New COVID-19 Guidelines for international arrivals Content Editor: Dr. Sangya Chaudhary August 1, 2023 at 12:30:00 PM COVID 19, Guidelines, Health regulations The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has updated its 'Guidelines for International Arrivals' in response to the observed decline in the COVID-19 pandemic. These guidelines apply to international travelers and entry points (airports, seaports, and land borders) from July 20, 2023 . Travelers are advised to be fully immunized against COVID-19 according to their country's primary vaccination schedule . During flights and at all entry points, announcements should be made about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and precautionary measures (such as mask use and physical separation). Any traveler exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms will be isolated, required to wear a mask, and separated from other passengers . They will be transferred to an isolation facility for further care. Physical distance should be maintained during debarking. At the entry point, health officials will conduct thermal screenings on all passengers . Previous Next

Human Rights Day 2024: “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now” Human Rights Day 2024: “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now” Content Editor: Dr. Anamika December 18, 2024 Press Information Bureau, Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India Human Rights Day 2024, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) celebrated Human Rights Day at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi on 10 December 2024, marking seventy-seven years since the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This year’s theme was “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now” The Honorable President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu was the Chief Guest on this occasion. On this Human Right Days, multiple publications were released, included journals and a book on NHRC advisories to safeguard human rights. About NHRC - The NHRC plays a vital role in promoting human rights through advisories, conferences, and capacity-building programs, as well through advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and other initiatives, NHRC’s recent initiatives include addressing the rights of vulnerable groups, women’s safety, mental health, and the elderly. Special Rapporteurs and Monitors from NHRC conduct visits to institutions like prisons, shelter homes, and schools to ensure rights protection. Click here to read more

Education Ministry Renews Push for Tobacco-Free Schools Content Editor: Dr. Shayari June 12, 2025 at 5:45:53 PM COTPA, Tobacco, Education The Ministry of Education is intensifying its efforts to establish Tobacco-Free Educational Institutions (ToFEI) through a new nationwide enforcement drive. This initiative, prompted by recent high-level discussions of the Narco Coordination Centre / National Narcotic Coordination Portal (NCORD) chaired by the Home Secretary, aims to bolster existing regulations that protect students from substance abuse. The drive focuses on the strict implementation of existing laws, like banning tobacco sales within 100 yards of schools and to minors. It addresses rising tobacco use among young people, recognising them as a crucial demographic for India's future. The Ministry of Education had launched an "Implementation Manual of ToFEI" in May 2024. This new drive is about actively putting that manual and its nine specific activities (such as marking yellow lines and ensuring no shops) into practice with renewed vigor. Running from 31st May 2025 to 26th June 2025, the initiative will focus on implementing Tobacco-Free Educational Institutions (ToFEI) guidelines. 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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By 2050, global life expectancy to increase by nearly 5 years By 2050, global life expectancy to increase by nearly 5 years Content Editor: Dr. Soundhar May 30, 2024 Science Daily International health, Research findings Study 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), more people are expected to live longer with but with poor health. Global life expectancy is expected to increase from 73.6 years in 2022 to 78.1 years by 2050. And, Global Healthy Life Expectancy will increase from 64.8 to 67.4 in 2050. In addition to these studies, the GBD 2021 risk factor study found that the total number of years lost due to poor health and early death(DALY) attributable to metabolic risk factors had increased by 50% since 2000. Globally, effects are strongest for ‘Improved Behavioral and Metabolic Risks’ with a 13.3% reduction in disease burden in 2050. And also, ‘safer environment’ and ‘Improved Childhood Nutrition and vaccination’ scenario too showed reductions in disease burden. The study concludes that there is an emergent opportunity to influence global health by reducing and eliminating the various metabolic and dietary risk factors.

Government launches PENCiL portal to strengthen enforcement of child labour laws Content Editor: Dr. Anamika December 7, 2024 at 1:30:00 PM Child Labour, Child Welfare, Child health The Government has developed an online portal called ‘Platform for Effective Enforcement for No Child Labour (PENCiL)’ to enforce the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act of 1986. The portal consists of five components: Central Government State Government District Project Societies Child Tracking System Complaint corner District Nodal Officers (DNOs) have been appointed to ensure strict implementation of the Act. The Ministry has framed a model State Action Plan (SAP ) with action points for State Governments to eradicate child labor, including among migrant, girl, and SC/ST children. Click here to read more. Previous Next

03. Diabetes remission through intermittent, calorie-restricted diet - Study findings 03. Diabetes remission through intermittent, calorie-restricted diet - Study findings December 25, 2022 The Hindu Clinical research findings A small randomised, control trial with intermittent calorie-restricted diet carried out in people with type-2 diabetes was able to achieve remission in nearly 50% 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, remission was seen in 44% of the participants. All participants who achieved remission had completely stopped taking any drug to control blood sugar, and the remission lasted at least one year. Even with the more stringent criteria for complete remission, which describes a return to normal measures of glucose metabolism (HbA1c in the normal range, and fasting blood glucose of 100 mg/dL) of at least one year duration in the absence of any anti-diabetic drugs, 33.3% (12/36) of participants in the intervention group achieved complete remission.

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100-Days national campaign: Amplifying awareness to empower women Content Editor: Dr. Shayari Nag July 2, 2024 at 2:00:00 PM Women Empowerment, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Women Health The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) launched a nationwide campaign to empower women over the next 100 days. From June 21st to October 4th, 2024, the campaign aims to raise awareness about critical women-centric issues. It will focus on amplifying awareness and outreach on women's empowerment through nationwide enrollment drives and educational sessions . Minister Savitri Thakur highlighted successful government programs, which are critical tools in achieving this goal of women's empowerment. These include: Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana PM Awas Yojana, Swachh Bharat Mission Poshan Abhiyaan Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) The MWCD is training local workers from its SANKALP program, which operates in 693 districts, to deliver services and information to women effectively. The campaign will empower women in education, health, livelihood opportunities, and social security. Click here to read more. Previous Next

Brain ages at different paces in accordance to social and physical environments Content Editor: Dr. Soundhar October 26, 2024 at 7:44:04 PM Brain health, Aging, Universal Health This study involved 5306 diverse participants across 15 countries published in Nature medicine, involving University of Surrey where they measured brain aging using advanced brain clocks based on deep learning of brain networks. They quantified brain age gaps in healthy individuals and those with neurodegenerative conditions by analyzing data from functional magnetic resonance imaging(fMRI) and electroencephalography(EEG). Study showed that in countries with high inequality, the brain tends to age faster and participants with dementia exhibited critical brain age gaps. It also highlighted sex differences such as women in Latin American countries(LAC) showed greater gaps in brain age. It has profound implications on understanding interaction between macro factors and mechanisms that underlie brain aging and integrates multiple dimensions of diversity into brain health research offering a new framework for personalized medicine. Click here to read more Previous Next