About Bird Flu (Avian Influenza)
Context: The recent surge in bird flu outbreaks among mammals has alarmed international agencies, including the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Organisation for Animal Health(WOAH, founded as OIE). Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Bird Flu (Avian Influenza) Bird Flu Outbreaks Spillover to Mammals Risk to Humans Status of […]
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and Tuberculosis (TB)
Context: For a very long time, India has been experiencing the burden of two severe Epidemics, Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and Tuberculosis (TB), however few know how deeply these diseases are interlinked. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Interlink between Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and Tuberculosis (TB): The presence of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) increases the risk of developing respiratory infections, and it […]
About the Artificial Sweetener
Context: A World Health Organization’s (WHO) committee categorised artificial sweetener aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to humans”. However, another committee simultaneously assessing the levels that can be safely consumed has said there is no need to reduce the previously established acceptable daily intake (ADI) for the sweetener. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Low-Calorie/Artificial Sweeteners: How […]
About The Palliative Care
Context: India, with nearly 20% of the world’s population, faces a significant burden of non-communicable diseases. Conditions such as cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and respiratory diseases are on the rise, necessitating the need for palliative care. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About Palliative Care: Key Points: Importance and Impact: The Status of Palliative Care in India: Availability: Implementation and Funding: […]
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? The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has lauded the expansion of Ayushman Bharat scheme to more than 1.60 lakh health and wellness centres. About Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) National […]
Naegleria Fowleri : Brain-Eating Amoeba
Context: Recently, a 15-year-old boy in Kerala recently died due to a rare infection caused by Naegleria fowleri, or “brain-eating amoeba”. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: What is Naegleria fowleri? How does it infect humans? Symptoms of PAM Treatment for the infection Can climate change increase the spread of the infection? -Source: Indian […]
About Peste Des Petits Ruminants (PPR)
Context: An outbreak of a highly contagious animal disease, Peste Des Petits Ruminants, has recently killed 60 sheep and goats and affected around 200 in the highland pastures of the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About Peste Des Petits Ruminants (PPR): Symptoms: Transmission: Prevalence: Impact […]
National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission
Context: Recently, the Prime Minister launched the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission and distributed sickle cell genetic status cards to the beneficiaries in Madhya Pradesh. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission: Objectives of the Mission: Provision of Affordable and Accessible Care: Quality of Care: Prevalence Reduction: […]
About Aspartame
Context: The cancer research arm of the World Health Organisation (WHO) will list the popular sugar substitute aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to humans”. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About Aspartame Aspartame is a chemical compound that is commonly used as an artificial sweetener in various food and beverage products. Here are the […]
Report Fish Disease App
Context: The Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying will launch the Report Fish Disease (RFD) App at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About the Report Fish Disease App: Benefits of the App: About Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana It has two components The areas expected to […]