Three billion people cannot afford a healthy diet
Global Context of Nutrition Affordability Relevance : GS 2(Health , Hunger , Poverty) Hidden Hunger and Micronutrient Deficiency Economic & Structural Drivers Regional Disparities Food Guidelines vs Reality Policy Implications Key Takeaways India’s Government Initiatives : 1. Public Distribution System (PDS)Provides subsidized grains to around 800 million people.Fulfills calorie needs but lacks nutritional diversity. 2. Pradhan […]
Bridging Gaps building resilience
Context & Theme Relevance : GS 2(Health , Governance) India’s Health Progress & Challenges Disease Burden & Socioeconomic Factors Policy Responses to Malnutrition Healthcare Funding & Economic Stress Digital Health: Promise & Pitfalls Future-Ready Innovations Resilience & Global Health Alignment Mental Health & Climate Resilience Conclusion & Way Forward
Compassion in primary healthcare
Context and Significance Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues ,Health) India’s Primary Healthcare Structure Case Study 1: Clinical Courage in Rural Rajasthan (Amrit Clinics, BHS) Case Study 2: Addressing Violence in Gujarat through ASHAs Case Study 3: Disaster Preparedness in Tamil Nadu Key Takeaways and Lessons Policy Implications and Recommendations
India’s Legal Framework on Abortion
Context : Supreme Court Ruling on Abortion Rights Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues ,Health ,Judiciary ,Governance ) Foetal Viability and Ethical Dilemmas India’s Legal Framework on Abortion Late-Term Abortions and Legal Challenges Medicolegal Barriers and Provider Perspectives Precedent of Prioritizing Foetal Life Over Women’s Rights Ethical and Legal Implications Conclusion
Sequencing of 10000 TB genome samples completed
Context and Background Relevance : GS 2(Health) ,GS 3(Science ) Key Findings from Sequenced Samples Impact and Implications Causes and Factors Way Forward
India imposes anti-dumping duty on Chinese goods for up to 5 years
Background Relevance : GS 2(Health ,Governance) , GS 3(Import ,Duties) Key Developments Implications
TB treatment success rates are improving gradually in India
Background Relevance : GS 2(Health ,Governance) Key Findings (2022 Data) Decline in TB Incidence & Mortality Treatment Success Rates (2021 Data) State Performance in TB Fight (TB Index) Healthcare Expenditure & Coverage Forward Linkages & Way Forward Strengthening NTEP: Combatting Drug-Resistant TB: Reducing Financial Burden: State-Level Best Practices Replication: Global TB Eradication Goal Alignment:
Immunising the elderly is crucial for disease prevention
Context and Significance Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues , Health) Importance of Elderly Vaccination Vaccine Hesitancy & Awareness Issues Challenges in Elderly Immunisation Way Forward
Should cancer be a notifiable disease?
Context and Policy Evolution Relevance : GS 2(Health , Governance) Rationale Behind Disease Notification Challenges in Making Cancer Notifiable A Better Alternative: Strengthening Cancer Registries
What’s in a (disease’s) name?
Introduction Relevance : GS 2(Health) Historical Example: Spanish Flu Misnomer WHO’s Intervention in Disease Naming (2015 Onwards) The Trichophyton Indotineae Controversy WHO’s Guidelines & Renaming Practices Need for Responsible Disease Naming