Support for Anganwadi Workers and Helpers with range of incentives Content Editor: Dr.Manjeet February 18, 2024 at 7:02:08 AM Community Health In a written reply to Rajya Sabha today, Minister of Women & Child Development, Shrimati Smriti Zubin Irani furnished detailed information regarding Anganwadi & Anganwadi workers. As of December 31, 2023, 13,48,135 Anganwadi workers and 10,23,068 Anganwadi helpers were working in the country. Starting October 1, 2018, the Government of India raised the monthly honorarium as follows: Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) at main AWCs from Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 4,500 , AWWs at mini-AWCs from Rs. 2,250 to Rs. 3,500 Anganwadi Helpers (AWHs) from Rs. 1,500 to Rs. 2,250. Additionally, it introduced a performance-linked incentive of Rs. 250 per month for AWHs and Rs. 500 for AWWs. Various measures have been introduced to motivate and support Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) and Anganwadi Helpers (AWHs), including: 1. Promotion : Guidelines have been issued to enhance promotional opportunities. 50% of AWW posts shall be filled by promoting AWHs with 5 years of experience, and 50% of supervisory posts by promoting AWWs with similar experience, subject to other criteria. 2. Leave : AWWs are entitled to 180 days of paid maternity leave, 45 days for abortion/miscarriage, and 20 days of annual leave. 3. Social Security Insurance Schemes : Insurance benefits under schemes like PMJJBY and PMSBY cover life and accidental risks for AWWs/AWHs. 4. Retirement date : States/UTs are encouraged to adopt a uniform retirement date,i.e., April 30 each year, for AWWs and AWHs to ensure proper human resource planning. 4. Others include- Dress code, Insurance cover under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package, Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM-SYM), and upgrading mini AWC to AWW 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. 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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. 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Limitation of sugar consumption: Long term reduction of risk of non-communicable diseases Content Editor: Dr. Swathi November 22, 2024 at 3:00:00 PM Noncommunicable diseases, Lifestyle modifications, Nutrition A new study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics revealed that limiting sugar intake in the first 1000 days of life can reduce the lifelong risk of developing diabetes and hypertension. According to the WHO guidelines, the daily intake of free sugars should be less than 10% of the energy intake in adults and children. However, despite these guidelines, 85% of the children are found to consume sugar more than the recommended levels. The study was a natural experiment, wherein after the World War 2, for a few months, the UK government rationed food, with a limit of 40g of sugar daily. After a few years, in 1953, this rationing stopped, leading to a spike in the daily sugar intake from 40g to 80g. The key findings are as follows: It was observed that this reduction in the sugar content led to a 35% reduced risk of diabetes and 20% reduced risk of hypertension. This led to delay in onset of diabetes by 4 years and of hypertension by 2 years. The study highlights the need for primordial prevention of non-communicable diseases. Previous Next

