Get stronger, live longer: The unexpected benefits of lifting weights Get stronger, live longer: The unexpected benefits of lifting weights Content Editor: Dr. Sakshi July 11, 2024 BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine Journal Weight training, Old age, Physical Activity A new BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine study investigated how one year of supervised high-intensity weight training impacts muscle function and size in older adults over three years. It compared this to moderate-intensity training and a control group. Randomized controlled trials were conducted on 451 adults at the retirement age (64-75 age bracket) at a University Hospital in Denmark. The results were assessed at the Baseline, post-1-year intervention, two years, and four years post-study start. The results depicted that heavy resistance training for one year in healthy adults of age may have a long-lasting beneficial impact on muscles by preserving muscle function. Overall, this study underscores the potential of heavy resistance training to preserve muscle function and prevent functional decline in older adults, highlighting an effective strategy for promoting healthy aging and reducing healthcare costs Click here to read more.

Steps to tackle the loneliness pandemic. Steps to tackle the loneliness pandemic. Content Editor: Dr. Himabindu Reddy November 29, 2023 WHO News Section Public health, isolation, social medicine, WHO Contrary to popular belief, isolation and loneliness have an influence on the health and well-being of individuals of all ages all over the world. Lack of social connection can hamper educational and economic outcomes. It may lead to school dropouts and poor job performance. The WHO has announced a new Commission on Social Connection to address loneliness as a pressing health threat. A US surgeon general and an African Union youth envoy will co-chair the WHO Commission on Social Connection. The Commission will consist of 11 policy-makers, leaders, and advocates. The Commission will examine the critical role that social connection plays in enhancing the health of individuals of all ages. They will also present options for building more social ties. The WHO Commission on Social Connection will convene for the first time next month and work on changing the perspective around loneliness to help build stable and resilient communities.

Plague in Colorado, USA Content Editor: Dr Ghurumourthy August 14, 2024 at 2:30:00 PM Outbreak, Plague, Communicable disease There have been several global pandemics, but sporadic cases of bubonic plague, particularly in the United States, are still occurring . This July, one case of Bubonic Plague was also reported in Colorado. The plague was introduced to the United States in 1900 via rat-infested steamships , leading to urban epidemics, the last of which occurred in Los Angeles from 1924-1925. Since then, plague has spread to rural rodents in the western U.S., posing a significant risk to those living there. Most human cases have been reported in northern New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, California, Oregon, and Nevada. Over 80% of cases are bubonic, with an average of seven cases annually. Plague affects all ages, with 50% of cases in individuals aged 12-45, and is slightly more common in men due to increased outdoor exposure. One case of the Bubonic Plague was reported from Colorado in July 2024, and the investigation is ongoing . Click here to read more. Previous Next

