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.
India launched the National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (NAP-AMR 2.0) for 2025-29 amid growing concerns about antimicrobial resistance (AMR). AMR threatens human health, animal health, agriculture, aquaculture,...
Recent years have revealed new challenges in managing influenza in India. The winter of 2024-2025 saw an unusually severe outbreak of influenza B, followed by a surge of...
India faces a growing health crisis due to excessive salt consumption. Despite attention on sugar and fat intake, salt remains a largely overlooked risk factor. Indian adults consume...
Recent reports in 2025 have confirmed that US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). This condition causes swelling in the legs due to...
Tobacco use in rural India remains a widespread social norm deeply embedded in everyday life. Despite growing awareness in urban areas, the rural population—over 65 per cent of...
The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed long-term health challenges linked to mucormycosis, a rare but deadly fungal infection. A recent large-scale Indian study marks the survival...
Suriname has made history by becoming the first country in the Amazon region to receive malaria-free certification from the World Health Organization (WHO). This achievement comes after nearly...
Recent data indicates decline in life expectancy in India for the first time in five decades. The life expectancy at birth has decreased by 0.2 years, now estimated...
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a serious genetic disorder affecting many individuals worldwide. May is designated as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month, emphasising the need for education and understanding of...
Filariasis is public health challenge, especially in India. The World Health Organization has revised its target to eliminate this disease globally by 2030. India aims to eradicate it...
