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Articles for public health

‘Illness To Wellness’ Celebrates Global Handwashing Day With Awareness Drive For 28,000 Students

Supported by hygiene brand Savlon, the program adopted a hub-and-spoke model, featuring a major event at Atal Aadarsh Bengali Balika Vidyalaya in Gole Market, along with parallel activities in other NDMC schools

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'India Fights TB' Campaign Launched In Maharashtra

Targeting Pune Rural and Dharashiv districts, the campaign aims to raise awareness about TB and promote its prevention through a variety of culturally tailored initiatives

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Combating Anemia In High-Risk Populations: A Comprehensive Approach To Leave No One Behind

According to NFHS-5, about 22 per cent of men aged 15-49 and approximately 29 per cent of adolescent boys (15-19 years) in India are anaemic

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28% Of Indian Youth Aged 15-24 Identified As Regular Smokers: GATS Report

This alarming statistic underscores the growing public health crisis in India, where smoking-related illnesses claim over one million lives each year

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How India Can Take A Cue From US, UK To Amplify Its Antibiotic Stewardship Initiatives

As a result of collaborative antibiotic stewardship efforts, the number of deaths caused by antimicrobial-resistant infections in the US has declined by 18 per cent and by about 30 per cent in hospitals

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India’s First International Conference On Lead Poisoning Held In New Delhi

The hybrid event shed light on the often-overlooked issue of lead poisoning, with panellists discussing its prevalence, sources, challenges in testing, and the latest research and innovations aimed at combating this public health crisis

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Artemis Hospitals Launches Centre For Adult Vaccination With Pfizer India

The centre seeks to address the significant issue of high mortality from vaccine-preventable diseases among adults, a concern often overshadowed by childhood immunisation efforts

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Karnataka Government Partners With Novo Nordisk Education Foundation To Launch 'Changing Diabetes Barometer' Program

The collaboration aims to improve diabetes care through awareness campaigns, training for healthcare professionals, infrastructural support, and educational resources for lifestyle changes

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Understanding Hepatitis & Treatment Of Hepatitis – ABC

Viral hepatitis is particularly concerning, as it is a major cause of liver disease and millions of infections worldwide, leading to Acute liver injury, liver failure chronic diseases, cirrhosis, and liver cancer

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Survey Reveals 60 per cent Of Indians Ignore Persistent Joint Pain, Lack Awareness Of Bone Health

The survey highlights that 32.18 per cent of participants reported a family history of bone and joint-related issues, indicating a genetic predisposition to these conditions

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