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More than 304 million people lived with chronic viral hepatitis B and C globally in 2022, while around 1.3 million people succumbed to the viral infection during the year, infers WHO. Viral hepatitis infection, often ignored and treatment delayed, can lead to liver disease, cancer and even death. Hepatitis can be caused by viruses, germs, some medicines, diseases and heavy alcohol use.

Human ingenuity and sustainability have carved out a niche in green chemistry; challenges and opportunities lie ahead for businesses to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Inevitably, sustainable chemistry is a primary force behind research (on products, processes and materials) and the circular economy. Chemists, researchers, and manufacturers are striving to reduce material, waste, and energy use, use renewable feedstocks, and minimize or eliminate hazards and risks.

People globally celebrate July 11 as World Population Day as a reminder of the urgency to address population issues. Over the past two years, the world witnessed two defining moments: the global population officially logged 8 billion in November 2022 (1 billion people were added in merely 12 years). In April 2023, India overtook China to become the world’s most populous country. The event marked the first time since 1950 that China dipped to second place (in population rankings). The UN expects the global population to reach around 8.5 billion people in 2030 and 9.7 billion in 2050. 

Textile manufacturing includes extensive process stages of chemical and nonchemical treatments. The finishing technique includes usage of different types of chemicals during pretreatment & preparation, dyeing, printing and modification of fabrics. More than 60% of the various textile chemical product classes are utilized in fabric pretreatment, yarn formation, textile laminating, coatings, textile finishing, and other miscellaneous application.

Major raw materials for plastic compound production include polymers, resins, additives, fillers and other materials utilized to strengthen and enhance product properties while processing the final product. The production of plastics undergo many important process steps to generate homogeneous plastic compound from different number of raw materials such as conveying, plasticizing, melting, mixing, homogenizing, blending, dispersing, devolatizing, heating/cooling, and pressurizing.

Silicone elastomers are rubber materials, found in various formations due to its ease of manufacturing and shaping. They possess good chemical stability, are biocompatible, and non- reactive to environmental temperature changes. These properties allow them to be used in various applications including electrical & electronics, construction, textiles, food storage products, automotive & transportation, medical & healthcare, consumer goods, and industrial sectors.

The demand for polypropylene nonwoven fabric has been growing rapidly in recent times owing to its superior quality as compared to the nonwoven fabric, especially for manufacturing hygiene products. PP (polypropylene) is a key raw material used for manufacturing nonwoven fabric globally. 

Every year on July 3rd, people all around the world come together to celebrate International Plastic Bag Free Day, a day set aside to encourage people to lessen their plastic footprint and raise awareness of the negative environmental effects of plastic pollution. This day serves as a call to action for people, organizations, governments, and communities to take concrete actions toward a more sustainable future.

Social media is one of the many industries that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed. The way we communicate, consume content, and connect with brands has changed as a result of AI’s integration into social media platforms. This shift is visible across a number of domains, including customer support, ad targeting, and content personalization and moderation. AI-powered chatbots offer immediate customer service, and sentiment analysis tools give companies priceless access to client feedback.

Every year on June 25th, the world observes World Vitiligo Day, a significant day dedicated to bringing attention to vitiligo, a chronic skin illness that results in pigmentation loss and white spots on the skin. The aim is to boost vitiligo healthcare and education and increase awareness of the mental challenges and social stigma attached to the disease. 

Structural steel is the most commonly used metal in the construction industry, generally added to improvise the quality of steel. It is an inherently non-combustible material and possesses excellent durability, toughness, weldability strength and ductility. Structural steel has a wide application scope in commercial and industrial construction projects since it offers prefabrication and erection of components, shorter processing time, ease of cladding/fixing and close dimensional tolerances.

The HVAC industry is witnessing considerable changes in terms of technology, consumer choices, basic mechanisms of heating and cooling, and government guidelines. In layman's terms, HVAC refers to home air conditioning units; however, HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, a system comprising all the outdoor and indoor units included in heating or cooling systems.

Every 12 June, the International Labor Organization (ILO) joins forces with its constituents and partners around the world to commemorate the World Day Against Child Labor. Established in 2002 by ILO, this day serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle to eradicate child labor and protect the rights of children worldwide. It gained traction from ratifications of fundamental conventions-ILO Convention No. 138 on the minimum age for employment and ILO Convention No. 182 on the worst forms of child labor.Although the government puts in the effort, child labor remains a critical issue.

The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is celebrated each year on June 17^th to raise public awareness of land degradation, desertification and drought. Under the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), more than 130 countries have pledged to achieve land degradation neutrality by 2030. Meanwhile, the UN warns that droughts could impact around three-quarters of the global population by 2050, while an equivalent of four football fields of healthy land becomes degraded every second. 

World Environment Day, held annually since 1973, is observed on June 5 to bolster environmental protection and increase awareness. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is hosting World Environment Day 2024 with an emphasis on desertification, land restoration and drought resilience. The theme is invaluable to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Not all heroes wear capes. The world celebrates International Clinical Trials Day on May 20 to commemorate clinical research professionals and express reverence to James Lind, whose experiment with citrus fruit (in 1747) was one of the first reported clinical trials in medicine. It exhorted that oranges and lemons were a cure for scurvy. His service provided solace and hope to clinical investigators who strive to explore new treatments in medicine.

According to ds-int.org, WDSD is an acronym for ‘World Down Syndrome Day’ (WDSD) which is celebrated on 21^st March every year to encourage well-being and inclusion of and create one global voice that advocates the rights of people with Down Syndrome.

Immune system performs the crucial role of protecting the body from diseases and infections arising due to the entry of foreign particles in the human body. The immune system produces antibodies specific to these antigens and destroys them before they cause a disorder. However, in case of some individuals, the immune system attacks its own healthy cells by mistake further leading to the occurrence of autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes type 1, and Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Kidney function tests are urine and blood tests used in detection and monitoring of kidney disease. Kidney function panel includes tests to measure the levels of various components: phosphorus, potassium, sodium, carbon dioxide, albumin, creatinine, calcium, chloride, and glucose. These predominantly include Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), end-stage kidney disease, nephrotic syndrome, kidney failure, and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).

Rare Disease Day offers an opportunity for a variety of organizations dedicated to helping people with rare diseases and their families. Notable organizations, such as the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) in the United States and the European Organization for Rare Diseases (EURORDIS), play critical roles in increasing awareness, pushing for policy reforms, and offering resources to the rare disease community.