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Tamil Nadu’s TN-KET Initiative Reduces TB Deaths Why in the News? Tamil Nadu’s TN-KET initiative, launched in 2022, has led to a 21% decline in early TB deaths by using a triage-based tool for swift identification of severely ill tuberculosis (TB) patients. The model demonstrates potential for nationwide adoption under India’s TB elimination programme, showcasing …
Read MorePHENOME INDIA ‘NATIONAL BIOBANK’ INAUGURATED TO BOOST DISEASE RESEARCH Why in the News? Inauguration event: Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the Phenome India National Biobank in New Delhi. Research boost: Hosted by CSIR-IGIB, it will collect genomic, lifestyle, and clinical data from 10,000 individuals. Nationwide impact: Aims to support cohort-based research reflecting India’s ethnic, geographic, and …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Launched by: Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) under the Ministry of Coal’s guidance as part of a CSR program. Focus Area: CHARAK stands for Community Health: A Responsive Action for Koylanchal, addressing healthcare needs of economically weaker sections in Singrauli and Sonbhadra Key Highlights of CHARAK Initiative Eligibility Criteria: Families with an …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) seeks partners to develop and commercialize a low-dose or pediatric oral formulation of hydroxyurea for treating sickle cell disease, addressing the lack of appropriate doses for pediatric patients. With over 20 million sickle cell disease cases in India, the initiative aims to improve treatment …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Why in the News? The National Health Policy (NHP) 2017 aims for universal access to quality, affordable healthcare. Government health expenditure is on the rise according to National Health Accounts (NHA) data, including provisional estimates for …
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