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Why in the News ? The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) officially recognised Type 5 Diabetes — a malnutrition-induced, insulin-deficiency disorder — as a distinct form at the 75th World Congress on Diabetes. It mainly affects lean, undernourished young adults in low- and middle-income countries. What is Type 5 Diabetes? Type 5 Diabetes primarily affects lean …
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 MoreSYLLABUS: GS 3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Focus: There is scientific consensus that 2023 was the hottest year ever in the planet’s recorded history. Source: Oxford As global temperatures continue to rise, the health impacts of this heat become increasingly severe, affecting not only the spread of infectious diseases but also …
Read MoreWhy in the news? WHO introduces the term ‘infectious respiratory particles’ for airborne pathogens, addressing communication challenges during COVID-19 pandemic, enhancing global understanding. Definition of Airborne Pathogens: The World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced the term ‘infectious respiratory particles’ (IRPs) to describe pathogens transmitted through the air. This terminology aims to address the lack of …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3 – Health and related technological advancement Focus : Overview of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Hepatitis Report 2024. Highlighting India’s significant contribution to the global hepatitis disease burden. Source- MHA Key Findings from the Report Statistics on the prevalence of viral hepatitis worldwide- India accounted for 6% of the total viral hepatitis …
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 …
Read MoreWhy in the news? High prevalence of hepatitis in India, ranking second globally, prompts concerns over low diagnosis and treatment rates. source:slideserve About the High Prevalence of Hepatitis in India: Statistics: India ranks second globally in viral hepatitis cases, with over 11% of the global burden reported in 2022. Numbers: Approximately 29 million cases of …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Focus: The world is negotiating a pandemic treaty to strengthen global health response. But as long as rich countries pursue their trade interests, equity will remain elusive Source:- …
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