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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Delhi hospitals run preparedness drills in anticipation of increase in COVID cases Delhi hospitals run preparedness drills in anticipation of increase in COVID cases Content Editor: Dr. Anubhav Mondal March 28, 2023 The Hindu COVID, Infectious diseases Delhi hospitals run preparedness drills in anticipation of an increase in COVID cases. Mock drills were conducted in various hospitals around Delhi in the background of rising COVID cases in the capital. Assessment of patient response time; the time taken to shift a patient to a room was done. For critical patients who need ICU, a red corridor was made, checking of ventilators and oxygen points was done. Meanwhile, case positivity for COVID-19 was 9.13% for Sunday (26 March) with 526 active patients in the national capital. It declined to 7.45% on Monday (27 March) with 115 new cases.

Indian Psychiatric Society supports LGBTQA rights of marriage Indian Psychiatric Society supports LGBTQA rights of marriage Content Editor: Dr. Siddharth Singh April 17, 2023 The Times of India Mental Health With recent government stand on LGBTQA marriage recognition and widespread problems that these couples face regarding adoptions and starting a family, the Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS) had issued a statement that there is no scientific evidence to suggest that marriage and adoption are not viable for individuals who identify as LGBTQA. The IPS further elaborated the deteriorating mental health condition of such individuals because of the ignorance of their rights. This becomes further important as the Supreme Court would start hearing the case for recognition of same-sex marriage on April 18.

NMC responds with cautionary figures of suicides and drop-outs among UGs and PGs Content Editor: Dr. Siddharth Singh April 7, 2023 at 9:55:07 AM Mental Health 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. Previous Next

WHO Collaborates with Yale University to focus more of Behavioural Sciences WHO Collaborates with Yale University to focus more of Behavioural Sciences Content Editor: Dr. Rajat Sharma March 31, 2023 WHO Behavioural Sciences In a Memorandum of Understanding, the Yale Research Initiative on Innovation and Scale (Y-RISE) and the World Health Organization's (WHO) Behavioural Insights Unit (BI-Unit) have committed to working together over the next two years to advance and enable the systematic use of the social and behavioural sciences in public health, as well as to design and scale up evidence-based behavioural interventions. A better knowledge of how and why people behave in harmful ways to their health can be achieved using behavioural insights, which can also be used to build programmes and policies that address behavioural issues for better physical and mental health. Under the scope of this new partnership, Yale and WHO will: Exchange information about the latest advances in the scaling of behavioural interventions ; Lead collaborative projects to examine the impact of behavioural interventions in public health, including the complexities of scaling up such interventions; Jointly develop research proposals and presentations for stakeholders interested in applying behavioural science approaches to their programming; Deliver joint training on the science of scaling up behavioural sciences in public health policies and programmes.

Health empowering schools: A package for the family Health empowering schools: A package for the family Content Editor: Dr.Sumana Mukhopadhyay February 5, 2024 The Lancet Adolescent health, Primordial prevention, Lifestyle modifications A cluster-randomized controlled trial in Chandigarh, India, aimed to reduce chronic disease risk factors in adolescents through a school-based health-promotion intervention was conducted. Twelve public schools were randomized into intervention and control groups, involving eighth-std students (n = 453), parents (n = 395), and teachers (n = 94). Using the Precede-Proceed Model , the intervention included classroom and physical activity sessions for adolescents, parents, and teachers separately. Among adolescents, the intervention reduced salt intake and alcohol use, and increased fruit consumption and physical activity. No significant effects were observed on sugar and vegetable intake or tobacco use. Exploratory findings showed positive changes in parents' and teachers' behaviors, indicating the effectiveness of involving the broader school community in behavior-change interventions. Click here to read more

How has the antidepressant use been post-COVID? Content Editor: Dr. Prachi Goswami March 13, 2024 at 2:45:00 PM Mental health, COVID-19 A study published in Paediatrics showed that antidepressant use has steeply risen among youth in the USA post-COVID, especially among females. The study compared data post-March 2020 with that from 2016-2019. The increase was by 130% in female adolescents 12-17 years old and about 60% in female young adults 18-25 years old. This increase parallels the rise in rates of anxiety and depression during the pandemic. Interestingly, before the pandemic, prescriptions for male teenagers were rising by 8.7% per month, but there was a decrease in prescriptions during and after the pandemic. The researchers hypothesized that this difference could be due to how social norms condition girls to internalize anxiety and depression and boys to externalize antisocial behavior and substance abuse when emotionally distressed. Click here to read more . Previous Next

Formation of GDG for the MEC of contraceptive use Formation of GDG for the MEC of contraceptive use Content Editor: Dr.Aneesh February 20, 2024 WHO News Section Contraception, Family Planning, Planning The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the formation of the GDG for the development of guidelines on contraceptive use. The WHO will receive scientific advice and direction from the GDG , an outside panel of specialists. The majority of the guidelines will deal with the technical content, structure, distribution, and display of the WHO SPR Fourth Edition and MEC Sixth Edition. Experts with broad and varied backgrounds in public health, epidemiology, pharmacology, nursing and midwifery, family planning/contraception, research, etc. will make up the GDG's membership. Further, the GDG will convene in July 2024 at WHO headquarters in Geneva with the following goals: Evaluate the evidence on particular PICOs that will guide the MEC and SPR update Develop recommendations through a consensus-building process Identify any unmet research needs in MEC and SPR. Emphasize any implementation-related concerns.

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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