Ethical Aspects of Controlled Human Infection Studies
Context: The Indian Council of Medical Research’s (ICMR) Bioethics Unit has drafted a consensus policy statement addressing the ethical aspects of Controlled Human Infection Studies (CHIS), opening the door for its potential implementation in India. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Controlled Human Infection Studies (CHIS) and Ethical Concerns Benefits of Implementing CHIS […]
About Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
Focus: GS II- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Why in News? Over a third of hospitals empanelled under Ayushman Bharat are inactive, official data showed, in a worrying trend for the world’s largest health insurance scheme aiming for universal health coverage. About Ayushman Bharat Pradhan […]
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
Context: The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently confirmed a case of the potentially fatal Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in Abu Dhabi. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS): MERS Symptoms: Prevention and Treatment: MERS‐CoV: -Source: Indian Express
About The UNAIDS Report
Context: The “The Path That Ends AIDS” report by UNAIDS highlights the progress and challenges in the global fight against AIDS and HIV. It stresses the importance of ongoing efforts to improve access to treatment, tackle inequalities, combat stigma, and secure sufficient funding for the cause. Continued dedication is essential to achieve the goal of […]
About The Entamoeba Moshkovskii
Context: The recent three-year surveillance study by the National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases (ICMR-NICED) reveals the emergence of Entamoeba moshkovskii (E. Moshkovskii) as a leading pathogen causing diarrhoea outbreaks in the Kolkata region. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Key Findings of the Study on E. moshkovskii Infections in Kolkata: Entamoeba moshkovskii Health Implications of Entamoeba moshkovskii […]
About Bird Flu (Avian Influenza)
Context: The recent surge in bird flu outbreaks among mammals has alarmed international agencies, including the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Organisation for Animal Health(WOAH, founded as OIE). Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Bird Flu (Avian Influenza) Bird Flu Outbreaks Spillover to Mammals Risk to Humans Status of […]
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and Tuberculosis (TB)
Context: For a very long time, India has been experiencing the burden of two severe Epidemics, Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and Tuberculosis (TB), however few know how deeply these diseases are interlinked. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Interlink between Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and Tuberculosis (TB): The presence of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) increases the risk of developing respiratory infections, and it […]
About the Artificial Sweetener
Context: A World Health Organization’s (WHO) committee categorised artificial sweetener aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to humans”. However, another committee simultaneously assessing the levels that can be safely consumed has said there is no need to reduce the previously established acceptable daily intake (ADI) for the sweetener. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Low-Calorie/Artificial Sweeteners: How […]
About The Palliative Care
Context: India, with nearly 20% of the world’s population, faces a significant burden of non-communicable diseases. Conditions such as cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and respiratory diseases are on the rise, necessitating the need for palliative care. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About Palliative Care: Key Points: Importance and Impact: The Status of Palliative Care in India: Availability: Implementation and Funding: […]
About Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
Focus: GS II- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Why in News? The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has lauded the expansion of Ayushman Bharat scheme to more than 1.60 lakh health and wellness centres. About Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) National […]