Edward & Cynthia Institute of Public Health ( ECIPH) was officially an academic partner at two side events at COP29 UNFCCC meeting at Baku, Azerbaijan.Represented by Dr. Edmond Fernandes, Hon. Director, ECIPH & Department Chief and Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Edward & Cynthia Institute of Public Health (…
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The world is facing unprecedented challenges in terms of health, food security, and environmental sustainability. As the global population continues to grow, the demand for food, particularly protein sources, is increasing. Traditional animal-based proteins, while nutrient-dense, pose significant challenges in terms of sustainability and equity. Protein diversification, encompassing plant-based proteins, insect proteins, and cultured meats,…
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Nestled in the picturesque hills of Manipur, the practice of jhum cultivation has been an integral part of the cultural and agricultural tapestry for generations. While it sustains livelihoods and preserves age-old tradition, the impact of jhum cultivation on health and the environment raises important questions about sustainability and the delicate balance between tradition and…
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Zero Carbon City is a concept where carbon emissions in all forms are reduced and replaced with renewable sources of energy. This concept helps in avoiding harm to the planet and combating the impacts of climate change. Metropolitan areas encompass only 3% of the Earth’s landmass, yet they are responsible for over 70% of global…
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Edward & Cynthia Institute of Public Health (ECIPH) – a unit of CHD Group collaborated with Gulf Medical University, Ajman UAE and Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University to hold a workshop on Human health and climate change recently on the sidelines of COP28 meetings championed by UNFCCC. The workshop was inaugurated by Prof.…
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India has the longest coastal board line of 7516.6 km, extending Bay of Bengal in the east, Arabian sea in the west, Indian ocean on the south. The coastal region contributes maximum productivity in the growth of countries progress, as coastal region is rich in biodiversity, coral reef, and aquatic life. The industry provides huge…
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The importance of climate change was ignored in past decades, but now the emergency of studying key aspects of it is rapidly increasing due to the multiple factors concerning it. It poses an existing threat to life on earth. To reduce the magnitude of the climate crisis, global warming needs to be minimized to 1.5֯…
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Undersecretaries to Government of India from various Central Ministries met at the Edward & Cynthia Institute of Public Health (ECIPH) – a unit of CHD Group which holds UNECOSOC Special Consultative Status at Mangaluru in Karnataka. About 36 Undersecretaries from various ministries like education, health, finance, defense, rural development, DoPT, Cabinet Secretariat, Steel, CBI, Animal…
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The biggest healthcare schemes aimed at provide financial protection to vulnerable families and improve access to quality healthcare services in India was launched in September 2018, and named as “Ayushman Bharat Yojana” was one of the biggest healthcare schemes in India. However, despite the government’s ambitious targets, the scheme has failed to achieve its goals.…
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