World Tuberculosis Day
Context: Although India continues to be the largest contributor to global TB cases, there has been a decline in the number of cases in 2021. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About Tuberculosis TB Cases in India: Statistics and Trends India is the largest contributor to global TB cases. Here’s what the Global […]
Human Development’s Wide Variations
Context Relevance GS Paper-2: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources Mains Question The Human Development Index’s methodology is unknown. India continues to have the lowest indicators of human development despite consistently experiencing high growth. Examine (250 Words). Key Points The HDI is calculated at the sub-national level […]
About Adenovirus
Context: Four children died from respiratory infections at different hospitals in Kolkata in a span of 24 hours on Wednesday, amidst fears of an adenovirus outbreak. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About Adenovirus Transmission modes: Treatment: -Source: The Hindu
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana
Context: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday that as on January 31, the number of stores selling cheap generic medicines — Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras — stood at 9,082. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: About Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana What is a generic medicine? Mission of PMBJP Vision […]
Third Patient Is Cured of HIV
Context: A 53-year-old man from Germany, referred to as the Dusseldorf patient, has become at least the third person to have been “cured of HIV” with the virus not being detectable in his body even four years after stopping the medicine. This was achieved with a bone-marrow transplant from people carrying a specific HIV-resistant genetic […]
Principles On Use of Indigenous Medicine
Context: A group of practitioners, activists, scholars, lawyers and human rights defenders has come together and proposed a set of ethical guidelines that they say can guide Western psychedelic research and practice on traditional indigenous medicines. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: Ethical principles to address indigenous concerns: Use of psychedelics for therapeutic […]
About Adenovirus
Context: Bengal health authorities have been asked to be vigilant after the state recently recorded a big spike in adenovirus cases. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About Adenovirus Transmission modes: Treatment: -Source: Indian Express
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Context: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the term for a group of neurodevelopmental disorders. Researchers are yet to fully understand the causes of ASD. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Autism spectrum disorder Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) refers to a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that impact social interaction, communication skills, and behavior. Prevalence […]
Sickle Cell Anaemia
Context: Recently, Sickle cell anaemia (SCA), a genetic blood disorder, found mention in the Budget this year. Finance Minister said that the government will work in “mission mode” to eliminate the condition by 2047. India is the second-worst affected country in terms of predicted births with SCA — i.e. chances of being born with the […]
What is Leprosy?
Context: With a renewed focus on tackling leprosy, the Union Health Ministry has devised a strategic road map for achieving zero cases of the infection by 2030. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: What is Leprosy? What are the symptoms? How does it spread? -Source: The Hindu