Reimagining school nutrition to tackle childhood hypertension
Context : Rising Concern: Childhood Hypertension in India Relevance : GS 2(Health ,Social Issues ) Primary Causes of the Trend Role of PM POSHAN (Mid-Day Meal Scheme) Proposed Reform Directions International Models to Emulate Policy Takeaways & Recommendations
The road to safety
Scale and Severity of India’s Road Safety Crisis Relevance : GS 2(Health ) ,GS 3 (Infrastructure, Environment) Right to Safe Mobility = Right to Life Urbanisation and Mobility Challenge Safe System Approach: Paradigm Shift Government Initiatives (MoRTH) Funding Road Safety: CSR Route 4 Es of Road Safety Strategy Global Insights & Investment Needs Vision for Viksit Bharat […]
Researchers call for wider access to genetic screening for diabetes patients in India
Key Discovery Relevance : GS 2(Health) What is MODY? Scientific Breakthrough Clinical Implications Call for Wider Genetic Screening India-Specific Relevance Policy and Research Implications
India recorded 21 lakh additional deaths in 2021
Context : Sharp Rise in Registered Deaths (2021) Relevance : GS 2(Health) COVID-19 Impact Medical Certification of Deaths Leading Causes of Medically Certified Deaths (2021) State-wise Contributors to Death Surge Birth Registrations Key Takeaways
MMR shows a declining trend, reveal latest data
Context – Declining trend of MMR: MMR (Maternal Mortality Ratio) is the number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births within a given time period. Relevance : GS 2(Health) Age-wise Distribution State-wise High MMRs MMR as a Health Indicator Global Perspective (WHO) Data Source Key Implications
Study highlights lack of access to right antibiotics in eight countries
Key Findings: Relevance : GS 2(Health) Research Body: Study Objectives: Implications: Expert View: Broader Significance:
Malaria’s Impact on Colonial History
Historical Understanding of Malaria Relevance : GS 2(Heath) ,GS 3(Science) Malaria’s Impact on Colonial History Socio-Economic and Racial Implications Modern Advances & Persistent Challenges Current Global Malaria Burden Dual Legacy of Scientific Discovery
DCGI urged to lay down stringent guidelines on use of new antibiotics
Context Relevance : GS 2(Health ) ,GS 3(Research) Key Concern Gaps in Regulation Expert Appeal AMR Threat Proposed Action Points
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