Nutrition Rating Stars on Food Packaging Labels
Context The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a draught notification for front-of-pack labelling in order to discourage consumers from purchasing packaged foods that are high in sugar, salt, and fat. Relevance GS Paper 2: Issues relating to poverty and hunger. Mains Question Despite being self-sufficient in food production, India faces […]
Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia
Context: Jean-Luc Godard one of the legends of French New Wave cinema, died earlier this week by assisted suicide at the age of 91. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: What are assisted suicide and euthanasia? Does India allow assisted suicide or euthanasia? Which are the recent cases dealing with this issue in […]
National List of Essential Medicines
Context: Recently, The Union Health Ministry launched the new National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM), where 384 drugs have been included in this list with addition of 34 drugs, while 26 from the previous list have been dropped. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: What is NLEM? How are drugs eliminated and added […]
Superbug Infection
Context A year-long study of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) across the country paints a bleak picture of superbugs (or drug-resistant microorganisms) triumphing over medications. Healthcare Associated Infection Surveillance-India, a newly formed organisation, conducted the survey. Relevance GS Paper 2: Health Mains Question The superbug crisis in India is a global public health issue. Discuss the factors […]
Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
Context: Recently, the President of India launched the `Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan’. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: About Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan About Tuberculosis About Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan It has been envisioned to bring together all community stakeholders to support those on TB treatment and […]
A Must-Have Global Pandemic Treaty
Context A draught international pandemic treaty governing pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response will be ready for negotiation by 2024, according to Soumya Swaminathan, WHO chief scientist. The document will aid in addressing global public health challenges highlighted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The draft’s vision is to protect against pandemic consequences through “equity, human rights, […]
Uniformed Forces and Mental Health
Context: The government needs to take immediate action to address mental health issues in the uniformed services. Relevance: GS II: Health and Education Dimensions of the Article: What is mental wellness? Reasons for the Prevalence of Mental Health Issues in the Uniformed Forces Impact of the Rising Mental Health issues among the forces What is […]
Rashtriya Poshan Maah
Focus: GS II- Health Why in News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development is celebrating the 5th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2022 from 1st to 30th September 2022. This year, the objective is to trigger Poshan Maah through Gram Panchayats as Poshan Panchayats with key focus on “Mahila aur Swasthya” and “Bacha aur Shiksha”. National Nutrition Month (Rashtriya Poshan Maah) The entire […]
Cosmetic Surgery For Transgender People
Context The Union government has announced that transgender people will be eligible for Rs 5 lakh in annual health insurance under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. In this regard, the National Health Authority, which is part of the Health Ministry, has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Social Justice. Relevance GS Paper 2: Issues related to […]
Tomato Flu Among Children
Context In the most recent issue of the Lancet Respiratory Journal, doctors issued a warning about the emergence of a new non-life-threatening virus known as tomato flu among children under the age of five. Relevance GS Paper 2: Health Mains Question What exactly is Tomato Flu? What are your concerns about this? How the virus has […]