India's Immunization Milestones: A Testamentt to Public Health Committment Content Editor: Dr. Anubhav Immunisation, Public Health World Immunization Day, observed on November 10, highlights the importance of vaccines in preventing diseases and protecting public health. This day underscores the country’s progress in immunization, especially through initiatives like the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP ) and Mission Indradhanush . The UIP, launched in 1985, aims to provide vaccines to millions of newborns and pregnant women , significantly reducing child mortality. Mission Indradhanush targets areas with low immunization rates, ensuring no child is left behind . India’s remarkable achievements include becoming polio-free in 2014 , eliminating maternal and neonatal tetanus in 2015 , and leading a successful COVID-19 vaccination drive . The U-WIN portal further enhances immunization accessibility through digital records and nationwide coverage. India’s public health success showcases the importance of vaccines in saving lives and strengthening global health security, setting a model for other nations to follow. Previous Next

Slicing departments to inflate approved medical colleges raises concerns Content Editor: Akhila Nandan August 31, 2023 at 12:30:00 PM Medical Education, National Medical Council The NMC has come up with a bizarre decision to drop Chest Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and PMR from the list of essential departments so as to gain approval for the establishment of new medical colleges in the academic year 2023-24. When diseases like TB, asthma, pneumonia, and lung cancer are topping the list, scraping out chest medicine will make the students devoid of any knowledge of the same , condemned Dr. Keerthy Varman. The Indian Association of PMR has also highlighted the importance of their subject and expressed disappointment at this blunt decision. The Secretary of the Tamil Nadu Government Doctors Association, Dr. N. Ravishankar, has also expressed his grief over this decision of the NMC. Previous Next

Innovative techniques in detection of arsenic in Water Innovative techniques in detection of arsenic in Water Content Editor: Dr. Shubham May 6, 2024 IIT-Madras Newsletter Environmental Health, Arsenic toxicity Researchers at IIT-Madras developed a point-of-need diagnostic tool for testing underground water samples in rural areas. As explained, the tool can be used for up to 200 meters underwater in lakes and other water bodies as well. The fundamental element of the tool is a micro bottle optical resonator, a device as small as a grain of sand, fabricated using optical fiber, and whose surface is coated with a chemical sensitive to arsenic. The tool consists of an optical tip (probe), as small as a skinny ballpoint pen, with the tip attached to a spool of fiber that can extend around 200m when drawn out. This battery-operated device detects the reflected light, measuring the levels of arsenic in water. The pen will be immersible in water. Prof Ravinder K Jain, University of Mexico, explained how the notch in the laser spectrum will shift when the contaminant (arsenic) binds to the surface of the micro bottle resonator, and this shift will indicate the levels of arsenic in the water . This tool can sense even very low levels (below parts per billion levels) of arsenic within a few seconds after the probe is dipped to determine the safety of drinking water.. In 2017, around 240 million people across the country were found to have arsenic levels higher than normal, even today, levels are measured using electro-chemical sensors that are not very efficient at detecting further lower levels.

National consultation on One Health: Policy perspectives National consultation on One Health: Policy perspectives Content Editor: Dr. Tanya July 26, 2024 Social Trends One Health, Zoonotic Diseases, Public health Globally, more than 75% of human diseases are zoonotic . An intersectoral approach is important to curb the rising incidence of zoonotic diseases, as advocated under the “One Health” approach, which aligns with the Prime Minister’s “One Earth, One Health” vision. “One Health” advocates preventing and managing risks associated with zoonotic diseases at the human-animal-plant interface. The National Consultation for Legal Environment Assessment for One Health Activities aims to: Assess the current legal framework to i dentify strengths, gaps, and overlaps in the existing laws and regulations. Foster multi-sectoral dialogue by e ngaging stakeholders to discuss legal challenges and opportunities. Develop recommendations by formulating proposals to enhance the legal environment. Promote inter-sectoral collaboration by strengthening partnerships among all sectors. Click here to read more.

