A community-driven nutrition programme implemented in Karnataka has demonstrated measurable success in reducing child malnutrition, offering a scalable model to address one of India’s most persistent public health challenges, according to a new scientific commentary published in the Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, titled ‘The Malnutrition Turnaround: A Proof of Concept of the End Malnutrition Initiative in Karnataka, India.

Dr Edmond Fernandes, a Preventive Health Consultant & Researcher with the Edward & Cynthia Institute of Public Health, Mangaluru, pointed out that energy drinks contain caffeine, artificial sugar, carbonated water, flavours and acidity regulators which disrupt and derail the gut-brain metabolism, causing slow and steady consequences with progression of age.

Human health and well-being depend primarily on the food we consume. While a fast-paced lifestyle and the rapid growth of the restaurant business have undoubtedly created jobs and contributed to the economy, many kitchens in these restaurants remain unchecked. They are rarely monitored for food standards, hygiene of both food and cooks, and the cleanliness of their location and maintenance. Beyond this, food waste and widespread food safety violations plague the restaurant sector, demanding urgent policy intervention.

Mangaluru: The Department of Public Health at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), in collaboration with the Edward & Cynthia Institute of Public Health, hosted a national symposium focused on India’s ongoing health challenges and emerging public health strategies. The event saw distinguished speakers and experts engage in meaningful discussions about strengthening the country’s health infrastructure and workforce.

Mangaluru: The Department of Public Health at Yenepoya Deemed to be University, in collaboration with the Edward & Cynthia Institute of Public Health, successfully convened a national symposium addressing the pressing challenges confronting India’s public health landscape. The symposium held recently on the university campus, focused on “Current Challenges in Health in India with Recent Public Health Updates” and attracted a diverse audience of public health professionals, researchers, faculty, and students.

Mangaluru, Apr 30: The department of public health, Yenepoya Deemed to be University organized a national symposium in association with Edward & Cynthia Institute of Public Health on Current challenges in health in India with recent public health updates. Prof Dr Sanjay Zodpey, president, Public Health Foundation of India, Prof Dr Ramachandra Kamath, professor and head, department of community medicine, Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences, Fiona Almeida, researcher, University of Massachusetts Amherst were the speakers at the symposium.

Mangaluru, Sep 23: An international conference on reconstructing global health and social impact under the ‘ECIPH Dialogues 2024’ was held at Yenepoya Deemed to be University on Sunday September 22. ECIPH Dialogues is a flagship programme curated by the Edward & Cynthia Institute of Public Health – advanced technical cooperation center with Yenepoya deemed to be university. This was also held to mark the 10 glorious years of CHD group’s service in building India and providing technical support to other parts of the world.

Mangaluru, Sep 13: “The UN is a beacon of hope for a better world, a world where all people can live in peace, dignity, and prosperity” said António Guterres, the current UN secretary general. St Aloysius Pre-University College is hosting its sixth edition of SAPMUN (St Aloysius Pre-University Model United Nations) which provides students with a platform to engage in diplomatic discussions and debates on global issues.