Malaria’s new frontlines
Malaria control in India has entered a decisive phase, powered by vaccine breakthroughs and innovation. Yet, persistent tribal hotspots and policy gaps challenge the 2030 elimination goal. Relevance : GS 2(Health , Governance) India’s Progress & Persistent Challenges Achievements: Persisting Hotspots: Malaria Parasites in India First-Generation Vaccines 1. RTS,S (Mosquirix) 2. R21/Matrix-M (Oxford–Serum Institute) Limitations of […]
AfaDixVax: India’s New Weapon Against Malaria
Malaria Burden and New Hope Relevance : GS 2(Health , Governance ) Declining Trend in India (1995–2022) What is AfaDixVax and Why it Matters Adjuvant & Safety Advantage Production, IP, and Commercial Path Global Context & India’s Role
Vitamin D deficiency linked to neuro developmental issues
From Bones to Brains: Expanding the Role of Vitamin D Relevance : GS 2(Health ) Key Findings from the Danish Study Biological Mechanism and Genetic Insights Indian Context: Sunlight-Rich, Yet Vitamin D–Poor Pregnancy and the Biological Inheritance of Deficiency Clinical Practice in India: Slow But Emerging Response Policy & Public Health Implications Balanced Perspective
ICMR Pushes Diagnostics Decentralisation Across States
Strengthening Health Federalism through Decentralised Diagnostics Relevance : GS 2(Health , Social Issues , Governance) Advancing the Right to Health (Article 21) Directive Principles in Action Science-Led Policy via Public Institutions Centre-State Executive Coordination Governance Reform & Local Accountability Reducing the Urban–Rural Health Divide
The end of tuberculosis that wasn’t
Background Context Relevance : GS 2(Health , Governance , Social Issues) Three Main Drivers of TB Resurgence in Developed Countries HIV/AIDS Epidemic Drug-Resistant TB (DR-TB) Migration & Global Movement Global Wake-Up Call Data-Driven Policy Shifts Impact Since 2000 Relevance for India Policy Takeaways Tuberculosis (TB)
Additional demand behind delay in Jal Jeevan Mission
Jal Jeevan Mission: Overview & Targets Relevance : GS 2(Health , Governance) Current Progress & Expansion Implementation Challenges Funding and Utilisation Timeline Extension Key Issues Going Forward
Chemotherapy drugs made by Indian firms fail quality tests
Key Findings from the Study Relevance : GS 2(Health , Governance ) Drugs & Manufacturers Under Scrutiny Types of Drug Failures Global Regulatory Gaps India: Major Supplier, Questionable Oversight High Stakes for Patients Larger Implications
State- and sex-wise liver disease data hint at underlying factors
Rising Burden of Liver Disease in India Relevance : GS 2(Health , Governance) Sex-Based Trends Age-Wise Distribution (2022) State-Level Insights Behavioural Risk Factors Need for More Research Policy & Health System Implications
Widely used fungicide found to be driving C. tropicalis infections
Context & Concern Relevance : GS 2(Health) ,GS 3(Science) Key Finding Mechanism of Resistance: Ploidy Plasticity Public Health Implications Serendipitous Discoveries Larger Message
Two billion people don’t have safe drinking water
Context & Scope Relevance : GS 2(Health ,Social Issues) Key Definitions Current Global Scenario Hidden Challenges Health Implications Development Challenges Conclusion