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Low Emission Zones

Heavy traffic and high population density increase emissions in urban areas. The UK's Low Emission Zone (LEZ) addresses air pollution, climate change, and traffic congestion by encouraging the use of newer, cleaner vehicles or public transportation. Could similar strategies be implemented in Indian cities? Share your thoughts!

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Voices from the last mile- personal narratives of people living with hypertension in Tiruvannamalai

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We found that in Tiruvannamalai, poor public transportation facilities influence patient accessibility to Primary Health Centres. Many rely on public transport. Inaccessible sites might force patients to use private transportation, for at least part of the journey. Providing free medical treatment and medications while patients incur substantial transportation costs is counterproductive. 

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Low Emission Zones

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Developing sustainable cities is a core objective of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Many urban areas are adopting action plans, such as Low Emission Zones (LEZ). LEZs utilize environmental labels to signify a vehicle's emission levels. Vehicles that comply with the established standards are permitted to enter, while those that do not may face penalties. In this series, we will explore the advantages, case studies, and strategies for implementing LEZs in Chennai. #SafeCities #ResilientCities #SustainableCities 

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The final round of Plastics Treaty negotiations is coming up!

We are almost at the finish line of the Plastics Treaty negotiations and we want champions of change to win!

Countries should not back down on their commitment to a strong and ambitious Plastics Treaty.

Learn more about the Plastics Treaty 

https://breakfreefromplastic.org/plastics-treaty

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Voices from the last mile- personal narratives of people living with hypertension in Tiruvannamalai

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An important concern highlighted during our survey on hypertension services offered by Primary Health Centres in Tiruvannamalai pertained to medicine packaging. Similar looking medication confuses patients - especially those with low literacy levels. It's crucial for authorities to implement measures that ensure patients identify the correct medications for their specific treatments. Skipping a prescribed drug or taking the wrong one can lead to serious complications.

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Building a Safer Future for All: A brief report on the Safety 24 conference

The 15th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion, (Safety 2024) was held from September 2-4, 2024 in New Delhi, with a focus on global efforts in areas such as road safety and drowning prevention.  With the theme "Building a Safer Future for All: Equitable and Sustainable Strategies for Injury and Violence Prevention", Safety 2024 highlighted global efforts to reduce injury and violence, particularly among vulnerable populations like children and adolescents.

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