Lumpy Skin Disease
Context: Cattle herders in western Rajasthan have suffered heavy losses due to an outbreak of the contagious Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD). Relevance: GS-II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Key Points About Lumpy Skin Disease Key Points: Hundreds of cattle have died from infection, according to data from the state animal husbandary department. The state’s dairy […]
What Is The Marburg Virus Disease?
Context The first two cases of the Marburg virus, a highly infectious Ebola-like disease, have been confirmed officially by Ghana after test results were verified by a Senegal laboratory. This outbreak is only the second time that the disease has been detected in West Africa. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: What is […]
About Kala Azar
Context: Eleven districts of Bengal reported at least 65 cases of black fever or ‘Kala-Azar disease in the last couple of weeks, a senior official of the health department said, based on state-administered surveillance. Relevance: GS III- Health, Prelims About Kala Azar Kala-azar is a slow progressing indigenous disease caused by a protozoan parasite of […]
Monkeypox Disease
Focus: GS II- Health Why in News? The first case of monkeypox was confirmed in India on July 14, after a person who had returned to Kerala from abroad developed symptoms of the disease. About Monkeypox: Monkeypox is a viral zoonotic disease with symptoms similar to smallpox, although with less clinical severity. The CDC’s monkeypox overview says the […]
Monkeypox Infection
Context: Recently, Study finds three asymptomatic monkeypox cases. Relevance: GS II-Health Dimensions of the Article: Details About Monkeypox virus Zoonotic disease Symptoms and treatment What did the study find? About Monkeypox virus The monkeypox virus is an orthopoxvirus, which is a genus of viruses that also includes the variola virus, which causes smallpox, and vaccinia […]
The Subtle Approach to Ayurveda
Context Valuable observations on health need to be delinked from outdated theories, implausible conjectures and superstitions. Relevance Essay and GS Paper 2: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health Mains Question Ayurveda is now positioned to become a major player in the health and medical care system as a result […]
Controlling Tuberculosis: The Indian Way Ahead
Context: Tuberculosis is the worst endemic illness, claiming the lives of 1.5 million people each year (WHO). TB hits individuals at their most productive years, impoverishing the family and the nation. Every day, around 1,400 people die from tuberculosis in India, the world’s TB capital. These are just estimates since our healthcare system lacks a […]
Scaling Up the Indian Dietary Interventions
Context: Priority should be given to preconception nutrition, maternal nutrition, and child feeding practises in the first 1,000 days of life. Relevance: GS Paper 2: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources Mains Question: (NFHS)-5 data shows the duality in the Public health infrastructure and policy making. Comment. […]
What is Anthrax?
Context: After finding several carcasses of wild boar, Kerala health officials confirmed the presence of anthrax, a serious infectious disease caused by spore-forming bacteria, in Athirappilly of Thrissur district. Relevance: GS II-Health Dimensions of the Article: What is Anthrax? How do animals get Anthrax? How do humans get infected? What are the symptoms of Anthrax? […]
New Monkeypox Symptoms Found in UK Patients
Context: Recently, Monkeypox patients from the UK exhibited different symptoms from those observed in previous outbreaks, according to a study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases Journal. Relevance: GS II-Health Dimensions of the Article: Details About Monkeypox virus Zoonotic disease Symptoms and treatment What did the study find? Details: The researchers also recommended that the […]