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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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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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. Published on : Friday, November 7, 2025 Source : PIB Delhi Chemical Emergencies Preparedness, IHR, Disaster management Read More Daily News Snippets Monthly Archives 01-10 February, 2024 View More 14-20 January, 2024 View More 19-25th November, 2024 (26) View More 23-31stOctober, 2023 (18) View More 28-31 January, 2024 View More 7-13 January, 2024 View More 5-11th November, 2023 (5) View More 15-21st October, 2023 (12) View More 21-27 January, 2024 View More 26-30th November, 2024 (20) View More 01-04th November, 2023(4) View More 08-14th October, 2023 (5) View More March 27 - 31, 2023 (15) View More March 6 - 12, 2023 (24) View More February 23 - 25, 2023 (3) View More February 15 - 16, 2023 (8) View More March 20 - 25, 2023 (18) View More March 1 - 5, 2023 (8) View More February 20 - 22, 2023 (2) View More February 07 - 14, 2023 (5) View More March 13 - 18, 2023 (8) View More February 26 - 28, 2023 (15) View More February 17 - 19, 2023 (3) View More February 01 - 06, 2023 (5) View More Subscribe to get Latest Public Health Updates SUBSCRIBE

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. Published on : Friday, November 7, 2025 Source : PIB Delhi Chemical Emergencies Preparedness, IHR, Disaster management Read More Daily News Snippets Monthly Archives 01-10 February, 2024 View More 14-20 January, 2024 View More 19-25th November, 2024 (26) View More 23-31stOctober, 2023 (18) View More 28-31 January, 2024 View More 7-13 January, 2024 View More 5-11th November, 2023 (5) View More 15-21st October, 2023 (12) View More 21-27 January, 2024 View More 26-30th November, 2024 (20) View More 01-04th November, 2023(4) View More 08-14th October, 2023 (5) View More March 27 - 31, 2023 (15) View More March 6 - 12, 2023 (24) View More February 23 - 25, 2023 (3) View More February 15 - 16, 2023 (8) View More March 20 - 25, 2023 (18) View More March 1 - 5, 2023 (8) View More February 20 - 22, 2023 (2) View More February 07 - 14, 2023 (5) View More March 13 - 18, 2023 (8) View More February 26 - 28, 2023 (15) View More February 17 - 19, 2023 (3) View More February 01 - 06, 2023 (5) View More Subscribe to get Latest Public Health Updates SUBSCRIBE

Walking and physiotherapy: A cost-effective solution to low back pain Content Editor: Dr. Mohammed Kashif June 27, 2024 at 12:30:00 PM Musculoskeletal disorders, Physical activity, Quality-adjusted life years As reported in the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021, low back pain is the ninth largest cause of disease burden globally. A study published in The Lancet found that a personalized walking and education intervention effectively reduces activity-limiting low back pain recurrence. The trial screened 3206 potential participants and randomly assigned 701 individuals with a history of low back pain to either an intervention group (351) or a control group (350). Participants received six sessions with a physiotherapist and independently followed a walking program, aiming to walk five times a week for at least 30 minutes daily for six months. 96% of the participants were followed up for at least 12 months. Results showed that the intervention group had a lower risk of recurrence (HR 0.72), with a median of 208 days to recurrence compared to 112 days in the control group. Secondary outcomes favored the intervention group, showing lower disability scores and higher quality of life at various times. Although the intervention incurred higher costs, it was cost-effective, with an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of $7802 per QALY gained. Adverse events were similar across groups, with more lower extremity events but fewer low back pain-related events in the intervention group. Overall, the walking intervention reduced low back pain recurrence and improved quality of life. Click here to read more. Previous Next

Pollution in Yamuna - A sorry state of affairs Content Editor: Dr Dr. Shubham Gupta March 28, 2024 at 2:00:00 PM Health & Sanitation, Water pollution In a meeting held by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) , the following points were discussed - A study will be conducted aiming to determine the pollution sources of the Yamuna River. The need for a revised protocol for testing water samples was stressed. A gap of 222 MGD (million Gallons/ day) in sewage treatment needs to be addressed. Further, DPCC will install 10 online continuous monitoring stations (OLMS) in Yamuna to collect real-time data on water quality. Decision to implement Common Bio-Medical waste treatment facility(ies) (CBWTFs) Renewal of Operation and Maintenance contract of Continuous Air Quality Monitoring Situations (CAAQMS) Strengthening of staff from the UPSC merit list To increase the number of NABL-accredited labs, empanelled by MoEF (Ministry of Environment and Forestry) & NCBC Extension of medical facilities to the employees of DPCC Click here to read more Previous Next

