The latest assistance comes as India and Sri Lanka continue to strengthen cooperation in the healthcare sector, including tuberculosis control, primary healthcare and medical infrastructure.

India and Sri Lanka Discuss TB Control

On September 8, 2026, Sri Lankan Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa posted on X about his meeting with India’s Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda during the 79th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia in Dili, Timor-Leste.

According to Jayatissa, the two sides discussed strengthening tuberculosis control and primary healthcare services, along with expanding technical assistance and knowledge sharing to improve healthcare delivery. India also agreed to continue providing technical and other assistance to strengthen Sri Lanka’s TB-control efforts.

Foundation Stones Laid for Four Major Healthcare Projects 

On September 16, 2026, Sri Lankan Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa posted on X about the foundation-stone ceremonies for four major healthcare infrastructure projects with a combined value of SLR 7,148 million, supported by JICA and the Government of India.

The projects include a Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Complex at Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura, a Cardiology Unit at District General Hospital Trincomalee, an Accident and Emergency Unit at District General Hospital Mannar, and a Four-Storey Medical Ward Complex at District General Hospital Mullaitivu.

The projects aim to strengthen access to specialised cardiac care, emergency treatment and inpatient services across Sri Lanka’s Northern, North Central and Eastern provinces.

Santosh Jha Highlights India’s Support for Mannar Hospital

Also on September 16, Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha posted on X about the foundation-stone ceremony for a new two-storey Accident and Emergency Unit at District General Hospital, Mannar.

The project is being supported through an Indian grant of SLR 600 million and includes essential medical equipment to help provide timely emergency care during the critical “golden hour.”

Indian Grant Assistance for Mullaitivu Hospital

On the same day, Santosh Jha also posted on X about the foundation-stone ceremony for a four-storey Medical Ward Complex at District General Hospital, Mullaitivu.

The project is being constructed with Indian grant assistance of SLR 600 million. According to the Indian High Commission, the Mannar and Mullaitivu projects each receive SLR 600 million in Indian grant assistance, for a combined total of SLR 1.2 billion.

This version is better because Jaishankar’s name and the September 28 X post are already in the first paragraph, while the later sections introduce new information from Nalinda Jayatissa and Santosh Jha instead of repeating the anti-TB shipment.

According to the government data, children aged 10 to 17 years are being exposed to drugs, and many are already addicted to different substances. That’s why we need more social programmes to educate and protect our youth, ensuring a brighter future for India.

What is Drug Abuse?

Drugs are basically used to cure diseases. When drugs are used for the wrong reason, it’s called drug abuse, like to escape from a problem, to feel “high”, or to fit in a circle.

Drug Abuse can:

• harms the body and mind.
• Affect study, job, relationship.
• Lead to addiction, where you lose control over your mind.
• Weaken financially. 

Advice for the Addicted

• Drugs make you feel better for a short time; a temporary escape can cause long-term damage.
• Terms like “I can quit anytime” are myths. These terms are used by my friends, and now I am seeing them struggle to quit. 
• If someone says that “Everyone tries it”, it’s not true. Ask yourself a simple question: Are top-level athletes doing this thing, or any high-value person using this thing? You’ll get your answer.

Why Do Students and Youth Fall into Drugs?

• Peer Pressure: Students often take drugs to fit into a group. They do this to gain acceptance from friends or a social circle.

• Stress: Many use drugs to escape situations in their lives. It may give temporary relaxation, but it creates bigger problems later.

• Curiosity: Some try drugs out of curiosity — “what it feels like” or “what happens after I try this.” What starts as an experiment often turns into a habit.

• Emotional Pain: In moments of deep pain, people look for quick relief. Drugs may seem like an easy escape, but they never truly fix the problem.

Why Is It Important to Say No?

• Physical and Mental Health: Drugs can destroy both physical and mental health. They directly impact organs like the liver and kidneys, making you sick and exposing you to dangerous diseases. Poor physical health also affects mental health – when the body suffers, the mind suffers too.

• Career: Addiction can ruin the future. It takes the person away from their goals and keeps them trapped in a cycle that revolves only around drugs.

• Consequences: Addiction breaks trust with loved ones, destroys finances, and damages the image. It makes them lose control of their mind, often causing anger and frustration.

