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06/12/2025

03/12/2025

International Day of Persons with Disabilities - 2025 December 3

The United Nations General Assembly observes December 3 as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), calling for action at national, regional, and international levels to promote equal opportunities, rehabilitation, and prevention of disabilities. The purpose of the Day is to raise awareness about disability issues, uphold the dignity and rights of persons with disabilities, and highlight the benefits of their full participation in political, social, economic, and cultural life.
In 2025, the IDPD will be commemorated under the theme “Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress.” This theme reflects the commitments made at the Second World Summit for Social Development, held in Doha in November 2025, where global leaders pledged to build a fair, inclusive, and equitable world. The Doha Political Declaration emphasized that genuine social progress cannot be achieved without the active inclusion, participation, and leadership of persons with disabilities

02/12/2025

National Pollution Prevention Day 2025: Sustainable Living for a Greener Future

December 2 is observed as National Pollution Prevention Day in India, in remembrance of the thousands of people who lost their lives in the tragic Bhopal Gas Calamity. This day serves as a solemn reminder of the critical importance of environmental protection, strict pollution control measures, and safe industrial practices. It urges us to reflect on the lessons learned from the disaster and reinforces the need to ensure that such incidents never recur.
The theme for National Pollution Prevention Day 2025, “Sustainable Living for a Greener Future,” underscores the global commitment to sustainable development. It highlights the need for collective efforts from individuals, communities, and industries to adopt environmentally responsible practices that minimize pollution and protect ecosystems. The theme also emphasizes strengthening pollution control awareness and promoting practices that contribute to a cleaner and healthier environment.
This day reminds us of our shared responsibility to safeguard the planet. By prioritizing sustainability, enforcing industrial safety, and fostering environmental consciousness, we move closer to building a safer, greener, and more resilient future for all.

01/12/2025

The theme “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response” for World AIDS Day 2025 highlights the urgent need to rebuild and strengthen global efforts against HIV in the face of growing challenges. The global HIV response has suffered serious disruptions in prevention, testing, treatment and community-led services due to drops in international funding, structural barriers and shifting health priorities. Yet despite these setbacks, communities, health systems and innovators remain committed to restoring access and pushing forward with renewed determination. World AIDS Day 2025 calls on countries to integrate HIV services into primary health care — making prevention, diagnosis and treatment more accessible and to address inequities and stigma that continue to drive the epidemic. It also underscores the importance of innovation, including new prevention tools and community-based approaches, as well as the central role of people living with HIV and their communities in shaping a rights-based, inclusive response. World AIDS Day 2025 is a call for renewed global commitment, solidarity and action to protect the gains made so far and ensure no one is left behind in the fight against HIV.

25/11/2025

ആന്റി ബയോട്ടിക് സാക്ഷരതയ്ക്കായി 10 കൽപ്പനകൾ

21/11/2025

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

13/11/2025

World Diabetes Day 2025
Theme: Diabetes and Well-being

Diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by the body’s inability to regulate blood glucose effectively, which over time may result in complications involving the heart, kidneys, eyes, and nerves.
India, with 8.98 crore individuals affected, has the world’s second-highest number of people living with diabetes. Despite advances in awareness and care, many remain undiagnosed or inadequately treated, affecting their overall quality of life.
In Kerala, nearly one in four adults lives with diabetes, and diabetes-related deaths have nearly doubled over the past decade—underscoring the need for a holistic approach that emphasizes prevention, early detection, equitable healthcare access, mental health support, and environments that promote active living.
Observed on November 14, World Diabetes Day highlights the importance of promoting overall well-being for people living with diabetes. Diabetes care isn’t just about blood sugar levels — it’s about feeling well, inside and out. That means:
✅ Eating balanced meals
🏃 Staying active
🧘 Caring for mental health
💬 Getting regular check-ups
This World Diabetes Day, let’s continue working towards advancing awareness, care, and support for people living with diabetes. Let’s make well-being a daily habit — for ourselves, our families, and our communities. Together, we can create a healthier Kerala.

11/11/2025

World Pneumonia Day 2025
Every Breath Counts | November 12

Pneumonia silently steals a life every 2 minutes — mostly children under five.
But it doesn’t have to.

Clean air
Vaccination
Early care
Good nutrition

These simple actions can save lives and lungs.

