Public Health Foundation of India Current Affairs, GK & News
Indian activist Gita Sen wins Dan David Prize
India’s renowned feminist scholar and activist Gita Sen has won the prestigious Dan David Prize, which annually awards three prizes of $ 1 million to inspiring individuals and organisations across the world. The Dan David Foundation is headquartered at Tel Aviv University, Israel. Gita Sen is also the Director of a Public Health Foundation of ..
Topics: Dan David Prize • Isreal • Poverty alleviation • Public Health Foundation of India • Women's rights
Global Burden of Disease Study 1990-2017
The Global Burden of Disease Study 1990-2017 was a joint initiative of the Indian Council of Medical Research, Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The study was based on all accessible data sources from India, including national household surveys, a variety of dietary and nutrition surveys, and ..
Topics: Epidemiology • Health • Malnutrition • Public health • Public Health Foundation of India • Sanitation • Stunted growth
ICMR calls for ban on Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) recommended ‘complete’ ban on Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS), including e-cigarettes. The recommendation is based on currently available scientific evidence. On occasion of World Tobacco Day which was observed on 31 May, ICMR released a white paper (an authoritative report or guide that informs readers about an issue) ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2019
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: e-cigarettes • electronic nicotine delivery systems • ENDS • Food Safety and Standards Authority of India • FSSAI • ICMR • ICMR’s White Paper • Indian Council of Medical Research • K Srinath Reddy • PHAI • Public Health Foundation of India • World Tobacco Day