America's silent mental health crisis America's silent mental health crisis Content Editor: Dr. M Swathi Shenoy September 8, 2023 Centre for Disease Control Mental Health, Non communicable diseases The CDC recently released a report on provisional estimates of suicide in the United States for the year 2022. The findings of the report are as follows: In 2022, an estimated 49,449 deaths were by suicide, an increase of 2.6% from 2021. Previously, in 2019 and 2020, the rates had decreased. However, since 2021, the rates of suicide have increased in the United States. However, in two ethnic groups, namely, American Indian and Alaska Native, the rates have decreased since the previous years. The CDC’s Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Program (CSP) is designed to implement and evaluate a comprehensive public health approach to suicide prevention, focusing on those disproportionately affected. The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline suggest five steps to help safeguard people from the risk of suicide and support them when in crisis: Ask for help Help keep them safe by reducing their access to lethal objects. Be there and support them. Help them connect to professionals who can help them Follow up

Highlights of Post- Budget Webinar on Health & Medical research Highlights of Post- Budget Webinar on Health & Medical research Content Editor : Dr. Ranjitha R March 10, 2023 Press Information Bureau Digital Health, Health Budget On March 6th, 2023, a Post- Budget webinar by Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized using digital innovations in healthcare and medical research. Advised to learn from the pandemic’s impact on the supply chain for life-saving drugs - Comparison of the healthcare- pre & post-pandemic period. Affordable medical care- Ayushman Bharat scheme saved Rs. 80,000 crores & Jan Aushadhi scheme saved Rs. 20,000 crores for patients. Strengthening health infrastructures : 260 new medical colleges, doubling the number of medical seats in graduate and PG courses compared to 2014, and opening 157 nursing colleges. Strengthen the digital health initiatives for health care & medical research. Increase the opportunities for startups in the healthcare sector, to use indigenous digital technology to support the healthcare system. Encouraged the pharma sector to expand its market size.

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 . . . Public Health News Analysis Healthy Lifestyles impedes Decline in Memory – Findings from a ten years Prospective Cohort Study in BMJ Image Credits : Getty Images Content Editor : Dr Urmimala Maiti Updated on : February 22, 2023 BMJ, Clinical Research Findings The study reinforces the effect of a healthier lifestyle on slowing the rate of memory decline and necessitates public health initiatives to prevent or slow down an important cause of morbidity among the elderly. Memory is a fundamental function of living, which continuously declines at varying degrees with growing age. Age-related memory loss is more prevalent than dementia and is all the more mutable. This is because of numerous factors associated with memory performance in the elderly, like (1)age; (2)education level; (3) long-term illness; (4)smoking; (5)alcohol consumption in the present or past; (6)non-alcoholic daily fluid intake; and (7)engagement in sport and physical activities. (1) 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. Individuals were recruited in three phases : Phase 1- inclusion of >60 years aged individuals willing to participate. Phase 2- those with mild cognitive impairment and dementia were excluded Phase 3- APOE genotyping was done at baseline on cognitively normal individuals. This was followed by four rounds of follow-up. Study population: 29072 participants from areas representative of the north, south, and west of China were recruited from among the (the China Cognition and Ageing Study; COAST). Six healthy lifestyle factors were identified : ● A healthy diet (daily intake of 12 food items: fruits, vegetables, fish, meat, dairy products, salt, oil, eggs, cereals, legumes, nuts, and tea) ● Regular physical exercise (at least 150 min of moderate or 75 min of vigorous activity per week)2 ● Active social contact (participation in meetings or attending parties, visiting friends or relatives, travelling, and chatting online) ● Active cognitive activity (writing, reading, playing cards, mahjong, and other games) ● Never or former smoking (participants who had smoked <100 cigarettes in their lifetime or participants who had quit smoking at least three years before) ● Never drinking The association of each single lifestyle factor with memory function was studied by categorising participants into three groups: ● Favourable (4-6 