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NFHS-6 DATA ON CHILD NUTRITION Why in the News? Survey Findings: The latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) shows a decline in stunting among children from 35.5% to 29.3% at the national level, highlighting the need for improved nutritional security through functional foods and nutri-cereals. Mixed Outcomes: While severe wasting declined significantly from 7.7% to …
Read MoreNFHS-6 Drops Several Key Health Indicators Data Why in the News? The release of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-6 Factsheet has sparked debate after several important indicators related to sex ratio, cancer screening, sanitation, family planning, and anaemia were omitted despite data being collected during the survey. Key Indicators Removed from NFHS-6 The NFHS-5 …
Read MoreIndia Witnesses Declining Birth And Infant Mortality Rates Why in the News ? The latest Sample Registration Survey (SRS) 2024 highlights India’s ongoing demographic transition, showing a decline in birth rates, death rates, and infant mortality, while also revealing persistent rural-urban disparities in healthcare outcomes. Key Findings From Sample Registration Survey 2024 India’s birth rate …
Read MoreVaccines Key To Combating India’s Antibiotic Resistance Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Health Why in the News ? India is witnessing a severe Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) crisis, with drug-resistant infections causing thousands of deaths annually. A recent report by the Global Antibiotic Resistance Partnership (GARP) highlighted that expanding vaccination coverage, especially for typhoid …
Read MoreSTRUCTURAL DEFICITS IN INDIA’S PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM Syllabus: GS 2: Issues related to public welfare Health care Why in the News? The Allahabad High Court ruling (2026) reaffirmed that Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 overrides earlier court orders, providing relief to Tharu tribal claims and raising concerns about its inconsistent implementation. PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM …
Read MoreRISING HEALTHCARE COSTS AND THE NEED FOR AFFORDABLE ACCESS IN INDIA Syllabus: GS 2: Health Government policies and intervention Why in the News? A recent government consumption survey highlights that out-of-pocket (OOP) healthcare expenditure has risen faster than CPI and health inflation, raising concerns about affordability and access. HEALTHCARE FINANCING IN INDIA ● …
Read MoreMeasles Outbreak in Bangladesh Highlights Immunisation System Failure Why in the News ? A severe measles outbreak in Bangladesh has caused at least 38 child deaths, exposing critical gaps in vaccination coverage, healthcare infrastructure, and rising malnutrition, raising concerns about resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases in South Asia. Causes and Spread of Measles Outbreak: Rising fatalities: …
Read MoreHPV Vaccination Drive Marks Public Health Milestone Syllabus: GS-2: Issues Related to Women, Health Why in the News ? India has launched a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme to prevent cervical cancer, marking a major step in public health. Backed by long-term research and global evidence, the initiative aims to significantly reduce future cancer …
Read MoreIndia’s Five Priority Pathways to Eliminate Tuberculosis Syllabus: GS Paper-2 Health ,Government Policies & Interventions, Important International Institutions Why in the News ? India has made significant progress in reducing tuberculosis (TB) cases, achieving a 21% decline in the last decade. However, with over 3 lakh annual deaths and rising urban and tribal burdens, renewed …
Read MoreMeghalaya Intensifies Surveillance Amid Meningococcal Cases Why in the News ? The Meghalaya government has strengthened surveillance and issued a public advisory after two Agniveer trainees in Shillong died of suspected meningococcal bacterial infection, prompting enhanced contact tracing, quarantine measures, and epidemiological investigation in the East Khasi Hills district. Outbreak Response and Government Measures: Two …
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