Vitamin D deficiency linked to neuro developmental issues
From Bones to Brains: Expanding the Role of Vitamin D Relevance : GS 2(Health ) Key Findings from the Danish Study Biological Mechanism and Genetic Insights Indian Context: Sunlight-Rich, Yet Vitamin D–Poor Pregnancy and the Biological Inheritance of Deficiency Clinical Practice in India: Slow But Emerging Response Policy & Public Health Implications Balanced Perspective
ICMR Pushes Diagnostics Decentralisation Across States
Strengthening Health Federalism through Decentralised Diagnostics Relevance : GS 2(Health , Social Issues , Governance) Advancing the Right to Health (Article 21) Directive Principles in Action Science-Led Policy via Public Institutions Centre-State Executive Coordination Governance Reform & Local Accountability Reducing the Urban–Rural Health Divide
The end of tuberculosis that wasn’t
Background Context Relevance : GS 2(Health , Governance , Social Issues) Three Main Drivers of TB Resurgence in Developed Countries HIV/AIDS Epidemic Drug-Resistant TB (DR-TB) Migration & Global Movement Global Wake-Up Call Data-Driven Policy Shifts Impact Since 2000 Relevance for India Policy Takeaways Tuberculosis (TB)
Additional demand behind delay in Jal Jeevan Mission
Jal Jeevan Mission: Overview & Targets Relevance : GS 2(Health , Governance) Current Progress & Expansion Implementation Challenges Funding and Utilisation Timeline Extension Key Issues Going Forward
Chemotherapy drugs made by Indian firms fail quality tests
Key Findings from the Study Relevance : GS 2(Health , Governance ) Drugs & Manufacturers Under Scrutiny Types of Drug Failures Global Regulatory Gaps India: Major Supplier, Questionable Oversight High Stakes for Patients Larger Implications
State- and sex-wise liver disease data hint at underlying factors
Rising Burden of Liver Disease in India Relevance : GS 2(Health , Governance) Sex-Based Trends Age-Wise Distribution (2022) State-Level Insights Behavioural Risk Factors Need for More Research Policy & Health System Implications
Widely used fungicide found to be driving C. tropicalis infections
Context & Concern Relevance : GS 2(Health) ,GS 3(Science) Key Finding Mechanism of Resistance: Ploidy Plasticity Public Health Implications Serendipitous Discoveries Larger Message
Two billion people don’t have safe drinking water
Context & Scope Relevance : GS 2(Health ,Social Issues) Key Definitions Current Global Scenario Hidden Challenges Health Implications Development Challenges Conclusion
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