healthy factors) ● Average (2-3) ● Unfavourable (0-1) Stratification for the APOE genotype was also done. Memory function was measured at baseline and each follow-up using the World Health Organization/University of California-Los Angeles Auditory Verbal Learning Test (AVLT). The trends in global cognition and memory function with respect to a healthy lifestyle and APOE ε 4 status were analysed. Findings of the study (3) Figure 1, showing Longitudinal change in memory among favourable, average, and unfavourable groups in the APOE ε 4 stratified population. Figure 2, showing differences in the decline in memory function in favourable and average groups as compared to the unfavourable group. ● Diet had the strongest association with memory, followed by cognitive activity, physical exercise, and social contact. ● Participants who maintained more healthy lifestyle factors had a significantly slower memory decline than those with fewer healthy lifestyle factors. ● Positive effect of a healthy lifestyle on memory was shown in both carriers of APOE ε4 and non-carriers. Conclusion This study reinforces the effect of a healthier lifestyle on slowing the rate of memory decline and necessitates public health initiatives to prevent or slow down an important cause of morbidity among the elderly. References M, Jandova T, Dadova K, Holmerova I, Vitulli P, Pierdomenico SD, et al. Demographic and Lifestyle Factors and Memory in European Older People. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2019;16:4727. Piercy KL, Troiano RP, Ballard RM, Carlson SA, Fulton JE, Galuska DA, George SM, Olson RD. The physical activity guidelines for Americans. Jama. 2018 Nov 20;320(19):2020-8. Jia J, Zhao T, Liu Z, Liang Y, Li F, Li Y et al. Association between healthy lifestyle and memory decline in older adults: 10 year, population based, prospective cohort study BMJ 2023; 380 :e072691 comments debug Comments Rated 0 out of 5 stars. No ratings yet Rate the Article* Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. Join the team Public Health Chronicle! APPLY NOW

55-Headlines of the day (All) Public Health News Snippets 29-31st January, 2024 COVID-19 survivors and digestive disorders: An interesting association A recent study by Southern Medical University researchers in China, using the UK Biobank database, revealed that adult COVID-19 survivors face an elevated risk of digestive diseases. This includes: GI dysfunction Peptic ulcers GERD Gallbladder disease Severe liver disease Non-alcoholic liver disease Pancreatic disease The study involved 112,311 COVID-19 survivors, a contemporary group of 359,671 individuals, and a pre-COVID group of 370,979 in the UK. Relative to the contemporary group, COVID-19 survivors exhibited increased risks for various digestive conditions, with risks persisting one year after diagnosis. The study suggests that possible reasons for these elevated risks could be: Fecal-oral viral transmission of the virus interactions between SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 receptors in the digestive tract. The findings emphasize the importance of healthcare systems being prepared to provide appropriate care. Click here to read more. Content Editor: Dr. Rashmi Verma Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy Source : Published on : Tuesday, January 30, 2024 COVID-19 disease, Infectious disease A case of non-indigenous primary leading to an outbreak of measles Few cases of measles have been reported by the Philadelphia Health Department in the past few weeks. According to the sources, the cases contracted the disease from a primary case while undergoing treatment at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. ·The primary case was found to have contracted the disease outside the US. A list of possible places of exposure has been drafted by the health department. Those who have had a history of visiting such places have been advised to quarantine for 21 days after the exposure. The department is also providing the following preventive strategies free of charge: MMR vaccination within 72 hours of exposure Measles immunoglobulins within 6 days of exposure This demonstrates the need for ongoing surveillance to stop the admission of cases from other nations even after indigenous cases have been eliminated. Content Editor: Dr. Sakshi Aggarwal Centre for Infectious Disease Research and Policy Source : Published on : Tuesday, January 30, 2024 Outbreak, Measles, Infectious disease Nirsevimab : A boon for children suffering from RSV-associated RTIs Respiratory Syncytial Virus is one of the most common causes of respiratory tract infections in the first two years after birth. Recently, a monoclonal antibody named Beyfortus (nirsevimab) was approved for use among infants for protection