Public Health Daily News Snippets WHO Bulletin Releases Special Edition on Traditional Medicine Ahead of Global Summit The WHO Bulletin published its first special issue on traditional medicine since 1977, featuring research and policy analyses. This release precedes the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine scheduled for December 2025 in New Delhi. Published on : Friday, November 28, 2025 Source : World Health Organization Global Health, Traditional Medicine Integration Read More Global Summit in Geneva Intensified Efforts to Curb Toxic Mercury Pollution A major international conference was held in Geneva from 3rd to 7th November 2025 to strengthen the global fight against mercury pollution . Delegates collaborated to accelerate the phase-out of this toxic metal from products and industrial processes, aiming to protect human health and the environment. Published on : Friday, November 28, 2025 Source : United Nations Environmental Health, International Policy Read More Fitness & Nation-Building: Insights from the National Fitness & Wellness Conclave 2025 The first-ever National Fitness & Wellness Conclave 2025 in Mumbai brought together policymakers, athletes, and industry leaders to reaffirm one message: India’s progress towards becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047 depends on how seriously we take fitness today. With icons from sports and cinema joining the conversation, the conclave highlighted fitness as both a cultural shift and a public health necessity. Published on : Friday, November 28, 2025 Source : Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fit India Movement, Physical Activity, Non-Communicable Diseases, Viksit Bharat Read More Global Evidence Review of the Inequality- Pandemic Cycle: UNAIDS report The UNAIDS established the “Global Council on Inequality, AIDS and Pandemic ” in 2023. Its report “Breaking the inequality-pandemic cycle ” released in November 2025 is based on evidence from more than 1500 peer-reviewed literature and reports from government agencies and research institutions across multiple pandemics and its own empirical studies over the past 2 years. Published on : Friday, November 28, 2025 Source : Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), 2025 Pandemic preparedness, Social inequality, Global Health Read More Decomposition Analysis of Factors Driving Global Maternal Mortality Reduction A new Lancet Global Health paper highlights evidence that combining family planning with quality maternity services has driven a 41% global decline in maternal deaths since 2000. The study shows how contraception alone prevented more than 77,000 maternal deaths in 2023. Published on : Friday, November 28, 2025 Source : The Lancet Global Health Maternal Health, Reproductive & Sexual Health, Gender Equality, Family Planning, Declining Global Maternal Mortality Read More Delhi’s Air Quality Sees Noticeable Improvement: CAQM 2025 Report The 2025 update from the C ommission for A ir Q uality M anagement (CAQM ) highlights significant enhancements in Delhi's air quality and a marked reduction in stubble-burning incidents in nearby states. The report offers data-backed evidence of collaborative efforts to reduce pollution through the use of cleaner fuels, improved waste management, and more stringent regulatory measures. Published on : Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Source : Press Information Bureau, New Delhi Air Pollution, Environmental Health, Public Health Policy Read More Genomic Collaboration for a Safer Future: India and Italy Unite for Pandemic Preparedness The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) round table in New Delhi emphasized the power of genomic research and collaboration in strengthening pandemic preparedness. Experts called for sustained global surveillance and rapid translation of genomic data to safeguard public health. Published on : Friday, November 14, 2025 Source : Press Information Bureau, New Delhi Genomic Surveillance, Pandemic Readiness Read More WHO Unveils Global Agenda to Strengthen Paediatric Clinical Trials The World Health Organization has unveiled a new global research agenda to close gaps in evidence on child health. It prioritizes equitable, high-impact paediatric trials to ensure that treatments for children are safe, effective, and grounded in sound science. Published on : Friday, November 14, 2025 Source : World Health Organization Health Research, Pediatric Health, Clinical Trials Read More WHO refutes Tylenol-Autism Link: Urges Evidence-Based Care A statement by the current US President, which linked Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism, prompted an immediate response from the World Health Organization. The WHO clarified that no scientific evidence supports this claim and urged reliance on medical guidance. Published on : Friday, November 14, 2025 Source : World Health Organization Maternal and Child Health, Health Communication, Global Health Governance Read More 2025 Lancet Countdown Report on Climate Change and Health Impacts of climate inaction have led to a 23% increase in heat-related deaths since the 1990s. Food insecurity affected 124 million more people due to extreme weather in 2023, with losses reaching $1.35 trillion. Addressing climate change has prevented 160,000 premature deaths from coal pollution and supported 16 million jobs in renewable energy. With COP30 ahead, WHO, along with member states, plans to emphasize climate action and a swift transition away from fossil fuels. Published on : Friday, November 7, 2025 Source : World Health Organization Climate change, food insecurity, Sustainability Read More WHO Introduces New Global Framework to Enhance National Health Emergency Response The World Health Organization has unveiled a new global guide, the National Health Emergency Alert and Response Framework, to bolster countries' readiness for health crises. Developed from lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, it provides a standardized approach for managing emergencies. 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. 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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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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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Illegal drug trafficking escalating in Iraq Illegal drug trafficking escalating in Iraq Content Editor: Dr. Himabindu Reddy August 7, 2023 The Hindu Drug abuse, Global health, Drug trafficking, Narcotics Methamphetamine , commonly known as crystal meth, is one of the most abused narcotics in Iraq today, along with Captagon. Iraq which shares borders with Syria, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia, serves as a transit country for the burgeoning illegal trade of amphetamine-like drugs in the middle east region. Currently, the Iraqi security services report almost daily about drug seizures and arrests , thanks to intelligence operations backed by joint efforts with neighboring countries suffering the same problem. This dramatic spike in drug abuse situation has also prompted the nation to open up centers/ clinics to help recover and prevent relapse.