How to “Say No” and “Stay Strong”

• Build Self-Confidence to Refuse: Don’t fear saying “No.” Strong people make smart choices. Never hesitate to reject things that harm your life.

• Choose the Right Friend Circle: Your friends reflect your personality. Be around people who lift you, not those who make you feel small or pressured.

• Engage in Positive Activities: Activities like sports, art, or hobbies keep your mind occupied and positive, leaving no room for bad habits.

• Talk to a Trusted Person: A trusted person gives good advice and helps you make better life decisions.

Importance of Open Conversations at Home

The family is the biggest support system. They always want the best for their child. Talking to parents can help find solutions to problems. Conversations with loved ones are comforting and can clear doubts, ease stress, and make any drug addict feel supported. When family stands with you in your tough times, half of the problems already feel lighter the moment you share them.

How to Overcome It If You’re Already Involved

• Seek Professional Help and Counselling: If someone’s addicted, getting professional help is the best step. Experts provide treatments, guidance, and support without judging.

• Rehab and Support Groups: The government has launched several initiatives, like Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan. Spiritual organisations and NGOs also run programmes to help youth recover from drug abuse.

• Understand That Asking for Help Is Strength, Not Weakness: Asking for help takes courage. Many fear opening up, but sharing problems with loved ones or professionals can change everything. Support is always available – you just need to take that first step.

Conclusion

Making India a drug-free country is not an easy job. We all have to make collective efforts to make this campaign successful. Investing in education and sports would help to change the focus of youth towards sports and education. The journey is tough, but together we can motivate youth to live a drug-free life.

Donating Blood solves the problem of many difficult and surgical procedures around the world. The World Blood Donor Day aim is to give thanks to blood donors. Blood Donation is considered very beneficial for the body. Blood donation can save you from diseases. 

History of World Blood Donation Day

The World Health Organization started celebrating world Blood Donor day in 2005. The event was organized for the first time in 2005 by a joint initiative of the World Health Organization and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Since then, World Blood Donor Day is celebrated every year on 14th June. This day is celebrated on the birthday of Karl Landsteiner.

Who was Karl Landsteiner?

 Karl Landsteiner is considered the “founder” of modern blood transfusion. Landsteiner discovered the ABO blood groups in 1901 and developed the modern system of classification of blood groups. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for this discovery. The birthday of Karl Landsteiner falls on 14 June.

Objective of world blood donation day

The objective of World Blood Donor Day is to raise global awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products. The day is also an occasion to thank voluntary & unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts in the form of blood. On the Blood Donor Day, it is informed to people that Blood donation benefits the society and donating blood benefits the both donor and the receiver.

What is the age limit of Blood Donating?

The donor age limit should be between 18-65 years. Weight should be minimum 45 Kg and hemoglobin should be minimum 12.5 Grams. 

How much blood is taken during blood donation?

400ml blood is taken during the blood donation. After donating the blood, the body gets involved in  replenishing the donated blood. If a person takes a better diet in 24 hours, the same amount of blood returns to his body.

Who Can’t Donate Blood?

Those people who are suffering from any disease or have any infection, or who have blood less than 12  Grams or who have got a tattoo done, they cannot donate blood for at least 4 to 6 months.

Motivating Quotes on Blood Donation Day!

• Donate blood and Be a real human being!
• Donate blood and get real blessings.
• Blood donation is the real act of humanity.
• Blood donation is a great social work, must do whenever get chance.
• Opportunities knock the door sometimes, so don’t let it go and donate blood!
• Donate blood and live as a smile at someone’s face forever.
• Donate a life and a precious smile through the blood donation.
• We cannot give God in return of this precious life, but we can Thank Him by helping others through blood donation.
• Donate Blood! Give Life!
• Give blood and save life!
• Donate blood, donate life!
• Donate blood, save life!
• Donate blood, donate smile!
• Donate blood, give a smile to someone.
• Donate blood and gift someone a precious life.
• Your blood can give a life to someone.
• A drop of blood can save a life! Don’t waste it and donate blood.
• Your blood donation can give a precious smile to someone’s face.
• Your blood is very precious to someone’s life.
• You can give smile to many faces through blood donation.
• Donate blood and spread happiness to many families.
• Donate blood and be the reason of smile to many faces.

