India hit targeted maternal mortality rate of 100 deaths per lakh live births
Relevance : GS 2(Health ) Government Strategy & Policy Directions Technological & Infrastructure Developments Significance
States need to protect patients from being fleeced by private hospitals
Context : SC’s Directive to States Relevance : GS 2(Health ,Judiciary) Court’s Observations Background of the Case Significance
BMI Trends and Gender-Wise Changes
Key Findings from NFHS (2019-21) Relevance : GS 2(Health) BMI Trends and Gender-Wise Changes Regional Trends Dietary Patterns Linked to Obesity Government Awareness & Call for Action
African Giant Pouched Rats as TB Detectors
TB in India: Challenges and Current Scenario Relevance :GS 2(Health) African Giant Pouched Rats as TB Detectors Disease Detection by Animals Potential in India Conclusion
Cancer-related mortalities increased faster among women in the past decade
Context : Key Findings from ICMR & GLOBOCAN (2022) Relevance : GS 2(Health) Gender Disparities in Cancer Incidence & Mortality Age-Wise Cancer Risk Concerns & Implications Conclusion
Why personal accident insurance is a lifeline
Context : Rising Accident Rates in India (2023-24) Relevance : GS 2(Health ) Why Personal Accident Insurance is Vital Key Benefits of Personal Accident Insurance Exclusions & Premium Factors Bottom Line:
Health Ministry bans export of drugs containing Tapentadol, Carisoprodol
Context : Export Ban on Tapentadol-Carisoprodol Combinations Relevance : GS 2(Health, Governance) Drug Profiles Regulatory Actions & Compliance Measures Seizure & Preventive Measures
AI-powered tools generate real time insights into antibiotic resistance
Relevance : GS 2(Health ) , GS 3(Technology) This development aligns with global health goals to combat antimicrobial resistance through timely data-driven interventions and improved public health strategies.
The silent victims of cancer
Impact on Children: Relevance : GS 2((Health, Social Issues) Education Disruption: Indirect Costs of Cancer: Insurance & Government Schemes: Way Forward: Significance:
Challenges of malaria vaccination
Historical Context of Malaria Discovery Relevance : GS 2(Health) The Complexity of Malaria and Its Vaccine Development Immune Evasion by Plasmodium Challenges in Malaria Vaccine Development Underfunding of Malaria Vaccine Research Resurgence of Malaria Long-Term Outlook