Rashtriya Poshan Maah
Context: The closing ceremony of 7th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2024 will be held on 30th September, 2024 at Shaurya Sabhagaar, Ranchi. Relevance: Focus: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: National Nutrition Month (Rashtriya Poshan Maah) About Poshan Abhiyaan Implementation of POSHAN Abhiyaan is based on the four-point strategy/pillars of the mission: Issues of Poshan Abhiyaan Anganwadi Centres Integrated […]
Draft Guidelines for Withdrawal of Life Support Released
Context: The Union Health Ministry has recently released the ‘Draft Guidelines for Withdrawal of Life Support in Terminally Ill Patients.’ This initiative seeks to establish a formal legal framework where previously only informal practices existed. Doctors have often informally advised families on withdrawing care for terminally ill patients, but the lack of formal guidelines has […]
About the Cellulitis Disease
Context: Cellulitis disease, which used to affect a few people during the rainy season, is now widespread in the erstwhile Karimnagar district, Telangana Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Cellulitis Disease Symptoms of Cellulitis Transmission and Treatment -Source: Indian Express
Nipah Virus Death in Malappuram District
Context: In response to the recent Nipah virus death in Malappuram district of Kerala, the state government has imposed strict containment measures in affected areas. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Nipah Virus Nipah virus is classified as a zoonotic disease, indicating that it is transmitted to humans through contact with infected animals or via […]
About the Siddha Medicine
Context: A combination of ‘Siddha’ drugs can reduce anaemia among adolescent girls, according to a recent study. Relevance: GS II: Health Siddha Medicine Core Principles and Practices Therapeutic Applications -Source: The Hindu
WHO Issues Guidelines to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance
Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently released guidelines on managing wastewater and solid waste in antibiotic production to combat the growing threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). This initiative underscores the critical need for responsible environmental practices in pharmaceutical manufacturing to prevent the escalation of AMR globally. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the […]
Eye Drops to Reduce Dependency on Reading Glasses
Context: Entod Pharmaceuticals, a Mumbai-based company, recently announced that the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved their new eye drop called “PresVu.” This product is designed specifically to reduce dependency on reading glasses for individuals suffering from presbyopia, a common age-related vision condition that affects a large portion of the population above 40. […]
The Impact of the Swachh Bharat Mission
Context: The Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), launched in 2014, has been a transformative sanitation program that aimed to eliminate open defecation and improve access to clean sanitation across India. This editorial discusses the long-term benefits of SBM, its role in achieving India’s sanitation goals, and the importance of sustained intervention to maintain these gains. Relevance: General […]
A Weakened Public Health Sector in India
Context: India’s public health system is facing a crisis marked by inadequate policy focus on primary care, limited access to healthcare services for the underprivileged, and a growing emphasis on privatized healthcare models. Over the past decade, public health policies have not adequately addressed the real needs of the population, resulting in poor outcomes in […]
Advancement in Virus Research
Context: The Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre (GBRC) in Gandhinagar has achieved a significant milestone by successfully publishing the first fully mapped genome of the Chandipura Vesiculovirus (CHPV). This virus is known for causing encephalitis, a condition characterized by brain swelling. The mapping comes in the wake of a substantial outbreak that affected numerous individuals in […]