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Japan 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 …
Read MoreExperts Push for Recognition of Type 5 Diabetes Why in the News ? Experts have urged the formal classification of “Type 5 Diabetes”, a condition prevalent among underweight young adults in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The proposal, called the Vellore Declaration, was endorsed at the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Congress 2025 and published in …
Read MoreUnited States Rejects WHO’s Pandemic Response Pact Global Health Governance Faces Setback as US Withdraws Support The United States has formally rejected the World Health Organization’s pandemic preparedness accord, which aimed to ensure equitable access to vaccines, medicines, and diagnostics during future pandemics. The decision reflects U.S. concerns over sovereignty, WHO authority, and vague language …
Read MoreBHARAT BIOTECH TO SUPPLY GSK’S MALARIA VACCINE TO GAVI IN 2026 Why in the News? Strategic partnership: Bharat Biotech to supply RTS,S malaria vaccine, developed by GSK, to Gavi from 2026. Global milestone: RTS,S is the first malaria vaccine recommended by WHO in 2021. Gavi 6.0 phase: Supplies are part of commitments for …
Read MoreUN Report Urges Support for Reproductive Autonomy Why in News? The United Nations Population Fund’s State of World Population Report 2025 emphasizes that fertility policies worldwide are still driven by population fear narratives. It urges governments to focus on reproductive autonomy, not coercion, amid declining global fertility rates and changing India demographics. The report also …
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 MoreOver 1.25 Lakh Grievances Resolved via CPGRAMS Why in the News ? The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) reported that over 1.25 lakh public grievances were addressed in April 2025 through CPGRAMS. The report ranks ministries based on performance and highlights states with the highest user registrations, notably Uttar Pradesh. Grievance Redressal …
Read MoreWHO Declares Polio Outbreak in Papua New Guinea Why in the News ? The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea after detecting the virus in healthy children during routine screening. WHO has urged for urgent immunization efforts as the country’s vaccination rate remains critically low. Outbreak Detection and …
Read MoreWorld Malaria Day 2025: WHO Renews Global Commitment Why in the News ? World Malaria Day 2025 is being observed today under the theme “Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite.” The WHO urges global stakeholders to step up efforts and investments to eliminate malaria through innovation, policy support, and community action. Malaria: Disease Overview …
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