About Poshan Abhiyaan
Focus: GS II- Health Why in News? The Ministry of Ayush is knowledge partner with the Ministry of Women and Child Development in the Poshan Abhiyan to achieve the ultimate goal of ‘SUPOSHIT BHARAT’; and actively participated in this program and celebrates Poshan Pakhwada and Poshan Maah every year since year 2018. About Poshan Abhiyaan Implementation […]
About Traditional Medicine
Focus: GS II- Health Why in News? Ministry of Ayush is taking up the task to harmonize all the monographs published/being published through Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API), Siddha Pharmacopoeia of India (SPI), Unani Pharmacopoeia of India (UPI), Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of India (HPI) and Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) for promotion and facilitation of One Herb, One Standard. […]
What is Leprosy?
Context: Every year last Sunday in January is observed as Leprosy Day. This year, it was on 29th January. Leprosy is also known as Hansen’s disease. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: What is Leprosy? What are the symptoms? How does it spread? -Source: The Hindu
About Trans fat
Context: According to a recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO), five billion people globally are exposed to harmful trans fat, which is increasing their heart disease and death risk. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About Trans fat Initiatives to Reduce Trans Fat Intake: National Level: Global Level: -Source: Down to […]
What is Norovirus?
Context: Recently, The Kerala Health Department confirmed two cases of the gastrointestinal infection norovirus in class 1 students in Ernakulam district. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: What is norovirus? What are the symptoms? What precautions can one take? Treatment: -Source: Indian Express
What is Immune Imprinting?
Context: Since last September, countries like the UK and the US have rolled out variant-specific or bivalent boosters, in the hope that they would provide better protection against the coronavirus infection in comparison to the original vaccine. However, a slew of recent studies has shown that a phenomenon in our bodies, called immune imprinting, might […]
Measles and Rubella
Context: As the new year dawned, so did a crucial target for India. India had set a target to eliminate measles and rubella (MR) by 2023, having missed the earlier deadline of 2020, due to a variety of reasons, exacerbated by disruptions due to the pandemic. An earlier target that was set for 2015 was […]
Cancer in India
Context: A new report says cancer deaths in the US have declined by a third over the past three decades. This trend is yet to be reflected in India. Even with improvements in treatment, both the incidence of cancer and mortality continue to rise in the country. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: […]
About Lymphatic Filariasis
Focus: GS II: Health Why in News? Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare chairs National Symposium on India’s Roadmap to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) About Lymphatic Filariasis Treatment:
Ebola Virus Disease
Context: Recently, Uganda declared an end to an Ebola virus outbreak that emerged almost four months ago and claimed the lives of 55 people. The move was confirmed in a statement issued by the WHO. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About Ebola Virus Disease How does it spread? What are the symptoms? […]