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Why in the news? The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) announced a policy granting 42 days of special leave for central government employees donating organs, encouraging organ donation and supporting donors’ recovery and well-being. Central Government Employees Granted Leave for Organ Donation: The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) announced a special …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: India and its neighbourhood relations Bilateral , Regional and Global Agreements involving India Defence Why in the News? India’s contraceptive landscape reveals a stark gender imbalance, with only 0.3% of men opting for sterilisation, highlighting the urgent need for shared contraceptive responsibility to achieve gender equality. Contraceptive Practices: Gender Disparity Historical precedence: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Ministry’s ‘One Health’ Pavilion at IITF 2024 promotes integrated healthcare through screenings, education, and awareness, highlighting human, animal, and environmental health interconnections. About the Health Services and Screenings Offered: The ‘One Health’ Pavilion at the 43rd India International Trade Fair in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, inaugurated by V.K. Paul, Member …
Read MoreWhy in the news? WHO’s 2024 report shows India’s 17.7% TB incidence reduction since 2015, highlighting efforts under the National TB Elimination Programme to achieve TB-free status by 2025. Achievements in Reducing TB Incidence: India achieved a 7% decline in TB cases from 2015 to 2023, surpassing the global average of 8.3%, according to WHO’s …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The U-WIN initiative streamlines immunisation tracking for pregnant women and children in India, integrating healthcare services to boost vaccination coverage, improve accessibility, and ensure that no child is left without life-saving vaccines. Digital Integration in Immunisation: U-WIN Overview U-WIN Initiative: The Universal Immunisation Programme-WIN (U-WIN) is a digital platform designed to …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India has achieved a significant public health milestone by eliminating trachoma, reducing its prevalence to 0.7%, with important implications for health and economic productivity. Achievement in Public Health: India has successfully eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, reaching a prevalence rate of7%. This milestone reflects significant public health progress, reducing …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Union Health Ministry has increased the monthly nutrition support for tuberculosis (TB) patients under the Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana from Rs 500 to Rs 1,000, aiming to improve patient health and aid recovery during treatment through better nutritional support. Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana: Boosting Nutrition Support for TB Patients Increased Support: The …
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