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NFHS-6 Drops Several Key Health Indicators Data Why in the News? The release of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-6 Factsheet has sparked debate after several important indicators related to sex ratio, cancer screening, sanitation, family planning, and anaemia were omitted despite data being collected during the survey. Key Indicators Removed from NFHS-6 The NFHS-5 …
Read MoreZIMBABWE ROLLS OUT LONG-ACTING HIV PREVENTION DRUG LENACAPAVIR Why in the News? Public Health Initiative: Zimbabwe has launched rollout of long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug lenacapavir. Global First Mover: It is among the first countries offering a twice-yearly injectable HIV preventive treatment. LENACAPAVIR AND HIV PREVENTION STRATEGY Long-Acting Protection: Lenacapavir provides six months’ HIV prevention …
Read MoreRespecting the Health Rights of India’s Children Syllabus: GS Paper – 2: Issues Related to ChildrenGovernment Policies & Interventions GS Paper – 3: Social MediaEffects of Globalization on Indian Society Why in the News ? The recent death of 25 children in Madhya Pradesh due to contaminated cough syrup has once again exposed serious lapses …
Read MoreMeasles Vaccine Averted Millions of Global Deaths Why in the News? A new analysis reveals that measles vaccines have prevented over 9 crore deaths globally in the last 50 years. This success highlights the life-saving role of immunisation, particularly in Africa and Southeast Asia, where measles mortality rates were once alarmingly high. The impact of …
Read MoreWhy in News ? World Health Day 2025 emphasized maternal and newborn health under the theme “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures.” Experts highlighted the need for early screening of gestational diabetes by the 8th week to prevent long-term health risks for both mother and child. Importance of Early Screening for Gestational Diabetes: World Health Day 2025 …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) seeks partners to develop and commercialize a low-dose or pediatric oral formulation of hydroxyurea for treating sickle cell disease, addressing the lack of appropriate doses for pediatric patients. With over 20 million sickle cell disease cases in India, the initiative aims to improve treatment …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2- Women issues and efforts by various agencies GS-3- Child care leaves and economy Focus : The article emphasizes the importance of comprehensive perinatal care in preventing neurological and congenital anomalies in newborns, with a particular focus on managing hypertensive disorders like pre-eclampsia. It highlights the roles of various healthcare stakeholders and the need …
Read MoreDate : 14/05/2024 Syllabus: GS 2: Health Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors Focus: The article highlights the significant milestone of 50 years of vaccination programs and their impact on global child health, particularly as new research published in The …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 3 : Climate Change and its effects. Focus: Warmest January on record already. Warmest 2023 since “global records began in 1880” (NASA). 2024 seems to be all set to beat this unenviable record. Climate change has irrevocably altered our environmental norms, with each successive generation inheriting a planet markedly different from the last. …
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