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Why 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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