Lifestyle diseases and NCDs

Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) play a pivotal role in these community-level initiatives. ASHAs conduct home visits, organize group meetings, and participate in health campaigns to educate individuals and families about the importance of healthy lifestyles.

The CAQM recommended the activation of phase two of the Graded Action Plan (GRAP), which includes stringent restrictions aimed at reducing airborne pollutants. Emergency...

As countries continue to grapple with the implications of vaping, the Maldives' ban signifies a growing movement toward stricter regulations on electronic smoking devices,...

The funding will come from an International Development Association credit, potentially supplemented by a grant for clean cooking initiatives as part of the National...

A key feature of this year's report is its comparative analysis, which evaluates changes in health infrastructure and manpower from 2005 to 2023, and...

The tax burden on alcohol has significantly increased. As of July 1, 2023, taxes on absolute proof alcohol were raised from 5,000 rupees to...

Leading regional and international public health and environmental scientists gathered in Kathmandu to push for progress in global pollution hotspots. India alone could save...

As winter approaches, the CAQM’s advisory marks a critical step in managing air quality and mitigating the adverse effects of pollution in Delhi-NCR. By...