World Hemophilia Day
Context: World Hemophilia Day was recently observed to raise awareness about the rare blood disorder and help those suffering from it lead a better life. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Introduction: World Hemophilia Day 2023: What is Hemophilia? Conclusion: -Source: Indian Express
Covid- Moving Towards The Endemic Stage in India
Context: According to the data updated by the Union Health Ministry recently, India recorded a single-day rise of 10,158 coronavirus cases, the highest in nearly eight months Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: Key points: What does endemic stage mean, and are we there yet? Does it mean we are safer? What is […]
India’s Drug Industry Needs A Major Overhaul
Context: Lack of regulatory oversight in India’s drug industry. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: Current situation of generic medicine in India: Lack of regulatory oversight: What is a generic medicine? Challenges & issues: Measures by Indian government: Conclusion: The above incidents signify the need to make India’s drugs regulatory systems to be […]
About The Lumpy Skin Disease
Context: The Mumbai Police have ordered the prohibition of cattle transportation in the city to prevent the spread of the lumpy skin disease (LSD). Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: What is the lumpy skin disease? How does it spread? Symptoms: What is the geographical distribution and how did it spread to India? […]
About The Marburg Virus Disease
Context Recently, Five people have died and three others are infected with the Marburg virus – a highly infectious, Ebola-like disease – in Tanzania’s north-west Kagera region. Relevance GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Marburg virus disease: History Marburg virus and the disease Symptoms of Marburg virus disease What are the hosts for the Marburg virus? […]
World Tuberculosis Day
Context: Although India continues to be the largest contributor to global TB cases, there has been a decline in the number of cases in 2021. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About Tuberculosis TB Cases in India: Statistics and Trends India is the largest contributor to global TB cases. Here’s what the Global […]
Human Development’s Wide Variations
Context Relevance GS Paper-2: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources Mains Question The Human Development Index’s methodology is unknown. India continues to have the lowest indicators of human development despite consistently experiencing high growth. Examine (250 Words). Key Points The HDI is calculated at the sub-national level […]
About Adenovirus
Context: Four children died from respiratory infections at different hospitals in Kolkata in a span of 24 hours on Wednesday, amidst fears of an adenovirus outbreak. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About Adenovirus Transmission modes: Treatment: -Source: The Hindu
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana
Context: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday that as on January 31, the number of stores selling cheap generic medicines — Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras — stood at 9,082. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: About Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana What is a generic medicine? Mission of PMBJP Vision […]
Third Patient Is Cured of HIV
Context: A 53-year-old man from Germany, referred to as the Dusseldorf patient, has become at least the third person to have been “cured of HIV” with the virus not being detectable in his body even four years after stopping the medicine. This was achieved with a bone-marrow transplant from people carrying a specific HIV-resistant genetic […]