KMC accuses BSNL and Coal India for creating mosquito breeding sites in the city Content Editor: Dr. Himabindu Reddy August 23, 2023 at 12:30:00 PM Vector-breeding sites, Public health, Sanitation, Dengue, Outbreak A spurt in Dengue cases occurred in Kolkata in the last month leading to nearly 1000 cases and 10 deaths. Following an inspection of two public sector undertaking (PSU) sites, the Kolkata municipal corporation found several stagnant water sites and unused tyres in the sites, which could be the cause of the Dengue cases rising in Kolkata. KMC complained that they had sent notices to the central authority owning the PSU but no action was taken by them to eliminate the vector breeding sites. KMC stressed that since the property belonged to central government the responsibility of its maintenance was theirs and if action was not taken to clear the mosquito breeding areas inside them,KMC would file a case in court for the same. 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. 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Ayushman Bharat is an attempt to achieve the vision of universal health coverage by shifting from sectoral and segmented approach to a comprehensive need-based healthcare service provision. Public Health News Analysis 5 Years of Ayushman Bharat- A Shield for the Vulnerable Author: Dr. Sivanthiga G Updated on : March 31, 2024 Ayushman Bharat, PMJAY, OOPE, Health Insurance, Health care system, National Health Programme Largest umbrella scheme following National Health Mission, with various parallel schemes and initiatives continuing to benefit all sectors of the community Background Ayushman Bharat is an attempt to achieve the vision of universal health coverage by shifting from sectoral and segmented approach to a comprehensive need-based healthcare service provision. It was rolled out on September 23, 2018 by the Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi, with an assurance that it would transform the healthcare system and ensure access to quality healthcare to the poor and vulnerable. According to the current estimates, the Ayushman Bharat Scheme has provided 6.2 crore free hospital admissions , thereby, saving 1.25 lakh crore poor and vulnerable people from out-of-pocket expenses. (As from PIB News article published on 14-01-2024). (1) This flagship programme by National health Authority currently has four pillars through which it ensures universal health coverage. (2) The four pillars of Ayushmann Bharat Scheme are: Health and Wellness Centres : Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) also known as Ayushman Arogya Mandir - Sub centres, PHC and UPHCs are upgraded to AB-HWCs to provide comprehensive primary health care through 12 package of services and around 14 diagnostic tests. Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) : World’s largest Health Insurance scheme which caters to 12 crore vulnerable families covering more than 55 crore people which accounts to about 40% of India’s population. Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Mission: Launched in 2021 to provide an integrated digital health care system and bridge the gap among different stakeholders and beneficiaries. Under this initiative, the citizen was enabled to link their personal health record digitally through the unique ID, i.e., ABHA number and ABHA card. Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) : Launched in 25th October 2021 with an aim to strengthen infrastructure of healthcare institutions across all level and hence provide continuum of care. AYUSHMAN AROGYA MANDIR: The primary level health care centres have now been upgraded to Health and Wellness Centre (Now known as Ayushman Arogya Mandir) with the objective of providing comprehensive primary health care services to the beneficiaries. As of 31st March 2024, there are a total of 1,72,151 functional Ayushman Arogya Mandir across the country. (3) Table 1 : Distribution of functional Ayushman Arogya Mandir Key components or services provided at AB-HWCs: Maternal Health Immunization Tele Consultation Yoga Health awareness Drug distribution Figure 2: Schematic diagram of Comprehensive Primary Health Care Delivery Through Health and Wellness Centres. The Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) crisis: The World Bank defines OOPE as any direct cost bore by households, including gratuities or payment in any form to health practitioners, pharmaceuticals, therapeutic appliances, and other goods and services with the aim of restoring and enhancing the health status of an individual or group of individuals. (4) It can be assumed to be type of private health expenditure. When these spending exceeds the households’ capacity to pay for healthcare including food, housing, and utilities by 40% then it is said to be catastrophic health expenditure. (5) In India where majority of the poor and vulnerable sections are not covered under any health insurance, PMJAY has acted as a boon for many of these households, preventing Out-of-pocket and catastrophic health expenditure. Figure 3: Government Health Expenditure and Out-of-pocket expenditure as % of Total Health Expenditure (%) (6) *OOPE- Out of Pocket Expenditure GHE- Government Health Expenditure THE- Total Health Expenditure Till the initial decade of the 21st century, nearly 2/3rd of the health care needs of the country were contributed from the catastrophic Out-of-Pocket Expenditure and only 1/3rd was from the Government revenue. This led to may Indian being forced to enter and re-enter the state of poverty. (7) According to the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) report, released in 2016, 80% of Indians were not covered under any health insurance plan. Among those who were covered, 14% were from rural while only 18% were from urban areas. Also, majority were unaware of any health insurance scheme. (7) Evolution of AB-PMJAY: (8) Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) was launched by Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India to provide health insurance coverage for Below Poverty Line (BPL) families with the coverage of Rs.30,000 per annum on a family floater basis. RSBY was integrated into health system and it was transferred to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). Ayushman Bharat-National Health Protection Scheme (AB-NHPS) , an