Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine - 2023 Content Editor: Dr. Immanuel Joshua E Vaccination, Public Health Innovation The Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet has awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine jointly to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman. This follows their discoveries concerning nucleoside base modifications that enabled the development of effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19. Through their ground-breaking findings, they have fundamentally changed the understanding of how mRNA interacts with our immune system, and thus contributed to the unprecedented rate of vaccine development during one of the greatest threats to human health in modern times. Previous Next

05. 6,400 vacancies including posts for more than 2,000 Doctors and Teaching faculty - Union Minister Shri Bhupendar Yadav December 25, 2022 at 8:52:37 AM Human resources for health Union Minister of Labour, Employment, Forest, Environment and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav said that Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) planned to fill 6,400 vacancies including posts for more than 2,000 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, the Union Minisger said that as part of the Union Government’s objective of the modernisation of facilities under the ‘Nirman Se Shakti’ initiative, we are setting up 23 new 100 bedded hospitals across the country. 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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4th Health for All film festival (HAFF) winners announced by WHO Content Editor: Dr. Ismail Rifai June 18, 2023 at 5:37:08 PM Mass media, Global health, Health communication, WHO • The 4th Annual Health for All Film Festival (HAFF) , held at WHO headquarters, in Geneva , has announced this year’s winning films. • Films are a powerful way to raise awareness, improve understanding and encourage positive behaviour changes. • Since 2020, the Health for All Film Festival has gathered more than 4300 submissions from 110 countries. • This year, 93 films were shortlisted and the topics ranged from depression and anxiety to the effects of climate change on health and challenges faced by people with disabilities. • The three main categories for the competition were - Universal Health Coverage , Health emergencies and Better health and well-being , aligning with WHO’s Triple Billion Targets. • Link to watch the films - https://www.who.int/initiatives/health-for-all-film-festival 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. 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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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Mental health to be prioritized in Civic Clinics of Mumbai Content Editor: Dr. Rajat Sharma April 1, 2023 at 6:08:48 PM Mental Health 191 civic dispensaries will look out for underlying signs of mental illnesses among patients coming for treatment. BMC public health department, which carried out a month-long training of roughly 350 doctors for this, also, for the first time, appointed two psychiatrists. The BMC programme will be a part of the National Health Mission’s district mental health programme. ‘Manashakti’ clinics establishment is made compulsory at the primary healthcare level. The state health department’s ‘tele-manus’ helpline will also be extended to Mumbai and provide information about psychiatric and counselling aid. Each civic dispensary will prominently display banners mentioning the ‘telemanus’ number (14416). Patients 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. Previous Next

India's stride against tuberculosis Content Editor: Dr. Sivanthiga February 27, 2024 at 3:22:50 PM Infectious diseases, Communicable Diseases, Programs The 37th STOP TB partnership Board Meeting was held and was virtually addressed by Union Health Minister, Dr.Mansukh Mandaviya showcasing the milestones India has reached in the mission END TB by 2025. He urged the dignitaries to design large-scale interventions. The statements made by Dr.Mansukh Madaviya are as follows: The global reduction in TB incidence is at 8.3% and the same for India is at 16 % i.e., double-paced. The number of missing TB cases in 2023(0.26million) to were nearly ¼ times of those during 2015(1 million) India has emphasized improving healthcare services under the G-20 presidency through: Digital solution Focusing on One Health and Anti-Microbial resistance Enhancing pharmaceutical capabilities. The Private sector participation was 33% of total TB cases. The initiatives and outreach efforts that helped achieve community participation are : Jan Bhagidhari Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan-1,50,000 Ni-kshay Mitras came forward to support 1 Million TB patients with nutritional supplementation. The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra- 38 million people were screened and 1 million were sent for TB testing. ‘TB Mukt Panchayat’ - 5 million courses of TB Preventive Treatment drug, 3HP, and provision of TB services in nearly 1.6 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs. Previous Next

< Back Entering a new era of IoT Derek Wells Mar 18, 2023 This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. Want to view and manage all your collections? Click on the Content Manager button in the Add panel on the left. Here, you can make changes to your content, add new fields, create dynamic pages and more. Your collection is already set up for you with fields and content. Add your own content or import it from a CSV file. Add fields for any type of content you want to display, such as rich text, images, and videos. Be sure to click Sync after making changes in a collection, so visitors can see your newest content on your live site. Previous Next

03. 81 cr. people to get free foodgrains for one year under National Food Security Act December 24, 2022 at 4:21:14 AM Poverty alleviation programmes 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 ₹1 for coarse cereals, ₹2 for wheat and ₹3 for rice per kilogram will now get 35 kg of foodgrains a month free of cost for the next one year, 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, a decision was taken to extend the benefits of the Antyodaya Anna Yojana, PMGKAY and the NFSA to more people by merging them. The PMGKAY, launched during the lockdown in April 2020, was scheduled to end on December 31, 2022. Previous Next

Central Government Health Services now offer Cashless facilities at select hospitals Content Editor: Ankit Kumar Modi June 3, 2023 at 11:30:00 PM Public health laws and regulations, CGHS, Cashless treatment, Health insurance CGHS beneficiaries were delighted over the recent announcement of cashless treatment facilities at 6 AIIMS in Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Patna, Jodhpur, Raipur, and Rishikesh. Union Health Ministry exchanged a Memorandum of Agreement between six AIIMS and CGHS to provide : Cashless OPD facilities, Investigations and Inpatient treatment to CGHS beneficiaries including both serving and retired pensioners. CGHS will pay for the health expenditure within 30 days of receipt of the credit bills making the process more efficient, especially for senior citizens. Government plans to increase the number of CGHS-empaneled hospitals and subsequently, incorporate AIIMS New Delhi, PGIMER, and JIPMER into the plan. Previous Next