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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14-Headlines of the day (All) Public Health News Snippets 3 - 8th April, 2023 Effectively the prices of 651 esssential medicines will come down by 6.73% despite 12.2% increase in WPI The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) had been able to fix the price of 651 out of the 870 scheduled under the essential drugs. This capping of the price would save Rs. 3,500 Crore of the consumer's pocket, annually. Further, Jan Aushadhi stores have created competition in the market which helped in decreasing the price of such drugs. The pricing of a drug is a multifaceted approach, the pharma companies can increase or decrease the price of their drugs according to Wholesale Price Index (WPI) according to the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013. World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that almost 40% of the health budget in LMIC is directed towards medicines, which maximum is borne out of Pocket by the consumer. Content Editor: Dr. Siddharth Singh The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority Source : Published on : Friday, April 7, 2023 Essential Medicines, OOPE, Jan Aushadhi Kendras NMC responds with cautionary figures of suicides and drop-outs among UGs and PGs An RTI response from National Medical Council ( NMC) shows that 64 MBBS and 55 Postgraduate students have died due to suicide in the last 5 years. Concerned over the situation, NMC has asked all medical colleges to compile data on suicide, and dropouts among UG and PGs but there is no clarity on how to carry forward and use the collected data. NMC earlier last year had issued a letter to all the medical colleges of the country to ensure the mental health and well-being of all the resident doctors. Content Editor: Dr. Siddharth Singh The Hindu, Delhi Source : Published on : Friday, April 7, 2023 Mental Health 500% increase in organ donation in Delhi during the first quater of 2023 National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO), reported that there is an increase in organ donation by 500% in the first three months of 2023. There were only 2 donations in 2022 from Jan to March, which has risen to 12 this year. NOTTO officials said that 40 lives have been saved because of the decisions of families of 12 brain-dead patients, as a result of efforts of Transplant coordinators at respective hospitals who successfully counseled families in their difficult times. Content Editor: Dr. Siddharth Singh Times of India Source : Published on : Thursday, April 6, 2023 Organ Donation, NOTTO An exodus Town (Kumbanad) in Kerala Schools in Kumbanad are facing a tough time in getting students in a rapidly ageing society, as the young are migrating quickly within and outside the country for opportunities Many flourishing hospitals and diagnostic centers point towards a rapidly ageing population. Some 15% of the 11,118 homes in and around Kumbanad are locked up because the owners have migrated or live with their children abroad. The decadal rise in population in Kerala between 2001 and 2011 was the lowest (4.9%) among all states Fertility rates in the state have been 1.7 to 1.9 births per woman for at least 30 years now The ailing elderly, old-age homes, labor shortages, migration of the young, declining population, and ghost towns in Kerala are an indication of the future of the vibrant India of today. Content Editor: Dr. Anubhav Mondal BBC news Source : Published on : Thursday, April 6, 2023 Geriatric, Demography Join the team Public Health Chronicle! APPLY NOW A novel compound developed against drug resistant Kala-Azar The new compound, a quinolone derivative, is effective in reducing the load of Leishmania donovani, both in the liver and spleen of experimental mice and is being developed by Kolkata based Indian Association for the Cultivation of Sciences (IACS). The quinolone derivative is a potent inhibitor of an enzyme called Topoisomerase 1, which is essential for the maintenance of DNA architecture in the parasite. Inhibiting this enzyme imparts a significant level of cytotoxicity to both the parasites which is found in the gut of sandflies (promastigote) as well as in infected humans (amastigote). This becomes an important development as its prevalence in LMIC is high. WHO estimates about 1,00,000 annual cases with 95% of cases reported from India (Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh) and other tropical countries. The currently used regimen is toxic as well as induces a high level of drug resistance. The novel molecule was synthesized by Prof Anil Kumar and his group from BITS Pilani, is yet to be subjected to clinical trials. Content Editor: Dr. Siddharth Singh American Chemical Society Source : Published on : Thursday, April 