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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38-Headlines of the day (All) Public Health News Snippets 24-30th September, 2023 Empowering communities on international snake bite awareness day The International Snake Bite Awareness Day (ISBAD) is conducted every 19th September . Since the launch of the WHO global snake bite strategy in 2019 , the efforts to reduce the harm caused by snake bites have increased. However, there is still a lack of overall programmatic uptake. The global snake bite strategy advocates a multidisciplinary approach, which includes: Improving treatments Strengthening health systems Engaging Communities Building partnerships Mobilizing resources To commemorate the event this year and increase advocacy regarding the strategies, the WHO organized two webinars on 19th September. Content Editor: Dr. M Swathi Shenoy WHO News Section Source : Published on : Monday, September 25, 2023 One Health, Neglected Tropical Diseases Managing deceased in disasters: Ensuring dignity, safety, and documentation Amidst the rising number of disasters, one of the most controversial and sensitive matters is handling the dead and deceased. The WHO and the International Red Cross Society have released a statement saying dead bodies from natural disasters and wars do not generally pose any health risk, and should be handled with dignity and respect. If burial is needed, it should be: Easily traceable Properly documented The bodies may harbor infections in cases of death due to infectious diseases. Care should be taken that the dead bodies aren’t closely attached to any water bodies to prevent their contamination. Content Editor: Dr. M Swathi Shenoy WHO News Section Source : Published on : Monday, September 25, 2023 Disaster Management, Public Health The patient safety rights charter: A vision for the future of patient care World Patient Safety Day is celebrated every year on 17th September and this year's theme was "Engaging patients for patient safety." To earmark this event, a global conference on patient safety and patient engagement was held recently. The event ended with agreement on the first-ever patient Safety rights charter. This charter: Outlines the core rights of the patient Seeks to assist Governments in ensuring that the patients' voices are heard. Each year, 1 in 10 patients experience harm in healthcare settings, most of which are preventable. This year, emphasis is laid on: Listening to the family of the patients Learning from their experiences Involving them in every aspect of patient care The aim of this event was to shift from "care designed for patients" to "care designed with patients." Content Editor: Dr. M Swathi Shenoy WHO News Section Source : Published on : Monday, September 25, 2023 Patient Safety Clear vision, safe workplace: A collaboration by ILO and IAPB The International Labour Organisation in collaboration with the International Agency for Prevention of Blindness on 5th September highlighted the imperativeness of healthy vision for safety and productivity at workplaces. Ocular injuries at workplace accounts for about 1 % of non fatal industrial injuries annually, and at least 30 % of unemployment are due to poor eye vision, the report says. Hence the need for co-ordinated initiatives to achieve the goals under Occupational safety and health programs has been emphasised, which includes: Prevent exposure to hazards. Protect the existing eye health of employees. Risk assessment of workers’ naturally occurring sight loss. Content Editor: Akhila Nandan WHO news section Source : Published on : Monday, September 25, 2023 Ergonomics Tamil Nadu launches ₹1,000 monthly grants for women-headed households Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has introduced the "Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai Thittam" in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu, on the occasion of DMK founder C.N. Annadurai's birth anniversary. This initiative aims to provide a monthly rights grant of ₹1,000 to 1.06 crore women heading households in the state. The scheme was officially launched, and ATM cards were distributed to the beneficiaries in Kancheepuram. Mr. Stalin acknowledged that the scheme's implementation was delayed upon assuming office in 2021 due to the state's financial constraints. 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Nikshay Poshan Yojana and its impact Nikshay Poshan Yojana and its impact Content Editor: Dr.KH Reddy February 28, 2024 BMC Public Health Tuberculosis, NTEP, Direct benefit transfer, Nutrition NPY offers a cash transfer of 500rs for every individual notified to have tuberculosis for the entire period of their anti-tubercular treatment. A retrospective cohort study examined the degree of NPY implementation in India from 2018 to 2022 , using NTEP’s database of 3.7 million TB patients from nine randomly selected states The study results revealed that: The proportion of patients who received at least one NPY transfer has improved from 56.9% in 2018 to 76.1% in 2022. Increased political commitment and schemes like Jan Dhan Yojana have solved the problem of lack of bank accounts which was a major hurdle in delivering the DBT benefits to patients five years ago. Since 2018 the average time between diagnosis and receipt of NPY installment has reduced by half but considerable delays still exist nationwide; more in private sector notified patients.

Capital stuck in losing game: Delhi remains the most polluted in NCR in spite of lower average PM 2.5 Capital stuck in losing game: Delhi remains the most polluted in NCR in spite of lower average PM 2.5 Content Editor : Dr. Purnoor Kaur March 8, 2023 Centre for Science and Environment Air Pollution, Environmental Health According to an analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment , although the average PM 2.5 level in Delhi this winter was the lowest since 2018-19, Delhi remains the most polluted city in the National Capital Region . The improvement was attributed to meteorology and emergency action based on pollution forecasting. The average PM 2.5 level in Delhi from October 1 to January 31 was 160 µg/m3, lower than the previous year . However, the highest average PM 2.5 level of 211 µg/m3 was recorded at the Nehru Nagar monitoring station , and Jahangirpuri was the most polluted neighborhood. Hotspots are identified in North and East Delhi.

Avian influenza (H5N1): An outbreak report Avian influenza (H5N1): An outbreak report Content Editor: Dr. Shubham Gupta April 11, 2024 Pan American Health Organisation International Health, Outbreak, Surveillance The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) mentioned in its epidemiological outbreak report mentioned cases of avian influenza. They also emphasized the need to establish measures for prevention and response to curtail the spread. An outbreak of cases was seen in Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, the Falkland Islands, Mexico, Peru, and the United States. The report was published at the end of March 2024 and emphasized the need for: Intersectoral coordination to promote epidemiological and virological investigations Preparedness for emergencies and especially for the pandemic potential of the outbreak Delegation of teams for Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCE) and collecting relevant information to look for patterns Public messaging and social communication for preventive behavior change Surveillance of Severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) and Influenza Syndrome (ILI) Click here to read more

India at the 2nd Employment Working Group (EWG) meeting in Brasilia India at the 2nd Employment Working Group (EWG) meeting in Brasilia Content Editor: Dr. Tanya Tanu April 13, 2024 Social Trends Occupational Health, Employment Working Group The 2nd EWG meeting encompassed discussions on: Promotion of quality employment Addressing smooth transition amidst digital and energy transformations. Utilization of technology to improve quality of life Emphasizing gender equity The Government of India took the following steps to promote gender equity in the workplace: Occupational Safety Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 : allows women to be employed in all establishments for all types of work with their consent at night. This provision has already been implemented in underground mines. The Revised Maternity Benefit Act, 2017 :increased' maternity leave with pay protection' from 12 weeks to 26 weeks for all women working in establishments employing 10 or more workers. This is expected to reduce the motherhood pay gap among working mothers. One Nation, One Ration Card : allows migrants to access their entitled food grains from anywhere in the Public Distribution System network in the country. e-Shram portal : launched to create a national database of unorganized workers, especially migrant and construction workers. This initiative, providing the e-Shram card, enables access to benefits under various social security schemes. Click here to read more