Freshmen are showing up already stressed out, according to the latest research study that reported students' emotional health levels at their lowest since the survey started in 1985.

In the Global Hunger Index 2019, the country ranks 102nd out of 117. Data from the National Family Health Survey indicate that only 10 percent of infants of 6 to 23 months are adequately fed.

Dr Chan provided the delegates with a stark survey of health challenges — from ancient afflictions like leprosy to future human health impacts of climate change.