50 years of the expanded programme on immunization. 50 years of the expanded programme on immunization. Content Editor: Dr. Sakshi Aggarwal May 15, 2024 The Lancet Journal Immunization, Morbidity, Mortality, Research Findings WHO initiated the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) in 1974 to ensure global access to life-saving vaccines. For this study, mathematical and statistical models were utilized to estimate the impact of vaccination against 14 pathogens covered by EPI, as well as the mortality and morbidity averted for each age group compared to a scenario without vaccination. Findings showed the importance of vaccination as: 154 million deaths were prevented since 1974 , with 146 million deaths averted among children under 5 and 101 million among infants under 1. 40% of the decline was observed in global infant mortality and 52% in the African region. On average, 66 years of full health were gained for every death averted , totaling 10.2 billion years of full health. As a result, EPI was identified as the largest contributor to improved infant survival over the past five decades. Click here to read more.

Global report on Tobacco Consumption Global report on Tobacco Consumption Content Editor: Dr. Prayag Khandelwal January 26, 2024 WHO News Section Tobacco Control Measures, NCD Risk Factors According to a recent WHO report (2024), there are 1.25 billion tobacco users globally. The key findings of the report include: The highest percentages of tobacco users were in: The South-East Asian region- 26.5% and the European region- 25.3% of the total users. 150 countries have succeeded in reducing tobacco use. Brazil and the Netherlands have successfully implemented MPOWER tobacco control measures. Brazil showed a relative reduction of 35% since 2010. The Netherlands is approaching its 30% target. While the global tobacco use rate has been declining over time, by 2025 it will have decreased by 25% relative to the 2010 baseline. This is less than the voluntary global target of a 30% reduction. Only 56 nations worldwide meet this target. The findings of the report necessitate a collective effort towards tobacco cessation. Click here to read more

Government directs enhanced safety measures in central hospitals Contnet Editor: Dr. Sumana August 28, 2024 at 2:30:00 PM Occupational safety, Job safety, Healthcare workers The Government of India has directed all Central Government Hospitals, including AIIMS and other Institutes of National Importance (INIs), to enhance security measures . The directive highlights the increasing vulnerability of government hospitals to unauthorized access and violence against healthcare workers. The key measures includes: The installation of high-resolution CCTV cameras at strategic locations, stricter entry controls with mandatory identification for staff and visitors, and limiting the number of attendants with patients. Hospitals are also required to train staff in handling security threats , improve lighting in dark areas, and establish comprehensive emergency response plans. Additional provisions include setting up public address systems, ensuring female staff safety during night shifts, and appointing patient facilitators. Additional measures include providing secure rest areas for female staff on night shifts, appointing patient facilitators, and implementing comprehensive emergency plans. These actions aim to enhance security while maintaining public access and ensuring the safety of patients and healthcare workers. Previous Next

Inclusive education: A step ahead to ensuring social equity Inclusive education: A step ahead to ensuring social equity Content Editor: Dr. Sivanthiga March 30, 2024 Press Information Bureau Social equity, Educational Intervention The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has made efforts to break social barriers in education, which is evident from the following: 1. A financial allocation of Rs. 165.81 crore for accommodating 5456 students, with 6 hostels for OBC and 28 for SC students. 2. As far as student enrolment was concerned: For SC students, there has been 44% surge since 2014-15 For OBC students, an overall expansion of 45% since 2014-15 was noted. A significant surge in the enrollment of female students was witnessed in both categories. 3. This reflected in a substantial increase in the Gross Enrollment Ratio as compared to the previous year and a remarkable leap as compared to 2014-15. Click here to read more.