Public Health News
India must adopt a policy framework for early cancer detection
Late detection is a big problem in India, with screening hesitancy a behavioural barrier. A national policy that normalizes and widens routine cancer checks would lower treatment costs and save lives.
4 min read12 Mar 2025Not just faecal bacteria, Sangam water at Maha Kumbh contains high levels of BOD, ’unsafe’ for dip: Govt data
The Ganga water at Triveni Sangam is unsafe for bathing due to high Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) levels. Current BOD readings exceed the safe limit of 3 mg/L, prompting concerns from environmental officials amidst the ongoing Maha Kumbh pilgrimage, which is attracting millions of devotees.
4 min read20 Feb 2025Long covid effect? Conspiracy theories are alive and kicking in America
The US government’s past record of opacity has weakened public confidence in official narratives. Vaccine scepticism during the pandemic has lingered and is hurting public health as some parents refuse to immunize kids against various illnesses.
3 min read9 Feb 2025India’s urban groundwater crisis is worsening: Here’s what to do
A report by the Central Ground Water Board is an eye-opener. We need innovative solutions that deploy modern technology—like artificial intelligence—to prevent the depletion and contamination of this vital resource.
3 min read22 Jan 2025The blaze of Los Angeles will be harmful long after the last ember dies out
The Californian city battling flames can expect to suffer severe air pollution. Its PM10 and PM2.5 levels have soared. Scarily, climate change will make many more cities vulnerable to wildfire outbreaks.
4 min read15 Jan 2025Ara Darzi on why antibiotic resistance could be deadlier than cancer
To get on top of the crisis, stop prescriptions without a proper diagnosis, argues the surgeon and politician
4 min read4 Jan 2025Non-invasive medical devices like thermometers to come under quality control
DCGI is planning to amend the Medical Devices Rules, 2017 to include a provision for quality requirement for non-sterile and non-invasive medical devices such as thermometers, stethoscopes, elastic bandages, and non-electrical wheelchairs
2 min read18 Oct 2024Biden Touts Plan to Replace US Lead Pipes in Swing-State Stop
President Joe Biden announced a plan to replace all lead pipes in the country over the next 10 years, pledging an additional $2.6 billion from the Environmental Protection Agency to improve drinking water during a visit to the election battleground state of Wisconsin.
2 min read9 Oct 2024Mexico Leader Pledges Talks on Women’s History and Public Health
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum pledged to give lessons on women’s history and public health notices, setting the tone for the daily conferences that her predecessor began.
1 min read3 Oct 2024FSSAI directs state/UTs to keep vigil on sale and manufacturing of sweets and milk-based products during festivals
Preventive actions including special surveillance and enforcement drives can ensure the safety of food products, the regulator said.
1 min read13 Sep 2024Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared