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
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 March 2025
Content: Building compassion into the health-care structure Context Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues , Health) Practice Question : Compassion is the foundation upon which a people-centric health-care system must be built. In the light of the recent WHO report, discuss the role of compassionate health care in improving health outcomes and reducing burnout among medical […]
Flawed food regulations fuel the obesity crisis
The Rising Obesity Crisis in India Relevance : GS 2(Health) Failure of Food Regulations Advertising and Regulatory Gaps . The Way Forward
Harnessing gut microbiome to halt vitiligo
Understanding Vitiligo Relevance : GS 2(Health) Prevalence of Vitiligo Role of Gut Microbiome in Vitiligo Potential Implications of the Study Challenges and Future Prospects Conclusion
India hit targeted maternal mortality rate of 100 deaths per lakh live births
Relevance : GS 2(Health ) Government Strategy & Policy Directions Technological & Infrastructure Developments Significance
States need to protect patients from being fleeced by private hospitals
Context : SC’s Directive to States Relevance : GS 2(Health ,Judiciary) Court’s Observations Background of the Case Significance
BMI Trends and Gender-Wise Changes
Key Findings from NFHS (2019-21) Relevance : GS 2(Health) BMI Trends and Gender-Wise Changes Regional Trends Dietary Patterns Linked to Obesity Government Awareness & Call for Action
African Giant Pouched Rats as TB Detectors
TB in India: Challenges and Current Scenario Relevance :GS 2(Health) African Giant Pouched Rats as TB Detectors Disease Detection by Animals Potential in India Conclusion
Cancer-related mortalities increased faster among women in the past decade
Context : Key Findings from ICMR & GLOBOCAN (2022) Relevance : GS 2(Health) Gender Disparities in Cancer Incidence & Mortality Age-Wise Cancer Risk Concerns & Implications Conclusion
Why personal accident insurance is a lifeline
Context : Rising Accident Rates in India (2023-24) Relevance : GS 2(Health ) Why Personal Accident Insurance is Vital Key Benefits of Personal Accident Insurance Exclusions & Premium Factors Bottom Line: