Naegleria Fowleri : Brain-Eating Amoeba
Context: Recently, a 15-year-old boy in Kerala recently died due to a rare infection caused by Naegleria fowleri, or “brain-eating amoeba”. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: What is Naegleria fowleri? How does it infect humans? Symptoms of PAM Treatment for the infection Can climate change increase the spread of the infection? -Source: Indian […]
About Peste Des Petits Ruminants (PPR)
Context: An outbreak of a highly contagious animal disease, Peste Des Petits Ruminants, has recently killed 60 sheep and goats and affected around 200 in the highland pastures of the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About Peste Des Petits Ruminants (PPR): Symptoms: Transmission: Prevalence: Impact […]
National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission
Context: Recently, the Prime Minister launched the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission and distributed sickle cell genetic status cards to the beneficiaries in Madhya Pradesh. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission: Objectives of the Mission: Provision of Affordable and Accessible Care: Quality of Care: Prevalence Reduction: […]
About Aspartame
Context: The cancer research arm of the World Health Organisation (WHO) will list the popular sugar substitute aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to humans”. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About Aspartame Aspartame is a chemical compound that is commonly used as an artificial sweetener in various food and beverage products. Here are the […]
Report Fish Disease App
Context: The Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying will launch the Report Fish Disease (RFD) App at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About the Report Fish Disease App: Benefits of the App: About Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana It has two components The areas expected to […]
About Skin Banks
Context: Recently, North India’s first skin bank was inaugurated in Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital. Relevance: GS II: Health About Skin Banks: -Source: Indian Express
About Monkeypox Virus – Zoonotic disease
Context: Recently, there has been an increase in reported cases of Monkeypox from some countries, particularly in Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific Region. Relevance: GS II-Health Dimensions of the Article: About Monkeypox virus Zoonotic disease Transmission: Symptoms and treatment Treatment: -Source: The Hindu
About The Non-Communicable Diseases
Context: The new national estimates for diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCD) shows that 31 million more Indians became diabetic in four years (2019-2021). Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About Non-communicable diseases: Common examples of non-communicable diseases include: Findings of the Study: Significance of the Study: Additional Information: Impact on India: Way […]
About Chikungunya
Context: According to a recently published research paper, a human clinical trial of a vaccine candidate to prevent chikungunya has returned a 99% immune response. Relevance: GS II: Health About Chikungunya: Source: The Print
About The Captagon Pill
Context: Recently, after Arab League reinstating Syria as its member, the discussions on the trade of Captagon pills have taken the centre-stage once again. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Captagon Pill Effects of Amphetamine-Based Drugs: Side Effects: -Source: Indian Express