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8 articles for “Public Health Emergency of International Concern”
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COVID-19: An Emerging Global Threat
Abstract: The emergence of COVID-19 in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China in December 2019 has worsened global health worries. It is now declared by World Health Organization (WHO) as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Till 22 March 2021, there have been 122,524,424 confirmed cases of COVID-19 globally, with 2,703,620 deaths, and more than 216 countries are suffering from this fatal virus. The transmission of coronavirus occurs via droplets, filthy …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 8–19 Read article
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A Community Awareness Project on Monkeypox (Mpox) and Enhanced Nursing Care for Patients: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Monkeypox (Mpox), a rare viral infection transmitted from animals to humans by the monkeypox virus, has attracted increasing attention due to its ability to spread between humans and its clinical similarities to other poxvirus diseases, including smallpox and chickenpox. Enhancing nursing care for monkeypox patients is imperative to manage and contain its spread effectively. On 15th October 2024, B.Sc. Nursing Interns of Holy Family College of Nursing, University of Delhi, …
Published in International Journal of Community Health Nursing And Practices · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Sudden Transition from Real Classroom to Virtual Classroom: Perceptions and Problems Faced by Nursing Teachers and Students
Abstract: COVID-19 pandemic emerged as a serious public health issue of international concern and leads to sudden overnight transition from classroom teaching to completely online teaching consequently. This transition has turned up as a massive change for both teachers’ productivity and also for student’s social life and learning.One of the biggest challenges, teachers are facing is how to maintain attention andinterest of the students towards online sessions. Nursing profession is skill-based …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 82–85 Read article
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Alcohol, Circadian Glymphatic Dysfunction, and Neurodegenerative Protein Accumulation: An Emerging Concern in the Indian Context
Abstract: Alcohol consumption has long been identified as a major public health issue, yet its deeper and more subtle effects on the human brain are only now coming into sharper focus. Traditional explanations often emphasize direct neuronal damage, but emerging research in neuroscience suggests a more intricate story. Recent findings indicate that alcohol not only harms brain cells but also disrupts the body’s internal biological clock—the circadian rhythm—which plays a critical …
Published in International Journal of Brain Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Vaccines in the Fight Against COVID-19: Mechanisms, Efficacy, and Global Challenges
Abstract: The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has created an unparalleled public health problem, necessitating comprehensive prevention. This page discusses COVID-19's evolution, scientific understanding, and quick vaccine production and implementation. It compares the mechanisms, efficacy, and safety profiles of the four major types of COVID-19 vaccines—namely mRNA, viral vector, protein subunit, and inactivated virus vaccines. Each type is evaluated in terms of how it stimulates the immune response, its effectiveness in preventing infection or …
Published in Recent Trends in Infectious Diseases · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 34–48 Read article
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Zika Virus: Long-term Effects and Vaccine Development Efforts
Abstract: Zika virus (ZIKV) is a mosquito-borne flavivirus that gained international concern following the 2015-2016 outbreak in the Americas. Although most ZIKV infections are asymptomatic or mild, the virus presents significant public health risks due to its ability to cause severe neurological complications, especially in pregnant women and their offspring.Congenital Zika Syndrome (CZS) encompasses a range of fetal abnormalities, including microcephaly, vision impairment, hearing loss, and developmental delays. Infants exposed to …
Published in International Journal of Virus Studies · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 25–28 Read article
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Breaking Barriers: How Telemedicine is Reshaping Access and Quality in Healthcare
Abstract: Thanks to advancements in telecommunications technology, telemedicine has become a disruptive force in the delivery of healthcare, bridging geographical and accessibility gaps. This article offers a thorough examination of the advantages, difficulties, and potential applications of telemedicine in healthcare. Telemedicine has a number of benefits, one of which is that it makes healthcare more accessible, especially for underprivileged groups living in rural or isolated places. Telemedicine makes it possible for …
Published in Emerging Trends in Personalized Medicines · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Smart Air Filtration Systems for Cities: A Technological Approach to Reducing Urban Pollution
Abstract: Urban air pollution is considered one of the main ecologically critical issues of the 21st century since it threatens citizens' health through respiratory diseases, pathologies of the cardiovascular system, and even premature death. Regarding an extremely high level of pollution in large cities, it becomes necessary to realize technological solutions which could avoid the negative impact of this phenomenon. Smart air filtration systems have emerged as promising solutions for urban …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Noise and Pollution Control · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 27–42 Read article