6, 2023 Neglected Tropical Diseases, Research Findings Marburg Virus outbreak in Africa - High Case Fatality Marburg Virus outbreak in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania, the first ever outbreak of the disease in the countries. WHO estimated "very high" risk of spread of disease . The countries are responding to the outbreak through contact tracing and restricting movements. Marburg Virus, first identified in 1967 in Germany during outbreaks in Germany and Serbia. It causes severe and fatal viral hemorrhagic fevers. It is closely related to Ebola and is rated as "High Risk" pathogen by the WHO. It spreads to humans through contact with fruits bats and further human to human transmission through direct contact with bodily fluids of patients or contaminated surface , similar to Ebola. There has been previous outbreaks of the Virus. Notably, 1975, 2021, 2022, and 2023 within African countries being most affected and often with high fatalities. There is no approved vaccines, antiviral or monoclonal antibodies for the Virus. Case detection through contact tracing, molecular diagnosis, and quarantine is central to managing the spread of disease. With recent outbreaks in different parts of the world, the concept of "One Health" is increasingly taking center stage. Content Editor: Dr. Siddharth Singh The Hindu, Delhi Source : Published on : Thursday, April 6, 2023 Global Health, Outbreak CPI-IW declined by 0.1 points for the month of February All-India Consumer Price Index- Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) (2016=100) calculated as the weighted average of 88 industrial center indices is released monthly. CPI-IW of February 2023 dropped by 0.1 points (132.7) from January 2023 (132.8). Relative changes in retail prices of goods and services, for example, a decrease in Cabbage, Soyabean Oil, Poultry, etc., and an increase in Rice, Cow Milk, Banana, Allopathic medicine, etc. prices lead to the resultant value this month. Year-on-year inflation stayed at 6.16 % in February. The CPI-IW for March will be released by the end of April 2023 by the Labour Bureau. Content Editor: Dr. Urmimala Maiti Press Information Bureau Source : Published on : Monday, April 3, 2023 CPI-IW, Labour Bureau, M/o Labour & Employment, Inflation WHO and Sporting goods industry joins to promote increased physical activity and sports The World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will help coordinate and strengthen private sector support for increasing physical activity and community sport participation in order to improve global health. The MOU is focused on the WHO Global Action Plan on Physical Activity (GAPPA) 2018-2030. According to WHO estimates, non-communicable diseases that may have been avoided by increasing physical activity cost public health systems approximately US$ 27 billion annually to treat. Between 2020 and 2030, according to the WHO, an extra 500 million individuals are expected to suffer noncommunicable diseases linked to physical inactivity. Regular physical activity and sports help prevent heart disease, diabetes, obesity, cancers, and other non-communicable diseases. It also improves well-being, beneficial in treating depression. The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) is a global, not-for-profit, business association of manufacturers and retailers of sports products whose collective membership represents 70% of the global industry turnover . Content Editor: Dr. Anubhav Mondal The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) Source : Published on : Monday, April 3, 2023 Non Communicable Diseases, Lifestyle Government advises against the use of antibiotics in cases of COVID-19 Government of India on 1st of March advised against the use of antibiotics unless required , amid a spike in COVID-19 cases across the country. The health ministry has shared an updated guideline on Covid management which says that antibiotics should not be used unless there is 'clinical suspicion' of bacterial infection. The guideline advises physicians to explore the possibility of co-infection of Covid with other endemic infections and to avoid using steroids in mild diseases. Though hospitalizations due to Covid are lower compared to the previous waves of the pandemic, the number of infections has surged significantly across the country. Content Editor: Dr. Siddharth Singh Times of India, Delhi Source : Published on : Monday, April 3, 2023 Public Health Laws and Regulation Daily News Snippets Monthly Archives This is a title. View More This is an extra long title. Click here to edit and add your own text. It's easy. View More This is a title. Click here to edit and add your own text. View More This is a title. Click here to edit and add your own text. View More Subscribe to get Latest Public Health Updates SUBSCRIBE

