As of 31 December 2021, 84 countries – comprising 43% of all countries – have legally binding controls to limit the production, import and sale of lead paints. In the majority of countries worldwide, using lead paint in homes and schools is not prohibited, creating a significant risk of children’s exposure to lead.

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Union of India & Others Vs Union Carbide Corporation & Others dated 20/09/2022.

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) – chief among them, cardiovascular diseases (heart disease and stroke), cancer, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases – along with mental health, cause nearly three quarters of deaths in the world. Their drivers are social, environmental, commercial and genetic, and their presence is global.

Order of the High Court of Kerala in Re: Brunu (Suo Motu) Public Interest Litigation dated 14/08/2022.

The High Court of Kerala convened a special sitting taking note of the instances of dog bites being reported across the state. The HC talked about the various orders passed by the court and in particular, the order dated August 2, 2021 - wherein Thrikkakara Municipality was directed to identify areas within its geographical limits where the community dogs could be rehabilitated and sheltered.

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in matter of Himangshu Nath Vs Central Pollution Control Board & Others dated 12/09/2022. 

An application on the worsening air quality affecting the city of Guwahati and the resultant health effects was filed before the NGT.

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death globally as well as in the South-East Asia Region.

Air pollution is the largest environmental risk factor for human health, causing ill health and millions of premature deaths each year worldwide. However, the negative impacts of air pollution are unequal—being far greater on low and middle-income countries and particularly skewed towards vulnerable populations.

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Baiju K G & Others Vs Dr. V P Joy dated 18/08/2022.

The matter related to medical and healthcare facilities available for the Endosulfan affected areas of Kasargod.

The counsel representing the victims of Endosulfan (petitioners) submit that there is no grievance with regard to the work which is being rendered by the District Health Authorities in Kasaragod, but the limitation arises due to the absence of proper infrastructural facilities for the treatment of the Endosulfan victims.

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Federation of Medical and Sales Representatives Associations of India & Others Vs Union of India & Others dated 18/08/2022.

The Supreme Court, August 18, 2022 directed the government of India to file a counter affidavit on the matter of pharma companies giving incentives to doctors for prescribing their drugs.

Order of the Madras High Court (Review Application No. 89 of 2019) regarding use of plastics by food manufacturers to  pack their products in packages.

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