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Novo Nordisk Launches Once-Weekly Insulin ‘Awiqli’ in India Why in the News? Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has launched Awiqli, a once-weekly basal insulin, in India, marking a significant milestone in strategic partnerships between Denmark and India in the healthcare sector. Its generic name is insulin icodec. The medicine is designed to reduce the frequency …
Read MoreCough Syrup Sale Through Licensed Pharmacies: A Step Towards Safer Rural Healthcare Introduction India’s decision to restrict the sale of cough syrups only through licensed pharmacies marks an important shift in public health governance. The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945, removing the earlier exemption that allowed cough …
Read MoreINDIA NEEDS INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES TO ELIMINATE TB Syllabus: GS 2: Issues related to the Social sector : Health care. Government policies and interventions. Why in the News? India’s fight against Tuberculosis (TB) has gained momentum following encouraging results from the PreVenTB Trial, which demonstrated significant efficacy of indigenous vaccines against extrapulmonary TB. The findings …
Read MoreThe Impact of Negligence in India’s Health Sector on the Global Pharmaceutical Industry Introduction India, often referred to as the “Pharmacy of the World,” plays a crucial role in the global pharmaceutical industry. With a robust generics market, the country supplies over 50% of the world’s demand for various vaccines and around 40% of the …
Read MoreCentre Approves Scheme to Expand Medical Education Seats Why in the News? As China battles the impact of Super Typhoon Ragasa, India focuses on strengthening its healthcare infrastructure. The Union Cabinet approved Phase 3 of a Centrally Sponsored Scheme to add 5,023 undergraduate and 5,000 postgraduate medical seats by 2028-29. This will strengthen government medical …
Read MoreAyushman Bharat PM-JAY: Transforming Healthcare Access Nationwide Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 : Health, Government Policies & Interventions, Important Schemes, Social Sector Initiatives, Public Policy, Central Sector Schemes Why in the News? Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY, launched in 2018, continues to revolutionize health care access and traditional medicine in India. With over 10.3 crore hospital admissions …
Read MoreAyush Ministry Joins Women’s Health National Campaign: Advancing India’s Rise in Healthcare Why in the News ? The Ministry of Ayush joined the Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan, a national health campaign launched by the Ministry of Health to promote women’s health, non-communicable disease screening, and holistic wellness, integrating Ayurveda and yoga for empowerment. This …
Read MoreLOOKING BEYOND SUICIDE HELPLINES IN INDIA Syllabus: GS-2: Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population Performance of these Schemes Why in the News? On World Suicide Prevention Day, experts emphasized that while mental health helplines like Tele-MANAS provide crucial immediate support, they cannot substitute systemic reforms. India requires trained professionals, community interventions, awareness campaigns, …
Read MoreIndia’s Organ Donation Rate Remains Critically Low Why in the News? India recorded 18,900 organ transplants in 2024, the highest ever in a year, yet the donation rate stands at just 0.81 per million, far below global leaders like Spain (52 pmp), highlighting a persistent organ availability gap. This news brings attention to the critical …
Read MoreIndia Records 18,900 Organ Transplants in 2023 Why in the News? India achieved a record 18,900 organ transplants in 2023, ranking third globally in organ donation. Health Minister J.P. Nadda highlighted the increase in pledges and the noble impact of organ donation at the 15th Organ Donation Day, emphasizing the importance of organ donation in …
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