2024: A Landmark Year for Disability Inclusion in India Content Editor: Dr Anamika January 12, 2025 at 5:34:37 AM Disability, inclusion, Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan From expanding rehabilitation infrastructure to fostering collaborations and celebrating diversity, the year 2024 highlighted a strong commitment towards empowering persons with disabilities (Divyangjan ) and ensuring their active participation in all aspects of life. India celebrated nine years of Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan , promoting barrier-free infrastructure and services for persons with disabilities. A 24x7 National Disability Helpline (14456) was launched, and over 10,000 pages were made accessible for visually impaired individuals. The Indian Sign Language dictionary was expanded with 2,500 new terms, and concept videos were introduced for hearing-impaired students. New employability courses and vocational training programs were launched. Thirty-five new District Disability Rehabilitation Centres were established. Events like Purple Fest and Divya Kala Mela showcased inclusivity and entrepreneurial talent across the country. Click here to read more. Previous Next

Mobile veterinary clinics bring livestock care to farmers' doorsteps in Yadgir Mobile veterinary clinics bring livestock care to farmers' doorsteps in Yadgir Content Editor: Dr. Mohammed Kashif July 11, 2024 Social trends Mobile veterinary clinic, One health, Emergency veterinary care Introduced in August 2020 by then-Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, the Pashu Sanjivni scheme provides a mobile veterinary service accessible via toll-free number 1962 , ensuring prompt emergency treatment for livestock. In the Yadgir district, the initiative has proven highly effective , deploying eight dedicated vehicles. Each vehicle is staffed by a doctor, veterinary inspector, and D-group employee and delivers immediate care to livestock. The service operates seamlessly by forwarding call details from the 1962 Emergency Response Centre to the nearest mobile veterinary clinic. This efficient coordination ensures that the clinic promptly visits the animal owner's location for on-the-spot treatment, enhancing the scheme's convenience. The service is managed by a private agency and supervised by the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services Department and staffed by a dedicated veterinary team. However, it excludes surgical care for the animals. Dr. Raju Deshmukh, Deputy Director of the department, highlighted the scheme's benefits for farmers and urged them to utilize the helpline for their livestock's health needs.

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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WHO mourns the death of staff member killed in Gaza Content Editor: Manu Goel Humanitarian issue WHO announced the death of Dima Abdullatif Mohammed Alhaj(29), who had worked with WHO since December 2019 as a patient administrator at the Limb Reconstruction Centre of the WHO Trauma and Emergency Team. Dima died on 21st November when her parents’ house in southern Gaza was bombed. She was tragically killed alongside her husband, six-month old baby boy, her two brothers and 50 other family and community members. The humanitarian and UN family have lost many members since 7 October. Médecins Sans Frontières(Doctors Without Borders) lost two doctors. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East(UNRWA) has lost 108 colleagues. Since October 7, the WHO has confirmed over 250 strikes on hospitals, clinics, ambulances, and patients in Gaza and the West Bank. Half of the Gaza Strip's 36 hospitals and two-thirds of its primary healthcare clinics are closed. Previous Next

No progress in reducing maternal and neonatal deaths since the last 8 years: UN report Content Editor: Dr. Anubhav Mondal May 11, 2023 at 4:36:53 PM Maternal and child health, International health According to the report, more than 4.5 million women and kids perish each year during pregnancy, childbirth, or the first few weeks following delivery. Worldwide, the death rates of expectant mothers and babies remain intolerably high, and the COVID-19 pandemic has made it harder to get them the healthcare they require. In the report, "Improving maternal and newborn health and survival and reducing stillbirth," the most recent statistics regarding these deaths are evaluated. The analysis demonstrates that since 2015, improvements in survival have stalled, with 290 000 maternal deaths annually, 1.9 million stillbirths, and 2.3 million newborn fatalities. More than 75% of all nations affected by armed conflict and Sub-Saharan Africa report decreasing funding for maternal and neonatal health since 2018. Less than 60% of pregnant women obtain even four of the eight antenatal visits that the WHO recommends in the worst-affected nations in Sub-Saharan Africa and Central and Southern Asia. More than 60 nations are not expected to achieve the reduction objectives for maternal, neonatal, and stillbirth mortality under the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 based on current trends. Previous Next

Unraveling the silent symphony of air pollution and mental health Content Editor: Dr Urmimala Maiti January 8, 2024 at 1:00:00 PM Environmental Health, Air Pollution, Mental Health The National Green Tribunal , on behalf of ICMR , released a report on the effect of air pollution on mental health and illnesses. Quoting systematic reviews and meta-analyses, the report emphasized the correlation between particulate matter in the air and mental health illness. Fine and Coarse particulate matter (PM 2.5 AND PM 10 ) has been associated with a higher risk of depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. Quoting published studies, the report also mentions the findings of studies conducted on pregnant women which have found a higher risk of depression following second-trimester exposure to NO2, PM2.5, and PM 10 . The report also underscores the relevance of effective measures to control air pollution. Previous Next

National birth defect awareness month 2024: A call to action Content Editor: Dr. Tanya Tanu April 2, 2024 at 2:00:00 PM RBSK, Birth Defects, Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram In RBSK children are screened at four levels: Delivery points: Comprehensive Newborn screening Home visits by ASHA: Screening for visible birth defects Anganwadis: Biannual screening of children (6 weeks to 6 years) Government schools: Annual screening of children (6 years to 18 years) The theme of National Birth Defect Awareness Month 2024 is “Breaking Barriers: inclusive support for children with birth defects”. Birth defects contribute to 4.9% of defects in neonatal mortality, as per Cause of Death Statistics 2017-19 SRS Report. Even though the proportion of child mortality due to these defects is lower when compared to other infectious diseases, RBSK aims to ensure the complete health of the child. This year, emphasis is being placed on pre-pregnancy care, as this period also has an impact on the growing fetus. Currently, about 160 crore children have been screened under the RBSK. Previous Next

03. Diabetes remission through intermittent, calorie-restricted diet - Study findings December 25, 2022 at 8:52:37 AM 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. Previous Next