A Miracle Cure Against HIV
Context: There is considerable excitement in the world of medicine after scientists reported that a woman living with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and administered an experimental treatment is likely ‘cured’. Only three people so far are known to have been cured of HIV. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: What is Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)? […]
Intensified Mission Indradhanush 4.0
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Health virtually launched Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 4.0. India is implementing the largest immunisation programme globally where it annually covers more than three crore pregnant women and 2.6 crore children through the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP). Relevance: GS II- Health, Government Policies & Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 4.0 About […]
Lassa Fever
Context: One of the three persons diagnosed with Lassa fever in the UK has died. The cases have been linked to travel to west African countries. The Lassa virus is named after a town in Nigeria where the first cases were discovered. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the article: What is Lassa fever? How […]