What is Immune Imprinting?
Context: Since last September, countries like the UK and the US have rolled out variant-specific or bivalent boosters, in the hope that they would provide better protection against the coronavirus infection in comparison to the original vaccine. However, a slew of recent studies has shown that a phenomenon in our bodies, called immune imprinting, might […]
Measles and Rubella
Context: As the new year dawned, so did a crucial target for India. India had set a target to eliminate measles and rubella (MR) by 2023, having missed the earlier deadline of 2020, due to a variety of reasons, exacerbated by disruptions due to the pandemic. An earlier target that was set for 2015 was […]
Cancer in India
Context: A new report says cancer deaths in the US have declined by a third over the past three decades. This trend is yet to be reflected in India. Even with improvements in treatment, both the incidence of cancer and mortality continue to rise in the country. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: […]
About Lymphatic Filariasis
Focus: GS II: Health Why in News? Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare chairs National Symposium on India’s Roadmap to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) About Lymphatic Filariasis Treatment:
Ebola Virus Disease
Context: Recently, Uganda declared an end to an Ebola virus outbreak that emerged almost four months ago and claimed the lives of 55 people. The move was confirmed in a statement issued by the WHO. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About Ebola Virus Disease How does it spread? What are the symptoms? […]
What is E-Sanjeevani?
Focus: GS III- Health Why in News? Union Government’s free telemedicine service, e-Sanjeevani, has recently crossed another milestone by touching nine crore teleconsultations mark. What is E-Sanjeevani? Benefits of telemedicine
About Kala Azar
Focus: GS III- Health, Prelims Why in News? Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare chairs a high-level meeting with State Governments to review elimination of Kala-Azar from the country by 2023 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 […]
What Is The Lumpy Skin Disease?
Focus: GS II: Health Why in News? Recently, An MoU for production of Goat Pox vaccine and “Lumpi-ProVac” vaccine was signed in Nagpur. The indigenously developed vaccine is going to be a game changer in ongoing effort of government to control and eradicate the Lumpy Skin Disease. What is the lumpy skin disease? How does it spread? […]
Ethylene Glycol in Cough Syrups
Context: The Health Ministry of Uzbekistan has reported the death of 18 children (with acute respiratory disease) from taking excessive doses of a cough syrup – Doc-1 Max manufactured by an Indian firm. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Details: Diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol: Why are the syrups not sold in India? […]
About Tuberculosis
Focus: GS II: Health Why in News? Recently, IndianOil embarks on Intensified TB Elimination Project in Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in collaboration with Central TB Division. About Tuberculosis Nikshay Poshan Yojana (NPY) About Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan Components of the scheme: