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## Posts

- [Eight Years, 60 Crore Lives: India's Health Safety Net Goes Digital](https://www.mrespilot.com/public-health-news/eight-years-60-crore-lives-indias-health-safety-net-goes-digital/): At Arogya Manthan 2026, India marks eight years of AB PM-JAY and five years of ABDM, unveiling a Secure Data Environment, a claims auto-adjudication framework and new tools to strengthen the country's digital health ecosystem
- [Nagpur Takes Centre Stage as Ayurveda Steps Boldly Into the Future](https://www.mrespilot.com/public-health-news/nagpur-takes-centre-stage-as-ayurveda-steps-boldly-into-the-future/): India marks the 11th Ayurveda Day in Nagpur on 23 September with the theme "Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow," turning the observance into a national campaign built on evidence, safety, integrative care and community wellbeing.
- [Sri Lanka's Dengue Epidemic Crosses 67,000 Cases — What It Means for India This Monsoon](https://www.mrespilot.com/public-health-news/sri-lankas-dengue-epidemic-crosses-67000-cases-what-it-means-for-india-this-monsoon/): Sri Lanka's dengue epidemic has surpassed 67,143 cases and 47 deaths in 2026, with daily infections exceeding 1,000. As monsoon conditions fuel mosquito breeding across South Asia, India's own dengue vigilance becomes more urgent.
- [The 'Explosive Diarrhoea' Parasite Outbreak in the US: Why Indians Should Pay Attention Too](https://www.mrespilot.com/communicable-diseases/the-explosive-diarrhoea-parasite-outbreak-in-the-us-why-indians-should-pay-attention-too/): A fast-spreading US outbreak of cyclosporiasis — dubbed the 'explosive diarrhoea' parasite — has sickened hundreds via contaminated produce. Cyclospora thrives in warm, humid climates, making India's monsoon season a relevant risk window too.
- [That Morning Joint Stiffness Isn't "Just Aging" — What Doctors Want You to Know About Osteoarthritis](https://www.mrespilot.com/non-communicable-diseases/that-morning-joint-stiffness-isnt-just-aging-what-doctors-want-you-to-know-about-osteoarthritis/): Osteoarthritis affects roughly one in seven US adults and is a leading cause of disability. A rheumatologist explains what really causes it, its earliest signs, and why lifestyle — not medication — drives long-term management.    
- [Beyond Floods: Why India's Monsoon Preparedness Must Also Mean Snakebite Readiness](https://www.mrespilot.com/non-communicable-diseases/beyond-floods-why-indias-monsoon-preparedness-must-also-mean-snakebite-readiness/): As monsoon floods displace snakes from flooded burrows into human settlements, India's rural health systems face a silent crisis. Disaster planning must go beyond flood response to include snakebite prevention and treatment.    
- [India Tightens Rules on High-Alcohol Medicines](https://www.mrespilot.com/public-health-news/india-tightens-rules-on-high-alcohol-medicines/): India has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945, moving high-alcohol formulations from the exempted Schedule K to the prescription-only Schedule H1, closing a licensing loophole long exploited for over-the-counter intoxication.
- [Poliovirus: Causes, Symptoms, Vaccines and Why the World Still Cannot Eradicate It](https://www.mrespilot.com/communicable-diseases/poliovirus-causes-symptoms-vaccines-and-why-the-world-still-cannot-eradicate-it/): With six confirmed wild poliovirus type 1 cases in Afghanistan in 2026, polio is no relic of history — it is an active, urgent threat. Here's everything you need to know about poliovirus, its impact, and the race to eradicate it.
- [Wild Poliovirus Type 1 in Afghanistan 2026: Six Cases, One Last Battle to End Polio Forever](https://www.mrespilot.com/public-health-news/wild-poliovirus-type-1-in-afghanistan-2026-six-cases-one-last-battle-to-end-polio-forever/): Afghanistan has confirmed six wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) cases in 2026, with infections spanning Kunar and Helmand provinces. As the world's last polio reservoir, Afghanistan's eradication challenge holds the entire global goal hostage
- [Global Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance 2026–2036: What It Means for the World's Most Urgent Health Crisis](https://www.mrespilot.com/communicable-diseases/global-action-plan-on-antimicrobial-resistance-2026-2036-what-it-means-for-the-worlds-most-urgent-health-crisis/): At the 79th World Health Assembly, nations adopted the Global Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance 2026–2036 — a decade-long One Health blueprint to cut drug-resistant infection deaths, strengthen surveillance, and preserve the medicines that modern healthcare depends on.
