Tag: Urban Health
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Delhi Pollution Persists: Jan 2026 AQI Rises Despite Rain
Delhi’s air quality defies the rain New Delhi has faced a perplexing paradox: heavier rainfall yet a stubborn level of air pollution. An analysis of data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) shows that January 2026 was more polluted than January 2025, despite the city receiving 33% more rainfall in the month. The average…
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Brazil Intensifies Measles and Yellow Fever Vaccination Drives in Busy São Paulo Hotspots
Urgent vaccination push to curb outbreaks in a megacity In a coordinated effort to safeguard public health, Brazil’s Ministry of Health, working in partnership with municipal authorities, has intensified vaccination campaigns for measles and yellow fever in the municipality of São Paulo. The intensified drive began on January 12 and targets high-traffic areas across the…
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Singapore Expands Project Wolbachia to Four More Areas in 2026
Singapore expands Project Wolbachia to four new areas in 2026 Singapore will extend the successful dengue control initiative, Project Wolbachia, to four additional areas in 2026. Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment, Janil Puthucheary, announced the plan in a Facebook post dated January 9. The expansion is scheduled to run from the…
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What H1N1 and COVID-19 Revealed About Disease Spread in U.S. Cities
Key Findings: H1N1 and COVID-19 Spread in U.S. Metropolises Public health researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health used computer modeling to reconstruct how the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic and the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic unfolded across metropolitan areas in the United States. The project highlights how rapidly a virus can spread through highly…
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How H1N1 and COVID-19 Spreads Differ Across U.S. Metro Areas, Revealed by Columbia Researchers
New Insights from a Columbia University Modeling Study Public health researchers at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health have conducted a comparative analysis of how the H1N1 influenza pandemic of 2009 and the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 unfolded across major U.S. metropolitan areas. Using advanced computer modeling, the team reconstructed transmission dynamics, shedding…
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Karachi Faces Alarming Rise in Dog Bite Cases and Rabies Deaths in 2025
Worsening Trend of Dog Bites in Karachi Public health officials in Karachi are grappling with a troubling surge in dog bite incidents in 2025. Preliminary data indicates that the city has recorded approximately 29,000 dog bite cases so far this year. The tally reflects ongoing challenges in animal control, vaccination coverage, and public awareness, underscoring…
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Delhi Braces for Severe Plus AQI: How Smog Choked the City and What Comes Next
Delhi Grapples with Severe Plus AQI as Smog engulfs the Capital Delhi and the broader National Capital Region woke up to a day of dense smog and a perilously high air quality index (AQI). With levels peaking at a severe plus mark of 491, authorities activated Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP),…
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Prevalence and Determinants of Medication Adherence Among Women with Hypertension in Inezgane, Morocco
Overview Hypertension remains a major modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease globally. In Morocco, urban primary health care facilities in towns like Inezgane are pivotal in managing chronic conditions such as hypertension. This article summarizes findings from a cross‑sectional study that assessed how prevalent medication adherence is among women with hypertension and identified the determinants…
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Unhealthy Lifestyle and Stress Fuel Diabetes Surge in Cities
Sumon Kabir (pseudonym), an employee at a private firm in the capital, represents a pattern that is all too common among urban professionals. His days are long, his options for meals limited, and constant deadlines keep stress at a steady hum. Like many in crowded offices and city streets, he finds it difficult to maintain…
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Unhealthy Lifestyles and Stress: The Hidden Driver of a Diabetes Surge
Introduction: A Familiar Struggle in the Urban Fast Lane Sumon Kabir, a pseudonym used to protect privacy, mirrors a common story among city professionals. He works long hours, frequently travels for meetings, and struggles to find time for balanced meals. The pressure to perform, combined with a hectic schedule, has pushed his lifestyle toward quick,…