Tag Archives: Public Health

As air quality deteriorates across Northern India, posing serious health risks to children, the urgency for preventive health education has intensified. Dr Rahul Mehra, a prominent global scientist and India’s National Representative for the UNESCO Chair in Global Health & Education, highlighted the opportunity for Haryana to pioneer solutions by …

Oral diseases are among the most prevalent diseases globally and have serious health and economic burdens, greatly reducing quality of life. The most prevalent and consequential oral diseases globally are dental caries (tooth decay) periodontal disease, tooth loss, and cancers of the lips and oral cavity. Project Core Team at …

Today, Delhi’s daily average Air Quality Index (AQI) clocked 234 as per the daily AQI Bulletin provided by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). In wake of the average/ overall air quality of Delhi recording ‘Poor’ air quality category ranging between 201-300, the Sub-Committee for invoking actions under the Graded …

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), along with the National Regulatory Authority of India (NRA) and affiliated institutions, has been found to meet the World Health Organization (WHO) published indicators for a functional vaccine regulatory system. This conclusion was reached by a team of international experts from various countries, …

“There was a time when India’s food security was a global concern, today India is providing solutions for global food and nutrition security.” ~Prime Minister Narendra Modi During India’s 75th Independence Day,  Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi emphasised the need to combat malnutrition, underscoring that every citizen, especially the underprivileged, …

Introduction Clear eyesight is one of life’s most precious gifts, essential for daily activities, education, and overall well-being. However, several diseases, such as trachoma, pose serious threats to eyesight, potentially leading to irreversible blindness if left untreated. Trachoma, a highly contagious bacterial infection, has been a major cause of preventable …

India reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to improving social determinants of health (SDH) during the G20 Joint Finance-Health Task Force (JFHTF) High-Level Meeting held at the 79th session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The session centred on “Prioritizing investments in the health sector – advancing the development and implementation of …

Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2024 which is being carried out with vigour across the country has today touched a remarkable milestone. The total number of activities carried out under this movement has recorded a staggering 9.68 crore. These activities are sensitisation activities which inform participants on the benefits of practising good …

The Ministry of Textiles in a landmark initiative to strengthen public health and safety, has notified the Medical Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2023. The Quality Control Order (QCO) is set to take effect on October 1, 2024. This regulation establishes stringent quality standards for critical medical textile products, including sanitary …

In continuation of the World Population Day observance, the Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel held a meeting with public health experts today. The theme of the event was “Reaching the Last Mile for Ensuring Healthy Timing and Spacing between Pregnancies: Issues & Challenges.” …