Chennai's Smart Urban Road Project intends to build several foot-over bridges and pedestrian crossings on several major arterial roads. However, rather than walking longer distances in the hot sun to access an over-bridge, climbing up and down uneven, unclean stairs, and wondering about safety, most people prefer braving the traffic. Foot over-bridges and subways sideline pedestrians; are inaccessible to persons with disabilities; and place an unreasonable burden on pedestrians. Pedestrians have a right to safe, clean, accessible roads too.

லான்செட் நீரிழிவு மற்றும் எண்டோகிரைனாலஜி இதழில் வெளியிடப்பட்ட சமீபத்திய ஆய்வில், இந்தியாவில் உயர் இரத்த அழுத்தம் 35.5% ஆக அதிகரித்துள்ளது என்று கூறுகிறது. இந்த கண்டுபிடிப்பு நாட்டின் ஆரோக்கியத்தில் கடுமையான தாக்கங்களை ஏற்படுத்துகிறது. 'எச்சரிக்கை! உயர் இரத்த அழுத்தம் ஒரு அமைதியான கொலையாளி' பற்றிய இந்த கையேடு உலக உயர் இரத்த அழுத்த தினத்தை முன்னிட்டு வெளியிடப்பட்டது மற்றும் பதிவிறக்கம் செய்து இலவசமாக விநோயோகிக்கலாம்.

A recent study published in the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology journal places the incidence of hypertension in India at 35.5%. This finding has serious implications for the health of the nation. This booklet on 'Hypertension - the silent killer' was released on occasion of the World Hypertension Day and is free to download and distribute.

PRESS RELEASE

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The Smart Urban Roads project soon to be underway in Chennai places a strong emphasis on reducing traffic congestion. In other words, much of the project aims to offer motorists more road space. What about the needs of other road users such as pedestrians and cyclists? Creating more space for motorists only welcomes more congestion, pollution and road crashes.

#PlasticPollution is out of control! There is an urgent need for global collaboration and ambitious action to address this threat. #TogetherWeCan #BeatPlasticPollution. Let's unite & demand change for a sustainable future! #INC2 #WorldEnvironmentDay #PlasticTreaty #PlasticsINC

Let us begin by making small changes to the way we move around our neighbourhood on this World Bicycle Day. Let's start riding our bicycles for short-distance trips like running errands, visiting friends, going to the playground, or even going out to eat. Starting this year, let's make cycling a habit.

A recent CDC government research suggests that #ClimateChange is creating favourable conditions for fungal growth & spread. There has been a recent surge in Candida Auris, a drug-resistant fungal pathogen that preys on individuals with compromised immune systems.