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24Apr 2025

World Immunization Week Highlights Global Vaccine Access

Why in the News ? World Immunization Week 2025, observed globally from April 24 to 30, begins today with the theme “Immunization for All is Humanly Possible,” focusing on universal access to life-saving vaccines and celebrating immunization’s role in saving over 154 million lives. Global Campaign and Significance: World Immunization Week 2025, organized by the …

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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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11Nov 2024

Declining Health Spending Risks Achieving SDG Targets

Why in the news?  Health spending in low-income and middle-income countries, including India, has decreased post-pandemic, endangering progress toward Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and public health targets. Post-Pandemic Health Budget Trends: Government health spending in low-income countries (LICs) and lower-middle-income countries (LMICs) has seen a sharp decline after pandemic-related increases. A study by the World …

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14Oct 2024

Improving Access and Affordability of Rare Disease Treatments

Why in the news? The Delhi High Court is addressing challenges in accessing orphan drugs, highlighting funding issues and regulatory delays in the treatment of rare diseases in India. Issues in Rare Disease Treatment: Access to Orphan Drugs: The Delhi High Court has mandated improvements in the availability of “orphan drugs,” which are essential for …

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