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 "One Health" concept is making waves globally, with India progressively adopting its principles to enhance its response to health crises. Despite its contemporary recognition, the One Health...
The National Conference on 'Moving Mental Health Beyond Institutions' was recently inaugurated with the primary objective of addressing the challenges faced during the implementation of the Mental Healthcare...
Soil experts and researchers are highlighting the importance of including soil microbiomes within the One Health framework, which focuses on the interconnectedness of human, wildlife, and environmental health....
The Rajasthan state government has tabled the Right to Healthcare Bill, which aims to provide free and affordable medical services to state residents. The bill also mandates the...
The first round of negotiations on the proposed amendments to the WHO International Health Regulations 2005 concluded recently. Over 300 changes were suggested for the regulations, which are...
India faces a growing crisis of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory illnesses and cancers. NCDs accounted for over 60% of total mortality in 2016,...
Recently, a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs has submitted its report to the Rajya Sabha chairman and vice-president. The Parliamentary panel was headed by Anand Sharma, a...
NITI Aayog has released a "white paper Vision 2035 - Public Health Surveillance in India" on December 14, 2020. Highlights This document lays out India's vision for public...
NITI Aayog has released a white paper titled Vision 2035: Public Health Surveillance in India. The white paper is a step forward towards strengthening the health systems. The...
Arid and Desert soils, classified under the orders Aridisols and Entisols in USDA Soil Taxonomy, are immature, azonal soils developing in regions with high climatic aridity, low precipitation,...