- [Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak 2026: How a Forgotten Virus Exposes the Global Health Equity Crisis](https://www.mrespilot.com/communicable-diseases/bundibugyo-ebola-outbreak-2026-how-a-forgotten-virus-exposes-the-global-health-equity-crisis/): The 2026 Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda — declared a global health emergency — has no approved vaccine or cure, revealing a systemic crisis in how the world funds and prioritises diseases of the poor.
- [Free HPV Vaccination in India 2026: Everything You Need to Know About the National Campaign](https://www.mrespilot.com/non-communicable-diseases/free-hpv-vaccination-in-india-2026-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-national-campaign/): India's landmark free HPV vaccination programme, launched on February 28, 2026, offers a single dose of Gardasil-4 to 1.15 crore girls aged 14 — a historic step toward eliminating cervical cancer nationwide.
- [Hantavirus 2026: Symptoms, Transmission, Treatment & How to Stay Safe](https://www.mrespilot.com/communicable-diseases/hantavirus-2026-symptoms-transmission-treatment-how-to-stay-safe/): A deadly Andes virus outbreak aboard cruise ship MV Hondius in 2026 has put Hantavirus back in global headlines. Understand the symptoms, transmission risks, and essential prevention strategies to protect yourself and your loved ones.
- [WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern](https://www.mrespilot.com/public-health-news/who-declares-ebola-outbreak-in-drc-and-uganda-a-public-health-emergency-of-international-concern/): The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, citing surging cases, cross-border transmission, and deep uncertainty about the epidemic's true scale.
- [Ebola Virus Disease: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & 2026 Outbreak](https://www.mrespilot.com/communicable-diseases/ebola-virus-disease-causes-symptoms-treatment-2026-outbreak/): Ebola remains one of the world's deadliest viruses. With a new outbreak declared in DRC's Ituri province in 2026, understanding Ebola's causes, symptoms, and treatment has never been more critical
- [Ebola Outbreak Declared in DR Congo: 246 Cases and 65 Deaths Reported in Ituri Province](https://www.mrespilot.com/public-health-news/ebola-outbreak-declared-in-dr-congo-246-cases-and-65-deaths-reported-in-ituri-province/): Africa CDC has declared an Ebola outbreak in DRC's Ituri province. With 246 cases and 65 deaths in Mongwalu and Rwampara, health authorities are racing to contain the spread
- [No Panic, No Pandemic: WHO Confirms Hantavirus Is 'Not Another COVID-19' — Risk Remains Low](https://www.mrespilot.com/public-health-news/no-panic-no-pandemic-who-confirms-hantavirus-is-not-another-covid-19-risk-remains-low/): Health officials are pushing back against rising public concern, with the World Health Organization confirming that hantavirus poses a low risk to the general public and bears little resemblance to the conditions that drove the COVID-19 pandemic.
- [Am I Drinking Enough Water? 7 Signs Your Body Is Quietly Dehydrated (And How to Fix It Today)](https://www.mrespilot.com/nutrition/am-i-drinking-enough-water-7-signs-your-body-is-quietly-dehydrated-and-how-to-fix-it-today/): Headaches, fatigue, brain fog — they could all be signs you are not drinking enough water. Discover how much you actually need each day and how to tell if you are falling short.
- [World Malaria Day 2026: The World Is Closer Than Ever to Ending Malaria — But the Clock Is Ticking](https://www.mrespilot.com/communicable-diseases/world-malaria-day-2026-the-world-is-closer-than-ever-to-ending-malaria-but-the-clock-is-ticking/): World Malaria Day 2026 falls on April 25 with a bold new rallying call. Billions saved, vaccines deployed — yet a $5.4 billion funding gap threatens everything. Here is the full picture
- [Always Tired After Full Sleep? Causes & Natural Fixes](https://www.mrespilot.com/mental-health/always-tired-after-full-sleep-causes-natural-fixes/): Clocking 8 hours of sleep but still dragging yourself through the day? You're not alone. Here's why your sleep may not be restoring you — and exactly how to fix it naturally
- [Heat Stroke: Recognizing the Warning Signs That Could Save Your Life](https://www.mrespilot.com/environment/heat-stroke-recognizing-the-warning-signs-that-could-save-your-life-primary-keyword-heat-stroke/): Heat stroke is a life-threatening medical emergency requiring immediate action. Learn to recognize critical warning signs, administer emergency first aid, and implement prevention strategies to protect yourself during extreme heat conditions
- [World Earth Day 2026: Our Power, Our Planet – Taking Climate Action Today](https://www.mrespilot.com/environment/world-earth-day-2026-our-power-our-planet-taking-climate-action-today/): World Earth Day 2026 celebrates "Our Power, Our Planet" theme, emphasizing community-driven climate solutions. Discover how everyday actions create lasting environmental impact and why this year's celebration matters more than ever
- [India Pushes Lifestyle Changes And Mental Health At Brazil, Russia, India, China And South Africa Meet](https://www.mrespilot.com/public-health-news/india-pushes-lifestyle-changes-and-mental-health-at-brazil-russia-india-china-and-south-africa-meet/): India chairs first BRICS 2026 Health Working Group meeting, uniting nine member nations around the 'Building for Resilience' theme. Virtual summit prioritizes tuberculosis research, digital health architecture, mental wellness, and affordable medicine access across continents.  
- [Climate Action and Healthy Longevity](https://www.mrespilot.com/environment/climate-action-healthy-longevity/): Climate action healthy longevity is at a critical crossroads. With 250,000 additional deaths annually projected by 2050 and $12.5 trillion in losses, immediate climate action determines whether future generations live healthier, longer lives.
- [Summer Hydration Guide: 7 Expert Tips for Hot Weather](https://www.mrespilot.com/nutrition/summer-hydration-guide-7-expert-tips-for-hot-weather/): Learn 7 expert-backed strategies to keep your body hydrated in summer. Discover optimal water intake recommendations, hydrating foods with 90-100% water content, and critical dehydration warning signs.
- [Experts Push Salt Reduction Strategy to Combat India’s Rising Hypertension Burden](https://www.mrespilot.com/public-health-news/experts-push-salt-reduction-strategy-to-combat-indias-rising-hypertension-burden/): AIIMS and public health experts advocate replacing regular salt with low-sodium alternatives and reducing table salt intake to address India’s growing hypertension burden through scalable, population-level dietary interventions.
- [India's Salt Switchover: Why Public Health Experts Want You to Drop Table Salt and Embrace Low-Sodium Alternatives](https://www.mrespilot.com/non-communicable-diseases/indias-salt-switchover-why-public-health-experts-want-you-to-drop-table-salt-and-embrace-low-sodium-alternatives/): Indian health experts urge switching from table salt to potassium-enriched low-sodium alternatives. This simple change can lower blood pressure by 7/4 mmHg and reduce cardiovascular disease risk by 30%.
- [WHO develops indicators for zoonotic disease risk](https://www.mrespilot.com/communicable-diseases/who-develops-indicators-for-zoonotic-disease-risk/): WHO-PREZODE develops actionable indicators assessing zoonotic disease emergence risk through pathogen circulation tracking and spillover analysis. Validated with avian influenza and MERS-CoV data, these tools effectively guide prevention strategies to measure, monitor, and mitigate threats.
- [Why Mental Health Problems Are Increasing Among Students?](https://www.mrespilot.com/mental-health/why-mental-health-problems-are-increasing-among-students/): Students today face an unprecedented mental health crisis driven by academic pressure, social media comparison, loneliness, and financial stress. With support systems still catching up, understanding the root causes is essential to building healthier, more resilient learning environments.
- [Why Vaccination Myths Still Exist (And How to Tackle Them)](https://www.mrespilot.com/communicable-diseases/why-vaccination-myths-still-exist-and-how-to-tackle-them/): Vaccination myths persist due to misinformation, mistrust, and social media influence. Combating them requires clear communication, community engagement, and strong healthcare advocacy to ensure better public health outcomes.
- [“The Double Burden Dilemma: Why India Is Both Overfed and Undernourished”](https://www.mrespilot.com/nutrition/the-double-burden-dilemma-why-india-is-both-overfed-and-undernourished/): India faces a double burden where undernutrition and obesity coexist, driven by poor diet quality, inequality, and rapid lifestyle changes shaping a complex public health crisis.
- [World Health Day 2026: Together for health. Stand with science](https://www.mrespilot.com/public-health-news/world-health-day-2026-together-for-health-stand-with-science/): World Health Day 2026 highlights the power of science and global collaboration. Embracing the One Health approach, it calls for trust, evidence-based action, and collective efforts toward a healthier future.
- [Measles outbreak kills 100 children in Bangladesh: What is behind the surge?](https://www.mrespilot.com/public-health-news/measles-outbreak-kills-100-children-in-bangladesh-what-is-behind-the-surge/): Bangladesh faces a deadly measles outbreak with over 100 child deaths and 900 cases. The surge exposes immunisation gaps, overwhelmed hospitals, and deeper systemic public health failures.
- [NCD Quick Revision – Basics](https://www.mrespilot.com/student-corner/ncd-quick-revision-basics/)
- [Cold Chain Maintenance in Immunization Programs](https://www.mrespilot.com/communicable-diseases/cold-chain-maintenance-in-immunization-programs/): Cold chain maintenance ensures vaccines remain effective by preserving them at recommended temperatures from production to administration. Proper storage, transport, monitoring, and trained personnel are essential for successful immunization programs and preventing vaccine-preventable diseases.
- [Breathing Exercises with COPD](https://www.mrespilot.com/non-communicable-diseases/breathing-exercises-with-copd/): Breathing exercises help manage Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease symptoms like breathlessness. Techniques such as pursed-lip breathing and the huff cough improve airflow, ease breathing, and enhance daily comfort and lung function.
- [Silent Killers: Why Waiting for Symptoms Is a Mistake](https://www.mrespilot.com/non-communicable-diseases/silent-killers-why-waiting-for-symptoms-is-a-mistake/): Silent diseases like hypertension and diabetes progress unnoticed for years. Waiting for symptoms delays diagnosis, increasing complications. Early screening and timely intervention are essential to prevent irreversible damage and reduce mortality.
- [🍚 Why You Crash After Lunch: It’s Your Blood Sugar, Not Your Laziness](https://www.mrespilot.com/non-communicable-diseases/%f0%9f%8d%9a-why-you-crash-after-lunch-its-your-blood-sugar-not-your-laziness/): Post-lunch sleepiness isn’t laziness—it’s your blood sugar spiking and crashing. High-carb meals trigger insulin, causing fatigue, brain fog, and reduced focus during the afternoon slump.
- [Iran War Impact: Hospital Bills, Medicines Could Soon Cost More In India](https://www.mrespilot.com/public-health-news/iran-war-impact-hospital-bills-medicines-could-soon-cost-more-in-india/): India’s healthcare sector faces rising costs and supply delays due to Iran war disruptions, with medical imports, freight, and energy volatility likely to impact patients soon.
- [Exercise for Depression Yields Similar Results to Therapy, Research Says](https://www.mrespilot.com/mental-health/exercise-for-depression-yields-similar-results-to-therapy-research-says/): Exercise may match therapy in treating depression, offering a low-cost, accessible option with broad physical and mental health benefits supported by emerging recent research evidence.
- [Factors Affecting Sample Size](https://www.mrespilot.com/sample-size-calculation/factors-affecting-sample-size/)
- [How Excessive Screen Time and Smartphones Are Driving Childhood Obesity](https://www.mrespilot.com/nutrition/how-excessive-screen-time-and-smartphones-are-driving-childhood-obesity/): Excessive screen time and smartphone use are fueling a surge in childhood obesity in India, now affecting 41 million children—highlighting a growing global crisis linked to sedentary lifestyles and changing habits.
- [How Junk Warning on front of food packets hit roadblock in India](https://www.mrespilot.com/public-health-news/how-junk-warning-on-front-of-food-packets-hit-roadblock-in-india/): India’s dietary debate takes a new turn as packaged food makers push back against proposed front-of-pack warning labels for high fat, salt, and sugar—raising questions about health, regulation, and industry interests.
- [What is mineral water and how does it naturally contain dissolved minerals?](https://www.mrespilot.com/nutrition/what-is-mineral-water-and-how-does-it-naturally-contain-dissolved-minerals/): Mineral water is naturally enriched with essential dissolved minerals as it flows through underground rocks. Discover how geology shapes its composition, purity, taste, and potential health benefits.
- [World TB Day 2026: A Public Health Call to End TB](https://www.mrespilot.com/communicable-diseases/world-tb-day-2026/): Governments must lead through robust policies, adequate funding, and strengthened healthcare systems, while communities must contribute through awareness, early diagnosis, and adherence to treatment.
- [The Pressure Drop Vitamin: How Vitamin C Helps Tame Hypertension](https://www.mrespilot.com/nutrition/the-pressure-drop-vitamin-how-vitamin-c-helps-tame-hypertension/): Vitamin C helps lower blood pressure through antioxidant effects, improved endothelial function, and enhanced nitric oxide availability, making it a simple dietary addition for better cardiovascular health.
- [Antibiotic-enzyme combo may hold key to stopping an infection relapse](https://www.mrespilot.com/communicable-diseases/antibiotic-enzyme-combo-may-hold-key-to-stopping-an-infection-relapse/): A BITS Pilani study explores how to tackle stubborn, recurring infections by targeting biofilms—bacterial “fortresses” that resist antibiotics—offering a promising strategy to prevent relapse and improve treatment effectiveness.
- [Depression is not a normal part of growing older](https://www.mrespilot.com/mental-health/depression-is-not-a-normal-part-of-growing-older/): Older adults face increased depression risk due to health and life changes, but it isn’t part of normal aging; it’s treatable, and proper care can bring significant relief. Depression is more common in individuals with chronic medical conditions, limited daily functioning, and those experiencing persistent sleep problems.
- [What is depression and what can I do about it?](https://www.mrespilot.com/mental-health/what-is-depression-and-what-can-i-do-about-it/): Depression is a persistent mood disorder causing emptiness and lost interest, impacting life and relationships, but manageable with therapy, medication, lifestyle changes, and professional care.
- [Drugs for Obesity](https://www.mrespilot.com/clinical-pearl-news/drugs-for-obesity/)
- [India's cheap weight-loss drugs could reshape global obesity fight](https://www.mrespilot.com/public-health-news/indias-cheap-weight-loss-drugs-could-reshape-global-obesity-fight/): With semaglutide’s patent expiring in India, cheaper generic versions may soon flood the market, boosting competition, cutting prices significantly, and expanding access to weight-loss treatments.
- [New guidelines on cholesterol management: Experts explain the updates](https://www.mrespilot.com/public-health-news/new-guidelines-on-cholesterol-management-experts-explain-the-updates/): Dyslipidemia, an imbalance of blood lipids often causing high cholesterol, contributes to 4.4 million deaths annually, with new AHA/ACC guidelines emphasizing early lifestyle-based intervention.
- [India pharma production hit by propane shortage; vitamin, hormone supply at risk](https://www.mrespilot.com/public-health-news/india-pharma-production-hit-by-propane-shortage-vitamin-hormone-supply-at-risk/): Propane gas shortages have disrupted pharmaceutical manufacturing across multiple states, impacting production of essential medicines like paracetamol, vitamins, and hormones, potentially causing shortages soon.
