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India Struggles to Meet 2025 TB Elimination Goal Why in the News? The Global TB Report 2025 highlights India’s slow progress toward its target of eliminating tuberculosis by 2025, despite improvements in diagnosis and treatment. Rising drug-resistant TB, treatment gaps, and pandemic disruptions continue to delay India’s TB eradication pathway. Concerns have been raised about …
Read MoreWild Polio Detected in German Sewage Sample Why in the News? Germany has detected wild poliovirus in a wastewater sample from Hamburg, marking Europe’s first detection since 2010. The strain is linked to Afghanistan, raising concerns about global transmission although no human infections have been reported due to high vaccination coverage. This detection highlights the …
Read MoreIndia Achieves 21% Decline in Tuberculosis Cases Why in the News ? According to the World Health Organization’s Global TB Report 2025, India recorded a 21% decline in tuberculosis (TB) cases over the last decade — nearly double the global average reduction — showcasing the success of national TB elimination initiatives and improved healthcare coverage. …
Read MoreJapan Reports Third Avian Influenza Outbreak This Season Why in the News ? Japan has confirmed its third outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) this season at a poultry farm in Niigata Prefecture, leading to the culling of 630,000 chickens. The outbreak follows earlier cases in Hokkaido’s Shiraoi and Eniwa cities in October. This …
Read MoreRespecting the Health Rights of India’s Children Syllabus: GS Paper – 2: Issues Related to ChildrenGovernment Policies & Interventions GS Paper – 3: Social MediaEffects of Globalization on Indian Society Why in the News ? The recent death of 25 children in Madhya Pradesh due to contaminated cough syrup has once again exposed serious lapses …
Read MoreLASSA FEVER DEATH TOLL IN NIGERIA RISES TO 172 IN 2025 Why in the News? Rising fatalities: Nigeria has reported 172 deaths from Lassa fever since January 2025, highlighting environmental security concerns and the need for comprehensive environmental impact assessments. Widespread outbreak: 924 confirmed cases out of 8,041 suspected were reported across multiple states, indicating …
Read MoreFSSAI Restricts Misuse of ORS Labeling Rights Why in the News? The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered that only WHO-approved formulations can be labelled as Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS). This follows a Hyderabad-based paediatrician’s decade-long campaign against sugar-rich drinks falsely marketed as medical-grade ORS. The decision reflects a growing trend …
Read MoreJal Jeevan Mission Achieves 80% Tap Water Coverage Why in the News ? The Ministry of Jal Shakti announced that over 15.71 crore rural households now have tap water connections under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), achieving 80% national coverage. This marks a major step toward sustainable and inclusive rural water accessibility, contributing to India’s …
Read MoreWHO Flags Contaminated Oral Liquid Medicines in India Why in the News ? The World Health Organization (WHO), as part of its commitment to sustainable development goals in global health and the clean energy transition, including the development of offshore wind farms, issued a medical product alert on three contaminated oral liquid medicines — Coldrif, …
Read MoreJapan Declares Nationwide Flu Epidemic Amid Rising Cases Why in the News ? The Government of Japan has officially declared a nationwide flu epidemic as over 4,000 influenza cases have been reported across the country. The outbreak has forced school closures in several regions, with Okinawa, Tokyo, and Kagoshima recording the highest infection rates. Current …
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