Every breath — from a baby’s first cry to an elder’s gentle sigh — matters.
Let’s protect every one.

Together, we can make Every Breath Count.

10/11/2025

November 10
World Immunization Day

07/11/2025

06/11/2025

Following the interest shown by the District Medical Officer (Health) and team of Wayanad district, to make all health institutions in Wayanad Q***r Inclusive, the State Health Systems Resource Centre–Kerala (SHSRC-K), in collaboration with the Mariwala Health Initiative (MHI), Mumbai, and with the support of the Directorate of Health Services (DHS), Kerala, and the National Health Mission (NHM), Kerala, conducted two sensitisation meetings on Q***r Inclusiveness of Health Systems on the 15th and 17th October 2025. A total of 55 healthcare staff from across Wayanad district participated in these sessions. The sensitisation trainings were led by Dr. V. Jithesh, Executive Director, SHSRC-K.

From among the sensitised participants, a pool of healthcare staff was selected for further capacity building to serve as trainers in creating a q***r-inclusive health system. A Training of Trainers session was subsequently organised for this selected group, along with district-level officials, at Kumbalangi, Ernakulam from 31st October to 2nd November 2025.
The Training of Trainers Programme was inaugurated by Dr. Ashadevi, DMO(H), Ernakulam in a function presided over by Dr. Dineesh P, Deputy DMO, Wayanad, Dr. V. Jithesh, Executive Director, SHSRC-K, welcomed the participants and shared insights on SHSRC-K’s ongoing efforts and vision toward building a q***r-inclusive health system in Kerala. Dr. Shruthi Chakravarthi, Chief Advisor, Mariwala Health Initiative, also addressed the gathering and appreciated the strong collaboration with SHSRC-K.
During the workshop, the trainers engaged participants in discussions on group dynamics and strategies for managing different behavioural types of participants. They also focused on developing facilitation skills essential for conducting effective sensitisation workshops, with special emphasis on transgender awareness and inclusive communication. The sessions also covered unique life stressors experienced by the q***r community. Additionally, group debates were conducted to deepen understanding of q***r community issues, along with interactive activities that helped participants learn how to handle and respond effectively to difficult questions during training.
The interactive sessions were led by Dr. Shruthi Chakravarthi and Pooja Nair from MHI, explored key concepts, challenges faced by q***r communities, and approaches for inclusive healthcare delivery. Transgender Community Link Workers Ashrin and Faisal Faisu from Ernakulam enriched the sessions by sharing their lived experiences.
The training concluded with participants presenting mock training sessions, reflecting their learning, confidence, and commitment to advancing inclusivity within the public health system. Feedback was collected from the participants to further strengthen future training initiatives.

The broader aim of the initiative is to sensitise all healthcare staff in Wayanad district in batches, led by the trained trainers, and to declare Wayanad as the first district with a Q***r Inclusive Health System in Kerala by February 2026. The model will subsequently be scaled up to other districts across the state. SHSRC-K continues to lead initiatives that strengthen Kerala’s health systems through collaboration, inclusion, and community engagement
Dr. Dineesh P. (Deputy DMO), Dr. Priya Senan (District TB Officer), Dr. Sushama P. S. (District Ardram Nodal Officer) and Dr. Deepa K. R. (District NCD Nodal Officer) led the contingent of potential trainers including Deputy District Education and Media Officers, Nursing officers, and field-level staff, including Junior Health Inspectors (JHIs) and Junior Public Health Nurses (JPHNs).

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29/10/2025

A workshop on Strategic Planning for Implementation Research – CONVERTECH HWCs was conducted at the District Training Centre, Thariyod, Wayanad, on 22 October 2025. CONVERTECH HWCs is an implementation research project of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), implemented by the State Health Systems Resource Centre–Kerala (SHSRC-K) in Wayanad district.

The workshop focused on developing strategies to enhance the quality of services delivered through Janakeeya Arogya Kendrams. The strategies presented were the outcomes of various discussions with medical officers and HWC staff, along with field-level observations and experiences of Project Technical Assistants (PTAs). Each PTA presented strategies for specific service packages, followed by interactive discussions.

The workshop was facilitated by Dr. Sruthi O and Dr. Anshad V. K., Consultants in CONVERTECH HWCs of SHSRC-Kerala