against RSV. A study found that the antibody was protective and reduced the need for hospitalization following RSV-associated lower respiratory tract infections. In the study, 8058 infants were randomized into the control (4021) and intervention (4037) groups. The intervention group received one single IM injection of the monoclonal antibody. The findings from the study were as follows: The antibody was effective (75.7%) in preventing very severe RSV-related lower respiratory tract infections. Severe RSV-associated LRTI was found in 0.1% of the infants receiving the intervention and 0.5% among the infants belonging to the control group. Click here to read more. Content Editor: Dr. Sakshi Aggarwal Centre for Infectious Disease Research And Policy Source : Published on : Tuesday, January 30, 2024 Respiratory infections, Monoclonal antibodies Trends of suicide among cancer patients in India A study recently published in BMJ Psychiatry looked for the trends in suicide among cancer patients in India. It was a secondary analysis wherein data regarding suicides among cancer patients was collected from the National Bureau of Criminal Records. The findings suggested that a total of 2.96 million cases of suicide were noticed in India, of which 0.67% were cancer-related. Also, suicides among cancer patients have increased by 53% from 1997 to 2020 in India. There was a significantly higher number of suicidal deaths among males when compared to females. Out of the total suicidal deaths among cancer patients, 70% were found to be male patients. Also, in the last 4 years, approximately 9 per 1000 cancer patients have died by suicide. Multiple factors can be a cause of these high numbers, such as Poor prognosis Depression Anxiety Financial burden Social stigma Painful treatment modalities The study highlights the urgent need to address the mental health needs of patients with cancer and provide them with adequate counseling and support. Click here to read more. Content Editor: Dr. Sathya Prashaath BMJ General Psychiatry Source : Published on : Monday, January 29, 2024 Mental Health, Cancer, Suicides Gene therapy for congenital deafness Gene Therapy is a technique that uses genes to treat, prevent or cure a disease. A study by Jun Lv et al, published in the Lancet, reports that Adeno-associated virus 1-hOTOF gene therapy is safe and efficacious as a novel treatment for children with autosomal recessive deafness 9 . Autosomal recessive deafness 9, caused by mutations of the OTOF gene which codes for the protein Otoferlin , is characterized by congenital or prelingual, severe-to-complete, bilateral hearing loss. Otoferlin is a necessary protein used by the hair cells present in the inner ear to convert sound vibrations to chemical signals sent to the brain. An 11-year-old boy with this rare form of congenital deafness was successfully treated using gene therapy in Philadelphia, United States, thus becoming the first person in the US to get gene therapy for Congenital Deafness. Virus-carrying new otoferlin genes were injected into the inner ear in liquified form, thereby delivering the genes to the hair cells. The present single-arm, single-centered trial was supported by Eli Lilly and a small biotechnology firm it owns, Akouos. This congenital deafness affects about 2 lakh people globally. Six children who were enrolled in the study had hearing recovery. The rise in gene therapy as a mode of treatment to cure genetic disorders has the potential to restore functioning in those individuals, but its equitable access across the globe is an issue yet to be addressed. Content Editor: Dr Tanya Tanu The Lancet Source : Published on : Monday, January 29, 2024 Gene Therapy, Congenital Deafness ”Cashless Everywhere” initiative launched There has been a rise in the percentage of government health expenditure to 40.6% of the total health expenditure, indicating an increase in public healthcare and social security. However, there is still a sizable component of out-of-pocket expenditure . During events of hospitalization, health and medical insurance policies provided by private institutions have contributed to decreasing out-of-pocket expenses. Till now, a policyholder had to pay from his pocket and get the money spent on treatment reimbursed later, in most cases except those where the insurance company had a tie-up with the hospital. The “Cashless Everywhere ” Initiative will ensure 100% cashless treatment from any hospital provided: The claim is made within 48 hours of elective surgery The claim is made following 48 hours of emergency treatment Claims will be limited to the clauses given in the operating guidelines of the insurance company. This initiative aims towards frictionless accessibility of the insurance services for