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Centre Tightens Safety Norms for Siddha Therapies Why in the News ? The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced detailed Codes of Practice for Siddha therapies such as Pugai and Poti Timirtal, mandating patient screening, informed consent, treatment documentation, and adverse-event reporting to improve safety and standardization in traditional healthcare. BIS Introduces New Safety …
Read MoreTO BE FUTURE READY, HEALTHCARE MUST ENSURE QUALITY Syllabus: GS 3: Science and Technology GS 2: Health Why in the News? The Lancet Commission on Reimagining India’s Health System was launched recently, renewing debate on whether India’s healthcare reforms prioritise quality, continuity, and equity, beyond financial coverage, as the country confronts rising non-communicable diseases, mental …
Read MoreRegulating Misleading Health Ads Syllabus GS 2: Health Why in the News? Recently, concerns were raised about Big Tech platforms violating India’s Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954 (DMR Act), by publishing objectionable advertisements for ayurvedic and homeopathic products, prompting calls for urgent regulatory reforms. Introduction The increasing dominance of Big Tech in …
Read MoreMAKING HEALTH CARE SAFE FOR EVERY INDIAN Syllabus: GS-2: Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population Performance of social sectors like Health Why in the News? On World Patient Safety Day (September 17), attention is drawn to gaps in ensuring safe health care for every Indian. With rising chronic diseases, overburdened providers, and insufficient …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Why in the News? The recent fire at a private neonatal care nursing home in New Delhi has spotlighted the systemic failures in health-care regulations in India. This tragic incident has …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Supreme Court seeks government response on PIL regarding regulation of sex-change surgeries for intersex individuals, highlighting risks involved. source:TOI About the Petition for Regulation: The Supreme Court sought the government’s response on a PIL urging regulation of medical interventions, including sex reassignment surgeries, for intersex children at birth. Intersex individuals are …
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