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The 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 …
Read MoreWhy in the news? “Poor identification of brain death cases hindering organ donations in India, prompting Union Health Ministry’s intervention.” About the Challenges in Organ Donation: Poor Identification of Brain Death Cases: Despite many potential cases, India faces low rates of organ donation due to inadequate identification and certification of brain death cases. The Union …
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 …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Focus: Capping costs in private sector is important but healthcare can’t do without adequate state investment. Healthcare Costs and Impoverishment Healthcare expenses can quickly become overwhelming, leading to financial crises for …
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