Innovative sterile male release strategies for Aedes mosquito control: progress and challenges in integrating evidence of mosquito population suppression with epidemiological impact.

Background: Aedes mosquitoes pose a significant global threat as vectors for several debilitating arboviruses, including dengue, Zika, yellow fever, and chikungunya. Their unique breeding habits, behavior, and daytime activity complicate control efforts, prompting the search for innovative solutions. The sterile insect technique (SIT) and incompatible insect technique (IIT) are promising new techniques under investigation.

Serotype-specific clinical features and spatial distribution of dengue in northern Kerala, India.

Background: Collection and compilation of spatial, meteorological, entomological, and virological data are critical in mitigating climate-sensitive emerging infections like dengue. This study was a holistic attempt to understand the dengue situation in the Kasaragod district of Kerala, India.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 13 health institutions from June to July 2021.

Advancing Equity in Health Care Among Dalits and Tribal People in India: The Progress, Current Realities, and the Way Forward.

The caste system and resulting social exclusion are important social determinants of health inequity in India. This article critically analyzes the influence of the caste system on health inequity in India, starting with a historical perspective and moving to the current status. The article argues that the caste system has deprived Dalits and tribal people in India of achieving health equity.

Assessment of child health services under Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent (RMNCH+A) strategy at primary health care level in Doiwala block of Dehradun District, Uttarakhand, India - A cross - sectional study.

Background: The reproductive, maternal, newborn, child + adolescent health (RMNCH+A) strategy was launched by the Indian government in the year 2013 to remain in the lead of the global war against child and maternal mortality and morbidity. Under RMNCH+A program in Uttarakhand state, according to the State public health policy, various provisions are needed to be done for maintenance of downtrend in infant mortality rate (IMR). There are various thrust areas under the child health program.

Combatting emerging infectious diseases from Nipah to COVID-19 in Kerala, India.

Background: The state of Kerala, India, has experienced several unprecedented events in the past few years. The current study was an attempt to explore perceptions of stakeholders on how the decentralised system helped during the Nipah virus (NiV) outbreaks and COVID-19 pandemic in Kerala.

Methods: This study used a qualitative descriptive approach built on the advocacy paradigm.