The global demographic shift toward an ageing population has brought sarcopenic obesity, the coexistence of age-related muscle loss and excess adiposity into sharp clinical focus. Affecting approximately 5-10% of older adults, the dual burden subsequently leads to metabolic, functional, and mortality outcomes than either sarcopenia or obesity alone.

Despite the significant advances, child survival remains a critical concern. Minor ailments like diarrhea, common cold, fever, cough, worm infestations, scabies, fall, eye injury, choking are quite common among children.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a well- established etiological factor for cervical cancer, which continues to contribute significantly to cancer-related morbidity and mortality among women in developing countries.

Pregnancy often leads to physical discomforts, such as back pain, swelling (oedema), fatigue, and leg cramps, which can negatively affect the quality of life for expectant mothers. Prenatal yoga, which incorporates physical postures, breathing techniques, and relaxation exercises, has become a complementary therapy.

To enhance tuberculosis (TB) management, India’s National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP) makes use of digital technologies such as the Nikshay app and 99DOTS. The initiative still has a lot of obstacles to overcome, including low infrastructure, improper data management, and lack of digital literacy among patients and healthcare worker.

Malnutrition among children under five years remains a significant public health challenge in India, encompassing both undernutrition and the emerging issue of overnutrition.

The ancient Indian sages have also incorporated the principles of globalisation through the motto of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (One World-One Family-One Future), meaning that the whole world is one family.