A day to be human: April 5th, International Day of Conscience A day to be human: April 5th, International Day of Conscience Content Editor: Dr. Purnoor Kaur April 10, 2023 United Nations International Day Celebrations The UN General Assembly declared April 5th as the International Day of Conscience to promote peace, respect for human rights, and fundamental freedoms for all without discrimination. They encourage member states, organizations, the private sector, and individuals to build a culture of peace through education and awareness-raising activities for sustainable development. The culture of peace originated from the 1989 International Congress on Peace and has become a global movement through the participation of civil society. The United Nations calls for peace founded on intellectual and moral solidarity, not just political and economic arrangements.

Nagaland's first medical college - road to brighter future Nagaland's first medical college - road to brighter future Content Editor: Dr Sumana Mukhopadhyay November 20, 2023 Nagaland post Medical Education The inauguration of the first medical college marked a historic day for Nagaland, bridging a 60-year gap in higher education institutions within the state. The health minister encouraged the state to establish Jan Aushadi Kendras in health facilities and explore partnerships with Ayushman Bharat and CM Health Insurance Scheme to enhance healthcare access. The NIMSR aims to be a centre of excellence in academics, research, and patient care, producing well-rounded medical professionals and aids in promotion of medical tourism. Nagaland's doctor-patient ratio is among the lowest in India , and the increase in MBBS seats aims to alleviate the doctor shortage. The college's establishment began in 2013-14, and it has commenced formal classes with the first batch of 100 students. Notably, the event saw a generous donation of pathological specimens for academic purposes by Dr. Tseilhoutuo Rhütso, adding value to medical education at NIMSR.

Google's AI for tuberculosis detection Google's AI for tuberculosis detection Content Editor: Shayari September 5, 2024 Social Trends Tuberculosis, Artificial intelligence, Innovation, Technology Google is working on an innovative AI system that could revolutionize tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis. The AI analyzes audio recordings of patients' coughs and breaths to identify patterns associated with TB. This technology can significantly improve TB diagnosis, especially in resource-limited settings. The AI is being tested on a large cough and breathing recordings dataset. The technology aims to provide faster and more accessible TB diagnosis than traditional methods. This initiative could help tackle the global TB epidemic, which affects millions worldwide. Click here to read more.

Acute hepatitis E outbreak – South Sudan Acute hepatitis E outbreak – South Sudan Content Editor: Dr. Ismail Rifai May 9, 2023 WHO NEWS Section Global Health, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene On 14 April 2023, the Ministry of Health (MoH) of South Sudan declared an outbreak of the hepatitis E Virus (HEV) in Wau city, the capital of Western Bahr el-Ghazal state. 23rd March – 13th April, 2023: 91 HEV suspected cases, 35 confirmed cases; 5 deaths reported; Case fatality ratio – 5.5% Median age – 20 years (range 2-71); Males – 74% of cases HEV cases have been consistently reported in South Sudan since 2018, with recurrent outbreaks in Bentiu IDP (internally displaced persons) camp which houses around 170000 individuals. The Reasons for the outbreaks are – Poor sanitation and hygiene practices, especially in the IDP camp; limited availability of safe drinking water; poor access to essential medical services; the presence of a large IDP population in South Sudan; financial constraints; limited local capacity to carry out response activities effectively Public health response (South Sudan MoH and WHO and partners) – Immediate activation of the Public Health Emergency Operations Center and all response pillars: coordination, surveillance, case management, WASH, IPC, RCCE, safe and dignified burial, points of entry, and logistics.