Nipah Virus Outbreak in Kerala
Context: Two people have died and four others are under treatment after contracting Nipah virus in Kerala’s Kozhikode district. While the Nipah virus does not spread as quickly as the Covid-19 virus, it is more deadly. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Nipah Virus Nipah virus is classified as a zoonotic disease, indicating […]
About The Varicella Zoster Virus
Context: Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Virology scientists, have for the first time in the country, found the presence of Clade 9 variant of varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Varicella Zoster Virus Overview: Key Facts about Chickenpox: -Source: The Hindu
Dementia: A Complex Syndrome
Context: Recently, Dementia India Alliance (DIA), a non-profit organisation, launched a national dementia support line and DemClinic, an online memory screening clinic. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Dementia: A Complex Syndrome Identifying Signs and Symptoms Challenges in Treatment Global Impact of Dementia A Public Health Priority Monitoring Progress -Source: The Hindu
Global Fund Announces Price Reduction for Advanced HIV Drug TLD
Context: The Global Fund has struck a deal with generic drug manufacturers to reduce the cost of the advanced HIV drug Tenofovir disoproxil, Lamivudine, and Dolutegravir (TLD). Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: What is Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)? AIDS HIV can spread in different ways: Symptoms of HIV/AIDS What are the current […]
About The Rashtriya Poshan Maah
Context: The Ministry of Women and Child Development is celebrating the 5th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2023 from 1st to 30th September 2023. Relevance: Focus: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: National Nutrition Month (Rashtriya Poshan Maah) About Poshan Abhiyaan Implementation of POSHAN Abhiyaan is based on the four-point strategy/pillars of the mission: Issues of Poshan Abhiyaan Anganwadi Centres […]
Oncologist Ravi Kannan R is Set to be Honored with the Ramon Magsaysay Award
Context: Relevance: GS2- Social Justice- Health GS3-Science- Diseases in news Dimensions of the article: About Cancer: Cancer is categorized based on its origin within the body: Prevalence of Cancer in India: Government schemes that target cancer cases: Way forward: For the future, improving screening and treatment centers, strengthening linkages between screening and hospitals, and ensuring […]
Ultra Processed Food
Context: A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations revealed that India’s Ultra-Processed Food Sector witnessed a significant Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 13.37% in retail sales value between 2011 and 2021. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Ultra-Processed Food Definition […]
What is Parboiled Rice?
Context: The Central Government recently imposed a 20% export duty on parboiled rice. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: What is parboiled rice? There are several processes for parboiling rice: Are all rice varieties suitable for parboiling? Advantages: Disadvantages: -Source: Indian Express
About A Zika Virus Disease
Context: Mumbai has recently reported the first case of Zika Virus, confirmed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Relevance: GS II- Health About Zika Virus Disease: -Source: The Hindu
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) Virus
Context: A rare mosquito-borne virus, Eastern equine encephalitis, was recently reported in the US states of Alabama and New York. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) Virus: Transmission: Fatality Rate: Contagiousness: Symptoms: Treatment: -Source: Hindustan Times