emphasis was given on the following: Acceleration of emission reduction commitments Ensuring trade rules don't hinder access to eco-friendly technologies Role of trade in spreading green technology, incentivizing innovation, and supporting climate-adaptive health systems Bridging the gap between technology providers and seekers through initiatives like WIPO GREEN The symposium included panels covering: Healthcare needs IP's role in addressing climate change Trade policies that help mitigate climate-related health risks The closing remarks emphasized the role of strong partnerships to tackle the health effects of climate change.

Study exploring the effectiveness of Maternal COVID-19 vaccination Study exploring the effectiveness of Maternal COVID-19 vaccination Content Editor: Dr Urmimala Maiti October 12, 2023 Centre for Disease Control and Prevention Vaccination, COVID-19 A case-control study conducted across 26 hospitals in the United States sheds light on the effectiveness of the maternal COVID-19 vaccine in protecting infants<6 months from hospitalization. Maternal vaccination status was determined in women who had received at least two doses of the mRNA vaccine, at least one of which happened during pregnancy, or one dose of the viral vector vaccine followed by at least one dose of the mRNA vaccine during pregnancy. 377 cases and 339 controls were selected. Vaccine effectiveness (VE) was determined as (1 – adjusted odds ratio) x 100%. The VE was: 35%(15%–51%) among infants aged six months 54%(32%–68%) among infants aged three months Maternal vaccination significantly reduced the odds of COVID-19-related hospitalization among infants <6 months. Click here to read more.

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. 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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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