CAQM Takes Strong Action to Stop Waste Burning in Delhi–NCR CAQM Takes Strong Action to Stop Waste Burning in Delhi–NCR Content Editor: Dr. Anamika June 13, 2025 Press Information Bureau, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change CAQM, air pollution, waste burning On June 3, 2025, CAQM issued Direction No. 91 targeting air pollution from open waste burning and landfill fires in Delhi–NCR. Authorities must evaluate fire risks , install CCTV and methane detectors , and carry out bio-remediation of existing waste . Improved waste segregation and timely collection are required to minimize hazards. Fire safety infrastructure and staff training are mandated at landfill sites. Regular monitoring, public awareness, and quarterly compliance reporting are compulsory. Non-adherence will result in penalties under the CAQM Act, 2021. These measures aim to reduce pollution and protect public health in the region.

Retrospective Study Links Dengue Recovery to Increased Health Risks Retrospective Study Links Dengue Recovery to Increased Health Risks Content Editor: Dr. Chinmay June 19, 2025 Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy Dengue, Research study, International Health News A recent large-scale study conducted in Singapore, published in Clinical Microbiology and Infection, highlights the serious long-term health risks faced by adults after dengue infection . Tracking 55,870 adult dengue patients from 2017 to 2023 and comparing them with over 3.1 million controls, researchers found a significantly elevated risk of death, hospitalization, and multi-organ complications well beyond the acute phase of illness. Dengue survivors had a two-fold higher risk of death (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR] 2.08) and a 22% increased risk of all-cause hospitalization . The risk of developing multi-organ complications rose by 19%, affecting critical systems: Cardiovascular : aHR 1.46, including heart attacks, arrhythmias, and ischemic disease Neurological/Psychiatric : aHR 1.29, with cognitive decline, stress, and anxiety disorders Gastrointestinal : aHR 1.42, notably gastritis and a 3.66-fold increase in hepatitis/cirrhosis Renal : aHR 2.30, indicating a major rise in kidney disorders Autoimmune/Endocrine : aHR 1.37 and 1.19, respectively, with a 2.43-fold increase in connective tissue diseases Both hospitalized and non-hospitalized dengue patients were affected, with older adults (≥61 years) , males , and those with pre-existing conditions or infection by DENV-2 or DENV-3 serotypes being more vulnerable. The findings signify the urgent need for long-term post-dengue monitoring and multidisciplinary care strategies to detect and manage chronic health impacts. As global dengue incidence rises, this research stresses that recovery from acute infection does not signal the end of health risks. Click here to read more.