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So fortunate to have received the blessings of #PopeFrancis. He was a champion for more action on climate change, recognising that the worst impacts would be on the most vulnerable in society. The #Pontifical Academy brought scientists to Rome and this was a bonus! IPCC

In wake of USGov decisions Soumya Swaminathan and I write in Economic & Political Weekly on solutions for #globalhealth and World Health Organization (WHO) 4 #healthequity #healthsecurity for lead up to #worldhealthassembly focusing on #politicaleconomy and principal agent framework. Diplomacy, camaraderie, and solidarity are key

Our Commentary in Economic & Political Weekly on World Health Organization (WHO) history & the impact of the US withdrawal. We also propose a way forward

Witnessed the world famous, traditional rice-fish cultivation by the #Apatani tribe in #Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh. The landscape is beautiful, every inch of land used & natural resources are sustainably consumed. We should reward these communities for conserving #biodiversity

Forests cover 1/3 of the Earth's land, provide clean air and water, store carbon, and are home to much biodiversity. The NE of India & Himalayan ecosystem are global megabiodiversity spots. Lucky to be in Arunachal this week!

Visited the primary health centre in Talo village, Keyi Panyor, #Arunachal Pradesh & was impressed with the motivated young doctor there. She was v clear about the health care needs of her population & keen to upgrade her centre with more facilities.

"Right to have unobstructed and disabled friendly footpaths is guaranteed under Article 21" : #SupremeCourt directs all states and Union Territories to frame guidelines to ensure that proper footpaths are available to pedestrians.

The World Health Organization (WHO) World report on social determinants of health equity confirms that our health & well-being depends on more than our genes & access to health care. To reduce these unjust health gaps we must address the non-medical root causes that shape most of our health and well-being.

Read insights from Soumya Swaminathan in Eurasia Review on why TB death audit is important to #SaveLives & ↓↓↓ TB mortality With best of TB diagnostics, treatments & prevention tools, no one needs to die of TB. More from Vineet Bhatia too CNS: citizen-news.org/2025/05/a-for-… Eurasia Review 👇

The estimated shortage of health workers has decreased from 15.4 million in 2020 to 14.7 million in 2023. This progress is a testament to the collective efforts in strengthening healthcare systems worldwide. Read more such positive trends: bit.ly/437wz4w

An excellent initiative. Awareness about sugar content in foods & beverages is very important, along with its harmful effects. Also, in so-called health drinks & supplements full of sugar! Starting with schoolchildren is good, as it sets lifelong habits

. Harkabir ہرکبیر ਹਰਕਬੀਰ and I write about the impact on World Health Organization (WHO) of US withdrawal, why a strong & efficient WHO is needed, opportunities to reform it & underline that science is a global good & international collaboration is key for health & progress. epw.in/journal/2025/1… United Nations António Guterres

Excellent news from #WHA. 3 yrs of negotiations & finally countries have decided to adopt the #pandemicagreement. Equity was at the heart of this, based on our experience with COVID. I hope the PABS will be agreed soon so we can all be better protected who.int/news/item/19-0…

A poignant reminder of the compassion that embodied Mr RatanTata. At the entrance of the The Taj Mahal Palace two dogs sleep peacefully. Tata Group

I believe she died of #tuberculosis

VIDEO | On the spike in COVID-19 cases in India, former WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan (Soumya Swaminathan) says, "Coronavirus will remain with us now in the future too. We will witness a spike in COVID-19 cases in the gap of a few months. However, we have a strong immune

Despite our heatwaves in the past few years, South Asia is not the fastest warming continent. Possible reasons include air pollution blocking the heat and soil moisture. Warming could accelerate in the future

Microplastics are showing up in places they should never be – our lungs, arteries, brains, and even breast milk. Plastic pollution isn’t just an environmental crisis. It’s a human health issue. Learn more in this story: ow.ly/v84K50W4aY1 #WorldEnvironmentDay

Wonderful data resource on #EnvironmentDay2025 from CSEINDIA with some stark reminders of the importance of paying attention to our natural resources