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ONESCD: GLOBAL COOPERATION FOR SICKLE CELL DISEASE Why in the News? India recently co-hosted the launch of OneSCD on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The initiative is a global partnership aimed at strengthening country-led programmes for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and improving equitable access to prevention, diagnosis, …
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 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 …
Read MoreJapan Reports Third Avian Influenza Outbreak This Season Why in the News ? Japan has confirmed its third outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) this season at a poultry farm in Niigata Prefecture, leading to the culling of 630,000 chickens. The outbreak follows earlier cases in Hokkaido’s Shiraoi and Eniwa cities in October. This …
Read MoreThe Impact of Negligence in India’s Health Sector on the Global Pharmaceutical Industry Introduction India, often referred to as the “Pharmacy of the World,” plays a crucial role in the global pharmaceutical industry. With a robust generics market, the country supplies over 50% of the world’s demand for various vaccines and around 40% of the …
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