amalgamation of RSBY and Senior Citizen Health Insurance Scheme (SCHIS) was an upgradation, with a vision to reduce the Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) of the Below Poverty Line families. Table 2 : Insurance coverage eligibility of various schemes after launch of PM-JAY (7) Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) : (9) This second component of Ayushman Bharat was launched by the Prime Minister of India in September,2018. Households were added based on the deprivation and Occupational criteria of Socio-Economic Caste Census 2011(SECC2011). The eligible households were ranked based on their status of seven deprivation criteria (rural households) and occupational categories (Urban households). What prevents the OOPE -PMJAY(Financing): PM JAY is funded fully by government (shared by Central and state government) The ratio for sharing pattern (Central Government: State Government) 90:10- North Eastern states & three Himalayan states (Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand) 60: 40-states other than and union territories with legislature. What makes PM-JAY unique? 12 crore poor and vulnerable families are entitled for benefits including cashless access to health services. 1929 procedures covered including costs of all services viz, medical examination, treatment, drugs, investigations, intensive and non-intensive services, accommodation, and food services from 3 days pre-hospitalization to post hospitalization follow-up care till 15 days. Unlike other insurance schemes, all pre-existing conditions are covered and no restriction in terms of age/gender or size of family is observed and the beneficiary can avail treatment from day one. Which hospitals are empaneled under PM-JAY? All National Institutes run by MoHFW Institutes of national importance ESIC (Based on bed occupancy ratio) All public hospitals (community health center and above) Private hospitals - empaneled by State Health Agencies (SHA) How does it reach the pockets? The schemes are implemented through one of the three models depending upon the state’s preference 1. Trust or assurance Model: SHA employs an Implementation Support Agency (ISA) and directly reimburses the Health Care Providers. Majority of states follow this model. 2. Insurance model: SHA competitively selects an insurance company to manage PM-JAY in the state by paying premium to the insurance per family eligible for the policy period. The insurance company henceforth takes the financial risk of implementing the scheme and settling the claims and payments to the service provider. The profit made by the insurance company is kept at check through a mechanism such that the insurance company can get only a limited percentage of the premium for its profit. 3. Mixed model: SHA engages both the models discussed above. In this way, the money needed for the health care needs is taken care of and is directly paid instead of reaching the beneficiary’s pocket hence his/her pocket remains undisturbed. Benefit of AB PM-JAY and ESIC convergence: Any beneficiary enrolled under either of the two schemes viz, ESIC or AB-PM JAY is entitled to access free treatment and avail services under both schemes. Figure 4: Total umber of special procedures carried out and conditions treated under PMJAY within 5 years of launch. (10) Figure 5 : Trend of Hospital Admissions in the past 5 years. (10) Table 3: Achievement of Ayushman Bharat in last 5 years (based on indicators) (3,10) Sustainability and way forward: 1. Technology in Healthcare : (6,11) Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (Previously known as National Digital health Mission was launched in 2021 to fulfill the vision of providing accessible healthcare through technology. As of now, 40 digital health service applications have been integrated with ABDM. It was created with a vision of creating a National digital health ecosystem to support Universal Health Coverage to enforce adoption of open standards at national level. It is an integrated system of personal health records with easy accessibility. Mobile based Ayushman App enables beneficiaries create Ayushman Cards on their own. ABDM uses user application, unified health interface ,health building blocks etc., The ABDM infrastructure includes : ABHA number as a Unique ID ABHA mobile app Healthcare Professional Registry(HPR) Health Facility Registry(HFR) 2. Monitoring : Zero tolerance to fraudulence is and corruption is practiced and routine scrutiny is conducted to maintain integrity: (12) NAME AND SHAME: Empaneled hospitals when found ineligible or to have involved in corruption were de-empaneled and displayed on the NHA website. NAME AND FAME: Hospitals with exemplary work will be rewarded with their name being displayed on the NHA website. 3. Anti-Fraud measures: Guidelines for prevention of fraudulent activities. Steps to prevent misuse: Realtime dashboard entries and enrollment to National Anti Fraud Unit and State Anti Fraud Unit. 4. Auxiliary programs: School health and wellness programme : (13) Implemented in government and government aided schools. Two teachers designated as Health and wellness ambassadors (1 male and 1 female) will carry out activities planned weekly, monthly, quarterly and biannually and also facilitate linkage with other ongoing school based programmes like WIFS, NDD, MHS, RBSK, Fit India Movement ,Eat Right Campaign, POSHAN abhiyaan. Digitalized student health cards for each student with screening and services access. Conclusion: The Ayushman Bharat Scheme is currently the largest umbrella scheme following National Health Mission, with various parallel schemes and initiatives continuing to benefit all sectors of the community. 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