public health

“Avoid Firecrackers; It’s Not A Favor…”, Arvind Kejriwal’s Diwali Reminder To Delhi

As Diwali approaches, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has reinforced the ongoing ban on fireworks, emphasizing that the restriction is rooted in public health rather than religious beliefs. At a press conference, Kejriwal articulated the need to prioritize the festival's true essence celebration of light over the harmful pollution generated...

Understanding The Importance Of Census Data: What Can We Learn?

Census data plays a critical role in shaping the policies and infrastructure of a country. Conducted at regular intervals, usually every ten years, a census provides a comprehensive snapshot of a nation's demographic, social, and economic conditions. From allocating resources to influencing legislation, the information gathered through the census is...

Swachh Bharat Mission Prevents 60,000-70,000 Infant Deaths

A recent study published in the prestigious journal Nature has revealed that the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), a flagship initiative of the Indian government, helped avert an estimated 60,000 to 70,000 infant deaths annually between 2011 and 2020. The research, which examined infant and under-five mortality rates across 35 states...

The Hidden Cost Of Vulture Extinction: How India’s Loss Of Scavengers Sparked A Public Health Emergency

Once abundant and widely seen across India, vultures once soared over vast landfills and scavenged cattle carcasses. Their presence was so common that they occasionally posed hazards to aircraft by being sucked into jet engines during take-offs. However, over the past two decades, India's vulture population has suffered a drastic...

WHO Criticizes China for Under-Representing Covid-19 Cases

The World Health Organization officials, who have grappled with Beijing's tight control of data access throughout the pandemic, have become increasingly vocal in their calls for reliable information as a major outbreak rips through China's urban centers in the wake of an abrupt relaxation of disease control last month, reported...