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HANTAVIRUS OUTBREAK AND GLOBAL HEALTH SURVEILLANCE Why in the News? WHO Alert: World Health Organization reported a cluster of Andes hantavirus infections aboard the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius. Fatal Cases: The outbreak resulted in three deaths, six laboratory-confirmed cases, and two probable infections among passengers and crew. Public Concern: Renewed attention emerged due to …
Read MoreVaccines Key To Combating India’s Antibiotic Resistance Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Health Why in the News ? India is witnessing a severe Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) crisis, with drug-resistant infections causing thousands of deaths annually. A recent report by the Global Antibiotic Resistance Partnership (GARP) highlighted that expanding vaccination coverage, especially for typhoid …
Read MoreTamil Nadu Leads TB Control Syllabus GS 2: Health Why in the News? Recently, World AIDS Day 2024 renewed attention on India’s HIV progress and rising TB burden. WHO’s Global TB Report 2025 highlighted India holding 25% of global TB and MDR-TB cases, demanding stronger, faster action. Introduction India’s public health journey against AIDS and …
Read MoreGavi–UNICEF Deal Boosts Global Malaria Vaccination Why in the News? Gavi and UNICEF have signed a new procurement agreement to make the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine more affordable and widely available. This deal is expected to save $90 million and enable vaccination of nearly seven million additional children worldwide, addressing concerns about potential human rights violations …
Read MoreRedefining the Narrative of TB Eradication Worldwide Syllabus: GS 2 ● TB eradication ● Attaining SDGs Why in the News This article examines how India’s innovations—especially portable molecular diagnostics like Truenat—are reshaping global TB eradication efforts. It explains the shift from conventional, centralised diagnostics to point-of-care technologies, highlights public-private collaboration, assesses remaining challenges such as …
Read MoreIndia Struggles to Meet 2025 TB Elimination Goal Why in the News? The Global TB Report 2025 highlights India’s slow progress toward its target of eliminating tuberculosis by 2025, despite improvements in diagnosis and treatment. Rising drug-resistant TB, treatment gaps, and pandemic disruptions continue to delay India’s TB eradication pathway. Concerns have been raised about …
Read MoreWHA Declares Common Skin Diseases a Global Health Priority Why in the News? On May 24, 2025, the World Health Assembly (WHA) adopted a historic resolution recognizing common skin diseases as a global public health priority, aiming to improve dermatologic care, reduce stigma, and promote health equity, especially in developing countries where the skin diseases …
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 the News? The Genome India Project has completed mapping the genetic diversity of 10,000 individuals across 83 groups. It aims to advance personalized medicine, track disease patterns, and provide insights into India’s population evolution. Applications in Health and Medicine Personalized Medicine: The genome database can help identify genetic predispositions to diseases and develop …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Brucellosis, a zoonotic bacterial disease affecting livestock and humans, has raised concerns. Preventive measures like livestock vaccination and pasteurization of dairy products are crucial for controlling its spread and safeguarding public health. Overview of Brucellosis: Brucellosis is a zoonotic bacterial infection caused by various species of Brucella. It primarily affects livestock …
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