Principles On Use of Indigenous Medicine
Context: A group of practitioners, activists, scholars, lawyers and human rights defenders has come together and proposed a set of ethical guidelines that they say can guide Western psychedelic research and practice on traditional indigenous medicines. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: Ethical principles to address indigenous concerns: Use of psychedelics for therapeutic […]
About Adenovirus
Context: Bengal health authorities have been asked to be vigilant after the state recently recorded a big spike in adenovirus cases. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About Adenovirus Transmission modes: Treatment: -Source: Indian Express
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Context: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the term for a group of neurodevelopmental disorders. Researchers are yet to fully understand the causes of ASD. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Autism spectrum disorder Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) refers to a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that impact social interaction, communication skills, and behavior. Prevalence […]
Sickle Cell Anaemia
Context: Recently, Sickle cell anaemia (SCA), a genetic blood disorder, found mention in the Budget this year. Finance Minister said that the government will work in “mission mode” to eliminate the condition by 2047. India is the second-worst affected country in terms of predicted births with SCA — i.e. chances of being born with the […]
What is Leprosy?
Context: With a renewed focus on tackling leprosy, the Union Health Ministry has devised a strategic road map for achieving zero cases of the infection by 2030. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: What is Leprosy? What are the symptoms? How does it spread? -Source: The Hindu
Marburg Virus Disease
Context The World Health Organization recently said that Equatorial Guinea had confirmed its first-ever outbreak of Marburg disease. 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? What are the challenges with Marburg virus […]
H5N1 Avian Influenza
Context: Recent reports of H5N1 (subtype of avian influenza) being transmitted between mammals have raised concerns about its potential to cause a human pandemic. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: What is H5N1 Avian Influenza? Transmission: Treatment: Avian Influenza in India: Concern: Influenza Virus Types Avian Influenza Type A Viruses -Source: The Hindu
Neglecting Health Sector is Not Justified
Context: People look forward to budgets because they confirm the true intentions and goals of the government, i.e., who or what it “loves” more. And this assessment is based on how much the Budget contributes to ensuring that all citizens have equitable access to fundamental public goods. Relevance GS Paper-2 and 3: Issues Relating to Development […]
Sickle Cell Anemia
Focus: GS II: Health Why in News? The Government of India, through the National Health Mission, is supporting the states in their efforts to prevent and manage sickle cell disease. In Union Budget 2023-24, the government has announced a mission to eliminate Sickle cell Anaemia by 2047. Sickle Cell Anemia Symptoms The symptoms of sickle […]
Cholera Vaccine Shortage
Context: African countries are facing Cholera vaccine shortage, that is a looming threat amid increasing cholera cases in the region. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Details: About Cholera: Symptoms: Transmission: Vaccine: Initiatives to Curb Cholera: -Source: The Economic times