WHO calls for equitable access to healthcare for people with TB and diabetes. WHO calls for equitable access to healthcare for people with TB and diabetes. Content Editor: Dr. Himabindu Reddy November 29, 2023 WHO News Section Healthcare Equity, Diabetes, Tuberculosis , Public health According to the WHO Global TB Report 2023, diabetes is one of the major determinants of TB, accounting for nearly 400,000 TB episodes globally. Diabetes increases the risk of TB and increases the likelihood of unfavorable TB treatment outcomes, such as death. This highlights how important it is to guarantee that patients with diabetes and tuberculosis have access to essential care. During the September 2023 United Nations high-level meeting on tuberculosis (TB), the member states pledged to facilitate: Universal access to high-quality tuberculosis services Action against all TB determinants and drivers, including non-communicable diseases like diabetes They also vowed to support the theme of this year's World Diabetes Day, "equitable access to essential care," by committing to systematic screening, prevention, treatment, and care for TB as well as for related medical conditions like diabetes.

World Environment Day focuses on Mission LiFE World Environment Day focuses on Mission LiFE Content Editor: Dr Nivetha S May 12, 2023 Press Information Bureau Environmental day, Climate change World Environment Day 2023 – Mission LiFE This year, on account of World Environment Day on June 5, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change will be celebrating the same highlighting the Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) across the country. The initiatives include: Swachhata Actions by the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) in collaboration with the National Zoological Park. Mask Making activities, conducted by RMNH , Mysore -NMNH-MOEFCC along with a green pledge. Awareness talks on Water pollution, Save water, the Significance of Marine Ecosystems, and Climate by RGRMNH . The Director , of Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) gave an awareness talk on themes like ‘Save water’ and ‘Say no to plastics’ . ‘Signature campaign’ and ‘Green Pledge’ by NCSCM as a part of a world bank workshop where international delegates shared their experiences on coastal management and sustainable agricultural practices and emphasized the need to live in harmony with nature.

Swachh survekshan 2024: Focus on bulk waste generators Swachh survekshan 2024: Focus on bulk waste generators Content Editor: Dr. Anamika July 23, 2024 Press Information Bureau Waste Management, Sustainability The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA ) launched the third quarter (Q3) of Swachh Survekshan 2024, which focused on waste management at Bulk Waste Generators (BWGs) . The first two quarters involved citizen feedback on city cleanliness, the third focused on assessing processing facilities , and the fourth included field assessments on all indicators . BWGs generate 30-40% of urban waste, including residential complexes, commercial entities, and public institutions. Mandates include waste segregation, biodegradable processing, and separate Construction & Demolition (C&D) waste management. Q4 of Swachh Survekshan 2024 is expected to complete the assessment cycle in September – October 2024. Click here to read more.

Dietary disparities among healthy individuals and patients of chronic kidney disease Content Editor: Dr. Manu Goel April 5, 2024 at 2:00:00 PM Non Communicable Diseases, Nutrition, Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease A study conducted at PGIMER, Chandigarh, on the dietary intake of protein, sodium, phosphorus, and potassium among healthy individuals and patients suffering from Stage 2-4 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) , recently released its findings as follows - The protein intake per kilogram of body weight was higher in healthy subjects than in patients. Salt consumption was above the WHO-recommended dietary allowance in the majority of healthy individuals and patients. Meanwhile, among the sexes, men consumed more of all the nutrients measured in the study compared to women. The authors state that while salt consumption levels have lowered compared to previous studies, they are still beyond the recommended allowance , indicating a need for unfinished public health education on such issues Click here to read more. Previous Next

Cost-effectiveness of Hepatitis A vaccine: Findings from a study in Kerala Cost-effectiveness of Hepatitis A vaccine: Findings from a study in Kerala Content Editor: Dr. Anamika August 8, 2024 PLoS One Hepatitis A, Cost-effectiveness, Health economics, Research findings A study was done in Kerala to analyze the cost-effectiveness of the hepatitis A vaccine. The study evaluated three strategies for hepatitis A vaccination, which include the following: 1. No vaccination 2. Hepatitis A vaccination without screening 3. Hepatitis A vaccination following screening for HAV antibodies The study included live attenuated and inactivated hepatitis A vaccines, using a Decision-tree and Markov model. To evaluate the cost-effectiveness, the study included direct medical, non-medical, and indirect costs related to HAV infection. The results of the study are as follows: Both vaccines, with or without screening, were found to be cost-saving. Vaccination with either was found to save 1.18% to 2.12% of the government budget. The screening strategies offered additional savings. An additional budget of ₹1,992 million and ₹6,328 million was needed for the administration of live attenuated vaccine and inactivated vaccine, respectively. Results aligned with studies from other middle-income countries, supporting the integration of vaccination into public health programs. Click here to read more.

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Amazon Rainforest's Role in Mitigating Pollution and Healthcare Costs Worth Billions, Reveals Study. Amazon Rainforest's Role in Mitigating Pollution and Healthcare Costs Worth Billions, Reveals Study. Content Editor: Dr. Deepika Bishnoi April 20, 2023 The Hindu Global Health, Environment A study published in the Communications Earth & Environment journal reveals that each hectare of forest burned in the Amazon generates health costs of $2 million a year due to lung and heart infections caused by the resulting pollution. Forest cover is shown to have a significant impact on reducing respiratory and cardiovascular infections, with forests in Indigenous territories preventing 15 million such infections annually. The authors suggest that reducing deforestation, strengthening environmental legislation, increasing penalties for those who deforest and burn forests, and strengthening fire management and control agencies are necessary steps to reduce the threat of fires. However, deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has surged by 75% compared to the previous decade despite government vows to reverse environmental destruction.

Digital India Act - Two pronged "regulator" on cybercrime & e-commerce Digital India Act - Two pronged "regulator" on cybercrime & e-commerce Content Editor : Dr. Monk March 8, 2023 The Times of India Data Protection, Criminal and Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is set to replace the existing IT Act 2000 with a new and more important act, Digital India Act (DIA). It safeguards child and women’s safety along with regulations against spreading misinformation and online harassment . GoI is committed to making Internet Service Providers (ISPs) accountable for hosting offensive content . New regulations for data storage , online gaming , cyberbullying , doxing , and other cybercrimes. Intermediaries can't be allowed to perpetuate the circulation of offensive material in the garb of privacy and freedom of speech.

Monkeypox - No longer global health emergency Monkeypox - No longer global health emergency Content Editor: Dr. Anubhav Mondal May 15, 2023 WHO NEWS section Infectious disease, Monkey pox, International health In July 2022 , the WHO deemed the illness a global public health emergency of international significance. Following the Emergency Committee meeting, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the WHO , delivered the announcement. More than 87 thousand cases and 140 fatalities related to monkey pox have been reported to WHO from 111 countries overall for more than a year. According to the WHO, even though the monkey pox epidemic may no longer be in a state of emergency, it still presents public health concerns that necessitate a strong, pro-active, and long-lasting response.

CDC approves Flumist vaccine for self administration CDC approves Flumist vaccine for self administration Content Editor: Dr. Tanya October 2, 2024 Social Trends CDC, Influenza, Vaccines Flumist, a live attenuated vaccine , has been approved for self administration for adults aged 18 years and above or for administration by a caregiver for those aged 2-17 years This shall increase both convenience and accessibility, thereby favoring vaccine acceptance.. The vaccine can be procured online through the Flumist Online program. Adults aged 18 years and above have to complete an online questionnaire which is then reviewed by the pharmacist before shipment of the vaccine. Click here to read more