The study conducted in Delhi and Chennai found that inhaling air with high amounts of fine pollution particles (PM2.5), 30 times thinner than a strand of hair led to high blood sugar levels and increased type-2 diabetes incidence
Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia, said that prioritising investments to strengthen primary health care, including the health workforce, will accelerate progress towards achieving health for all
Speaking on the impact of India's significant reforms, Minister of State for Health Bharati Pawar said, "More than 1.61 lakh Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) are transforming the delivery of comprehensive primary health care services"