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High level ministerial delegations from over 100 countries (mostly from the Global South) are expected to converge in Nigeria this June to attend the 5th ... Apr 24
As 2025 wraps up, let us remind ourselves of the prominent promises (and some legally binding ones) which our governments have made since 1945 to ... Dec 27
As intergovernmental Treaty meetings open on climate and tobacco control, there is a growing call to make Big Tobacco pay and kick Big Polluters out ... Nov 17
The improvement in surveillance proves that the machinery guiding the country’s TB efforts is stronger than before. But the persistence of TB as a ... Nov 14
World's largest prize devoted to TB, the coveted Kochon Prize, was awarded to India's Molbio Diagnostics for its technological innovation which is helping ... Oct 30
Urgent call to replace sputum microscopy completely with true point-of-care molecular tests to #FindAllTB.... Oct 16
Rising anti-rights and anti-gender pushbacks along with conflicts, wars, invasions and genocides, have not only arrested the progress made on gender and health ... Sep 02
Young people, especially girls and women with disabilities or other gender diverse peoples or indigenous peoples, are more challenged by child marriages and gender-based ... Aug 25
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are critical global public health challenges confronting the world today.... Aug 20
Despite having science-based tools for HIV combination prevention, there were 1.3 million people who got newly diagnosed with HIV in 2023 - and also ... Aug 04
India’s eating habits are changing fast. Traditional grains and veggies are losing ground to processed snacks and instant meals. Research confirms our plates now ... Jul 14
A new WHO report launched in June 2025, warrants stronger measures to save lives from deadly tobacco and nicotine products and hold industry liable... Jul 03
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Shobha and Dr Nittaya were speaking at the 2nd Asia Pacific Conference on Point-of-Care Diagnostics for Infectious Diseases (POC 2025) and in lead ... Jun 20
Cataracts, a condition characterized by the clouding of the natural eye lens, can notably impair vision, causing it to become blurry and cloudy. ... May 07
With early interventions, better policies, and community-driven solutions, India can prevent millions of future cases of obesity-related diseases.... Mar 04
Stricter regulations, greater transparency, and proactive enforcement are the only ways to ensure that India’s “pharmacy of the world” reputation is built on trust ... Feb 24
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By working together across sectors, generations and borders, we can build a stronger and more holistic approach to tackling AMR. By leveraging the energy and ... Dec 16
Reaching out to the missing millions is crucial- they are the ones who remain undiagnosed due to diagnostic barriers, and/or get delayed treatment... Dec 10
This support has further fueled India's rise as a leader in medical tourism, fostering confidence among international patients in the country's healthcare capabilities.... Nov 28
n a world plagued by inequality, putting people first across all aspects of the HIV response is a moral imperative and the only viable route ... Jul 17
Addressing AMR is a shared responsibility. Health authorities, healthcare providers, and the public must work together to promote the responsible use of antimicrobials. Enhancing microbiological ... Jun 08
The global tobacco treaty (WHO FCTC) is the first ever public health and corporate accountability treaty of the WHO. If implemented fully it will protect ... Feb 07
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