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United States Reports Major Cyclosporiasis Foodborne Disease Outbreak Why in the News ? The United States has reported a major outbreak of cyclosporiasis, with over 1,645 confirmed cases across 34 States. The outbreak has renewed global attention on foodborne diseases, food safety practices, surveillance of parasitic infections, and the importance of diplomatic engagement in international …
Read MoreGlobal Immunisation Gaps Persist Despite Coverage Improvements Why in the News ? The WHO-UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization Coverage (WUENIC) 2025 report reveals that 679,000 Indian children remained zero-dose in their first year of life. Although global vaccination coverage has improved through enhanced multilateral engagement, it has not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels. Global Immunisation …
Read MoreCOUNTRIES RESUME TALKS TO FINALISE WHO PANDEMIC TREATY Why in the News? PABS Negotiations: WHO member states have resumed negotiations in Geneva to finalise the Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) mechanism under the Pandemic Agreement through enhanced diplomatic engagement and multilateral engagement. Fresh Urgency: The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo …
Read MoreWHO FLAGS GROWING INEQUITIES IN GLOBAL CANCER CARE Why in the News? WHO Report Released: The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) released the Global Status Report on Cancer, 2026, highlighting widening inequalities in cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and survival amid growing strategic competition in global healthcare systems. …
Read MoreEbola Spillover Risks Differ From Pandemic Threats Globally Why in the News ? Amid rising concerns over the ongoing Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa, experts and the World Health Organization have clarified that increased spillover events do not necessarily mean every outbreak has pandemic potential like COVID-19, emphasizing the need for ex post facto …
Read MoreCHILD MARRIAGE AS SOCIAL SCOURGE Syllabus: GS-2: ● Social issues ● Welfare schemes for vulnerable section of society Why in the News? India has reiterated its commitment to eliminate child marriage by 2030 under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), marking one year of the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. While data shows a decline in …
Read MoreWHO Urges Global Reform for Fertility Care Why in the News ? The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first-ever global guideline on infertility, urging countries to make fertility care safer, fairer, and more affordable. The guideline outlines prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and financial protection measures to ensure universal, equitable fertility services. Key Features of …
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 MoreWild Polio Detected in German Sewage Sample Why in the News? Germany has detected wild poliovirus in a wastewater sample from Hamburg, marking Europe’s first detection since 2010. The strain is linked to Afghanistan, raising concerns about global transmission although no human infections have been reported due to high vaccination coverage. This detection highlights the …
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