Holding UNECOSOC Special Consultative Status
Holding UNECOSOC Special Consultative Status
In an era defined by rapid technological advancement, demographic shifts, and rising chronic disease burdens, patient care can no longer be delivered through the traditional paternalistic model. Modern healthcare demands a fundamental shift: care must be patient-driven, data-informed, and compassionately human.
In an era where medical advancements promise longer lifespans, true quality of life hinges not on curing illness but on preventing it. Preventive health encompasses proactive steps like regular screenings, vaccinations, balanced nutrition, exercise, and stress management that supports longevity and improves quality of life—to avert diseases before they take root.
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have emerged as the leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, reflecting a significant epidemiological transition from infectious diseases to chronic conditions. In India, this shift is particularly pronounced, with NCDs accounting for more than two-thirds of total deaths. Gujarat, as one of the country’s rapidly urbanizing and industrializing states, exemplifies this transition.
Human health and well-being primarily thrive on the kind of food consumed. A fast-paced life and growing restaurant business has no doubt led to more jobs which fuels the economy in its own way. But the kitchens in these restaurants are unchecked, not monitored for food standards, food hygiene, cook hygiene and location hygiene, including maintenance hygiene. That besides, food waste and food safety violations are plaguing the restaurant industry to a great extent, which calls for policy interventions.
Investing in public health—through infrastructure, workforce development, disease surveillance, prevention programs, and data systems—is critical for protecting populations, reducing healthcare costs, and supporting economic stability.
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Acting on the request made by required number of Members of Rajya Sabha, Her Excellency, the President of India has constituted a committee to investigate under Section 3 of Act into misbehaviour or incapacity of Justice Verma.