Who is Dr. Bidhan Chandra?

Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy was born on 1 July, 1882 at Bankipore(Patna). He studied at Presidency College in Kolkata and later at Patna College with Honors in Mathematics. In 1901, he joined the Calcutta Medical College. After completing medical studies in India, Dr BC Roy leave England for higher studies. He was not only a Physician but also an educationist, statesman who also served as second  chief minister of west bengal. He died on 1 July, 1962 at Kolkata. Coincidentally his birth anniversary or death anniversary are on the same  date. That’s why doctors day is celebrated on 1 July. He also received Bharat Ratna Award. 

Significance of National Doctor’s Day:-

• The day aims to raise awareness for the doctor’s efforts and work. 
• The day is celebrated in honor of the role of doctors in the growth of the world.
• On this day various workshop, camps are organized across the world to mark this day. 
• This day focuses on medical practitioners, doctors and nurses for their services and contribution towards society.

How to celebrate Doctors Day?

• By giving greeting cards and Thank you messages to doctors.
• By giving red carnation flowers or any flowers to the doctor. Red carnation flower is a symbol for the doctor’s day. 
• You can also give the cakes, sweets and  chocolates to the doctors and say thank you to them.
• On this day free medical champs, free medical services can also provided to the patients to mark the presence of doctors in our life.

How to become a doctor in India

• After 10th Class, a student interested in studying medicine, choose the medical stream. In this stream, they study Physics, Chemistry and Biology(with or without math)

• After 12th class completion, students appeared for medical entrance exams like NEET, AIIMS and JIPMER to get admission into the medical college for studying MBBS.

•  Candidates have to clear the entrance exam to get admission in medical school. The most common entrance tests in India are National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET) that is mostly accepted by most medical institutes.
•  After completing 12th class the minimum time required to become a doctor is 5 years and 6 Months. 
• After getting an MBBS degree, candidates normally do a one year mandatory internship as a part of the program. Candidates getting an opportunity to do work under the supervision of  top doctors.  
• Candidates must obtain an MBBS degree and internship from any institute approved by the Medical Council Of India. Candidates can start their career and practice medicine in India  after registering with the Indian Medical Register.
• Candidates must first register with one of the country state in order to practice medicine there. 
• Candidates who want to specialize in the medical sector may pursue for second master degree or even a Phd. After earning MBBS and Master degree many doctors choose to do practice medicine.

The courses after MBBS include specialisation in MD (Doctor of Medicine), MS (Master of Surgery), and other diploma programs. As for India, admissions to MD/MS are conducted through a few common PG entrance exams which include NEET PG, INI CET. The specializations offered under MD, MS, and other diploma programs and what the specialized doctors are called is listed below:

1 Cardiologists – They are specialized in the  heart and blood vessels.They are for:-

• Heart Attack
• Heart Failure
• Blood clots
• Irregular Heartbeat
• High Blood Pressure

2 Dermatologists – They are specialized for the hair, skin and nails. You might see them for:-

• Hair loss
• Skin care
• Acne
• Psoriasis
• Eczema
• Rashes
• Skin Cancer

3 Neurologists – They are specialized for the nervous system. You might see them for:-

• Brain 
• Spinal Cords
• Nerves
• Strokes
• Alzheimer’s Disease
• Parkinson’s Disease

4 Otolaryngologists – They specialize in ear, nose and throat . They are for:-

•  Facial Trauma 
• Respiratory System
• Sinuses
• Head cancer
• Neck cancer
• Balance Disorders
• Hearing loss
• Deviated Septum
• Sleep Disorders

5 Nephrologists – They specialize in the kidney as well as high blood pressure. You might see them for :-

• Kidney infection
• Kidney Stone
• Kidney failure
• End stage renal disease
• Nephrotic Syndrome
• Urinary tract infection

6 Gastroenterologists – They specialize in the stomach, small bowel and colon. You might see them for:-

• Colon Cancer
• Gallstones
• Liver Disease
• Nutrition concerns
• Celiac Disease
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Irritable bowel syndrome

7 Hematologists – They specialize in the diagnosing, treating and managing conditions related to the blood and bone marrow. They are for:-

• Anemia
• Blood cancers
• Bleeding disorders
• Blood clotting disorders.

