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TACKLING AIR POLLUTION REQUIRES SCIENCE-BASED PLAN, NOT JUST GRAP Why in the News? Delhi launched its Winter Action Plan on November 1 to tackle rising air pollution. Key measures include: Restrictions on entry of vehicles not complying with BS-IV emission standards. Implementation of the “No PUC, No Fuel” policy. Restrictions on construction activities. Despite these …
Read MoreINDIA REJECTS TB DRUG PATENT TO IMPROVE AFFORDABILITY WHY IN THE NEWS ? The Indian Patent Office has rejected a patent application for the BPaL tuberculosis drug combination, potentially encouraging generic competition, reducing treatment costs and improving access to shorter treatment for patients suffering from drug-resistant tuberculosis. PATENT REJECTION AND KEY FEATURES OF BPaL TREATMENT: …
Read MoreWHO REPORTS FIRST HUMAN SHAMONDA VIRUS INFECTION WHY IN NEWS ? The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported the first documented human infection with the Shamonda virus in France, following the death of an immunocompromised patient. The development has raised concerns about possible animal-to-human transmission and the need for further investigation into public health risks. …
Read MoreFRONT-OF-PACK WARNING LABELS: SUPREME COURT SCRUTINY AND FOOD SAFETY Why in the News? The Supreme Court has questioned the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) over its proposed timeline for introducing front-of-pack warning labels (FoPL) on packaged foods high in sugar, salt and saturated fat. The Court indicated that implementation should be expedited …
Read MoreCONTRACEPTIVE USE IN INDIA: GENDER DISPARITY AND THE FUTURE OF MALE CONTRACEPTION Why in the News? The WHO has issued new guidelines expanding contraceptive options and, for the first time, established a Target Product Profile for a new generation of reversible male contraceptives. The development is significant for India, where fertility has fallen below replacement …
Read MoreONESCD: GLOBAL COOPERATION FOR SICKLE CELL DISEASE Why in the News? India recently co-hosted the launch of OneSCD on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The initiative is a global partnership aimed at strengthening country-led programmes for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and improving equitable access to prevention, diagnosis, …
Read MoreWHO DECLARES UGANDA EBOLA-FREE AFTER 42 DAYS WITHOUT A NEW CASE Why in the News? The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared Uganda free of Ebola after the country completed 42 days without recording a new case. The milestone reflects successful outbreak-control measures and highlights the importance of surveillance, rapid response and coordinated public-health …
Read MoreImproving Public Health Spending Syllabus GS 2: Health Why in the News? Recently, global health funding declined after major donor countries reduced foreign assistance, increasing pressure on developing countries to improve public health spending through better planning, governance, efficient resource use, and exploring innovative financing mechanisms including institutional investors and ethical investment criteria. Introduction Strong …
Read MoreICMR Study Reveals Widespread Dyslipidemia Among Indian Adults Today Why in the News ? A recent ICMR-INDIAB study has found that 87.3% of Indian adults have at least one abnormal lipid level, with low HDL (good cholesterol) being the most common abnormality. The findings highlight the growing burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and the need …
Read MoreKERALA’S CRUDE BIRTH RATE FALLS BELOW 10 FOR THE FIRST TIME Why in the News? Historic Demographic Shift: Kerala’s Vital Statistics Report 2024 shows that the Crude Birth Rate (CBR) has fallen below 10 for the first time, indicating an advanced stage of demographic transition with implications for regional economic integration and workforce planning. Population …
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