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21Mar 2025

Gender Barriers in TB Treatment: Challenges and Solutions

Syllabus: GS-2: Health , Government Policies & Interventions, Important International Institutions Focus: Despite India’s commitment to eliminate TB by 2025, women face unique challenges in diagnosis and treatment due to stigma, financial constraints, and social isolation. Reports highlight underdiagnosis, treatment dropouts, and discrimination, necessitating gender-sensitive policies and stronger support systems to ensure equitable healthcare access …

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28Feb 2025

HeroRATS: Revolutionary Solution for TB Diagnosis?

Syllabus: GS 3: Health Why in the News? Recently, innovative TB detection using HeroRATS gained attention as experts suggested its potential for India. With TB elimination targeted by 2025, integrating such methods could enhance early diagnosis and reduce transmission. Using Animals to Detect Tuberculosis Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the deadliest diseases worldwide, with over …

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25Feb 2025

HKU5-CoV-2: A New Coronavirus Raising Global Concerns

Why in the News? HKU5-CoV-2, a newly identified coronavirus, has drawn attention due to its genetic similarities with SARS-CoV-2 and MERS. Its ability to bind to human ACE2 receptors suggests a potential zoonotic threat, highlighting the need for global virus surveillance and preparedness. Overview and Characteristics: HKU5-CoV-2 is a newly identified coronavirus that has raised …

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11Feb 2025

President Murmu Inaugurates International Conference on Unani

Why in the news? President Droupadi Murmu is inaugurating a two-day International Conference on Unani Day in New Delhi, commemorating the birth anniversary of renowned Unani physician Hakim Ajmal Khan and promoting research, innovation, and global cooperation in Unani medicine. Event Highlights: President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate a two-day International Conference on Unani Day in …

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04Feb 2025

U.S. Withdrawal from WHO: Causes and Impacts

Syllabus: GS-2: Bilateral Groupings & Agreements , Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests , Indian Diaspora ,Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Focus: On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump announced the U.S.’s withdrawal from the World Health Organization, citing bias toward China and pandemic mismanagement. This decision, accompanied …

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04Feb 2025

World Cancer Day

Why in the news? World Cancer Day is observed on February 4th annually to raise awareness about cancer and encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment. In India, the day is significant due to the rising cancer burden, with predictions indicating cases may reach 2 million by 2040. The theme for World Cancer Day 2025-2027 is …

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03Jan 2025

Obesity: The Core of the Non-Communicable Disease Epidemic

Syllabus:  GS – 3 – Health and non communicable diseases , technology in healthcare , Lifestyle Focus : The article discusses obesity as a global health crisis and a major contributor to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular ailments. It highlights the alarming trends of obesity across age groups, especially in India, its …

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27Dec 2024

Rwanda Declares First Marburg Virus Outbreak Over

Why in the news? Rwanda successfully contained its first-ever Marburg Virus outbreak, with the WHO declaring it over after 42 days without new cases, highlighting effective public health response. Successful Containment of the Outbreak Rwanda has officially ended its first-ever Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak. WHO declared the outbreak over after 42 days without new …

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23Dec 2024

Nanoplastics Escalate Antibiotic Resistance, Threatens Global Health

Why in the news? A study reveals nanoplastics from single-use plastic bottles can facilitate antibiotic resistance through gene transfer mechanisms, emphasizing the urgent need to combat plastic pollution and its health impacts. Impact of Nanoplastics on Antibiotic Resistance: A study reveals nanoplastics from single-use plastic bottles (SUPBs) contribute to antibiotic resistance (AR). AR occurs when …

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21Dec 2024

Global Crises Interconnected: Climate, Food, Water, Health, Biodiversity

Why in the news? A groundbreaking IPBES report reveals interconnected global crises, urging integrated solutions for climate change, biodiversity loss, food insecurity, water scarcity, and health risks to address challenges effectively and sustainably. Global Challenges and Their Interconnections: A major scientific report by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) highlights the …

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