Tag: Public Health

  • Rising Obesity and Diabetes in India: What the Latest Health Survey Reveals

    Why the NFHS-6 Findings Matter India has made significant progress in improving healthcare access, reducing maternal mortality, and strengthening nutrition outcomes. However, the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) highlights a growing concern: a sharp increase in obesity and diabetes across the country. According to survey findings, the percentage of overweight or obese adults has…

  • Ebola Outbreak in Congo and Uganda: Why Global Health Security Matters More Than Ever

    Why the Ebola Outbreak Is a Global Concern The recent Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda has once again highlighted the vulnerability of the global health system to infectious disease outbreaks. The World Health Organization (WHO) has described the situation as an “emergency of global concern” because of: Although Ebola…