Ri-Bhoi (Meghalaya), Jun 26 ( NPN): In a significant achievement for the scientific community of Northeast India, Dr. Yugal Kishore Mohanta, assistant professor in the Department of Applied Biology at USTM and Senior Collaborator of the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), Washington University, USA, has contributed to a landmark international research publication in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, one of the world’s most prestigious medical journals with an impact factor of 31.0.
The study, titled “Global Burden of Enteric Infectious Diseases, Diarrhoeal Diseases, and Corresponding Aetiologies, 1990–2023: A Systematic Analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023,” presents the most comprehensive assessment to date of the global burden of diarrhoeal and enteric infectious diseases over the last three decades. The research analyses disease prevalence, mortality, disability, and the major pathogens responsible for these illnesses across countries and regions worldwide.
The findings reveal that despite substantial improvements in sanitation, healthcare access, and disease prevention measures, diarrhoeal and enteric infections continue to remain major public health challenges, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The study provides critical evidence for policymakers, healthcare professionals, and global health organisations to design targeted interventions and strategies aimed at reducing disease burden and improving health outcomes.
Speaking on the achievement, Dr. Mohanta said, “Being part of such a globally significant study is both an honour and a responsibility. The Global Burden of Disease initiative generates evidence that is vital for informed decision-making in public health. The findings of this study will contribute to a better understanding of disease patterns and help governments and health agencies allocate resources more effectively for disease prevention and control.”
