Infrastructure deficiencies, low funds affecting organ transplants
Context: A June 19 report by the Union Health Ministry revealed that India’s organ transplant programme is severely hampered by poor infrastructure, low funding, and specialist shortages. Government hospitals are unable to meet transplant demands due to ICU bed shortages and lack of dedicated facilities. Relevance: GS 2 (Health ), GS 3 ( Infrastructure)
Cash Plus model pushes up early breastfeeding rate
What is the Cash Plus Model? Relevance : GS 2(Health ,Governance ,Social Justice) Key Outcomes (2021–2024 study findings) Implementation Timeline Unique Features Reported Benefits (Case Example) Challenges Significance
Bridging health cover mental healthcare in India
Mental Health: A Rising Concern Relevance : GS 2(Health ,Mental Health) Policy and Legal Framework in India New Trends in Insurance Demographic Patterns Women & Mental Health Insurance Geographical Spread Workplace Evolution Challenges & Way Forward
Diet is both cause and cure for MASLD
What is MASLD? Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues,Health ) Prevalence & Risk Symptoms & Progression Diagnosis & Screening Diet: Cause and Cure Lifestyle Modifications Expert Advice
IISc researchers develop artificial metal-based nanozyme
Research Context & Objective Relevance : GS 2(Health) ,GS 3(Technology) Understanding the Problem Nanozyme Development Key Findings Medical Significance Wider Implications
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 […]