About A Noma Disease
Context: Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the inclusion of noma (cancrum oris or gangrenous stomatitis) in its official list of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Relevance: GS II: Health Noma Disease Affected Population: Progression: Transmission and Contagiousness: Treatment: Conclusion: -Source: WHO
About A Ketamine
Context: Recently, the autopsy report for Matthew Perry, stating that the actor’s cause of death was the “acute effects of ketamine,” which has sparked concerns and questions about the use of this medication. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About Ketamine: Chemical Origins and Mechanism: Medical Applications: Impact on the Body: Regulatory Status […]
Non-Communicable Diseases and Millets
Context: India is currently undergoing an epidemiological transition marked by a surge in non-communicable diseases (NCDs), commonly known as “lifestyle” diseases. Concurrently, there exists a “dual disease burden” due to the prevalent high prevalence of communicable diseases. Relevance: GS-2- Health GS-3 Mains Question: To minimise the rising burden of non-communicable diseases in India, regular consumption […]
Mumps- A Contagious Paramyxovirus Infection
Context: Recently, Mumps cases in children are on rise in the states of Maharashtra and Telangana which has become a cause of concern for parents. Relevance: GS II: Health About Mumps: A Contagious Paramyxovirus Infection Causative Agent: Symptoms: Transmission: Symptoms and Progression: Treatment and Prevention: -Source: Hindustan Times
What is Anthrax?
Context: Recently, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported a significant anthrax outbreak in Zambia, marking an alarming spread of the disease across nine out of the country’s ten provinces. 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 […]
Mental Health Initiatives in India
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has shed light on the initiatives aimed at addressing mental health concerns in the country. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Highlighted Mental Health Initiatives in India: National Mental Health Programme (NMHP): National Tele Mental Health Programme: NIMHANS and iGOT-Diksha Collaboration: Ayushman Bharat – HWC Scheme: […]
Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission’s Alert
Context: The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has issued a drug safety alert concerning Meftal, a common painkiller. The alert warns about severe allergic reactions, including the DRESS syndrome, triggered by its constituent, mefenamic acid, which has the potential to impact internal organs. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: DRESS Syndrome Meftal’s Use and […]
India Nears Visceral Leishmaniasis Elimination
Context: India is on the verge of eliminating visceral leishmaniasis, or kala azar, with a significant reduction in reported cases and deaths, nearing the World Health Organization’s (WHO) elimination target. Bangladesh, India’s neighbor, has already been validated by the WHO for successfully eliminating kala azar as a public health problem. Relevance: GS III- Health, Prelims […]
Syphilis: A Sexually Transmitted Infection
Context: A cluster of cases of ocular syphilis has been recently reported in Michigan, US. Relevance: GS II: Health Syphilis: A Sexually Transmitted Infection Cause and Duration: Transmission: Symptoms: Complications and Risks: Treatment: -Source: The Print
About The Pompe Disease
Context: Recently, India’s first patient diagnosed with the Pompe disease died after spending nearly six years in a semi-comatose state. Relevance: GS II: Health Pompe Disease Genetic Causes Enzymatic Function and Malfunction Consequences of Enzyme Deficiency Patterns of Onset Impact on Population Available Treatments -Source: The Hindu