8  Orthopedists – They specialize in diagnosis, treating and managing conditions related to the musculoskeletal system such as bones, ligaments, muscles, nerves, joints and tendons. They are for:-

• Dislocated joints
• Bone fractures
• Sports injuries
• Back pain
• Neck pain
• Concussions

9 Podiatrists – They specialize in feet and ankles. They are for:-

• Sprains and fractures
• Flatfoot
• Plantar fasciitis
• Arthritis of foot and ankle
• Achilles tendinitis
• Bunions

10 Psychiatrists – They specialize in mind and soul. You might see them for ;-

• Depression
• Anxiety disorders
• Eating Disorders
• Personality disorders
• Substance use disorder
• Schizophrenia
• Gender dysphoria
• Schizophrenia

 According to WHO one in ten people is affected by foodborne disease across the world annually.  Every year millions of people will suffer from foodborne disease. World food safety day is celebrated to raise awareness for increased food safety regulation.   

World Food Safety Theme 2023:

 The Food and Agriculture Organization announced the theme of World Food Safety Day 2023 is “Food Standards save lives”. 

World Food Safety Day Themes 

World Food Safety Day 2020 Theme: Food Safety, Everyone’s Business

World Food Safety Day 2021 Theme: Safe food today for a healthy tomorrow

World Food Safety Day 2022 Theme: Safer food, better health

World Food Safety Day 2023 Theme: Food standards save lives

What are Foodborne diseases?

Foodborne disease is  caused by consumption of food and beverages that contain contaminated bacteria, viruses and parasites. Most common symptoms are  stomach flu, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps, fever, joint aches, back aches and fatigue. 

Prevention Of Foodborne Disease:-

 1 Avoid Raw Beverages – Avoid drinking soft drinks, packed dairy products and juice products

2 Wash your hands – Wash your hands properly before cooking the food.

3 Clean the items well – Before cooking food, clean the food surface, utensils and cutting boards properly.

4 Avoid undercooking – Cook the food at a safe internal temperature to reduce foodborne illness risk.

5  Refrigerated or Frozen Properly – Keep foods out of the temperature danger zone  by thawing frozen food safely in the refrigerator and De-Freeze foods within 2 hours of cooking.

What activities can done on World Food Safety Day:-

1 Create a campaign –  Create the posters, videos, reels regarding the World food safety day  on social media and tag the people and make them aware.

2  Reach with the help of the media – With the help of newspapers, radio and magazines you can spread the information about the World Food Safety Day.

3 Recognize the success – Recognize the achievement that country earns yearly.

4 Host a webinar – Invite key players to discuss food safety and provide tips and information. 

5 Organize a public event – Organize an event which tells people about the Foodborne Disease.

World Food Safety Day Wishes & Greetings

• Wishing you a happy World Food Safety Day! Let’s work together to ensure the safety and quality of our food supply.
• On this World Food Safety Day, let’s renew our commitment to keeping our food safe and healthy for all.
• Happy World Food Safety Day to all! May we continue to strive for safer and more nutritious food for everyone.
• Warmest wishes on World Food Safety Day! Let’s make sure our food supply is free from harmful contaminants.
• Let’s celebrate World Food Safety Day by raising awareness and advocating for safer food practices around the world.
• Happy World Food Safety Day! Let’s prioritize the safety and quality of the food we eat, for the good of our health and the planet.
• On this World Food Safety Day, let’s take a moment to appreciate the hard work of food safety professionals who keep our food supply safe.
• May this World Food Safety Day be a reminder of the importance of safe and healthy food for all, and inspire us to work towards this goal.
• Happy World Food Safety Day! Let’s recognize the essential role that safe and nutritious food plays in our lives, and strive for a better food future.
• Warmest greetings on World Food Safety Day! Let’s commit to making food safety a top priority in all aspects of our lives.

According to the National Health Portal, every day 500 people are diagnosed with a brain tumor. People wear gray colored ribbons to support patients on World Brain Tumor Day. On the occasion of World Brain Tumor Day, many organizations conduct seminars, conferences and events to educate people about brain tumors. Those who are suffering from Brain Tumors are encouraged to share their story to inspire others. The day serves as a platform for researchers, doctors and medical professionals to share latest advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors.  

