The hard truth about out-of-pocket health expenditure
Context Relevance Key Facts & Data Implications (a) Polity & Governance (b) Economy (c) Society (d) Pandemic Lessons Critical Analysis Conclusion
Need for revised strategies against Aedes mosquitoes
Why in News? Relevance : Basics: Overview: Why Current Measures Fail Personal Protection – First Line of Defence Community Mobilisation – Bottom-Up Action Top-Down Innovations Structural Challenges Way Forward
Why do women in India face higher cancer incidence but lower mortality than men
Understanding Cancer Incidence & Mortality Relevance: Current Trends in India (2015–2019, PBCR Data) Why Women Face Higher Cancer Incidence Why Women Have Lower Cancer Mortality Why Women’s Mortality is Rising Faster Now Key Takeaways
What is CEREBO, the brain tool developed indigenously
Basics of the Device Relevance : GS II (Health – Healthcare Access, Affordable Technology) + GS III (Science & Tech – AI, Medical Innovation, Atmanirbhar Bharat/Make in India) Importance of CEREBO Clinical & Regulatory Validation Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Why CEREBO is a Game-Changer Challenges / Limitations Way Forward
2 more die of ‘brain-eating amoeba’ infection in Kerala
Basics Relevance : GS II (Health – Communicable Diseases, Public Health Policy) + GS III (Environment – Climate Change & Health; Science & Tech – Emerging Diseases) Transmission Symptoms Variants Kerala Outbreak (2024–25) Why Kerala is Seeing Cases Public Health Implications Policy & Governance Response Way Forward
Why NRIs are choosing India for medical tourism
Basics Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues- Healthcare) Cost Advantage Adoption of Health Insurance by NRIs Policy & Digital Push Healthcare Infrastructure & Quality Financial Ripple Effect Comprehensive Analysis
The complex web of factors behind India’s persistent stunting crisis
Policy Performance Gap Relevance : GS 2(Health , Governance) Root Cause Analysis Nutritional Deficiencies Maternal Anemia Epidemic Breastfeeding Challenges Sanitation & Hygiene Crisis Socioeconomic Determinants Healthcare System Failures Policy Recommendations Long-term Implications
What is Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis
Relevance : GS 2(Health), GS 3(Science and Technology) Symptoms & Clinical Course Risk Factors Recent Outbreak in Kerala Preventive Measures Treatment Challenges Broader Public Health Concerns Bottom Line:
What are the new rules on chemically contaminated sites?
Background & Context Relevance : GS 2(Health), GS 3(Environment and Ecology , Science and Technology) Definition of Contaminated Sites Causes & Challenges Evolution of the Legal Framework Key Provisions of the Rules (2025) a. Identification & Reporting b. Assessment Process c. Remediation d. Liability Exemptions from the Rules Notable Omissions & Limitations Broader Significance
Diabetes among older Indian adults
Basics & Context Relevance : GS 2(Health , Governance) Key Findings – Prevalence Awareness & Diagnosis Treatment & Control Public Health Implications Policy & Programmatic Takeaways Strategic Outlook