India’s march towards ‘ TB Free’ status: the initiatives & achievements India’s march towards ‘ TB Free’ status: the initiatives & achievements Content Editor: Dr. Sivanthiga December 2, 2024 Press Information Bureau-India Communicable disease,Tuberculosis,strategies,Initiatives A decline in TB incidence, increased diagnostic testing, improved financial assistance , integrated patient support and community involvement in the year 2023 as compared to the then status in 2015 were the achievements listed. India aims to reduce TB incidence by 80% and mortality rate by 90% and zero house-hold getting infected and suffering from catastrophic expenses. The global average in decline was 8.3% whereas India recorded a remarkable 17.7% decrease in incidence of Tuberculosis. The focus of National Strategic Plan (2017 to 2025) was on innovative diagnostics and comprehensive care. The program has addressed HIV, malnutrition, substance abuse and diabetes for enhanced outcome of TB treatment The NTEP conducted 68.3 lakh Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests and 1.83 crore sputum smear tests in 2023 thereby resulting in an increase in diagnostic testing. 1croreTB patients have been provided with rupees to 781 crores under Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana. For TB care and awareness, the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan mobilized over 1.5 community workers. 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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60% coverage of Tap Water connection in villages' households through Jal Jeevan Mission 60% coverage of Tap Water connection in villages' households through Jal Jeevan Mission Content Editor: Dr. Jasmin Nilima Panda April 21, 2023 Press Information Bureau Drinking water and Sanitation, Public Health, Jal Jeevan Mission Jal Jeevan Mission, is envisages to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections to all rural households in India by 2024. Recently the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi had expressed his happiness through tweet for 60% coverage of Tap Water connection in villages' households. Through Jal Jeevan Mission, Clean tap water supply to rural families increased from 16.65% (3.23 Cr, 15th Aug 2019) to 60% (11.66Cr, 4th April 2023). Shri Modi ji also stated that they are aiming to increase the coverage to 100% , even in hard-to-reach areas at an increased pace, which will eventually empower several lives. Activities and achievements under the Jal Jeevan Mission, ensuring clean and safe drinking water to rural household are: ‘Swachh Jal Se Suraksha’ Campaign to ensure quality drinking water, from 2nd Oct 2022 to March 31st 2023. An allocation of 70,000 Crores is being made in FY 2023-24 for effective implementation of “Har Ghar Jal” (Amrit Kaal Budget) Internet of Things (IoT) based solution for smart monitoring of water supply schemes in rural area through GeM portal. Burhanpur of Madhya Pradesh becomes 1st “Har Ghar Jal” certified district in country. Jal Jeevan Mission is based on community approach and expects to build Jan Andolan for water. It also implements sustainable measures such as recharge and reuse through grey water management, water conservation and rain water harvesting.

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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Outbreak of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever in Pakistan Outbreak of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever in Pakistan Content Editor: Anubhav Mondal November 22, 2023 Centre for Infectious Disease Policy and Research Epidemic, Viral outbreak, Viral hemorrhagic fever "FluTrackers" is an infectious disease news message board. The board has been delivering reports of continuous CCHF hospitalizations since August, reporting 15 deaths until mid-October. On November 5, Flutrackers reported that the government of Balochistan had announced a red alert in the aftermath of 16 CCHF deaths in the region, including a doctor. Officials at the outbreak hospital have taken the following steps: Isolated the infected ward, Taken special precautions to disinfect all cattle markets in the province They have banned private animal slaughter in public areas for two weeks. Also, France reported the first CCHF finding in Hyalomma ticks in October in cattle. CCHF is a viral hemorrhagic fever spread by Hyalomma ticks that is endemic in Africa, the Balkans, the Middle East, and Asia. The disease currently has no vaccination or specific treatments and is highly fatal.

06. DIY air filter effectively filter out viruses, air pollutants. 06. DIY air filter effectively filter out viruses, air pollutants. December 28, 2022 Tribune Air Polution, Environmental Health The filter named corsi-rosenthal boxes or cube constructed from four MERV-13 filters, duct tape, a 20-inch box fan and a cardboard box. These are efficacious in removing chemicals from air such PFAS( type of synthetic chemical found in cleaners, textile and wire insulation) and Phthalates(found in building materials and personal care products), it reduce the concentratin of former by 40 to 60 percent and later by 30 to 60 percent respectively.

Spike in XDR Shigella cases in the United Kingdom Spike in XDR Shigella cases in the United Kingdom Content Editor: Dr. Aneesh January 25, 2024 Centre for Infectious Disease Research & Policy Drug Resistant , Shigella , Gastrointestinal Infection There has been an increase in 53% of XDR strains of Shigella sonnei cases with non-susceptibility to multiple groups of antibiotics in the UK . The groups of antibiotics that were found to be resistant in the United Kingdom are: Penicillins. 3rd generation Cephalosporins. Aminoglycosides. Tetracyclines. Sulphonamides. Quinolones. Azithromycin. Although Shigellosis is commonly associated with exposure to food or water that human feces have contaminated, cases have been reported across England, mainly in men who have sex with men (MSM). Shigellosis is a highly infectious gastrointestinal condition with mild diarrhea to moderate dysentery symptoms. There is a concerning rise in cases of this antibiotic-resistant strain, which would mean difficulty in treating the patient. The practice of good hygiene after sex is one of the protective factors. According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), further cases are very likely to occur, particularly among MSM. This may not be restricted to the affected countries but may also involve other member states because of the interconnected nature of MSM sexual networks in Europe. ECDC is also encouraging member states to ensure that antimicrobial susceptibility testing of Shigella is done for appropriate antimicrobial treatment. Click here to read more