- [Measles Immunization Day: Protecting Children Through Vaccination](https://www.mrespilot.com/communicable-diseases/measles-immunization-day-protecting-children-through-vaccination/): World Measles Immunization Day highlights the critical importance of vaccination in preventing measles, one of the most contagious viral 
- [Just 20 minutes of physical activity may benefit your memory](https://www.mrespilot.com/mental-health/just-20-minutes-of-physical-activity-may-benefit-your-memory/): Research suggests 20 minutes of moderate cycling boosts hippocampal activity, enhancing memory consolidation and learning. Higher-intensity exercise further strengthens this response, potentially improving how the brain processes and stores information
- [Insulin Chart: What You Need to Know About Insulin Types and Timing](https://www.mrespilot.com/non-communicable-diseases/insulin-chart-what-you-need-to-know-about-insulin-types-and-timing/): Insulin is essential for managing blood sugar in type 2 diabetes, helping the body use sugar for energy. Different types of insulin, such as rapid-acting and long-acting, affect the body differently and can be used in combination. A doctor will consider blood glucose levels, health history, and lifestyle when recommending the most suitable insulin type, which may change over time.
- [5 Reasons to Get More Sleep](https://www.mrespilot.com/mental-health/5-reasons-to-get-more-sleep/): Regularly sleeping less than you need can harm your health and safety. Most adults do best with 7 to 9 hours per night. Getting at least 7 hours of sleep may support weight management by affecting hunger hormones like ghrelin and leptin, appetite, and cravings for high sugar, high fat foods. Quality sleep can help improve concentration, memory, and productivity, while also supporting athletic performance, heart health, and more stable emotions and social interactions.
- [Denmark becomes first country in the European Union to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis](https://www.mrespilot.com/public-health-news/denmark-becomes-first-country-in-the-european-union-to-eliminate-mother-to-child-transmission-of-hiv-and-syphilis/): The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Denmark for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV and syphilis, recognizing the country's sustained commitment to ensuring every child is born free of these infections.  “The elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis marks a major public health achievement for Denmark,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General.
- [Conflict deepens health crisis across Middle East, WHO says](https://www.mrespilot.com/public-health-news/conflict-deepens-health-crisis-across-middle-east-who-says/): More than ten days into the latest escalation of conflict in the Middle East, health systems across the Region are coming under strain as injuries and displacement rise, attacks on health care continue, and public health risks increase.  National health authorities in Iran report more than 1300 deaths and 9000 injuries, and in Lebanon report at least 570 deaths and more than 1400 injuries. In Israel, authorities report 15 deaths and 2142 injuries.
- [Supreme Court asks Centre to frame national policy, uniform rules on organ transplantation](https://www.mrespilot.com/public-health-news/supreme-court-asks-centre-to-frame-national-policy-uniform-rules-on-organ-transplantation/): The Supreme Court issued a slew of directions to the Centre to frame a national policy and uniform rules in consultation with States to ensure a transparent, and efficient system for organ donation and allocation.
- [Diet tips to improve insulin resistance](https://www.mrespilot.com/nutrition/diet-tips-to-improve-insulin-resistance/): Food that can support insulin sensitivity include non-starchy vegetables, whole grains, and citrus fruits. People with insulin resistance may also wish to limit sugary drinks and highly processed foods.
- [MIND diet linked to lower cognitive decline risk, especially in women](https://www.mrespilot.com/nutrition/mind-diet-linked-to-lower-cognitive-decline-risk-especially-in-women/): The MIND diet is a modified combination of the Mediterranean and DASH diets.Closely following a MIND diet was associated with a reduced risk of cognitive impairment and slower rates of decline with aging in a new study.
- [Drinking coffee in moderation linked to lower diabetes, heart disease risk](https://www.mrespilot.com/nutrition/drinking-coffee-in-moderation-linked-to-lower-diabetes-heart-disease-risk/): A new study suggests that moderate consumption of coffee and caffeine on a regular basis could be beneficial to prevent diseases like type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, and stroke.
- [8 Best Vitamin D Supplements in 2026 for Optimal Absorption: Reviewed by Experts](https://www.mrespilot.com/nutrition/8-best-vitamin-d-supplements-in-2026-for-optimal-absorption-reviewed-by-experts/): Vitamin D is essential for bone health, muscle growth and development, and more. If you’re not getting enough of this nutrient from sun exposure, supplements may help.

## Pages

- [Lifestyle Diseases and Risk Factors](https://www.mrespilot.com/public-health-hub/non-communicable-diseases/lifestyle-diseases-and-risk-factors/): Introduction: The Silent Epidemic You Can’t Ignore You don’t catch a lifestyle disease the way you catch a cold. There’s no single moment of exposure, no sudden onset, and no obvious culprit to blame. Instead, these conditions build quietly over years — shaped by what you eat, how much you move, whether you smoke, how well you sleep, and how much stress you carry. This is the defining health challenge of the 21st century. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) — the medical term for lifestyle diseases — are now responsible for approximately 74% of all deaths globally, according to the World Health Organization. […]
- [NCD Screening, Surveillance & Public Health Programmes](https://www.mrespilot.com/public-health-hub/non-communicable-diseases/ncd-screening-surveillance-public-health-programmes/): Introduction: Detecting the Undetected Imagine a disease that silently damages your heart, kidneys, and blood vessels for a decade before you feel a single symptom. Now imagine that a simple, inexpensive test — taken during a routine clinic visit — could have caught it years earlier, preventing the heart attack, the kidney failure, the stroke that eventually follows. This is not a hypothetical. It is the daily reality of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) — and the reason that screening, surveillance, and organized public health programmes are not optional extras in modern healthcare. They are the foundation of effective NCD control. NCDs including […]
- [Chronic Disease Epidemiology & Management: Burden, Trends & Evidence-Based Strategies](https://www.mrespilot.com/public-health-hub/non-communicable-diseases/chronic-disease-epidemiology-management/): Introduction: The Long Game of Modern Medicine Unlike an infection that strikes fast and resolves within days, a chronic disease moves slowly — quietly reshaping the body over months and years before it announces itself. By the time a diagnosis is made, the underlying pathology may have been progressing silently for a decade. This is the defining challenge of chronic disease: it demands not a cure, but a strategy. And it demands one that extends beyond the clinic — into communities, households, workplaces, and the policies that govern how people live. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, […]
- [Disease Surveillance and Public Health Programmes: The Backbone of Communicable Disease Control](https://www.mrespilot.com/public-health-hub/communicable-diseases/disease-surveillance-public-health-programmes-the-backbone-of-communicable-disease-control/): Behind every successful response to an epidemic, every contained outbreak, and every declining disease curve is a system working quietly in the background — collecting data, flagging anomalies, and triggering action before situations spiral out of control. Disease surveillance and public health programmes represent the organised infrastructure that allows health authorities to see what is happening across a population in near real time, and to respond with coordinated, evidence-based interventions. In the age of emerging infections and antimicrobial resistance, these systems are not a luxury — they are a necessity. What Is Disease Surveillance? Public health surveillance is the continuous, systematic […]
- [Disease Epidemiology and Management](https://www.mrespilot.com/public-health-hub/communicable-diseases/disease-epidemiology-and-management/):   When a new disease emerges or an old one resurges, the first responders are not always the ones in hospital wards — they are the epidemiologists, disease surveillance officers, and public health managers who work to understand what is happening, why, and what to do about it. Disease epidemiology and management form the scientific and operational backbone of public health, providing the tools to detect outbreaks, trace transmission, and put them under control. In a world where infectious diseases continue to pose significant threats, understanding these disciplines is not just academic — it is essential. What Is Disease Epidemiology? Epidemiology […]
- [Immunisation and Vaccines](https://www.mrespilot.com/public-health-hub/communicable-diseases/immunisation-and-vaccines/): Immunization & Vaccines: Why Every Shot Saves Lives Immunization is widely regarded as one of the greatest achievements in the history of medicine. From eradicating smallpox to bringing polio to the brink of elimination, vaccines have fundamentally transformed the way humanity deals with infectious disease. Yet, despite decades of scientific progress, immunization programs continue to face challenges — from cold chain failures to vaccine hesitancy. Understanding the full picture of how vaccines work, how they are delivered, and why public trust matters is essential for anyone involved in public health, healthcare delivery, or community awareness. What Is Immunization and Why Does […]
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