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1. Pandemic Exposes Systemic Gaps
Covid-19 exposed India’s fragile healthcare system, revealing shortages of hospital beds, oxygen, and staff. Rural areas suffered most, highlighting the urgent need for infrastructure upgrades. Policymakers and experts agree that without sustained investment, India risks repeating mistakes in future health crises.
2. Rise of Telemedicine
With lockdowns restricting mobility, telemedicine became a lifeline during Covid. Virtual consultations soared, enabling millions to access doctors remotely. The trend has continued, pushing India’s digital health ecosystem forward and making remote care an integral part of the country’s post-pandemic healthcare strategy.
3. Vaccine Production and Global Role
India emerged as the “pharmacy of the world” during Covid, producing billions of vaccine doses for domestic use and export. Despite initial shortages, the mass vaccination drive showcased India’s pharmaceutical capacity while raising debates on equitable distribution and reliance on global supply chains.
4. Mental Health Crisis
Covid triggered a parallel crisis in mental health across India, with rising cases of anxiety, depression, and stress. Limited access to counseling services deepened challenges, but the pandemic sparked wider recognition of mental health as a public health priority, prompting new policies and digital interventions.
5. Public-Private Collaboration
The pandemic forced government and private hospitals to collaborate on testing, treatment, and vaccination. Joint initiatives improved reach, but also highlighted disparities in affordability and access. Experts argue this collaboration could set the stage for long-term public-private partnerships in building a resilient healthcare system.
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6. US CDC in Turmoil: What the Chaos Could Mean for Global Health
Internal upheaval at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has raised concerns about its credibility. Experts warn the agency’s struggles could undermine global health coordination, especially during pandemics. Countries reliant on CDC data and expertise fear delayed responses, weakened surveillance, and fractured international trust in public health.
7. International Day of Clean Air: Blue Skies Campaign Stresses Every Breath Counts
Marking the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, global leaders renewed calls for urgent action against air pollution. With millions dying annually from polluted air, the campaign emphasizes cleaner energy, sustainable transport, and urban reforms. Advocates stress every breath should be safe, equitable, and free of toxins.
8. WHO Urges Taliban to Lift Ban on Female Aid Workers After Deadly Earthquakes
Following a series of devastating earthquakes in Afghanistan, the World Health Organization has appealed to the Taliban to remove restrictions on female aid workers. WHO officials say women are essential for reaching vulnerable populations, especially in healthcare delivery, and that continued bans could severely worsen humanitarian and health crises.
9. WHO Launches Sixth Virtual cGMP Training Marathon to Boost Local Production Worldwide
The World Health Organization has kicked off its sixth Virtual cGMP Training Marathon, aimed at strengthening local medicine and vaccine production globally. The program trains regulators and manufacturers on Good Manufacturing Practices, helping countries improve self-reliance, ensure supply security, and reduce dependency on international pharmaceutical supply chains.
10. WHO Declares Mpox No Longer a Global Health Emergency
The World Health Organization has officially declared that Mpox (formerly monkeypox) is no longer a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The decision follows a significant drop in global cases. WHO, however, urged continued surveillance and vaccination in high-risk areas to prevent resurgence and maintain hard-won progress against the virus.