About The Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Context: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) has undergone a significant shift in prevalence in India, as per a recent study published in the Lancet journal. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) comprises a group of chronic inflammatory conditions that impact the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, causing inflammation […]
About The Lumpy Skin Disease
Context: A division bench of the Telangana High Court recently expressed its dissatisfaction with the lack of specific details about measures taken to control the outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in cattle. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: What is the lumpy skin disease? How does it spread? Symptoms: What is the […]
What is eSanjeevani?
Context: Union Health Minister recently informed the Rajya Sabha that the Centre’s telemedicine application eSanjeevani has completed 14,17,81,384 teleconsultations. Relevance: GS III- Health Dimensions of the Article: What is E-Sanjeevani? Benefits of telemedicine
Health in Amrit Kaal: India’s Potential
Context A recently released classified paper makes the following allegations: “Circumventing Ayushman Bharat and misleading underprivileged patients at Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi.” Relevance GS2 – Health, Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Arising out of their Design & Implementation Mains Question Examine how India’s accomplishments will be shaped throughout the next 25 years of Amrit Kaal […]
About The Conjunctivitis
Context: Amid heavy rainfall in Delhi and nearby areas over the past few weeks, multiple cases of conjunctivitis are being reported in the National Capital Region. Relevance: GS II: Health Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) Conjunctivitis, commonly known as Pink Eye, is an infection or inflammation of the conjunctiva, the transparent membrane that covers the eyelid and […]
Ethical Aspects of Controlled Human Infection Studies
Context: The Indian Council of Medical Research’s (ICMR) Bioethics Unit has drafted a consensus policy statement addressing the ethical aspects of Controlled Human Infection Studies (CHIS), opening the door for its potential implementation in India. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Controlled Human Infection Studies (CHIS) and Ethical Concerns Benefits of Implementing CHIS […]
About Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
Focus: GS II- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Why in News? Over a third of hospitals empanelled under Ayushman Bharat are inactive, official data showed, in a worrying trend for the world’s largest health insurance scheme aiming for universal health coverage. About Ayushman Bharat Pradhan […]
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
Context: The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently confirmed a case of the potentially fatal Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in Abu Dhabi. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS): MERS Symptoms: Prevention and Treatment: MERS‐CoV: -Source: Indian Express
About The UNAIDS Report
Context: The “The Path That Ends AIDS” report by UNAIDS highlights the progress and challenges in the global fight against AIDS and HIV. It stresses the importance of ongoing efforts to improve access to treatment, tackle inequalities, combat stigma, and secure sufficient funding for the cause. Continued dedication is essential to achieve the goal of […]
About The Entamoeba Moshkovskii
Context: The recent three-year surveillance study by the National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases (ICMR-NICED) reveals the emergence of Entamoeba moshkovskii (E. Moshkovskii) as a leading pathogen causing diarrhoea outbreaks in the Kolkata region. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Key Findings of the Study on E. moshkovskii Infections in Kolkata: Entamoeba moshkovskii Health Implications of Entamoeba moshkovskii […]