Marburg Virus Disease
Context The World Health Organization recently said that Equatorial Guinea had confirmed its first-ever outbreak of Marburg disease. 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? What are the challenges with Marburg virus […]
H5N1 Avian Influenza
Context: Recent reports of H5N1 (subtype of avian influenza) being transmitted between mammals have raised concerns about its potential to cause a human pandemic. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: What is H5N1 Avian Influenza? Transmission: Treatment: Avian Influenza in India: Concern: Influenza Virus Types Avian Influenza Type A Viruses -Source: The Hindu
Neglecting Health Sector is Not Justified
Context: People look forward to budgets because they confirm the true intentions and goals of the government, i.e., who or what it “loves” more. And this assessment is based on how much the Budget contributes to ensuring that all citizens have equitable access to fundamental public goods. Relevance GS Paper-2 and 3: Issues Relating to Development […]
Sickle Cell Anemia
Focus: GS II: Health Why in News? The Government of India, through the National Health Mission, is supporting the states in their efforts to prevent and manage sickle cell disease. In Union Budget 2023-24, the government has announced a mission to eliminate Sickle cell Anaemia by 2047. Sickle Cell Anemia Symptoms The symptoms of sickle […]
Cholera Vaccine Shortage
Context: African countries are facing Cholera vaccine shortage, that is a looming threat amid increasing cholera cases in the region. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Details: About Cholera: Symptoms: Transmission: Vaccine: Initiatives to Curb Cholera: -Source: The Economic times
About Poshan Abhiyaan
Focus: GS II- Health Why in News? The Ministry of Ayush is knowledge partner with the Ministry of Women and Child Development in the Poshan Abhiyan to achieve the ultimate goal of ‘SUPOSHIT BHARAT’; and actively participated in this program and celebrates Poshan Pakhwada and Poshan Maah every year since year 2018. About Poshan Abhiyaan Implementation […]
About Traditional Medicine
Focus: GS II- Health Why in News? Ministry of Ayush is taking up the task to harmonize all the monographs published/being published through Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API), Siddha Pharmacopoeia of India (SPI), Unani Pharmacopoeia of India (UPI), Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India (HPI) and Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) for promotion and facilitation of One Herb, One Standard. […]
What is Leprosy?
Context: Every year last Sunday in January is observed as Leprosy Day. This year, it was on 29th January. Leprosy is also known as Hansen’s disease. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: What is Leprosy? What are the symptoms? How does it spread? -Source: The Hindu
About Trans fat
Context: According to a recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO), five billion people globally are exposed to harmful trans fat, which is increasing their heart disease and death risk. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About Trans fat Initiatives to Reduce Trans Fat Intake: National Level: Global Level: -Source: Down to […]
What is Norovirus?
Context: Recently, The Kerala Health Department confirmed two cases of the gastrointestinal infection norovirus in class 1 students in Ernakulam district. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: What is norovirus? What are the symptoms? What precautions can one take? Treatment: -Source: Indian Express