Are social factors inevitable while designing public health strategies? Content Editor: Dr. Sivanthiga March 12, 2024 at 1:30:00 PM Research Findings, Health Strategy Planning, COVID-19 In a study conducted among children with COVID-19 using electronic surveys, data regarding COVID-19 symptoms, vaccination status, masking habits, and vaccination status was collected. The Social Vulnerability Index is determined based on 15 social factors including poverty, lack of vehicle access, crowded housing, etc. The findings of the study are as follows: Masking adherence decreased over time during the study period. Older children, those in urban counties, and children with low and medium Social Vulnerability Index showed higher levels of masking adherence compared to their respective counterparts. Children with high SVI exhibited lower levels of masking adherence despite being at higher risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions. This study underscored the need to consider social factors while designing public health strategies. Click here to read more Previous Next

Racial and gender disparities in carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales infections Racial and gender disparities in carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales infections Content Editor: Dr. Gurumurthy May 7, 2024 American Association for the Advancement of Science Antibiotic resistance, Racial difference The study conducted by Ruffin et al., from April 2016 to November 2019, involved 362 patients hospitalized in U.S. hospitals with bloodstream infections (BSI) caused by carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE). These 362 encompassed both Black and White racial groups. The findings indicated that Black females were more likely to be admitted from long-term care facilities and had higher rates of heart infections. In contrast, Black males were generally younger and more prone to cerebrovascular disease. Among the Whites, malignancy was the reason for the hospital admission of 39% of White males and 39% of White females. The primary source of infection for both Black females (32%) and White males (27%) was often unidentified. An independent predictor of 30-day mortality was the interaction between sex and race (p=0.016). Notably, Black females exhibited a higher 30-day mortality rate compared to Black males (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) - 2.59, 95% CI 1.02 - 6.56) and White females (aOR 2.15, 95% CI 1.01 - 4.58).

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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Comparative effectiveness of Apixaban and Warfarin: A real-world emulation of the ARISTOTLE trial Comparative effectiveness of Apixaban and Warfarin: A real-world emulation of the ARISTOTLE trial Content Editor: Dr. Sangya September 14, 2024 PLoS Medicine Research Findings, Noncommunicable diseases, Clinical trial Researchers led by Emma Maud Powell at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine emulated the ARISTOTLE(Apixaban for the Reduction in Stroke and Other Thromboembolic Events in Atrial Fibrillation) trial to compare the effectiveness of apixaban and warfarin in stroke prevention for patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. The study used data from the UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) Aurum , which includes primary care records, linked hospital admissions, and mortality data , including an equal number of (8734) apixaban and warfarin users. Apixaban showed noninferiority to warfarin for stroke/systemic embolism (hazard ratio [HR] 0.98; 95% CI: 0.82–1.19), similar to ARISTOTLE’s results but without confirming Apixaban’s superiority. The study successfully confirms apixaban’s noninferiority to warfarin but not its superiority. The results differed from those of the original trial due to the higher quality of warfarin control, suboptimal dosing of apixaban, and demographic differences. Click here to read more.

Culex katezari-A new species of mosquito Culex katezari-A new species of mosquito January 5, 2023 Times of India Environment Indian scientists have discovered an entirely new species of mosquito named Culex katezari, after Katezari village in Gadchiroli, where it was first detected in 2014 as a part of the insect surveillance activity. The new species belongs to culex group and had new wing-band pattern. On January 3, Culex katezari entered into Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS), which tracks all of the planet biological species, under the serial number 1151933.

"Plastic Pollution: Unmasking the Hidden Threat to Our Planet" "Plastic Pollution: Unmasking the Hidden Threat to Our Planet" Content Editor: Nikhil Kumar Khatri June 24, 2023 UN News Climate change, plastic pollution, Microplastics, Environmental health • Over 2,000 garbage trucks worth of plastic is dumped into oceans, rivers, and lakes daily, posing a threat to both mankind and ocean life. • Plastic production contributes to the climate crisis. • Microplastics , tiny particles up to 5mm in diameter, contaminate what we consume and breathe, with each person consuming over 50,000 plastic particles annually. • A new UNEP report shows that plastic pollution can be reduced by a staggering 80 per cent by 2040 – if humankind acts now to reuse, recycle, and pivot away from plastics. • We must ‘work as one ’ – governments, companies, and consumers alike – to break our addiction to plastics, and build a truly circular economy. • ECOSOC President, Lachezara Stoeva, said that financial support, capacity building and technical assistance should be provided to developing countries to facilitate their transition from unsustainable patterns of consumption and production to circular economic models that promote reusability and reduce waste.

Bivalent Covid booster proven more efficient than 4th dose of monovalent strain Bivalent Covid booster proven more efficient than 4th dose of monovalent strain Content Editor: Dr. Himabindu Reddy August 9, 2023 CIDRAP vaccination, Covid, Public health, Research findings According to an observational study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, a fourth dose of the bivalent (two-strain) COVID-19 vaccine is significantly more effective against medical treatment and hospitalization than a fourth monovalent (single-strain) dose among both previously infected and never-infected individuals who had received three monovalent doses. The study involved 2,749,829 participants and found that those who had never been exposed to COVID-19, a fourth dose of the monovalent vaccine did not provide any further protection over three doses against symptomatic infection while dose four of the bivalent vaccine did. The bivalent vaccine targets both the wild-type virus and the Omicron variant , as opposed to the monovalent which only targets the wild-type SARS-CoV-2.

Accelerating towards ending malarial deaths Content Editor: Dr. Manu Goel March 21, 2024 at 2:30:00 PM Communicable diseases, Malaria, WHO At Yaoundé in Cameroon, Ministers of Health from African countries with the highest burden of malaria, especially 11 countries contributing to 70% of the global burden of malaria , signed a declaration towards accelerated action to end deaths from the disease in this region. The aims of the conference were as follows: To review the progress and challenges in achieving the targets of the WHO global malaria strategy To plan mitigation strategies and provide funds for the same To make strategies and responses for accelerated malaria mortality reduction in Africa To establish a roadmap for increased political commitment and societal engagement in malaria control. The WHO and the RBM Partnership to End Malaria launched the ‘ High Burden to High Impact’ approach in 2018, which was echoed in the Declaration. The approach thus will focus on the following: The political will to reduce malaria deaths Using information strategically to drive impact Better guidance, policies and strategies, and a coordinated national response 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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