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Telangana Reports Decline in New HIV Infections Why in the News ? On World AIDS Day 2025, Telangana reported a 58% reduction in new HIV infections, marking major progress in testing, treatment, and community outreach under TGSACS. The State’s improved performance aligns with India’s goal of eliminating AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. …
Read MoreIndia Achieves 21% Decline in Tuberculosis Cases Why in the News ? According to the World Health Organization’s Global TB Report 2025, India recorded a 21% decline in tuberculosis (TB) cases over the last decade — nearly double the global average reduction — showcasing the success of national TB elimination initiatives and improved healthcare coverage. …
Read MoreWHO Declares Mpox No Longer Global Emergency Why in the News ? The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Mpox is no longer a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) after a steady decline in cases across Africa, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring countries. Recent Developments on Mpox Outbreak: …
Read MoreIndia Develops Indigenous Multi-Stage Malaria Vaccine Why in News? India is developing AdFalciVax, a new malaria vaccine candidate targeting Plasmodium falciparum, the deadliest malaria parasite. Spearheaded by ICMR and DBT-NII, it aims to prevent clinical malaria episodes and community transmission, supporting India’s Make in India initiative and malaria elimination strategy. This development marks a significant …
Read MoreWhy in News ? India is making significant progress in combating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) through enhanced health initiatives, community engagement, and government policies. With nearly 12 NTDs affecting India, efforts to eliminate them have gained momentum, showing declining cases and improved healthcare responses. Understanding NTDs and Their Impact: Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are infectious …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India’s malaria cases decreased by 69% and deaths by 68% since 2017, leading to its official exit from WHO’s High-Burden to High-Impact (HBHI) initiative in 2024. India’s Progress in Malaria Reduction According to the World Malaria Report 2024 by WHO, India made remarkable progress in reducing malaria cases and deaths, leading …
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