The SPARK initiative under the Ministry of Ayush awards ₹50,000 studentships to 300 BAMS undergraduates, promoting scientific inquiry and evidence-based Ayurveda research. It empowers students to integrate traditional knowledge with modern science, strengthening Ayush innovation and health ecosystem.
Click to View MoreGreen crackers are eco-friendly alternatives to traditional firecrackers, designed to reduce air and noise pollution. They produce lower emissions of harmful gases and particulate matter, helping protect public health and the environment. Governments promote their use during festivals to balance cultural celebrations with environmental and health concerns.
Click to View MoreThe EAT-Lancet report shows under 1% of humanity lives within safe, equitable planetary limits. Current food systems drive ecological collapse and inequality, demanding a shift to plant-forward diets, halved food waste, and just policies for global health and sustainability.
Click to View MoreAntibiotic resistance threatens global health as bacteria evolve against drugs. In India, misuse across humans, animals, and agriculture is high. The National Action Plan on AMR enforces surveillance, regulation, and a holistic One Health approach to combat this crisis.
Click to View MoreClimate change is causing a global dengue surge, with over 4.6 million cases annually. Rising temperatures expand mosquito habitats, increasing dengue cases, especially in Asia and the Americas. India needs proactive strategies for public health protection.
Click to View MoreIndia's pharmaceutical industry, known as the 'pharmacy of the world', has transformed affordable generic medicines into a global public good. By leveraging unique intellectual property laws and cost-effective manufacturing, India has broken monopolies on life-saving drugs like HIV/AIDS and COVID-19, redefining global health equity.
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.
Click to View MoreUniversal Health Coverage (UHC) aims to ensure equitable, affordable healthcare for all citizens. Despite progress, challenges include low public spending, skilled personnel shortages, out-of-pocket expenses. A path forward involves increasing public investment, strengthening primary care, leveraging technology like telemedicine and digital health records (ABDM), to guarantee quality and accessible services for all.
Click to View MoreLegionnaires' Disease is a lung infection caused by Legionella bacteria in freshwater environments. It is not contagious and can be transmitted through contaminated water droplets. Higher risk individuals include those aged 50 or older, smokers, chronic lung disease sufferers, and those with weakened immune systems.
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