The alarming surge in childhood obesity threatens India’s future health and economy. Urgent measures like front-of-pack labelling, regulating junk food ads, health taxes, and strengthening school nutrition reforms are vital to safeguard children’s right to balanced, nutritious food.
Click to View MoreThe WHO’s Essential Medicines List, updated biennially, guides nations in prioritizing safe, effective, and cost-efficient drugs for public health. For India, it serves as the basis for NLEM, regulating prices and ensuring affordable access, especially for cancer and diabetes care.
Click to View MoreThe Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan, launched by PM Modi, unites MoHFW and MoWCD to strengthen women’s and children’s healthcare through preventive care, early detection, and community action, envisioning healthier families as the cornerstone of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Click to View MoreVultures are crucial for public health, serving as a sanitation system and preventing disease spread. Their near-extinction in India, due to diclofenac, underscores the link between biodiversity loss and human pandemic risk. Government efforts, such as the National Action Plan for Vulture Conservation, aim to restore this species and protect the environment.
Click to View MoreIndia is facing a health crisis due to the Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), leading to increased mortality rates, cancers, and respiratory diseases. This issue is exacerbated by gender inequities in healthcare access, hindering timely intervention. A shift towards a preventive, gender-sensitive healthcare model is needed to address this issue.
Click to View MoreIndia faces a growing cancer burden due to lifestyle changes, aging population, and tobacco use. Challenges include late diagnosis, lack of specialized healthcare, and financial burdens. Government initiatives like National Cancer Grid and Ayushman Bharat are crucial for prevention, early screening, and affordable treatment.
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