GONE striving to make Oncocerciasis gone GONE striving to make Oncocerciasis gone Content Editor: Dr. Himabindu Reddy November 21, 2023 WHO Departmental News Public health, Global health, Infectious diseases, Communicable diseases, WHO Onchocerciasis, a neglected tropical disease known as river blindness, is second only to trachoma in infections leading to loss of sight. It is caused by the bite of black flies breeding in rapid rivers. This debilitating infection is a cause of concern in over 31 countries, 99% of which are in Africa. Senegal, the host of the first GONE meeting, has made remarkable progress in the elimination of the infection. It is also the second African country after Niger to apply for WHO verification of elimination status. The main aim of GONE is to support and build communications and collaborations in supporting countries to achieve 2030 targets for onchocerciasis control.

Salmonella: An adulterant Salmonella: An adulterant Content Editor: Dr. Gurumurthy May 4, 2024 US Department of Agriculture Adulterant, Food-borne disease The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has declared Salmonella an adulterant in raw breaded stuffed chicken products with over 1 colony forming unit (CFU) per gram. This decision is part of a broader strategy to reduce Salmonella-related illnesses from raw poultry in the U.S., with plans to expand the policy to additional poultry products. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack highlighted this policy as a key enhancement to food safety, initiated under President Biden's administration. FSIS will enforce strict pre-production testing and prohibit the use of contaminated lots in product manufacturing, starting 12 months after the policy's publication. This move addresses persistent health risks and aligns with the USDA's commitment to consumer protection and fair labeling practices. Click here to read more.

Launch of the "pre-clinical network facility" in India: The first of its kind in Asia Launch of the "pre-clinical network facility" in India: The first of its kind in Asia Content Editor: Dr. Shubham July 30, 2024 Press Information Bureau Research, Technology, Vaccines, Innovation The Union Minister inaugurated Asia’s first “Pre-clinical Network Facility” related to health research at the Regional Centre of Biotechnology in Faridabad. Alongside this, the Ge-HuMic was also launched. It stands for “Genetically Defined Human Associated Microbial Culture Collection Facility” and will serve as a repository for supplying microbial cultures to institutes. The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) selected BRIC-THSTI (Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council- Translational Health Science and Technology Institute) as a pre-clinical network laboratory, making it the first in Asia and the 9th globally. This facility will support vaccine development and translational research and foster collaborations between academic institutions, hospitals, and industry. This experimental animal facility can house up to 75,000 mice, including immune-compromised mice, and other species, including rats, rabbits, hamsters, and guinea pigs. It is among the biggest ‘small animal’ facilities in the nation. Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted the institute’s achievements, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and emphasized the importance of preventive healthcare and research in India. 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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KMC accuses BSNL and Coal India for creating mosquito breeding sites in the city KMC accuses BSNL and Coal India for creating mosquito breeding sites in the city Content Editor: Dr. Himabindu Reddy August 23, 2023 The Indian Express 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.

Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Urban Livelihoods Mission to deal Urban Poverty Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Urban Livelihoods Mission to deal Urban Poverty Content Editor: Dr. Anubhav Mondal March 27, 2023 Press Information Bureau Poverty Alleviation Programmes, NULM In a reply to Lok Sabha, the Minister of State for Housing & Urban Affairs informed regarding Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) being implemented to alleviate urban poverty. DAY-NULM has the following objectives, Reduce poverty and vulnerability of urban poor households by enabling them to access gainful self-employment and skilled wage employment opportunities. Improve their livelihoods on a sustainable basis. Address concerns of the urban street vendors by facilitating access to suitable spaces, institutional credit, social security, etc. Employment through Skill Training & Placement (EST&P) component under the Mission aims to provide skill training to the urban poor in market-oriented courses. The Self-Employment Programme (SEP) component focuses on financial assistance to individuals/groups/SHGs of urban poor to set up gainful self-employment ventures or micro-enterprises.

Girls and women subjected to Rape or sexual assault as children counts over 370 million globally-UNICEF Girls and women subjected to Rape or sexual assault as children counts over 370 million globally-UNICEF Content Editor: Dr. Soundhar October 28, 2024 UNICEF Children safety, sexual violence Data shows that sexual violence against children is pervasive, cutting across geographical, cultural, and economic boundaries. Most childhood sexual violence occurred in the adolescenct age groups with significant spike between 14 and 17 and it showed children that who experienced sexual violence are more likely to suffer repeated abuse. To break this cycle and in mitigating long term impacts of such trauma, it is essential to implement targeted interventions during adolescence. Often the survivors carry trauma of sexual violence into adulthood which leads them to face higher risks of sexually transmitted diseases, substance abuse, social isolation and mental health issues such as anxiety and depression challenging them in getting healthy relationships. It highlights the need for increased investment in data collection to capture full scale of sexual violence against children. Click here to read more.

Empowering ear health: Transforming perceptions for universal hearing care Empowering ear health: Transforming perceptions for universal hearing care Content Editor: Dr. Tanya Tanu March 22, 2024 Social Trends Hearing Loss, World Hearing Day Hearing loss is referred to as an “invisible disability ” because of the absence of visible symptoms and lack of action by policymakers due to stigmatizing mindsets. On March 3rd, 2024, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, organized awareness programs on the prevention and management of hearing loss through various national institutes and regional centers, namely: Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities (Divyangjan), Mumbai : organized free hearing screenings for people of all age groups National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD), Chennai : organized training program for airport authorities at Chennai Airport. Composite Regional Center (CRC), Chhatarpur : conducted an audiologists-centric webinar on hearing impairment CRC, Nagpur : organized an awareness program. CRC, Rajnandgaon : hosted an awareness rally, a drawing competition, and a hearing aid distribution program. Shantiniketan Ratanpally and Vivekananda Adivasi Kalyan Samiti, Birbhum : showcased banner displays, dance performances, and poetry recitations by female students. CRC Davanagere, CRC Lucknow, and CRC Bhopal : organized awareness programmes on World Hearing Day.

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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