About The Orphan Drugs
Context: India faces significant challenges in ensuring the development, affordability, and accessibility of orphan drugs, especially compared to other countries like the United States and the European Union. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Orphan Drugs Classification of Orphan Drugs Orphan drugs are categorized based on the diseases they target, their stage in […]
First in the World Challenge Initiative
Context: Aimed at encouraging Indian scientists to come up with innovative ideas for finding solutions to difficult health problems, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has announced a new initiative called “First in the World Challenge”. Relevance: GS II: Health About the “First in the World Challenge” Initiative: -Source: The Hindu
Nature and Challenges of Dyslexia
Context: Recently, as part of the nation-wide ‘Act4Dyslexia’ campaign, key monuments in Delhi, including Rashtrapati Bhawan, Parliament House, North and South Blocks, and India Gate, have been illuminated in red, the colour for Dyslexia Awareness. Relevance: GS II: Health Dyslexia: An Overview Nature and Challenges of Dyslexia: Causes and Inheritance: Legal and Educational Framework: -Source: […]
About The Kala-Azar
Context: India is close to achieving the elimination of Kala-azar as a public health problem, meeting the World Health Organization (WHO) certification criteria. Relevance: GS III- Health, Prelims About Kala Azar There are three types of leishmaniasis The Visceral leishmaniasis, which is commonly known as Kala-azar in India, is fatal in over 95% of the cases, if left untreated. Symptoms of […]
Overview of Vitiligo
Context: A new Kannada film is attempting to take the veil of stigma off from a vitiligo disease that is usually the subject of stereotypes and ignorance in India. Relevance: GS II: Health Overview of Vitiligo Nature and Causes of Vitiligo Symptoms and Development Demographics and Prevalence Treatment Approaches Impact and Support Vitiligo can significantly […]
About Global Strategic Preparedness
Context: Recently, the Global Strategic Preparedness, Readiness and Response Plan (SPRP) to tackle dengue and other Aedes-borne arboviruses was launched by the World Health Organisation Relevance: GS II: Health About Global Strategic Preparedness, Readiness and Response Plan (SPRP): -Source: The Hindu
About Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
Context: The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) completed its three-year journey on 27th September, aiming to revolutionize the nation’s digital healthcare ecosystem by enhancing accessibility, efficiency, and transparency in healthcare. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: About Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission: Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) Key Features of AB-PMJAY -Source: The Hindu, PIB
Global Distribution and Burden of Cholera
Context: Recently, Cholera, a preventable and treatable disease, has experienced a resurgence, leading to approximately 4,000 deaths in 2023, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: What is cholera? Symptoms Global Distribution and Burden of Cholera The Global Distribution and Burden of Cholera has worsened significantly between 2022 and 2024, with a […]
Rashtriya Poshan Maah
Context: The closing ceremony of 7th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2024 will be held on 30th September, 2024 at Shaurya Sabhagaar, Ranchi. 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 Integrated […]
Draft Guidelines for Withdrawal of Life Support Released
Context: The Union Health Ministry has recently released the ‘Draft Guidelines for Withdrawal of Life Support in Terminally Ill Patients.’ This initiative seeks to establish a formal legal framework where previously only informal practices existed. Doctors have often informally advised families on withdrawing care for terminally ill patients, but the lack of formal guidelines has […]