Launch of the "Impact well-being"- campaign to tackle healthcare workers burnout Launch of the "Impact well-being"- campaign to tackle healthcare workers burnout Content Editor:Anubhav Mondal November 21, 2023 Centre for Disease Control Occupational health, well being Impact Wellbeing is a new campaign launched by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). This campaign provides hospital leaders with evidence-based resources to improve workplace policies and practices. These will help: Reduce burnout Normalize help-seeking Strengthen professional well-being. Impact Wellbeing assists hospital executives and their healthcare workforce by providing concrete measures to: Fine-tune quality improvements Build new workflows Make employees feel safe seeking help Furthermore, hospital administrators can eliminate one of the most significant system impediments to healthcare worker well-being: intrusive mental health questions on hospital credentialing forms. For more than 50 years, NIOSH has provided methods and resources to workers and employers, including hospital management, in order to promote sustainable, safe workplaces.

The South Tops the list- Healthy States Progressive India Report. The South Tops the list- Healthy States Progressive India Report. Content Editor: Dr. Akhila Nandan June 24, 2023 The Indian Express Health Parameter, NITI Aayog, Health index, state ranking • Kerala, Karnataka and Telangana garlanded as the top performers in the NITI Aayog’s Annual Health Index in the year 2020-21. • The NITI Aayog shared the fifth health index (2020-21) report – Healthy States Progressive India Report ranking all States and Union Territories. • The incremental and overall performance are the key determinants of the index in which the states and UT are categorized into ‘larger’ and ‘smaller’ states and UTs and then ranked according to their scores. • While Kerala, Karnataka, and Telangana bagged the first, second and third places respectively, Bihar(19), UP(18), and Madhya Pradesh (17) were sloths among ‘larger’ states. • Among smaller states, Mizoram, Tripura and Sikkim took the top three slots in terms of overall performance, while Manipur (6th), Arunachal Pradesh (7th) and Nagaland (8th) were at the bottom in 2019-20.

Outbreak of West Nile virus in Kerala Outbreak of West Nile virus in Kerala Content Editor: Dr. Urmimala May 9, 2024 Directorate of Health Services, Kerala Communicable Disease, West Nile Virus, Outbreak West Nile virus outbreaks have been reported in recent years in Kerala, Assam, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu in India. The West Nile virus causes a self-limiting illness presenting as fever, headache, and nausea. <1% of the disease presents as acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) or acute flaccid paralysis (AFP). The bite of the Culex mosquito spreads the virus, and the disease usually affects adults. Since May 2024, 6 confirmed cases, 1 death, and 1 suspected case of West Nile virus have been reported at the IDSP by the State Surveillance Unit, Directorate of Health Services, Kerala. A total of 7 cases have been reported this year from the districts of Kozhikode, Malappuram, and Thrissur. The District Vector Control Units have stepped up the vector control measures, mosquito sample testing, and awareness activities. Click here to read more.

A systematic analysis of the gender gap: Findings from the global burden of diseases study Content Editor: Dr. Shubham May 14, 2024 at 12:30:00 PM Global Burden of Disease, DALY, Morbidity, Mortality There has been research to determine the factors contributing to DALY in GBD that affect women more than men , but a systemic analysis reveals another layer of gender-based inequalities that offers an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of regional and worldwide trends. The absolute disparities between genders were calculated using the DALY rate for the 20 leading causes of disease. The DALY rates for females were higher than those for males for seven leading diseases. This includes diseases such as: Low back pain Depressive disorders Headache disorders Anxiety disorders Various musculoskeletal diseases Dementia HIV/AIDS. It also found that the absolute differences between the age-standardized rates of DALYs for men and women changed gradually with time. In particular, Depressive disorders had the second-largest absolute difference in DALY rates worldwide, affecting women disproportionately (1019·0 for females and 670·6 for males). With 1767·8 more DALYs per 100,000 among males than among females in 2021, COVID-19 had the biggest absolute difference between genders globally given its overall magnitude. Diabetes had an increase in the absolute difference between males and females in DALYs per 100,000, from 56·1 in 1990 to 142·7 in 2021, even though these conditions had an increase in the difference favoring females. Between 1990 and 2021, the gap in HIV/AIDS between males and females grew from being nonexistent to negatively affecting women. The difference in global DALY rates for males and females across age categories, in 2021 for cirrhosis and other liver illnesses, chronic renal disease, tuberculosis, Alzheimer's disease, other dementias, cirrhosis, and other diseases remained unchanged. Policymakers must consider the increasing morbidity rate among females and the growing proportion of females in aging populations. Click here to read more. Previous Next

AroTrack: For detection of pollutants in water AroTrack: For detection of pollutants in water Content Editor: Dr. Swathi November 26, 2024 Social trends Pollution, Innovation, Environment The mechanism of action involves the device identifying the compounds by utilizing the proteins present in bacteria residing in heavily polluted water. The presence of an aromatic compound like phenol or benzene causes the protein to hydrolyze when mixed with water, leading to a change in color, which is identified by the device. MopR , an engineered molecule from the Acinetobacter bacteria , is responsible for detecting phenol. This molecule has been re-engineered to aid in the identification of other aromatic compounds. The device has an overall cost of $50 and is cost-effective due to its reusability . Currently, the initial functional prototype is ready , and further quality analysis is being conducted to make it market-ready.

One in Six People Worldwide Affected by Infertility - WHO Report One in Six People Worldwide Affected by Infertility - WHO Report Content Editor: Dr. Purnoor Kaur April 13, 2023 WHO News Section Global Burden of Disease, Infertility The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that one in six people worldwide is affected by infertility, and access to affordable care is insufficient . Infertility is defined as the failure to achieve a pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse, and the WHO's report reveals that 17.5% of the adult population experience infertility in their lifetime. This report provides data on global and regional infertility prevalence by analyzing all relevant studies from 1990 to 2021. The search identified 12,241 records of potentially relevant studies across the world and finally, 133 studies were included in the analysis for the report. Pooled estimates, for lifetime and period infertility prevalence were reported. The prevalence of infertility highlights the need to widen access to fertility care, and ensure safe, effective, and affordable ways to attain parenthood are available, said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. Read the complete report - Click Here

Ensuring hospital safety: Best practices for fire prevention Ensuring hospital safety: Best practices for fire prevention Content Editor: Dr. Sumana Mukhopadhyay March 30, 2024 Press Information Bureau Climate change measures, Fire safety The Union Health Ministry and NDMA advised States/UTs to take measures to prevent hospital fires during the summer heat. Hospitals are instructed to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations through comprehensive inspections, electrical load audits, and obtaining valid fire No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) to rectify any identified discrepancies and prioritize safety measures. Some of the comprehensive instructions that were released to conduct the activities are as follows - Regularly inspect fire equipment for expiration dates, accessibility, water pressure, and audibility. A maintenance schedule involving monthly checks for extinguishers, and quarterly tests for alarms/hydrants. Implement no-smoking policies and controls in oxygen areas And staff Training regarding risks. Install smoke detectors and fire alarms, test them monthly, and replace batteries annually. Avoid overloading of power sources. Installation of water sprinklers and accessible Hosepipes. Review/update hospital infrastructure and renew the fire safety NOC to comply with fire safety standards. Implement continuous training on fire prevention and emergency procedures with bi-annual fire drills, including evacuation drills Click here to read more.

Emergency Department Visit Rates for Acute Upper Respiratory Infections in U.S. Children and Adolescents (2021-2022) Emergency Department Visit Rates for Acute Upper Respiratory Infections in U.S. Children and Adolescents (2021-2022) Content Editor: Dr. Chinmay October 18, 2024 CDC, National Center for Health Statistics, National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, 2021–2022 Quickstats, child and adolescent health, upper respiratory infection In the year 2021-2022, children and adolescents in the United States had an emergency department (ED) visit rate of 38.6 per 1,000 for acute upper respiratory infections (URI). The highest visit rate was observed in infants under one year at 120.5 per 1,000, while the lowest was in adolescents aged 12-17 at 14.4 per 1,000. Regardless of whether they were viral or bacterial, these infections had a significant impact on younger age groups, and the rates decreased as age increased. The data was collected from the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey , which focused on general hospitals throughout the United States, excluding federal and military facilities. Click here to read more

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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