Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Context: Conjunctivitis cases have been surging in India during the monsoon season, as the high humidity and rainfall create a favorable environment for the transmission of the infection. Relevance: GS II: Health Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) Conjunctivitis, commonly known as Pink Eye, is an infection or inflammation of the conjunctiva, the transparent membrane that covers the […]
Organ Donation in India
Context: Recently, the critical shortage of organ donations, particularly deceased donations, has led to a dire situation in India, with thousands of patients waiting for transplants and a significant number losing their lives daily. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Organ Donation Landscape in India: Key Points and Disparities Demand and Supply Gap: […]
About Digital Health Incentives Scheme
Context: National Health Authority (NHA) has announced an extension of its Digital Health Incentives Scheme (DHIS) under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Digital Health Incentives Scheme (DHIS) Here are the key aspects of the scheme: Scheme Focus and Purpose: Eligibility Criteria: Incentive Structure: Achievements and Participation: […]
About The Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Context: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) has undergone a significant shift in prevalence in India, as per a recent study published in the Lancet journal. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) comprises a group of chronic inflammatory conditions that impact the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, causing inflammation […]
About The Lumpy Skin Disease
Context: A division bench of the Telangana High Court recently expressed its dissatisfaction with the lack of specific details about measures taken to control the outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in cattle. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: What is the lumpy skin disease? How does it spread? Symptoms: What is the […]
What is eSanjeevani?
Context: Union Health Minister recently informed the Rajya Sabha that the Centre’s telemedicine application eSanjeevani has completed 14,17,81,384 teleconsultations. Relevance: GS III- Health Dimensions of the Article: What is E-Sanjeevani? Benefits of telemedicine
Health in Amrit Kaal: India’s Potential
Context A recently released classified paper makes the following allegations: “Circumventing Ayushman Bharat and misleading underprivileged patients at Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi.” Relevance GS2 – Health, Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Arising out of their Design & Implementation Mains Question Examine how India’s accomplishments will be shaped throughout the next 25 years of Amrit Kaal […]
About The Conjunctivitis
Context: Amid heavy rainfall in Delhi and nearby areas over the past few weeks, multiple cases of conjunctivitis are being reported in the National Capital Region. Relevance: GS II: Health Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) Conjunctivitis, commonly known as Pink Eye, is an infection or inflammation of the conjunctiva, the transparent membrane that covers the eyelid and […]
Ethical Aspects of Controlled Human Infection Studies
Context: The Indian Council of Medical Research’s (ICMR) Bioethics Unit has drafted a consensus policy statement addressing the ethical aspects of Controlled Human Infection Studies (CHIS), opening the door for its potential implementation in India. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Controlled Human Infection Studies (CHIS) and Ethical Concerns Benefits of Implementing CHIS […]
About Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
Focus: GS II- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Why in News? Over a third of hospitals empanelled under Ayushman Bharat are inactive, official data showed, in a worrying trend for the world’s largest health insurance scheme aiming for universal health coverage. About Ayushman Bharat Pradhan […]