CDC recommends Nirsevimab for protection against RSV CDC recommends Nirsevimab for protection against RSV Content Editor: Dr. Himabindu Reddy August 24, 2023 CIDRAP Global health, Public health, RSV, Vaccination, Child health AstraZeneca created the long-acting monoclonal antibody known as Nirsevimab, which got its USFDA approval in July 2023 for newborns and infants exposed to their first Respiratory syncytial virus season. It can also offer protection to children up to 24 months old who are entering their second season but have low immunity. RSV usually starts spreading in the winter season in the US. The CDC estimates that RSV leads to the hospitalization of nearly 80 thousand children and the deaths of nearly 300 under-5 children every year. The director of the CDC assured that this new tool for protection against RSV will soon be made available as part of children’s immunization schedules.

News-analysis-collection-1 1 (All) Public Health Chronicle News Analysis Author : Dr Annapoorani V Published on : MTP Amendment act, Women’ rights, Legal abortion, Laws & Regulations Saturday, March 4, 2023 The MTP Amendment Act 2021: A Win for Women’s reproductive rights India's Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act 2021 is a great step in improving women's health and reproductive rights. It is a step in the direction of lessening the stigma and discrimination experienced by women who seek abortions and towards building a more just and equitable society. Read More Author : Dr Swati Ray Published on : Union Health Budget - 2023, MoHFW Monday, February 27, 2023 Highlights of the Union Health Budget 2023 The Union Budget 2023 was unveiled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 1st Feb 2023. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare was allocated 89,155 crores as health budget for the financial year 2023-24, which is 0.34% higher than last year’s 86,200 crores. After accounting for inflation . . . Read More Content Editor : Dr Urmimala Maiti Published on : BMJ, Clinical Research Findings Wednesday, February 22, 2023 Healthy Lifestyles impedes Decline in Memory – Findings from a ten years Prospective Cohort Study in BMJ A population-based prospective cohort study was conducted from 8 May 2009 to 26 December 2019 on individuals aged 60 years or older with the objective of identifying an optimal lifestyle profile to protect against memory loss in older individuals recently got published in BMJ. The study shows . . . Read More Content Editor : Dr Urmimala Maiti Published on : NFHS-5, Nutritional Transition, Non-Communicable Disease Sunday, February 19, 2023 Nutritional transition looms in North-East India – Findings from NFHS – 5 An analysis of the NFHS-5 data highlights the fact that eople living in the Northeast states of Mizoram, Assam and Tripura, parts of Eastern India and Goa had higher consumption of fried foods and . . . Read More Author : Dr Gaurav Singh Published on : International Year of Millets, FAO, United Nations Friday, February 17, 2023 International Year of Millets 2023 – Significance & Relevance in celebrating "Millets" Millets are one group of food that are nutritious and also one of the hardiest crops that can be grown in extremes of climate. Because of their nutritive value, they are also called “Nutri-Cereals”. International Year of Millets is celeberated with an objective . . . Read More Author : Dr Thamizhanban (TA) Published on : NLEM, DCGI, WHO - EML 2021 Tuesday, February 14, 2023 National Lists of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022 - All we need to know Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, launched The National Lists of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022 on 13th September 2022. The first National List of Essential Medicines of India in 1996, encompassing 279 drugs, and this list was subsequently revised in 2003, 2011, 2015 and . . . . Read More Content Editor : Dr Ranjitha Ranganathan Published on : World Hearing Day - 2023, WHO Friday, March 3, 2023 World Hearing Day 2023 – Let’s know more about it World Hearing Day (3rd March 2023) is here to remind us of the importance of preventing hearing loss and promoting ear care worldwide by integrating ear and hearing care into primary healthcare for universal health coverage. Read More Author : Dr Ranjitha Ranganathan Published on : Laws & Regulations, The Menstruation Benefit Bill Friday, February 24, 2023 Menstrual Leaves – How far are other countries? Is India a distant destination. (Period) Menstrual leave or Period leave is paid or unpaid leave offered to female employees or students despite their sick or other leaves. Historically, Menstrual leave concept evolved after World War I, as Russian Soviet introduced to promote reproductive health and population stability measure. Thereafter, many countries introduced menstrual leave policies. Read More Author : Dr Gaurav Singh Published on : mRNA vaccine, Preventive Oncology, Moderna Wednesday, February 22, 2023 What’s the fuss about the mRNA cancer vaccine? - Know the Fundamentals of it You must have heard about the experimental mRNA cancer vaccine being developed by Moderna and MSD (Merck & Co.), it was reported to show promising results against advanced melanoma. In a study that involved 157 melanoma patients, it was found . . . Read More Content Editor : Dr Sangya Chaudhary Published on : Polio, WHO, International Health Regulations, IHR Saturday, February 18, 2023 Update on Polio by WHO - IHR Emergency committee The IHR Emergency Committee, concerning the ongoing events and context involving transmission and international spread of poliovirus, held the thirty-fourth meeting of the Emergency Committee under the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) on 25 January 2023. The recent update on polio . . . Read More Author : Dr Immanuel Joshua Published on : New and Renewable Energy, GREEN HYDROGEN, Carbon emissions Wednesday, February 15, 2023 National Green Hydrogen Mission – India’s valiant efforts towards cutting down carbon emissions The National Hydrogen Mission was launched on August 15, 2021, with a view to cutting down carbon emissions and increasing the use of renewable sources of energy. The Union Cabinet on January 4, 2023, approved the National Green Hydrogen Mission, which is aimed at making India the global hub for the production of green hydrogen . . . . Read More Author : Dr Thamizhanban (TA) Published on : United Nations, Demography, Population projections Wednesday, February 1, 2023 “The day of 8 billion - 15th November 2022”, Our world is now home for 8 billion people – UN says It was possible only because of huge developments that took place in public health, nutrition, personal hygiene and medicine in the last two centuries. As a result, there was gradual increase in human lifespan with global life expectancy at all-time high in 2019 – 72.1 years . . . . Read More

