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WHO has issued its first global guidelines on managing obesity in children and adolescents, emphasizing comprehensive, lifelong care. The guidance recommends healthy diets, physical activity, behavioural support and, for eligible older children and adolescents, medical treatments when appropriate. It also highlights family involvement and integrated services to prevent complications and promote healthier lives.
New WHO estimates highlight significant changes in the global health landscape, including shifts in disease patterns, mortality, life expectancy, and major health risks. The findings emphasize the continuing impact of noncommunicable diseases, while infectious diseases and other emerging challenges remain important, underscoring the need for stronger, data-driven health systems.
WHO is updating its recommendations on the criteria and diagnosis of hyperglycaemia in pregnancy to reflect emerging scientific evidence and improve consistency in clinical practice. The update aims to support accurate identification and management of gestational diabetes, strengthen maternal and newborn health outcomes, and guide countries in implementing effective diagnostic approaches.
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📢 Class Commencement on 24 October 2026!
Are you ready to begin your learning journey in Health and Nutrition Informatics (HNI)?
We are excited to announce that our Certificate Program in Health and Nutrition Informatics (HNI) will commence on 24 October 2026!
🌟 Why Join This Program?
Gain practical skills in health and nutrition data analysis.
Learn about health and nutrition informatics tools.
Explore career opportunities in the field.
Understand how data-driven solutions can improve health outcomes.
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📅 Application Deadline: 22 October 2026
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Oct 17
On World Food Day, October 16, 2026, students from the Public Health Clubs in Kolhapur joined FHTS in observing the day.
Foundation of Healthcare Technologies Society (FHTS), University of Memphis School of Public Health, and Zilla Parishad, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, under a joint collaborative initiative, are bringing the Model of Public Health Education to High Schools by using the Public Health in Action curriculum and establishing public health clubs across 50 high schools in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. This first-of-its-kind initiative is engaging more than 1,500 students as public health ambassadors across all 12 blocks of Kolhapur.
The day brought students together to reflect on the food they eat every day and how those choices shape their health and the health of their communities. For young public health ambassadors, understanding the link between nutrition and well-being is one of the first steps toward building healthier schools and villages.
Activities like this remind us that good nutrition begins with awareness, and that the habits we build early shape our health for years to come.
Our thanks to the students, teachers, and the Zilla Parishad team for their participation in this multi-site observance across the FHTS SMAART Centers and our collaborating institutions.
www.fhts.ac.in , www.smaartlab.org
call us on +91-8527897771 or write to us contact@fhts.ac.in
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Oct 17
On World Food Day, October 16, 2026, students of SDRV Convent School, Dankaur, Uttar Pradesh joined Foundation of Healthcare Technologies Society (FHTS) in observing the day.
The Public Health Club at SDRV Convent School was established by Dr. Ashish Joshi, PhD,MBBS,MPH, Dean and Distinguished University Professor, University of Memphis School of Public Health, as the first of its kind in India. Foundation of Healthcare Technologies Society (FHTS) had the opportunity to contribute to this initiative under Dr. Joshi’s leadership.
Students created posters on the theme of “Fast Food vs Fit Food,” reflecting on how everyday food choices affect our health. Their work highlighted the difference between a healthy liver and a fatty liver, and carried simple, practical messages: avoid smoking and alcohol, exercise regularly, and stay hydrated. It was encouraging to see young learners express these ideas so clearly and creatively.
Activities like this remind us that good nutrition begins with awareness, and that the habits we build early shape our health for years to come.
Our thanks to the students of SDRV Convent School for their enthusiastic participation in this multi-site observance across the FHTS SMAART Centers and our collaborating institutions.
www.fhts.ac.in , www.smaartlab.org
call us on +91-8527897771 or write to us contact@fhts.ac.in
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Oct 17
On World Food Day, October 16, 2026, students at Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Government Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VCSGGIMS&R), Srinagar, Uttarakhand, joined FHTS in observing the day.
The observance was held under the joint collaboration between VCSGGIMS&R, which hosts an FHTS SMAART Center, and Foundation of Healthcare Technologies Society (FHTS). The collaboration brings together research and community health work, and this day extended the same spirit to nutrition and healthy eating.
For future doctors, who will counsel people about their diets and lifestyles every day in their work, starting the conversation on nutrition early is an important step.
Activities like this remind us that good nutrition begins with awareness, and that the habits we build early shape our health for years to come.
Our thanks to the students and faculty of VCSGGIMS&R for their thoughtful participation in this multi-site observance across the FHTS SMAART Centers and our collaborating institutions.
www.fhts.ac.in , www.smaartlab.org
call us on +91-8527897771 or write to us contact@fhts.ac.in
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