The Subtle Approach to Ayurveda
Context Valuable observations on health need to be delinked from outdated theories, implausible conjectures and superstitions. Relevance Essay and GS Paper 2: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health Mains Question Ayurveda is now positioned to become a major player in the health and medical care system as a result […]
Controlling Tuberculosis: The Indian Way Ahead
Context: Tuberculosis is the worst endemic illness, claiming the lives of 1.5 million people each year (WHO). TB hits individuals at their most productive years, impoverishing the family and the nation. Every day, around 1,400 people die from tuberculosis in India, the world’s TB capital. These are just estimates since our healthcare system lacks a […]
Scaling Up the Indian Dietary Interventions
Context: Priority should be given to preconception nutrition, maternal nutrition, and child feeding practises in the first 1,000 days of life. Relevance: GS Paper 2: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources Mains Question: (NFHS)-5 data shows the duality in the Public health infrastructure and policy making. Comment. […]
What is Anthrax?
Context: After finding several carcasses of wild boar, Kerala health officials confirmed the presence of anthrax, a serious infectious disease caused by spore-forming bacteria, in Athirappilly of Thrissur district. Relevance: GS II-Health Dimensions of the Article: What is Anthrax? How do animals get Anthrax? How do humans get infected? What are the symptoms of Anthrax? […]
New Monkeypox Symptoms Found in UK Patients
Context: Recently, Monkeypox patients from the UK exhibited different symptoms from those observed in previous outbreaks, according to a study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases Journal. Relevance: GS II-Health Dimensions of the Article: Details About Monkeypox virus Zoonotic disease Symptoms and treatment What did the study find? Details: The researchers also recommended that the […]
What is Hepatitis B?
Context: A series of unexplained cases of Hepatitis B in children has taken over the world. Many countries including the US and UK reported mysterious cases of a few children being diagnosed with Hepatitis B. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: What is Hepatitis B? How does hepatitis B virus spread? Symptoms of […]
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
Focus: GS II- Health Why in News? The National Health Authority (NHA) will be hosting its first ever open-to-all hackathon series to drive ideation and innovations around the different building blocks in the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) ecosystem. About Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission: Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission will help connect digital health solutions across […]
Drug Resistant Typhoid
Context: According to a study published in The Lancet Microbe journal, the bacteria that cause typhoid fever are growing more and more resistant to some of the most popular antibiotics. Each year, typhoid fever results in about 100,000 fatalities and 11 million infections. South Asia accounts for 70% of the global disease burden. Relevance: GS II- […]
What is Polio?
Context: Recently, Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus (VDPV) was recently found in sewage samples from Kolkata, Bengal, during environmental surveillance. A VDPV is a weakened poliovirus strain that was initially included in OPV (Oral Poliovirus Vaccines) but has since evolved to act more like the wild or naturally occurring virus. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: […]
What Is The Black Death?
Context: Recently, In a study published in the journal Nature, researchers have claimed that the disease originated in modern day northern Kyrgyzstan around 1338-1339 – nearly 7-8 years before it ravaged large parts of the world. Relevance: GS II- Health and Education Dimensions of the Article: What was the Black Death? Why is the new […]