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.
In October 2023, the Government of India proposed the inclusion of Ayurveda and other traditional medicine systems in the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Diseases (ICD). This...
Study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Translational Virology and AIDS Research and Mizoram University has spotlighted the impact of HIV self-testing in Mizoram....
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported advancements in the fight against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) within the African Region. The latest findings from the Tracking AMR Country Self-Assessment...
The mpox clade Ib outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has seen developments since its onset in September 2023. The outbreak has primarily affected densely...
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has commenced efforts to develop a human vaccine against the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1. This initiative comes in response...
The Kerala government has initiated the Kerala Health System Improvement Programme. This programme is financed by a World Bank loan of ₹2,424.28 crore. It aims to enhance healthcare...
Brucellosis is a bacterial infection that poses health risks. The recent death of an eight-year-old girl in Kerala marks the urgency of addressing this disease. Shasa Fathima succumbed...
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a rare neurological condition that has recently affected 59 individuals in Pune. The Maharashtra health department is investigating this sudden rise in cases. Among...
India faces a severe snakebite crisis, with around 58,000 fatalities each year. This alarming statistic marks the country as the 'snakebite capital' of the world. The recent tragic...
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released a draft of the National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL) for 2025. This initiative aims to enhance diagnostic services across...