Brain Tumor is of two types: Noncancerous (Benign), and cancerous (Malignant).

What is Brain Tumor?

Brain Tumor is a growth of  abnormal cells that occur in the Brain.When benign and malignant tumors grow,  they can cause Brain damage. Benign is non cancerous; they grow slowly and do not spread to other parts of the body but they can cause many serious issues. Malignant cancer is cancerous; it grows rapidly and spreads to other parts of the body.  

Symptoms of Brain Tumor 

• Nausea or vomiting
• Drowsiness
• Fatigue
• Confusion
• Seizures
• Sleep Problems
• Memory Problems
• Headache 
• Blurred Vision
• Difficulty in walking

Treatment For Brain Tumor

• Treatment of Brain Tumor depends on the size, location and type of the tumor.
•  The best treatment for Malignant Tumor is surgery. 
• The goal is to remove cancer from the brain or any part of the body without causing damage to the healthy part of the brain and other body parts. 
• Other treatments include radiation therapy and Chemotherapy. 
• Radiation therapy is the use of  high energy X-rays to destroy tumor cells. Radiation therapy is used to slow or stop the growth of a brain tumor. 
• Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to destroy Brain Tumor cells. The goal of chemotherapy is to stop the growth of Brain Tumor cells. Steroids are also used for the treatment of Brain Tumors. 

What to do on  World Brain Tumor day

• Spread Awareness – Conduct seminars in the locality and aware people about the early signs and symptoms.
• Brings people together – On World Brain tumor Day, support people who are suffering from Brain Tumors.
• Help Financially – Give donations to people who are suffering from brain tumors and unable to afford the treatment.

Conclusion 

Brain Tumors are not a common disease or a problem. The people affected by brain tumors should have regular check ups which can help in shortening risk factors. If you are suffering from any of the symptoms that are discussed above you should consult the doctor as soon as possible to reduce the Brain Tumor risk.

In 2006, United Nations and World Health Organizations celebrated 19th June as World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. In this disease, patients have sickle-shaped red blood cells. These sickle-shaped blood cells stick together and block blood flow and cause difficulty in breathing. People suffering from sickle cell RBCs face anemia, infection, and other health problems. This disease also harms a person’s brain, kidneys, liver, joints, skin, and bones. According to WHO, every year millions of people are affected by sickle cell disease. 

Causes of Sickle Cells Disease

Sickle Cell Disaese is caused when there are changes in genes that tell the body to make iron rich compounds in the red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body parts. Sickle cells get associated with red blood cells and become stick & rigid. If both parents have this disease, then there are chances that the child will born with Sickle cell disease. If one of the parents has this disease, then the child is more likely to have minor Sickle cell disease.

Symptoms of Sickle Cells Disease

1. Delayed Growth or Puberty – Red Blood cells provide oxygen and nutrients to the body to grow. The shortage of healthy blood cells can slow the growth and delay puberty in teenagers.

2. Anaemia – Anaemia occurs due to shortage of red blood cells. Healthy red blood cells usually live for 120 days but sickle cells die in 10-20 days. This causes the  shortage of red blood cells  in the body causing anemia. With Anemia comes other problems like fatigue and body pain.

3. Swelling of Hands and Feet – This condition occurs when blood flow is blocked in the bones and it mostly occurs in children who are suffering from this disease.

4. Vision Problems –  Tiny blood vessels that supply the blood to eyes can become plugged with sickle cells. This damages the retina and leads to vision problems. 

5. Episodes of pain

6. Frequent infections

7. Severe headache

8. Sudden weakness on one side of your or your child’s body.

9. Change in alertness

10. Trouble speaking

11. Trouble seeing

12. Trouble walking

13. Fever

14. Coughing

15. Trouble breathing

16. Pain in bones

How to celebrate World Sickle Cell Awareness Day:-

• Spread Awareness  about the disease and educate the people on how to tackle it.
• The United Nations & World Health Organization conduct some activities to support people who are suffering from this disease.
• Make health services more accessible –  Help patients to understand all of their prevention and treatment options.
• Encourage research for the treatment of the disease
• Seminars are to be conducted to inform people about the disease.
• Motivate people to become blood donors. Person suffering from  sickle cell disease occasionally needs a blood transfusion. 

