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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION - April 2021

Apr 2021

Mar 15, 2026

WHO Foundation and Novo Nordisk collaborate on childhood obesity prevention in India

The WHO Foundation and Novo Nordisk are joining forces to address childhood obesity in India. The collaboration aims to strengthen obesity prevention and health-system readiness through a scalable school-based health program. The WHO Foundation provides funding and technical support, while Novo Nordisk contributes expertise on prevention, nutrition, and physical activity. The program plans phased expansion across Indian states, targeting school children, families, and communities. This aligns with global goals to reduce noncommunicable diseases. Officials highlight rising childhood obesity and stress early preventive measures, healthy meals in schools, safe physical activity, and broad public awareness campaigns.

Partnership: WHO Foundation with Novo Nordisk for India obesity prevention.
Program type: scalable school-based health initiative.
Contributors: funding/tech support from WHO Foundation; prevention expertise from Novo Nordisk.
Expansion plan: phased across states with school/community focus.
Rationale: rising childhood obesity and NCD risk.

Mar 14, 2026

Yoga Mahotsav-2026 in New Delhi Marks Countdown to IDY

Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga will host Yoga Mahotsav‑2026 in New Delhi to begin the 100‑day countdown to International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026. Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav is set to attend the event, which forms part of a broader national program promoting yoga across 100 places and organizations. The event references the United Nations’ 2014 declaration of IDY on June 21 and underscores India’s heritage in yoga as a global wellness practice. Organisers aim to sustain momentum through a coordinated outreach, partnerships with institutions, and public engagement across diverse urban and rural communities.

Event: Yoga Mahotsav‑2026; venue: New Delhi.
Countdown: 100 days to IDY 2026; date: June 21, 2026.
Attendee: Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav.
Program: 100‑place, 100‑org initiative to promote yoga.
Context: IDY established by UN in 2014; India's heritage recognition.

Mar 12, 2026

World Kidney Day 2026 Observed on March 12 with Global Health Message

World Kidney Day 2026 was observed on 12 March 2026 to raise awareness about Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and the importance of early detection and prevention. The theme 'Kidney Health for All: Caring for People, Protecting the Planet' links kidney health to environmental factors such as pollution, heat, and unsafe water. The day is organized by the International Society of Nephrology and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations, aiming to educate people, promote screening, and encourage healthy lifestyle choices. Observances emphasize the global CKD burden and call for universal access to preventive care and treatment, highlighting policy and health system improvements needed across countries.

World Kidney Day 2026 observed on 12 March.
Theme: Kidney Health for All; environment linked to CKD risk.
CKD awareness, screening, and prevention emphasized.
Joint effort by International Society of Nephrology and IFKF.
Focus on universal access to prevention and treatment.
Calls for health policy improvements and public education.

World Kidney Day 2026 emphasises kidney health and environment

World Kidney Day 2026 was observed on 12 March to highlight the rising burden of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and the need for early detection and prevention. The theme 'Kidney Health for All: Caring for People, Protecting the Planet' links kidney health to environmental factors such as pollution, heat and unsafe water. The observance is a global health initiative coordinated by the International Society of Nephrology and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations to educate the public and promote preventive action. The day reinforces the message that kidney health benefits from clean environments and healthy living choices.

World Kidney Day observed on 12 March 2026.
Theme: Kidney Health for All; Caring for People, Protecting the Planet.
Links CKD prevention to environmental factors like pollution and water quality.
Joint initiative of International Society of Nephrology and International Federation of Kidney Foundations.
Must-know last 48 hours: GCWAS begins in New Delhi (12–14 March 2026); AAHAR 2026 underway (10–14 March 2026).

Mar 11, 2026

SHINE App Launched in Indian Railways on International Women’s Day

Indian Railways launched the SHINE app to strengthen workplace safety and empower women employees across the organization. SHINE stands for Sexual Harassment Incident Notification for Empowerment. The app allows reporting of sexual harassment incidents directly through the HRMS, integrated with existing systems for quicker action. The platform aims to provide a secure, anonymous channel and to expedite grievance redressal while enabling monitoring and accountability. The launch aligns with ongoing efforts to improve gender parity and safety in large public sector organizations. Officials say the app will empower employees to raise concerns without fear of retaliation. The rollout will begin in major zones in coming weeks.

SHINE stands for Sexual Harassment Incident Notification for Empowerment.
App launched on 8 March 2026, International Women’s Day.
Allows direct reporting through HRMS for quicker action.
Aims to accelerate grievance handling and accountability.
Rollout will begin in major zones in coming weeks.

Mar 10, 2026

International Malaria Conference 2026 concludes in New Delhi

International Malaria Conference 2026 concluded in New Delhi on 9 March 2026 after three days of global scientific exchange. Organized by the ICMR National Institute of Malaria Research under the Indian Council of Medical Research, the event carried the theme 'Discovery, Development and Delivery: Driving Malaria Elimination and Beyond.' Researchers and policymakers from several countries shared advances in vaccines, diagnostics, vector control, and health delivery systems. The discussions emphasized sustained funding, country-level implementation, and regional cooperation to accelerate elimination goals. A key India-relevant update from the last 48 hours is the conference’s completion in New Delhi, underscoring India’s leadership in malaria science and capacity building.

Location and date: New Delhi, 7–9 March 2026
Organizer: ICMR, NIMR under ICMR
Theme: Discovery, Development and Delivery
Key topics: vaccines, diagnostics, vector control, health delivery
India connection: India demonstrated leadership in malaria science recently

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