Who are ASHA workers?
Context: The World Health Organisation has recognised the country’s 10.4 lakh ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers as ‘Global Health Leaders’ for their efforts in connecting the community to the government’s health programmes. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Who are ASHA workers? How many ASHAs are there across the country? What […]
World Health Assembly
Focus: GS-II International Relations, Prelims Why in News? Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare addressed 75th session of World Health Assembly WHO HQ, Geneva. World Health Organization (WHO) The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Its main […]
Traditional Medicine
Focus: GS II- Health Why in News? The Union Minister for Ayush and Ports, Shipping & Waterways announced major initiatives to boost the traditional medicinal practice including Sowa Rigpa, Ayurveda and Naturopathy in the state of Sikkim. The Minister was attending the National Workshop on Sowa Rigpa – the traditional & ancient medicinal practice of […]
What is Retinoblastoma?
Context: Retinoblastoma is the most common eye cancer occurring in young children. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: What is retinoblastoma? Symptoms Retinoblastoma disease burden How is retinoblastoma detected? What is retinoblastoma? It is the most common cancer in the eye (malignant tumor) in small children. It can occur in one or both […]
What is Polio?
Context: Mozambique identified its first case of wild poliovirus Type 1 this week after a child contracted the disease. It is the country’s first such case since 1992 and the second imported case of wild poliovirus in Southern Africa this year. An outbreak was reported in Malawi earlier this year. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions […]
About Tuberculosis
Focus: GS II- Health Why in News? Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare addressed the 35th Board meeting of the Stop TB Partnership through video-conference, About Tuberculosis TB remains the world’s deadliest infectious killer. Each day, over 4000 people lose their lives to TB and close to 30,000 people fall ill with this preventable and curable disease […]
Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG)
Context: Recently, Prime Minister announced that the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) would be extended to India’s neighbouring countries. Relevance: GS III- Awareness In The Fields Of It, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology, Bio-Technology, Pharma Sector & Health Science Dimensions of the Article: What is INSACOG? Working of INSACOG What is INSACOG? INSACOG was established in […]
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
Focus: GS II- Health Why in News? The National Health Authority (NHA) organized an exclusive convention for technology partners of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) at New Delhi. About Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission: Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission will help connect digital health solutions across the country. All Indians will get a digital health ID under this […]
India Hypertension Control Initiative
Context: A project called the India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) finds that nearly 23% out of 2.1 million Indians have uncontrolled blood pressure. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: What is Hypertension? What is the IHCI? How prevalent is the problem of hypertension? What is Hypertension? Hypertension is defined as having systolic blood […]
What Is Tomato Flu?
Context: Tamil Nadu has ramped up surveillance at its borders in the wake of “tomato flu” cases being detected in Kerala. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: What is tomato flu? How can tomato flu be treated? How to take care of it? What is tomato flu? The flu that gets its name […]