Kairomones Responsible for Mosquito Attraction Toward Humans Kairomones Responsible for Mosquito Attraction Toward Humans Content Editor: Dr. M Swathi Shenoy July 5, 2023 Frontiers in Tropical Diseases Vector Borne Diseases, Carboxylic Acid, Olfaction, Kairomones A novel study was conducted in Zambia, the WHO African region, to test the behavior of Anopheles gambiae against various human scents in natural settings. The novelty of this study included- Use of an outdoor natural setting. The semi-flight cage area used was much larger (2000 times) than the ones traditionally used for laboratory assays. Comparison of multiple scents at the same time. Kairomones are an interspecific mixture of semiochemicals, produced by one species which induces responses advantageous to an individual of a different species perceiving the signal . The study concluded that the mosquitoes exhibit olfactory preferences , especially towards carboxylic acids . This data can be used in the prevention and control of vector-borne diseases.

Continuous glucose monitors: The future for managing health proactively among diabetics Continuous glucose monitors: The future for managing health proactively among diabetics Content Editor: Dr. Swathi Shenoy July 31, 2024 GlobalData Diabetes mellitus, Noncommunicable diseases, Technology, Innovation According to the International Diabetic Federation, an estimated 643 million individuals will be diabetic by 2030. With the increase in diabetics, the data analysis firm GlobalData predicts rapid growth in the global diabetic device markets, particularly for continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). Furthermore, introducing over-the-counter CGMs (OTC CGMs) will be transformative and ensure broader accessibility for individuals with diabetes and those seeking to monitor glucose levels. Dexcom, the first OTC CGM approved by the FDA in March 2024, is designed for individuals aged 18 and older who do not use insulin. The CGM uses a wearable sensor linked to a smartphone application, providing readings every several minutes. These CGM devices will empower and educate individuals to manage their health. Click here to read more.

Surge in Early Puberty Among Indian Girls Raises Health Concerns Content Editor: PHC Editor November 4, 2024 at 5:48:02 PM Early Puberty, Precocious Puberty, Childhood Obesity, Endocrine Disruptors, India Medical professionals in India are observing an increase in cases of precocious puberty , with some girls developing secondary sexual characteristics as early as six years old. Factors contributing to this trend include childhood obesity, exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals, and dietary habits involving hormone-treated foods. Early onset of puberty can lead to psychological challenges , such as confusion and distress, as well as physical issues like stunted growth due to premature bone maturation. Healthcare experts emphasize the importance of timely medical intervention and lifestyle modifications to manage and mitigate the effects of early puberty. Public health initiatives are being advocated to raise awareness and address environmental and lifestyle factors contributing to this phenomenon. Previous Next

National conference on the rights of older persons by NHRC Content Editor: Dr Sivanthiga November 26, 2024 at 3:31:18 PM Geriatrics, Human Rights, Legal Reforms, old age The challenges faced by the aging population who have contributed invariably to the society were addressed and effective strategies for their welfare were discussed in the conference by NHRC. Government’s dedication and commitment and for their betterment was reaffirmed Challenges identified: Discrimination based on age Social isolation Disparities in Healthcare Insecurity related to Finance The UNFPA Personnel’s discussion was focused on Health care evaluation Technology’s role Social security Gendered aspects of aging Quality of life enhancemnet Recommendations: Improving accessibility to quality health care Anti discrimination law strengthening Implementing measures to prevent elder abuse Click here to read more. 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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Current status to AB - PMJAY. Content Editor: Dr. Tanya Tanu January 29, 2024 at 1:00:00 PM Ayushman Bharat, AB-PMJAY Ayushman Cards can be created on the beneficiaries’ mobile phones using the Ayushman App. According to the latest data available from the Press Information Bureau: Around 16.7 crore Ayushman cards have been created only during the last two financial years. 14.6 crore women have been issued Ayushman cards. Uttar Pradesh tops the list of states with the highest number of cards issued, followed by Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. 6.2 crore free hospital admissions under the scheme have saved out-of-pocket expenditure on more than 1.25 lakh crore of poor and vulnerable population. The app has been downloaded 52 lakh times since its launch on September 13, 2023. Previous Next

Decline in Youth Tobacco Use Highlights Public Health Progress Content Editor: Dr. Gurumurthy November 20, 2024 at 2:55:46 AM Tobacco, Public Health Interventions, Adolescents The 2024 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS), conducted by the CDC and FDA, utilized a stratified, multi-stage cluster sampling design to evaluate tobacco use among middle and high school students across the United States. Students completed self-administered questionnaires to provide data on current tobacco product use, defined as use on at least one day in the past 30 days. The survey revealed that 10.1% of high school students and 5.4% of middle school students currently use tobacco products. E-cigarettes were the most commonly used product, reported by 7.8% of high school students and 2.8% of middle school students, followed by nicotine pouches and combustible cigarettes. The data also showed a notable decrease in e-cigarette use among high school students, dropping from 10.0% in 2023 to 7.8% in 2024, reflecting progress in reducing youth tobacco use. Interventions such as bans on flavored tobacco products, stricter age restrictions, awareness campaigns, and school-based education programs significantly contributed to this decline. However, disparities persist, with certain demographic groups showing higher usage rates. These findings underscore the effectiveness of current public health strategies but also highlight the ongoing need for evidence-based interventions to sustain and accelerate progress. Click here to read more Previous Next

WHO's antimicrobial resistance diagnostic initiative: To strengthen diagnostic capacity Content Editor: Dr. Anubhav July 6, 2024 at 3:00:00 PM Antimicrobial Resistance, Global health, Public health The WHO created the AMR diagnostic initiative to assist World Health Assembly member states in fulfilling their 2023 commitments to improve diagnostic capacity. The lack of clinical microbiologists and lab technicians, the high cost of supplies and equipment, and inadequate infrastructure make it difficult to provide essential bacteriology and mycology laboratory services. The policy brief lays out four "building blocks" for the initiative. These include A strategic and operational framework to set standards and provide implementation guidance Standardized assessment tools for monitoring and reporting bacteriology and mycology laboratory services capacity at national and global levels A global AMR laboratory network includes laboratories designated by the WHO for bacteriology and mycology. Susceptibility testing at national, supranational, and specialized levels; and research and innovation in AMR diagnostics. 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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Were the suddden cardiac deaths in Oregon associated with COVID-19 vaccination? Were the suddden cardiac deaths in Oregon associated with COVID-19 vaccination? Content Editor: Dr. Soundhar May 3, 2024 Center for Disease Control International Health, Health Research, COVID-19 In April 2021, cases of myocarditis after COVID-19 vaccination , particularly among young male recipients, were reported to be due to adverse events following vaccination. In response to these, a review of death certificates of previously healthy residents who died of cardiac or other causes from June 2021 to December 2022 was done. In the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report , which was published on April 11, 2024 , where Health Authority researchers examined 1292 death certificates and immunization data for documentation of COVID-19 mRNA vaccination within 100 days of death. These data have supported that in previously young, healthy people there is no association between receipt of the COVID-19 Vaccine and sudden cardiac deaths. Click here to read more.