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13Dec 2025

Karachi on Alert: Rising H3N2 Flu Cases

H3N2 Influenza Surge Raises Health Concerns in Karachi Why in the News ? Karachi is witnessing a sharp rise in H3N2 influenza cases, following an earlier H1N1 outbreak, with children, elderly, and pregnant women most affected. Hospitals report increased patient inflow, highlighting seasonal flu risks and regional public health preparedness challenges. Rising Influenza Cases and …

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10Dec 2025

Urban Health Crisis: Call for Systemic Reform

Urban Health Fragility Demands Urgent Systemic Reforms Syllabus: GS-2: Health , Government Policies & Interventions , Welfare Schemes Why in the News ? India’s latest ICE360 (2023) survey findings, along with the NFHS dataset, reveal that Indian cities are becoming high-risk illness zones due to uneven health insurance coverage, overdependence on private care, low institutional …

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01Dec 2025

Telangana Reports Decline in New HIV Infections

Telangana Reports Decline in New HIV Infections Why in the News ? On World AIDS Day 2025, Telangana reported a 58% reduction in new HIV infections, marking major progress in testing, treatment, and community outreach under TGSACS. The State’s improved performance aligns with India’s goal of eliminating AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. …

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01Dec 2025

Tamil Nadu Leads TB Control

Tamil Nadu Leads TB Control Syllabus GS 2: Health Why in the News? Recently, World AIDS Day 2024 renewed attention on India’s HIV progress and rising TB burden. WHO’s Global TB Report 2025 highlighted India holding 25% of global TB and MDR-TB cases, demanding stronger, faster action. Introduction India’s public health journey against AIDS and …

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29Nov 2025

Global Reform Urged for Fertility Care: WHO

WHO Urges Global Reform for Fertility Care Why in the News ? The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first-ever global guideline on infertility, urging countries to make fertility care safer, fairer, and more affordable. The guideline outlines prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and financial protection measures to ensure universal, equitable fertility services. Key Features of …

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26Nov 2025

Toxic Air Threatens 60% of Indian Districts

Sixty Percent Of Indian Districts Face Toxic Air: A Constitutional Challenge Why in the News? A new Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) analysis reveals that 60% of India’s districts experience year-round PM2.5 pollution, exceeding national standards. Delhi and Assam together account for nearly half of the 50 most polluted districts, highlighting …

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25Nov 2025

Gavi–UNICEF Deal Boosts Global Malaria Vaccination

Gavi–UNICEF Deal Boosts Global Malaria Vaccination Why in the News? Gavi and UNICEF have signed a new procurement agreement to make the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine more affordable and widely available. This deal is expected to save $90 million and enable vaccination of nearly seven million additional children worldwide, addressing concerns about potential human rights violations …

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25Nov 2025

Road Dust Control: India’s Overlooked Air Pollution Crisis

Road Dust Control: India’s Overlooked Air Pollution Crisis Syllabus: GS Paper -3 Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Sustainable Development, Climate Change Why in the News? India’s efforts to reduce PM₁₀ levels under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) highlight that road dust remains a major pollution contributor despite heavy investments. Recent assessments …

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21Nov 2025

South Asia Air Pollution Crisis: Take Urgent Action

South Asia’s Worsening Air Pollution Needs Urgent Action Syllabus: GSPaper-3 Environmental Pollution & Degradation ,Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) ,Sustainable Development ,Climate Change Why in the News ? The 2024 India–Pakistan Smog renewed concerns about escalating air pollution across South Asia, with Delhi and Lahore recording some of the world’s worst AQI levels. Reports from Greenpeace …

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20Nov 2025

Supreme Court Empowers CAQM for Stronger Pollution Control

Supreme Court Empowers CAQM for Stronger Pollution Control Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has allowed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to take proactive measures to curb the severe air pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR, including implementing higher-level GRAP restrictions earlier than scheduled after air quality reached alarming levels. This decision comes …

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