Snakebite Envenoming
Context: Recently, the Tamil Nadu government has officially declared snakebite envenomation as a notifiable disease under the Tamil Nadu Public Health Act, 1939. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Snakebite Envenoming (SE) Impact of SE Mortality Data WHO’s Strategy Against SE Indian Efforts -Source: Indian Express
Global Tuberculosis Report 2024
Context: According to WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2024 India has achieved a notable 17.7% decline in tuberculosis (TB) incidence from 2015 to 2023. This decline, exceeding the global average of 8.3%, underscores India’s unwavering commitment to eliminating TB by 2025, under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP). Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Key Findings of the Global Tuberculosis Report 2024 Increasing Global TB […]
About The Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Context: Recently, A 16-month-old child with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) was chosen for gene therapy and was administered the drug at a private hospital. Relevance: GS II: Health Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disorder that primarily affects the motor neurons—nerve cells in the spinal cord—resulting in muscle wasting and […]
About The Orphan Drugs
Context: India faces significant challenges in ensuring the development, affordability, and accessibility of orphan drugs, especially compared to other countries like the United States and the European Union. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Orphan Drugs Classification of Orphan Drugs Orphan drugs are categorized based on the diseases they target, their stage in […]
First in the World Challenge Initiative
Context: Aimed at encouraging Indian scientists to come up with innovative ideas for finding solutions to difficult health problems, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has announced a new initiative called “First in the World Challenge”. Relevance: GS II: Health About the “First in the World Challenge” Initiative: -Source: The Hindu
Nature and Challenges of Dyslexia
Context: Recently, as part of the nation-wide ‘Act4Dyslexia’ campaign, key monuments in Delhi, including Rashtrapati Bhawan, Parliament House, North and South Blocks, and India Gate, have been illuminated in red, the colour for Dyslexia Awareness. Relevance: GS II: Health Dyslexia: An Overview Nature and Challenges of Dyslexia: Causes and Inheritance: Legal and Educational Framework: -Source: […]
About The Kala-Azar
Context: India is close to achieving the elimination of Kala-azar as a public health problem, meeting the World Health Organization (WHO) certification criteria. Relevance: GS III- Health, Prelims 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 95% of the cases, if left untreated. Symptoms of […]
Overview of Vitiligo
Context: A new Kannada film is attempting to take the veil of stigma off from a vitiligo disease that is usually the subject of stereotypes and ignorance in India. Relevance: GS II: Health Overview of Vitiligo Nature and Causes of Vitiligo Symptoms and Development Demographics and Prevalence Treatment Approaches Impact and Support Vitiligo can significantly […]
About Global Strategic Preparedness
Context: Recently, the Global Strategic Preparedness, Readiness and Response Plan (SPRP) to tackle dengue and other Aedes-borne arboviruses was launched by the World Health Organisation Relevance: GS II: Health About Global Strategic Preparedness, Readiness and Response Plan (SPRP): -Source: The Hindu
About Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
Context: The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) completed its three-year journey on 27th September, aiming to revolutionize the nation’s digital healthcare ecosystem by enhancing accessibility, efficiency, and transparency in healthcare. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: About Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission: Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) Key Features of AB-PMJAY -Source: The Hindu, PIB