Health facilities not fully prepared for diabetes, hypertension care
A recent ICMR study highlights that India’s lower-tier health facilities are inadequately prepared for diabetes and hypertension care, with significant gaps in diagnostics, staffing, and medicine availability. Relevance : GS 2(Health, Governance) Key Findings Key Concerns Identified Recommendations by Experts Implications
IMA condemns proposal for integrated MBBS-BAMS course
Key Issue Raised Relevance : GS 2(Health ,Medicine) Current Medical Education Structure IMA’s Arguments Against Integration Patient Rights & Ethical Concerns Reference to Global Precedent: China India’s Healthcare Achievements via Modern Medicine Scientific and Academic Concerns IMA’s Appeal
Tobacco affordability fuelling cancer epidemic in India
Tobacco Use in India – Overview Relevance : GS 2(Health) Health Impact Economic Burden Affordability Problem Policy Failures and Industry Tactics WHO MPOWER Framework Undermined Urgent Policy Recommendations Conclusion India is at a critical juncture, facing a tobacco-driven cancer epidemic with high health and economic stakes. Robust, evidence-based anti-tobacco strategies are essential to reverse this trend.
Inadequate diagnostic services still a critical gap in cancer care in India
Rising Cancer Burden in India Relevance : GS 2(Health) Diagnostic Challenges and Late Detection Breast Cancer Specifics Broader Context of Cancer in Asia Systemic Gaps in Cancer Care Implications and Urgency
Measles vaccine prevented ‘9 crore deaths’ worldwide
Historical Context of Measles Relevance : GS 2(Health ,Governance) Development and Impact of the Measles Vaccine Role of Other Factors in Decline of Deaths (Not Cases) Disparities in Measles Impact Between Rich and Poor Countries Scale-up of Vaccination and Global Health Initiatives Remaining Gaps and Gavi Vaccine Alliance Regional Impact and Lives Saved Summary: Measles Vaccine’s […]
Why are ‘sugar boards’ necessary in schools?
Why are ‘sugar boards’ necessary in schools? Relevance : GS 2(Health , Governance) What are ‘sugar boards’? Role of NCPCR (National Commission for Protection of Child Rights): Is Type-2 Diabetes prevalent in Indian children? FSSAI’s regulatory status on sugar and HFSS: Next steps: Conclusion:
Manage Anaemia before pregnancy
Problem Identification Relevance : GS 2(Health) Consequences of Anaemia at Conception Need for a Paradigm Shift Limitations of Current Anaemia Management Suggested Interventions Community & Policy-Level Actions Policy Recommendations Long-Term Vision Conclusion
New drugs arrive on the block
AMR: An Escalating Global Health Threat Relevance : GS 2(Health ,Governance) Key Causes of AMR Scientific Breakthrough: Nafithromycin Innovation Gaps and Market Challenges Challenges in Stewardship and Regulation Government and Institutional Action Way Forward: Multifaceted, Shared Responsibility
What is the need of the hour in autism care?
What is Autism? Relevance : GS 2(Health ,Social Issues) Is Autism on the Rise? What Causes Autism? Is Autism Preventable? Misinformation Risks What is the Need of the Hour in Autism Care? Early Diagnosis Accessible Interventions Psycho-education for Families Maternal and Child Health Awareness and Sensitisation Research and Data
Combating obesity among adolescents
Context : Rising Concern and Initiatives Relevance : GS 2(Health) The Nutrition Paradox Vulnerability in a Liberal Food Environment Solutions: Two-Pronged Strategy Strong Regulatory Policies Youth Engagement and Food Literacy Need for Convergent Governance Conclusion: A Call for Systemic Shift