On World Antimicrobial Resistance awareness day 2024

 

Exploring Frailty Prevalence among adults in Indian healthcare settings: Meta-analysis

 

डेंगू या वायरल फीवर, बुखार आए तो कैसे करें पहचान, डॉक्टर ने बताया, देखें Video

 

डेंगू के केस बढ़ रहे हैं. मच्छरों से होने वाली ये बीमारी कुछ मरीजों के लिए खतरनाक भी साबित होती है. कई लोगों को डेंगू और वायरल बुखार के बीच अंतर का पता नहीं होता है. इस वजह से समय पर डेंगू का पता नहीं चलता है. इनके लक्षणों में अंतर के बारे में प्रोफेसर डॉ. जुगल किशोर ने बताया है. देखें ये वीडियो...

देश के कई राज्यों में इस समय डेंगू के मामले तेजी से बढ़ रहे हैं. डेंगू के कुछ मरीजों की मौत भी हो गई है. डेंगू के मामले में सबसे बड़ी समस्या यह है कि समय पर इस बीमारी की पहचान नहीं हो पाती है. कई लोग डेंगू के बुखार को सामान्य वायरल फीवर मान लेते हैं. इस वजह से डेंगू बीमारी की सही समय पर पहचान नहीं हो पाती है. ऐसे में आपके लिए वायरल बुखार और डेंगू के लक्षणों में अंतर की जानकारी होना जरूरी है. इसके बारे में दिल्ली के सफदरजंग अस्पताल में कम्यूनिटी मेडिसिन विभाग में डायरेक्टर प्रोफेसर डॉ जुगल किशोर ने बताया है. देखें ये वीडियो….

https://www.tv9hindi.com/health/difference-in-symptoms-of-dengue-and-viral-fever-2888675.html

Evolving Strategies in Typhoid Prevention and Control: Recent Advancements and Future Directions

 

Evolving Strategies in Typhoid Prevention and Control: Recent Advancements and Future Directions

Jugal Kishore, Kanika Paruti, Deep Priya Lall

Typhoid fever remains a significant global health challenge, especially in regions lacking access to clean water and sanitation. Recent advancements in prevention and control strategies, notably the introduction of the Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV), have spurred renewed efforts to combat this infectious disease. This comprehensive review explores key insights, including recommendations, hurdles, cross-country experiences and emerging trends, with a focus on India’s experience amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Strategies encompass a multifaceted approach, ranging from vaccination initiatives guided by the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) to enhanced surveillance methodologies and targeted interventions. Despite challenges such as vaccine hesitancy and resistance to antibiotics, the integration of TCV holds promise in reducing the burden of typhoid and improving public health outcomes. As India adapts to post-pandemic dynamics, proactive measures aimed at strengthening healthcare infrastructure and refining disease control strategies are essential in shaping a resilient response to infectious diseases like typhoid.

Kishore J, Paruti K, Lall D P. Evolving Strategies in Typhoid Prevention and Control: Recent Advancements and Future Directions. J Commun Dis. 2024;56(3):169-171.

https://doi.org/10.24321/0019.5138.202460

Competency Based Practical and Viva Community Medicine

Competency-Based Practical and Viva Community Medicine 6th Edition was published in August 2024 and is now available in bookshops in the country. This book is phenomenal in covering all the concepts and practical aspects of the subject with its updated guidelines and NMC criteria. It is an excellent tool for understanding family dynamics and taking clinical-social case studies. It is a beautiful amalgamation of the most probable viva questions with its short and crisp answers. This book contains various problem-based epidemiological, biostatistical, and management exercises with solutions. It is unique in providing a wide range of spots for practical examination. It is highly recommended for undergraduate and postgraduate students in community medicine and community nursing.  

 The 15th edition of the National Health Program of India was released in July 2024 and circulated. It is a highly recommended book for public health, community medicine, and nursing scholars. 

One-Health: A Notion to Address Human Health Concerns in a Transdisciplinary Manner

 

One-Health: A Notion to Address Human Health Concerns in a Transdisciplinary Manner 

 Jugal Kishore1 , Jaidev Khatri2 , Pallavi Boro3 1 Director Professor, Department of Community Medicine, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi. 2 State Project Manager, John Snow India, Arunachal Pradesh. 3 Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Tomo Riba Institute of Health & Medical Sciences, Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh. 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2455.7048.202309

The “One Health” approach acknowledges the connections between environmental, animal, and human health. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention defines One Health as “a collaborative, multisectoral, and transdisciplinary approach—working at the local, regional, national, and global levels—with the goal of achieving optimal health outcomes recognizing the interconnection between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment”.1 The term ‘One Health’ was first used in 2003–2004 and was associated with the emergence of severe acute respiratory disease (SARS) in early 2003. A few of the technical terms cited in the definition can be elaborated as: Collaboration is the collective effort of individuals or groups where they share ideas, resources, and responsibilities to achieve mutual success and innovation towards a common goal. Multisectoral refers to joined involvement across various sectors or fields, governmental or private emphasizing cooperation between different institutions, ministries, areas, industries, and domains to address complex issues and achieve comprehensive solutions. Transdisciplinary refers to an approach that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries, integrating knowledge, methods, and perspectives from multiple fields to address the human-animal-ecology interface solve complex problems, and foster a holistic understanding of the subject. One Health places a strong emphasis on the cooperation of multiple sectors, including public health, veterinary, husbandry, medicine, Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha & Homeopathy (AYUSH), environmental & metrological science, agriculture, municipality, and rural development. To cover the above important areas, a major step toward formalizing the concept of One Health was taken in 2021 when the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), and World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) formed a High-level expert panel. 

Kishore J, Khatri J, Boro P. One-Health: A Notion to Address Human Health Concerns in a Transdisciplinary Manner. Epidem Int. 2023;8(3):1-3.