Key Issues in India’s Public Health System
Context The National Health Accounts (NHA) 2021–22 reveal marginal increases in public healthcare expenditure, even as India faces complex public health challenges like NCDs, AMR, and mental health issues. This necessitates reforms for a holistic, trusted, and accessible public health system. Relevance : GS 2(Health ,Governance) Key Issues in India’s Public Health System Government Initiatives Concerns Highlighted Way Forward Revise Public Health […]
Early screening for gestational diabetes can ensure a healthy future for mother and child
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) Relevance : GS 2(Health) Need for Early Screening Primordial Prevention Approach Clinical and Scientific Backing Indian Context & Challenges Policy and Practice Recommendations Scientific Theories Involved World Health Day 2025 Relevance Conclusion: A Paradigm Shift Needed
RGI flags delay by hospitals in reporting births
Context and Importance Relevance : GS 2(Health , Governance) Key Issue Identified by RGI Impact of Delayed Reporting Legal and Administrative Implications Systemic Gaps and Governance Issues Way Forward Why This Matters :
Increased Risks in Women Post-Menopause
Early Onset of NCDs Relevance : GS 2(Health ,Governance ) Increased Risks in Women Post-Menopause Fatty Liver Burden Rising Key Takeaways
Three billion people cannot afford a healthy diet
Global Context of Nutrition Affordability Relevance : GS 2(Health , Hunger , Poverty) Hidden Hunger and Micronutrient Deficiency Economic & Structural Drivers Regional Disparities Food Guidelines vs Reality Policy Implications Key Takeaways India’s Government Initiatives : 1. Public Distribution System (PDS)Provides subsidized grains to around 800 million people.Fulfills calorie needs but lacks nutritional diversity. 2. Pradhan […]
Bridging Gaps building resilience
Context & Theme Relevance : GS 2(Health , Governance) India’s Health Progress & Challenges Disease Burden & Socioeconomic Factors Policy Responses to Malnutrition Healthcare Funding & Economic Stress Digital Health: Promise & Pitfalls Future-Ready Innovations Resilience & Global Health Alignment Mental Health & Climate Resilience Conclusion & Way Forward
Compassion in primary healthcare
Context and Significance Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues ,Health) India’s Primary Healthcare Structure Case Study 1: Clinical Courage in Rural Rajasthan (Amrit Clinics, BHS) Case Study 2: Addressing Violence in Gujarat through ASHAs Case Study 3: Disaster Preparedness in Tamil Nadu Key Takeaways and Lessons Policy Implications and Recommendations
India’s Legal Framework on Abortion
Context : Supreme Court Ruling on Abortion Rights Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues ,Health ,Judiciary ,Governance ) Foetal Viability and Ethical Dilemmas India’s Legal Framework on Abortion Late-Term Abortions and Legal Challenges Medicolegal Barriers and Provider Perspectives Precedent of Prioritizing Foetal Life Over Women’s Rights Ethical and Legal Implications Conclusion
Sequencing of 10000 TB genome samples completed
Context and Background Relevance : GS 2(Health) ,GS 3(Science ) Key Findings from Sequenced Samples Impact and Implications Causes and Factors Way Forward
India imposes anti-dumping duty on Chinese goods for up to 5 years
Background Relevance : GS 2(Health ,Governance) , GS 3(Import ,Duties) Key Developments Implications