TB Screening in Puducherry: Puducherry becomes the first state to integrate tuberculosis screening into the Family Adoption Programme. Learn how this public health initiative boosts early diagnosis and aligns with India’s TB elimination goals. 📌 Puducherry Pioneers TB Screening in Family Adoption Programme Integrating Health with Community Outreach Puducherry has become the first Union Territory…
Dhulikhel Becomes Nepal’s First Healthy City and Second Healthiest City in Asia, WHO Introduction to Dhulikhel’s Achievement Dhulikhel, a city in Nepal, has recently been recognized as the country’s first “Healthy City” and the second healthiest city in Asia by the World Health Organization (WHO). This notable achievement highlights Dhulikhel’s commitment to improving urban health…
India’s First Self-Powered Indoor Air Quality Monitor Launched at Thiruvananthapuram Airport Introduction to the Initiative India has made a significant leap in environmental technology with the launch of its first self-powered indoor air quality monitor at Thiruvananthapuram Airport. This innovative device aims to enhance air quality monitoring, ensuring a safer and healthier environment for travelers…
Vinay Goyal Appointed as State Mission Director of NHM Introduction to Vinay Goyal’s Appointment Vinay Goyal has been appointed as the State Mission Director of the National Health Mission (NHM) in a significant move aimed at strengthening the healthcare sector. This appointment comes as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the effectiveness and reach of…
National Stop Diarrhea Campaign 2024 Launched by J.P. Nadda On June 20, 2024, J.P. Nadda, the President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), launched the National Stop Diarrhea Campaign 2024. This significant public health initiative aims to combat the high prevalence of diarrhea among children in India. The campaign seeks to reduce child mortality rates…
Nigeria Becomes First Country to Roll Out New Meningitis Vaccine Nigeria has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first country globally to introduce a new meningitis vaccine, MenAfrivac. This initiative marks a crucial step in the country’s efforts to combat meningitis outbreaks, which have historically plagued the region. The new vaccine is expected to…
ADB Approves USD 40.5 Million Loan to Enhance Childhood Development and Maternal Mental Health in Meghalaya The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has recently approved a significant loan of USD 40.5 million aimed at bolstering childhood development and maternal mental health in the northeastern Indian state of Meghalaya. This initiative is poised to have a considerable…
World Hepatitis Day 2023 – Promoting Awareness and Prevention World Hepatitis Day is observed on July 28th each year to raise awareness about viral hepatitis, its impact on global health, and the measures needed to combat this preventable disease. This day provides an opportunity to mobilize efforts to tackle hepatitis and encourage actions for prevention,…
Ireland Alcohol Health Warnings | Ireland Takes the Lead in Implementing Alcohol Health Warnings Ireland Alcohol Health Warnings | Ireland has recently emerged as a frontrunner in the global campaign to tackle the harmful effects of alcohol consumption. The country is set to implement comprehensive health warnings on alcohol products, a groundbreaking initiative that is…
