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What is Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic Syndrome?

Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic (CKM) syndrome is emerging as an important health crisis worldwide. It is driven by lifestyle changes and the effects of globalization. This syndrome often starts...

November 15, 2024

State of Food and Agriculture 2024 Report

Recent findings from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) highlight staggering hidden costs within global agrifood systems. The study estimates these costs at approximately $12 trillion annually, with...

November 12, 2024

Union Health Ministry Launches ’75/25′ Initiative

The Union Health Ministry has unveiled the “75/25” initiative, aiming to revolutionize the management and prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in India. This ambitious program sets a target...

May 18, 2023

National Non-Communicable Disease Monitoring Survey (NNMS)

The National Non-Communicable Disease Monitoring Survey (NNMS) was recently released in India by the Ministry of health. The survey was conducted for the period of 2017-18. This is...

January 28, 2021

Mucormycosis and COVID-19

The Gujarat Government recently issued advisory on Fungal infection called “Mucormycosis”. It is a serious infection with a mortality rate of 50%. It compromises the immune system. About...

December 23, 2020

Vision 2035: Public Health Surveillance in India

NITI Aayog has recently released a white paper titled Vision 2035: Public Health Surveillance in India. It is part of its work to strengthen health systems in India....

December 16, 2020

Lancet: Life Expectancy in India increases to 70.8 years

The recently published Lancet medical report says that the life expectancy of India has increased since 1990. Key findings of the report The life expectancy of India has...

October 17, 2020

September 29: World Heart Day

Every year, the World Heart Day is observed on September 29. The day is observed to create awareness about cardio vascular diseases. It was initiated by World Heart...

September 29, 2020

Kerala wins United Nations Award for Control of Non-Communicable Diseases

On September 24, 2020, Kerala won the United Nation Interagency Task Force Award for its outstanding performance in controlling non-communicable diseases related Sustainable Development Goals. Highlights The award...

September 25, 2020

Khelo India Community Coach Development Programme

On June 2, 2020, the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijju inaugurated the India Community Coach Development Programme Highlights The India Community Coach Development Programme is...

June 2, 2020

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