the policyholder, decreasing the out-of-expenditure. Content Editor: Dr.Urmimala General Insurance Council Source : Published on : Monday, January 29, 2024 Health Economics, Health Insurance Highlights of the ASER 2023 The household survey was facilitated by a learning organization known as PRATHAM. Some of the health-related findings of the ASER 2023 include: 86.8% of 14-18-year-olds are currently enrolled in an educational institution. Only 5.6% of surveyed youth reported taking vocational training or other related courses currently A higher percentage of males (40.3%) than females (28%) reported doing work other than household work for at least 15 days during the preceding month. Among males and females, most youth working in activities other than household work tend to work on family farms. About 25% of this age group still could not fluently read a Standard II level text in their regional language. Around 90% of the youths in the above age group in rural districts had access to smartphones, and more than 90% used them. Content Editor: Dr. Tanya Tanu ASER 2023 Source : Published on : Monday, January 29, 2024 Annual Status of Education Report, ASER Potential threat of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies against snake venom Snake envenoming is among the Neglected Tropical Diseases, leading to significant mortality and disability in certain communities. A recent study by Sorenson et al. published in Nature Communications suggests the causation of antibody-dependent enhancement of toxicity (ADET) by a potential therapeutic human monoclonal antibody. This antibody was used to neutralize myotoxin-II from the pit viper Bothrops asper in representative mouse models, thereby increasing the toxin’s toxicity. This report ADET of a toxin in animal studies highlights the necessity of assessing even well-known antibody formats in preclinical models to avoid potential deleterious effects as exemplified in the present study. Click here to read more. Content Editor: Dr. Tanya Tanu Nature Communications Source : Published on : Monday, January 29, 2024 Snake Bites, Antibody-dependent enhancement of toxicity, Monoclonal Antibody Current status to AB - PMJAY. Ayushman Cards can be created on the beneficiaries’ mobile phones using the Ayushman App. According to the latest data available from the Press Information Bureau: Around 16.7 crore Ayushman cards have been created only during the last two financial years. 14.6 crore women have been issued Ayushman cards. Uttar Pradesh tops the list of states with the highest number of cards issued, followed by Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. 6.2 crore free hospital admissions under the scheme have saved out-of-pocket expenditure on more than 1.25 lakh crore of poor and vulnerable population. The app has been downloaded 52 lakh times since its launch on September 13, 2023. Content Editor: Dr. Tanya Tanu Press Information Bureau Source : Published on : Monday, January 29, 2024 Ayushman Bharat, AB-PMJAY Foundation laid for expansion of NCDC Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya laid the foundation for NCDC's expansion , inaugurating a regional branch in Assam, state branches in six states, and BSL-3 labs in two states . The state branches were opened in the following states: Haryana Tamil Nadu Karnataka Odisha West Bengal Mizoram The BSL-3 labs were opened in: Himachal Pradesh Jharkhand He also opened a temporary NCDC branch in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh , to strengthen pandemic preparedness and disease surveillance. The upgraded NCDC in Delhi received an auditorium and library block dedication. Dr Mandaviya highlighted the significance of regional branches in combating diseases like Crimean Congo hemorrhagic fever and Kyasanur forest disease. The Union Health Minister unveiled crucial technical documents, including the IDSP, NCDC's "Community Reporting Tool on IHIP" Centre for Environmental and Occupational Health's "Climate Change and Health" booklet. The booklet features case studies on adaptation and mitigation in the public health sector. Additionally, releases encompassed The first Multicentric Point Prevalence Survey of Antibiotic Use . An Outbreak Investigation Manual for Medical Officers . The Centre for One Health's vision document promoting multisectoral collaboration . The National Centre for Vector Borne Disease Control's "National Strategic Plan: Malaria Elimination 2023-27 . These publications reflect a comprehensive approach to health challenges, emphasizing collaborative efforts and strategic planning. Click here to read more. Content Editor: Dr. Manjeet Press Information Bureau Source : Published on : Monday, January 29, 2024 Health System Strengthening, NCDC Food safety: A collective responsibility The FSSAI launched an awareness campaign among the various markets in Delhi. The awareness campaign was launched with a particular focus on the detection and mitigation of pesticide residues. The highlight of the event was the “Food Safety on Wheels” initiative , a mobile lab equipped with rapid testing kits that can help in the detection of pesticide residues. The attendees of the campaign were also sensitized regarding the following: Harmful effects of pesticide residue. Importance of FSSAI licensing or registration. Artificial ripening of fruits and wax coating. Availability of various laboratories for food testing. The event emphasized the importance of collective responsibility with the mantra, “Food safety is everyone’s responsibility.” Click here to read more. Content Editor: Dr. Swathi Shenoy Press Information Bureau Source : Published on : April 24, 2024 Food Safety, Hygiene, Pesticides Food safety: A collective responsibility The FSSAI launched an awareness campaign among the various markets in Delhi. The awareness campaign was launched with a particular focus on the detection and mitigation of pesticide residues. The highlight of the event was the “Food Safety on Wheels” initiative , a mobile lab equipped with rapid testing kits that can help in the detection of pesticide residues. The attendees of the campaign were also sensitized regarding the following: Harmful effects of pesticide residue. Importance of FSSAI licensing or registration. Artificial ripening of fruits and wax coating. Availability of various laboratories for food testing. The event emphasized the importance of collective responsibility with the mantra, “Food safety is everyone’s responsibility.” Click here to read more. Content Editor: Dr. Swathi Shenoy Press Information Bureau Source : Published on : Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Food Safety, Hygiene, Pesticides Daily News Snippets Monthly Archives 28-31 January, 2024 View More 7-13 January, 2024 View More 5-11th November, 2023 (5) View More 15-21st October, 2023 (12) View More 21-27 January, 2024 View More 26-30th November, 2024 (20) View More 01-04th November, 2023(4) View More 08-14th October, 2023 (5) View More 14-20 January, 2024 View More 19-25th November, 2024 (26) View More 23-31stOctober, 2023 (18) View More 24-30th September, 2023 (5) View More 28-31 January, 2024 View More 7-13 January, 2024 View More 5-11th November, 2023 (5) View More 15-21st October, 2023 (12) View More 21-27 January, 2024 View More 26-30th November, 2024 (20) View More 01-04th November, 2023(4) View More 08-14th October, 2023 (5) View More 14-20 January, 2024 View More 19-25th November, 2024 (26) View More 23-31stOctober, 2023 (18) View More 24-30th September, 2023 (5) View More 28-31 January, 2024 View More 7-13 January, 2024 View More 5-11th November, 2023 (5) View More 15-21st October, 2023 (12) View More 21-27 January, 2024 View More 26-30th November, 2024 (20) View More 01-04th November, 2023(4) View More 08-14th October, 2023 (5) View More 14-20 January, 2024 View More 19-25th November, 2024 (26) View More 23-31stOctober, 2023 (18) View More 24-30th September, 2023 (5) View More March 27 - 31, 2023 (15) View More March 6 - 12, 2023 (24) View More February 23 - 25, 2023 (3) View More February 15 - 16, 2023 (8) View More March 20 - 25, 2023 (18) View More March 1 - 5, 2023 (8) View More February 20 - 22, 2023 (2) View More February 07 - 14, 2023 (5) View More March 13 - 18, 2023 (8) View More February 26 - 28, 2023 (15) View More February 17 - 19, 2023 (3) View More February 01 - 06, 2023 (5) View More Subscribe to get Latest Public Health Updates SUBSCRIBE

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. Published on : Friday, November 7, 2025 Source : PIB Delhi Chemical Emergencies Preparedness, IHR, Disaster management Read More Daily News Snippets Monthly Archives 01-10 February, 2024 View More 14-20 January, 2024 View More 19-25th November, 2024 (26) View More 23-31stOctober, 2023 (18) View More 28-31 January, 2024 View More 7-13 January, 2024 View More 5-11th November, 2023 (5) View More 15-21st October, 2023 (12) View More 21-27 January, 2024 View More 26-30th November, 2024 (20) View More 01-04th November, 2023(4) View More 08-14th October, 2023 (5) View More March 27 - 31, 2023 (15) View More March 6 - 12, 2023 (24) View More February 23 - 25, 2023 (3) View More February 15 - 16, 2023 (8) View More March 20 - 25, 2023 (18) View More March 1 - 5, 2023 (8) View More February 20 - 22, 2023 (2) View More February 07 - 14, 2023 (5) View More March 13 - 18, 2023 (8) View More February 26 - 28, 2023 (15) View More February 17 - 19, 2023 (3) View More February 01 - 06, 2023 (5) View More Subscribe to get Latest Public Health Updates SUBSCRIBE