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Why in the news? Health experts warn of the potential spread of the H5N1 avian flu virus during the Haj pilgrimage and Eid-ul-Adha celebrations, involving the sacrifice of millions of animals. Concerns raised about the risk of transmission from animals to humans, particularly in community settings worldwide. source:cdc About Hajj Pilgrimage and Eid-ul-Adha celebrations: Eid-ul-Adha: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Serum Institute of India (SII) dispatched the first set of R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine doses to Africa, marking a significant advancement in healthcare accessibility for the continent. source:scribd About R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine: Development and Approval: The R21/Matrix-M vaccine, developed by the University of Oxford and the Serum Institute of India, received …
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 2 : Health Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sec tor/Services relating to Health Government Policies and Interventions Focus: Commemorating 50 years since the inception of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) by WHO in 1974. Reflecting on achievements, challenges, and future opportunities in global and national immunization efforts. Source: Slideshare …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-II: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Why in the news? The “National One Health Mission” aims to address interdependence of humans, animals, and environment for pandemic preparedness. Source:scrib About Embracing a Holistic Approach to One Health: The interconnectedness of humans, animals, and the environment …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Health, Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Arising out of their Design & Implementation. Focus: Under One health mission, a national network of high-risk pathogen (Biosafety level or BSL 3 and BSL 4) laboratories has been created Source: X.com The advent of the ‘One Health’ approach marks a pivotal shift in how we …
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