Treatment of Sickle Cells Disease

• Blood Transfusion:- Patients who are suffering from HbSS and HbSB0 (Types of Sickle Cell Disease) often requires the blood transfusion. Blood Transfusion is used for prevention of complications associated with sickle cell disease. 
• Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplant:– Old Blood Marrow Stem cells replace with good Blood marrow stem cells in this process. It is replaced with a healthy person’s marrow and it’s a very risky procedure.  
• Eat a healthy Diet :– Take a healthy diet and drink 10 glasses of water every day.
• Possible Future Treatments:- Healthcare providers and Researchers are constantly finding new treatments. 
• Prevent infection :- Stay away from infection and consult a doctor at the right time.  

In 1994, Thalassaemia International Federation(TIF) announced 8 May as World Thalassaemia Day. Founder of TIF created this day in the memory of his son and other patients who fought this disease. This day is dedicated to thalassaemia patients. Thalassaemia may not get diagnosed until 2-3 years of age. If both of your parents have thalassaemia then there are chances of you having thalassaemia disease. It is mostly common in Africa, Asia, and Mediterranean countries like Turkey or Greece. 

Causes of Thalassaemia :-

Thalassaemia is caused when your body produces less hemoglobin. It develops when there is some abnormality in genes. If any of the parents have thalassaemia then it is more likely to have minor thalassaemia in the child. If both of the parents have thalassaemia then chances get increased you are more likely to get the disease.   

Thalassaemia is of Major Two types- Alpha and Beta

Alpha Thalassaemia:- Alpha thalassemia occurs when some or all of the 4 genes that make hemoglobin (the alpha-globin genes) are missing or damaged.

Beta Thalassaemia:-  Beta thalassemia is caused by damaged or missing genes. 

Symptoms Of Thalassaemia

• Fatigue
• Pale colored skin
• Difficulty in Breathing
• The abdomen is swelling
• Dizziness
• Feeling cold
• Consistent exhaustion and black urine
• Rate of growth is sluggish
• Yellowing of the skin and eyes
• Irregular heartbeats
• Swelling and scarring of the liver
• Diabetes
• Delayed Puberty
• Headaches
• Chest pain
• Greater susceptibility of infection

Treatment of Thalassaemia :-

• Blood Transfusion :- If the person serves major thalassaemia then often require blood transfusion. With time blood transfusion can cause an excess amount of iron.  
• Chelation Therapy:- Due to blood transfusion an excess amount of iron is generated in the body. Excess amounts of iron can damage the heart and other organs. Due to which the doctor prescribed deferoxamine. It is given by injection to the patient. 
• Folic Acid Supplementation:- Folic Acid Supplementation is necessary for thalassaemia patients to develop red blood cells. It can help body to make healthy blood cells.
• Luspatercept:- It is an injection that is given to patients every three weeks to make more red blood cells. It is an approved drug in the USA.
• Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplant:- Old Blood and Marrow Stem cell replaces with good Blood and marrow stem cell in this process. It is replaced with a healthy person’s marrow and its a very risky procedure.  
• Possible Future Treatments:- Researchers are finding the new treatments for thalassaemia that can insert the normal hemoglobin into stem cell transplant. 

GINA(Global Initiative For Asthma) is the world’s biggest organization who spreads awareness or organizes the function on World Asthma Day to spread awareness among the people. In 2023, World Asthma Day is being celebrated on 2nd May,2023. GINA chose the “ Asthma Care For All” theme for World Asthma Day 2023.  In 1998, the first World Asthma day was celebrated in more than 35 countries. 

What is Asthma?

Asthma is a lung disease.In this, the airways get narrowed, swollen and get blocked by excess mucus which causes repeated  breathlessness, coughing, chest pain and wheezing. In humans, Air moves in and out of the lungs through these airways i.e bronchial tubes and these airways remain swollen in asthma. It is believed that Asthma cannot be cured, but it is possible to manage asthma to reduce and prevent asthmatic attacks. The most common factors for asthma problems are respiratory infection, genetics problem, wood dust,  chemicals, fragrance and allergic problems. 

