What is Polio?
Context: Mozambique identified its first case of wild poliovirus Type 1 this week after a child contracted the disease. It is the country’s first such case since 1992 and the second imported case of wild poliovirus in Southern Africa this year. An outbreak was reported in Malawi earlier this year. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions […]
About Tuberculosis
Focus: GS II- Health Why in News? Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare addressed the 35th Board meeting of the Stop TB Partnership through video-conference, About Tuberculosis TB remains the world’s deadliest infectious killer. Each day, over 4000 people lose their lives to TB and close to 30,000 people fall ill with this preventable and curable disease […]
Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG)
Context: Recently, Prime Minister announced that the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) would be extended to India’s neighbouring countries. Relevance: GS III- Awareness In The Fields Of It, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology, Bio-Technology, Pharma Sector & Health Science Dimensions of the Article: What is INSACOG? Working of INSACOG What is INSACOG? INSACOG was established in […]
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
Focus: GS II- Health Why in News? The National Health Authority (NHA) organized an exclusive convention for technology partners of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) at New Delhi. About Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission: Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission will help connect digital health solutions across the country. All Indians will get a digital health ID under this […]
India Hypertension Control Initiative
Context: A project called the India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) finds that nearly 23% out of 2.1 million Indians have uncontrolled blood pressure. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: What is Hypertension? What is the IHCI? How prevalent is the problem of hypertension? What is Hypertension? Hypertension is defined as having systolic blood […]
What Is Tomato Flu?
Context: Tamil Nadu has ramped up surveillance at its borders in the wake of “tomato flu” cases being detected in Kerala. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: What is tomato flu? How can tomato flu be treated? How to take care of it? What is tomato flu? The flu that gets its name […]
Monkey Pox Virus
Context: Health authorities in the United Kingdom have confirmed a case of monkeypox, a rare viral infection similar to smallpox, in an individual who recently travelled to that country from Nigeria. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: About Monkeypox virus Zoonotic disease Symptoms and treatment Occurrence of disease About Monkeypox virus The monkeypox […]
World Thalassemia Day 2022
Focus: GS II- Health Why in News? On the occasion of World Thalassemia Day, Union Minister for Tribal Affairs virtually addressed the webinar “Challenges in Thalassemia 2022” in New Delhi. About Thalassemia: Thalassemia is a genetic blood condition in which the body generates insufficient haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is a protein molecule found in red blood cells that transports […]
Shigella Bacteria Outbreak
Context: The recent instance of probable food poisoning in Kasaragod district, Kerala, is thought to be the result of a shigella bacteria outbreak. The bacteria were found earlier this year in Kerela’s Koyilandy area. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: About Shigella Bacteria Symptoms Treatment Protocol About Shigella Bacteria Shigella is a bacterium […]
How Does Hepatitis B Virus Spread?
Context: A series of unexplained cases of Hepatitis B in children has taken over the world. Many countries including the US and UK reported mysterious cases of a few children being diagnosed with Hepatitis B. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: What is Hepatitis B? How does hepatitis B virus spread? Symptoms of […]