India’s soaring ultra-processed food use is driving obesity, diabetes and NCDs. Sales have surged 40-fold, displacing traditional diets. Experts urge strict marketing curbs, warning labels and healthier food policies.
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Antibiotic resistance is rising fast, especially in South-East Asia. WHO warns urgent action is needed to curb misuse, strengthen surveillance, and protect the future of effective treatments.
FSSAI has ordered nationwide action against drinks falsely labeled “ORS,” directing removal of non-compliant products and enforcement against violators, while clarifying genuine WHO-approved ORS drugs are unaffected.
Delhi’s toxic air is no longer just a seasonal nuisance but a widening health crisis, silently affecting people at every stage of life. Growing scientific evidence and rising hospital cases point to long-term, irreversible harm unless urgent, coordinated action is taken.
India opened the National One Health Mission Assembly 2025, stressing integrated human-animal-environment health, stronger surveillance, advanced vaccines and diagnostics, and expanded high-containment labs to boost health security.
A global study shows hospitals with better nurse staffing and supportive work environments reduce physician burnout, job dissatisfaction, and intent to leave by 20-27%. This benefit also improves nurse wellbeing and patient care through strong physician-nurse teamwork.
India launched NAP-AMR 2.0 (2025–29) to tackle rising antimicrobial resistance through stronger coordination, awareness, labs, and infection control across sectors, stressing urgent action and One Health collaboration.
Delhi-NCR faces a severe pollution emergency as AQI stays above 300. Hospitals see a surge in respiratory and cardiac cases. Doctors urge masks, limited outdoor activity, and long-term policy action.
Chronic kidney disease in India affects 16.38% of adults, with millions needing dialysis or transplant. Prevention, awareness, treatment access, and emotional care are vital to ease this rising burden.
Skin issues like dryness, itching, dark patches (acanthosis nigricans), fungal infections & slow-healing wounds can be early signs of uncontrolled diabetes. Dr. Rashmi Sarkar urges daily moisturising, hygiene & prompt care to prevent complications.
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