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    Health Inequities are Shortening Lives by Decades

    The report says that the COVID-19 pandemic is a profound global example of the inequitable health outcomes driven by upstream social determinants. From its outset, socio-economic inequality was a predictor of higher mortality.

    Countries Finalise Historic Pandemic Agreement After Three Years of Negotiations

    The text affirms national sovereignty in public health decisions. It states explicitly that nothing in the agreement gives WHO the authority to mandate health measures such as lockdowns, vaccination campaigns, or border closures.

    National Health Mission: Union Cabinet Gives Five Years Extension

    The aim of NHM is to ensure progress towards the goals and targets set out in the National Health Policy, 2017 for ensuring "universal access to equitable, affordable and quality health care services, accountable and responsive to people's needs".

    End ‘Collective Amnesia’ Over COVID-19, Says WHO

    Coronaviruses like COVID, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) “must be taken seriously” as they are particularly dangerous for at-risk groups including the elderly,...

    Mass Tourism Brings Dollars But With All The Baggage

    Post-pandemic Asia is trying to revive its tourism revenues. But overtourism is taking a toll on the environment and local life. Sustainable tourism needs...

    Union Minister Inaugurates Asia’s First Health Research Pre-clinical Network Facility

    The inauguration ceremony, held at the Translational Health Science and Technology Institute, witnessed the unveiling of the Genetically Defined Human Associated Microbial Culture Collection...

    Zoonoses: Sharing Our Health With Animals

    Zoonoses represent a critical intersection between human and animal health, underscoring the necessity of a One Health approach that integrates human, animal, and environmental...

    Another Pandemic “Absolutely Inevitable”, Warns UK’s Former Chief Scientific Adviser

    Sir Patrick Vallance was, however, optimistic about the Pandemic Preparedness Treaty that the World Heath Organisation is advocating for to foster an all-of-government and all-of-society...
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    Agricultural Ambulance Drives Change in Nepal Town: Farmers’ Produce Now Reaches Market with Ease

    The municipality has handed over the operation of the ambulance to the cooperative until mid-August. While the vehicle remains property of the local government, the day-to-day operations are fully managed by the Ekata Agricultural Cooperative.

    A Lifeline for Rural India: How MGNREGA Transformed Handpada Village

    The scheme has promoted the ideals of transparency and participatory democracy, with Gram Sabhas playing an active role in selecting projects and monitoring their progress.

    Trump Moves to Slash US Drug Prices, Shaking Global Pharma Industry

    Trump’s crackdown on international drug pricing is poised to have far-reaching consequences for developing nations, where access to affordable medicines has historically relied on such price disparities.

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    Agricultural Ambulance Drives Change in Nepal Town: Farmers’ Produce Now Reaches Market with Ease

    The municipality has handed over the operation of the ambulance to the cooperative until mid-August. While the vehicle remains property of the local government, the day-to-day operations are fully managed by the Ekata Agricultural Cooperative.

    A Lifeline for Rural India: How MGNREGA Transformed Handpada Village

    The scheme has promoted the ideals of transparency and participatory democracy, with Gram Sabhas playing an active role in selecting projects and monitoring their progress.
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