Causes of Asthma:-

1. Genetics:- If your family has asthma disease, then you are at higher risk of developing this disease.
2. Allergic:- Allergic problems can increase the risk of asthma disease. Allergies include pet dander, molds and pollen. 
3. Respiratory infection:- Respiratory infection can also raise asthma disease. Respiratory problems during infancy or childhood can cause wheezing.
4. Smoking:- Smoking also increases asthma disease.  Most smokers have a high risk of asthma disease.
5. Air pollution:- Air pollution creates a high risk of asthma disease. It includes wildfire smoke and car exhaust. 
6. Chemicals, wood dust and fragrances:- It also creates a high risk of asthma disease. Due to chemicals, wood dust and fragrances it is more likely to cause breathing problem.
7. Pets:- If you are allergic to pets then it may increase the asthma problem. If you are allergic to pet dander then it may also cause asthma.
8. Pests:- Cockroaches, mice, lizards and other pests can cause asthma disease.
9. Dust Mites:- Dust mites can also cause asthma. Dust mites are not visible but they are around us. 
10. Certain occupational exposures:- If you are allergic from dust wood or from dust flour or cleaning products then it causes asthma disease. These all are the triggers of asthma.

Symptoms of Asthma:-

      Asthma  shows these kinds of symptoms :-

• Muscles tighten and heaviness in the chest
• Difficult in breathing due to swelling inside the airways
• Chest pain
• Fatigue
• Increase in pulse rate
• Throat blocked and dry
• Excessive Coughing
• Wheezing
• Being allergy to smoke
• Feeling sick during exercise
• Heavy breathing
• Frequent infection
• Trouble  sleeping caused by shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing
• Difficulty in walking or talking

Prevention of Asthma

• Keep away from allergens such as dust or mold – If you have asthma problem, then stay away from the allergens because it makes it difficult for you to breathe.
• Take your Asthma medicine as prescribed – When you feel OK then also you have to take medicine as prescribed by the doctor. If medicine doesn’t suit you then contact the doctor again. 
• Avoid triggers such as fragrances, pollution and smoke – Avoid triggers such as fragrances, pollution, smoke, pets, chemicals that make your asthma problem worse.
• Keep away from chemical products – Stay away from chemicals, smells and products that harm your body and increase your asthma problem.
• Quit smoking- If you do smoke, then get help to quit smoking as it increases the asthma problem. And if you don’t but people surrounding you do smoking, stay away from them.
• Exercise regularly – Doing exercise regularly actually reduces the breathing problem. But you do not have to do heavy exercise.
• Managing stress – Stress makes your asthma problem more critical. So don’t take stress. 
• Eating a healthy diet – Eating a healthy diet improves your overall health.
• Stay away from pets – If you are allergic to pets then stay away from pets as their hairs can make it difficult to you take breath.
• Follow your Asthma action plan – Always keep your inhaler with you. Always take medicine according to time and prescribed by the doctor.
• Prevent colds – Avoid contacting those people who have colds or flu because it makes your asthma symptoms worse.
• Monitor your breathing – Always monitor your breathing if you get difficulty in breathing, take your medicine.
• Get vaccinated – Every year getting vaccinated from flu. Also should get a pneumococcal vaccine over five years.

There were nearly 1.19 lakh males, 45,026 females and 28 transgenders, who died by suicide in the year 2021 as per data from the National Crime Records Bureau’s ‘Accidental Deaths.

NCRB, which functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs showed that in 2020, 1.53 lakh deaths by suicide were recorded across the country. This shows a sharp rise in suicidal deaths from year 2020 to 2021.

 “There are various causes of suicides like professional or career problems, sense of isolation, abuse, violence, family problems, mental disorders, addiction to alcohol, financial loss, chronic pain etc,” the NCRB said in its annual report for 2021.

The majority of suicides were reported in Maharashtra (22,207) followed by 18,925 suicides in Tamil Nadu, 14,965 suicides in Madhya Pradesh, 13,500 suicides in West Bengal and 13,056 suicides in Karnataka accounting for 13.5%, 11.5%, 9.1%, 8.2% and 8.0% of total suicides respectively. These 5 States together accounted for 50.4% of the total suicides reported in the country. The remaining 49.6% of suicides were reported in the remaining 23 States and 8 UTs.

The NCRB also said that it collects data on suicides from police-recorded suicide cases.

Detailed Data Report Here