UNICEF: 3,000 children in Gaza at risk from acute malnutrition amidst conflict UNICEF: 3,000 children in Gaza at risk from acute malnutrition amidst conflict Content Editor: Dr. Ghurumourthy June 29, 2024 United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund War, Healthcare, Malnutrition Approximately 3,000 children in southern Gaza have lost access to treatment for acute malnutrition , putting their lives at risk amidst ongoing violence and disruption of healthcare services, reports UNICEF. This number accounts for about 75% of the 3,800 children receiving care before the conflict intensified. The rising malnutrition cases are linked to restricted humanitarian access, particularly in Rafah. Only two out of Gaza's three stabilization centers are operational, with plans for additional centers delayed due to military activities. Malnourished children are increasingly vulnerable to diseases due to poor water and sanitation. UNICEF emphasizes that without swift intervention, more children will perish and calls for a ceasefire and improved humanitarian access. 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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Study Finds Gaps in Global Swine Flu Surveillance Study Finds Gaps in Global Swine Flu Surveillance Content Editor: Dr. Shayari July 7, 2025 BMJ Public Health One Health, Influenza, Swine Flu Introduction The close proximity of humans, swine, and poultry in the Southeast Asian Region (SEAR) creates a high-risk environment for the emergence of new influenza viruses . The study aimed to review and characterise existing IAV surveillance systems worldwide to identify gaps and guide the development of effective protocols for high-risk interfaces. Methodology Researchers conducted a scoping review , systematically searching scientific databases for studies on swine influenza surveillance. They analysed 42 relevant studies , extracting data on their objectives, settings (like farms and markets), sampling strategies, and laboratory techniques. Results Most surveillance systems were short-term projects rather than sustained programs and primarily used active data collection. The main focus was on virological monitoring to detect viral changes, with less attention on disease severity or impact. A significant variability in methods was noted globally, with no consistent, standardised approach. Conclusion There is an urgent need to develop standardised, objective-based surveillance frameworks for IAV at human-swine interfaces. This is crucial for improving global preparedness and reducing the risk of zoonotic disease spillover.Click here to read more

01. Nasal COVID vaccine available both as a primary dose and a heterologous booster. 01. Nasal COVID vaccine available both as a primary dose and a heterologous booster. December 24, 2022 The Hindu Vaccination iNCOVACC, co-developed by Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech and the U.S.-based Washington University, was approved in November for ‘restricted emergency use’ for those aged 18 or older. Approved as a primary dose after Phase-3 trials, and was separately tested for safety and immunogenicity as a booster. Unlike Covaxin, which is an inactivated coronavirus injected along with an adjuvant, iNCOVACC is an adenovirus-vectored vaccine with a “prefusion stabilised spike protein”, which is more like the technology employed in the Covishield vaccines.The nasal vaccine would be available via the CoWIN website.

Unusual spin in air quality of India Unusual spin in air quality of India Content Editor: Dr Prayag Khandelwal March 2, 2024 Science Direct Environmental health, Research findings Several climatological regions of India had an unexplained trend in air quality during the winter of 2022–2023, which coincided with the retreating phase of the extraordinary triple dip La Niña. This tendency had not been seen in previous decades. The air quality in South-Western India was exceptionally poor, while the air in the heavily polluted North of India was comparatively better, with levels of PM2.5, the most harmful particle, differing by up to 30% from previous years. Peninsular India experienced pollution trapping due to the greater northerly winds that dominate the transport level. This resulted in an influx of air and slower winds near the surface, which significantly raised PM2.5 concentrations. On the other hand, the Northern air quality significantly improved due to comparatively weak western disturbances, distinct wind patterns without rain or clouds, and quicker ventilation.

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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Resurgence of the Nipah virus cases in Bangladesh Resurgence of the Nipah virus cases in Bangladesh Content editor: Dr. Aneesh February 24, 2024 Centre for Infectious Disease Research & Policy Nipah virus , Outbreak, Global health The two men had consumed raw date juices which is a known risk factor for contracting the disease before they became ill Nipah virus cases follow a seasonal pattern from December to May as the period coincides with the harvesting of palm sap and festivities related to the process. The sap can be contaminated by the saliva, urine, or droppings from fruit bats which are thought to harbour the disease The virus can then spread from person to person. Out of 14 cases reported, 10 of them turned fatal. Nipah virus has a high case fatality rate between 45% to 75%. There are no approved treatments or vaccines. WHO has designated it as a high-priority disease. Click here to read more.