About Monkeypox Virus
Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) declared that mpox no longer constitutes a global health emergency, almost exactly a year after the disease formerly known as monkeypox started spreading globally. Relevance: GS II-Health Dimensions of the Article: About Monkeypox virus Zoonotic disease Transmission: Symptoms and treatment Treatment: -Source: The Hindu
World Thalassemia Day 2023
Context: World Thalassemia Day is a global healthcare event commemorated every year on May 8th to raise awareness about the condition among the local public and policymakers, apart from supporting and strengthening the morale of the victims who have battled for years with this fatal disease. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: What are […]
Methyltransferase Protein and Monkeypox Virus
Context: Scientists recently deciphered the structure of the protein methyltransferase from the monkeypox virus. It is with the help of methyltransferase protein that the virus escapes human immunity and causes monkeypox disease. Relevance: GS II-Health Dimensions of the Article: About Monkeypox virus Zoonotic disease Transmission: Symptoms and treatment Treatment: -Source: Indian Express
About Yellow Fever
Context: A total of 117 passengers of Indian Origin that have arrived from Sudan are currently quarantined because they were not vaccinated against Yellow Fever. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Yellow Fever Transmission: Yellow Fever Symptoms Incubation Period Two Phases of Symptoms Symptoms usually present themselves in 2 phases Second Toxic Phase […]
World Malaria Day 2023
Context: Every year, 25th April is observed as ‘World Malaria Day’. This year’s theme is “Time to deliver zero malaria: invest, innovate, implement” – there are reasons to be hopeful in our quest to control and finally eradicate malaria, in the form of two first generation vaccines that have recently been developed and may soon […]
World Hemophilia Day
Context: World Hemophilia Day was recently observed to raise awareness about the rare blood disorder and help those suffering from it lead a better life. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Introduction: World Hemophilia Day 2023: What is Hemophilia? Conclusion: -Source: Indian Express
Covid- Moving Towards The Endemic Stage in India
Context: According to the data updated by the Union Health Ministry recently, India recorded a single-day rise of 10,158 coronavirus cases, the highest in nearly eight months Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: Key points: What does endemic stage mean, and are we there yet? Does it mean we are safer? What is […]
India’s Drug Industry Needs A Major Overhaul
Context: Lack of regulatory oversight in India’s drug industry. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: Current situation of generic medicine in India: Lack of regulatory oversight: What is a generic medicine? Challenges & issues: Measures by Indian government: Conclusion: The above incidents signify the need to make India’s drugs regulatory systems to be […]
About The Lumpy Skin Disease
Context: The Mumbai Police have ordered the prohibition of cattle transportation in the city to prevent the spread of the lumpy skin disease (LSD). Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: What is the lumpy skin disease? How does it spread? Symptoms: What is the geographical distribution and how did it spread to India? […]
About The Marburg Virus Disease
Context Recently, Five people have died and three others are infected with the Marburg virus – a highly infectious, Ebola-like disease – in Tanzania’s north-west Kagera region. Relevance GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Marburg virus disease: History Marburg virus and the disease Symptoms of Marburg virus disease What are the hosts for the Marburg virus? […]