HIV, TB, malaria prevalence will reduce with fewer inequalities in healthcare: WHO

A recent WHO report takes a look at 32 health indicators from 186 countries on HIV, TB and malaria, that kill 2 million annually  

Global warming can put billions at risk of malaria, dengue: Study

Policy makers should prepare appropriate strategies to build resilience to major mosquito-borne diseases in a warmer and more urbanised world, …

The architecture & landscape of Santiniketan embrace nature as primary educator

Through architecture and principles of conservation, Santiniketan exemplifies the benefits of living in harmony with nature

Few governments levy appropriate levels of tax on tobacco products, says WHO report

Evidence shows WHO’s recommendation to increase tax on tobacco products is the most effective way to curb its consumption

New study finds loopholes in previous research on mass deworming

Mass deworming of school children is practised by countries that cannot afford expensive diagnosis, previous studies say

Environmental regulators key to curb antimicrobial resistance

The environmental contribution to the spread of antimicrobial resistance is yet to receive due attention at global and regional levels

World Mental Health Day: COVID-19 pandemic has worsened our mindscape

Survey after survey from across the world have indicated that the pandemic is increasing mental health problems

WHO must play a decisive role in climate adaptation, says chief Tedros

The new director-general emphasised on health impacts of climate change as one of WHO's priorities 

Civil society asks WTO members to raise concerns about ‘lop-sided’ Nairobi agreement

Organisations write letter calling on developing member nations to raise issue at General Council meet on Wednesday

Religion can play major role in tackling neglected tropical diseases

Leaders in churches, mosques and temples can raise awareness about NTDs and their health impact on populations, says study

Post-pandemic recovery shows clear disparity as global growth stabililises but 80% world population grapples with slowdown

The World Bank’s forecasts for growth in 2024 reflect downgrades in three out of every four low-income economies since January

Coral reef recovery could get a boost from an unlikely source: Sea cucumbers, the janitors of the seafloor

While repopulating sea cucumbers is unlikely to save coral reefs without also taking other actions, doing so could help slow reef losses, buying …

DTE Coverage: Cyclone Hidaya

Down To Earth tracked the cyclone as it formed in the sea and finally made landfall in Tanzania

What are exposure pathways and health risks of microplastics in our body?

Microplastics and nanoplastics are found in the air, water, and food, leading to concerns about how they enter our bodies and the potential …

Simply Put: Plastic waste

DTE coverage: Over 700 commitments made at UN 2023 Water Conference

The conference in New York City aimed at making the world more water-resilient

Simply Put: Plastic pandemic

Monkeypox can be transmitted to babies during and after pregnancy. We should be watchful but not alarmed

The virus can enter the body via broken skin, the respiratory tract or mucous membranes

Simply Put: An Earth-like planet

Simply Put: Corporate profit

Down To Earth Coverage: What is the solution to Africa’s energy poverty?

The continent must leapfrog to renewables to become energy-secure

It’s been a year since Africa was declared polio free. But a threat remains

Simply put: Malaysia to send back waste to US, UK Canada etc

Simply Put: The broken GHG record

Simply Put: Who owns the road?