Public health focuses on the well-being of communities. It aims to prevent disease and promote health. This field encompasses various disciplines, including epidemiology and health education. Public health initiatives often address issues like sanitation and nutrition. They seek to improve access to healthcare services. Effective public health policies can enhance quality of life. They play a crucial role in societal development and economic stability.
The National Capital Region (NCR) is currently facing a severe air quality crisis, with pollution levels reaching alarming heights. Recent reports indicate that cities like Noida, Greater Noida,...
India marked an important public health milestone by eliminating trachoma as a public health problem. This achievement, while quietly celebrated, stands in stark contrast to the dramatic incidents...
A case of vaccine-derived poliovirus (VDPV) was confirmed in a child from Meghalaya's West Garo Hills, raising concerns about the efficacy of immunisation efforts in India. The World...
Recently, the Government of India is poised to expand its flagship health insurance initiative, the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), to encompass all citizens aged...
Air pollution has escalated into a critical global health issue, particularly affecting the cardiovascular health of young adults. Contrary to the traditional view that older individuals are the...
Recently, the debate surrounding the necessity and implementation of Flue Gas Desulfurisation (FGD) systems in India's thermal power plants (TPPs) has intensified. A recent memorandum from NITI Aayog...
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) have become a pressing public health issue, particularly in regions like Lake Erie, where they manifest as toxic green scum on the water's surface....
In the wake of increasing concerns regarding the quality of pharmaceutical products in India, the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has initiated a recall of 49 medicines...
The African Union (AU) has initiated a transformative framework named the ‘New Public Health Order for Africa’ through the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)....
Recently, the United States is grappling with an important outbreak of E. coli infections linked to contaminated food sources. While E. coli is a common bacterium found in...