The 2021 Census was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This was the first time in the 150-year history that the census exercise was not conducted on time. The delay can impact updating the various important indicators related to housing, employment, migration, literacy, and mortality. Public Health News Analysis How the Delayed 2021 Census can be Impacting the Ever-Increasing Indian Population? Author: Dr. Amey Patil Updated on : July 26, 2023 Census, Population projections, Data, Enumeration, Population Studies, COVID-19 Pandemic The delay in Census would add up to more than 12 years, which will have consequences of its own. The COVID-19 pandemic did present a unique set of challenges concerning its high infectivity. The pandemic was not a limiting factor for other countries. USA, UK, and China carried out their census during the pandemic itself. India has always been associated as the second-most populated country in the world behind its neighbouring country of China. However, that was recently changed in April this year. According to an annual report by the UN Population Fund, it is estimated that India will be slightly ahead of China's population by the middle of this year. India's population is expected to be 1,428 million (142.8 crores), slightly ahead of China's population of 1,425 million. India would have had an accurate number of its population had the 2021 Census been carried out. The 2021 Census was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This was the first time in the 150-year history that the census exercise was not conducted on time. The Census Act of 1948 has no legal framework that the census must be carried out every decade. However, delaying the census and relying on projections can have far-reaching effects. The Long Road to the 16th Population Census Census is conducted by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India under the Ministry of Home Affairs . India was all set to have its first-ever digital census of a billion-plus population. The central government has allocated a budget of ₹8754.23 crores. A pre-test exercise of the digital census was successfully carried out in 2019. The mobilization of 3.3 enumerators, training of trainers, update of mobile applications, and other preparations to kickstart the digital census in April were in full swing. However, the sudden COVID-19 outbreak kept everything at a standstill. The restoration of normal activities began in the middle of 2022. However, there are still no signs of the nationwide exercise. The census is a two-step process . The first step involves house-listing and numbering and the second step is the actual counting of people. The counting of people (known as enumeration ) is typically done in February . The earliest it can be done is February 2024. However, there are reports that the census will be done after the Lok Sabha 2024 elections. The delay would add up to more than 12 years, which will have consequences of its own. The census was only delayed during World War II, India-China War, and the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1941, 1961, and 1971 respectively. The COVID-19 pandemic did present a unique set of challenges concerning its high infectivity. However, India still went ahead with the Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Bihar, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, and Punjab. Even though the Indian census is vast, the pandemic was not a limiting factor for other countries. USA, UK, and China carried out their census during the pandemic itself. It was the first digital census for the USA as well. How a Delayed Census is Affecting the Indian Population? Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first home minister of India, had quoted the census to be "no longer a mere counting or the head; it involves extraction of information which plays a vital role in the determination of many of our administrative policies." The United Nations has defined census as "the total process of collecting, compiling, and publishing demographic, economic, and social data pertaining, at a specified time or times to all persons in a country or delimited territory." The above-mentioned statements establish the importance of the census. The census is the primary source of basic national population data . It is a base benchmark for population studies . Therefore, not knowing the actual population and relying on decade-old data is a big issue. The estimates provided by this data can also be far from reality. The importance of the census is not limited only to the population studies. The utility of census ranges from administration, social and economic data, policy-making, research purposes, business industry, planning, and civil registration, to even as a frame for sample surveys. The NITI Aayog uses census data for the distribution of the population by age, sex, and rural and urban regions to analyse consumer demand . The census data is also useful in estimating national income . One of the most important utilizations of census data is for the formulation of policies on health, education, food, etc . Resource allocation for a government scheme or program is based on census data. Therefore, many beneficiaries are missed out on the government’s Public Distribution System (PDS). The unavailability of characteristics of the population disrupts the policies related to important issues like migration, public health, and public health infrastructure. Can the Delay in the Census be a Blessing in Disguise? The only positive coming out of the delay in the census is that the situation can be used for re-examining the instruments . There would be many challenges considering the mixed mode of data collection . The mobile apps developed for data collection could use some refinement. The Census Management and Monitoring System (CMMS) Portal used for monitoring the census progress can be re-examined. The questionnaire can be re-examined as well. The questions for the 2021 Census have been increased to 31 which includes some interesting questions on whether a family has access to a mobile, smartphone, scooter, motorcycle, or car. Conclusion The elements of a census include stages like enumeration, data processing, analysis, dissemination of results, and evaluation. The procedure can be very extensive and long. Therefore, efforts must be made to kickstart the 2021 Census. The delay can impact updating the various important indicators related to housing, employment, migration, literacy, and mortality. The procedure should not be rushed, but there should at least be an official word on the status of the exercise. At the end of the day, a census should be a proper perspective of society. References 1. Narayan MK. A Treatise on Indian Censuses Since 1981 [Internet]. 2023 [cited 2023 Jul 4]. Available from: https://censusindia.gov.in/ebook/Com_Eng/mobile/index.html#p=667 2. Banerjee T. India’s population census postponed again. what does the delay mean? [Internet]. India Today; 2023 [cited 2023 Jul 4]. Available from: https://www.indiatoday.in/news-analysis/story/india-population-census-postponed-again-what-does-the-delay-mean-2319535-2023-01-10 3. Kumar D. Census exercise likely after Lok Sabha polls, look at some probable questions [Internet]. 2023 [cited 2023 Jul 4]. Available from: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/census-exercise-likely-after-lok-sabha-polls-2024-internet-access-cereals-among-probable-questions-11685278491636.html comments debug Comments Rated 0 out of 5 stars. No ratings yet Rate the Article* Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. Join the team Public Health Chronicle! APPLY NOW

Ban on tobacco products upheld by Delhi High Court Content Editor: Dr. Siddharth Singh April 14, 2023 at 3:19:44 PM Public Health laws and regulation Upholding the recent notification of the state government to prohibit manufacturing, storage, distribution and sale of scented/flavored tobacco, pan masala, gutka and similar products in the national capital. The high court bench observed that the ban is a "policy decision" in the "interest of public health". This becomes especially important as Tobacco and tobacco related products have been a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the Lower and Middle Income Countries. Previous Next

Vaccine derived Polio Virus cases on the rise in Africa Content Editor: Dr. Siddharth Singh Vaccination Vaccine have played a major role in the eradication of polio worldwide but as in all wars some collateral damages are a part of the victory. Vaccine derived Polio Cases are a new threat to the continuing war raged against polio. In a recent update by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, four African countries namely; Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria and Somalia gave reported Vaccine derived Polio cases. The cases have become a major problem in the region with intensified coverage of vaccines being ensured by the WHO and help from various international organisation's like BMGF. Africa is one of the most troublesome areas for vaccination because of various reasons including political unrest, local beliefs and cultures. This recent outbreak of Vaccine derived Polio Cases push a further problem in an already undeserved region. 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. 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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. 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Changes in the surveillance of vaccine-preventable diseases in Africa: Integration into the regional platform Content Editor: Dr. Ghurumourthy June 29, 2024 at 1:30:00 PM Surveillance, Vaccine preventable diseases, Outbreak The World Health Organization African Regional Office (WHO AFRO) is transitioning from Epi Info to District Health Information Software 2 (DHIS2) to enhance vaccine-preventable disease surveillance. This move started in 2019 and involves a phased implementation across African countries, with pilot programs in Mali, Rwanda, and Togo. By 2024, eight of the 47 member countries had fully implemented the system , integrating their data into a regional platform. This transition to DHIS2 is not without its challenges, but it promises to significantly improve data quality and system interoperability, thereby enhancing outbreak detection and response. 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. 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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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