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Why in the news? A study published in Springer Nature highlights that adolescent girls and individuals with co-morbidities are at increased risk of adverse events after receiving Bharat Biotech’s Covexin (BBV152) vaccine. Nearly one-third of participants in the observational study reported adverse events of special interest (AESI). Conducted by Banaras Hindu University, the study titled …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2 :Public health and expenditure by government . its impact and challenges therein. Focus : This article critically examines the trends in public health spending in India, shedding light on recent increases attributed to the States rather than the Union government. It analyzes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on spending patterns, explores shifts …
Read MoreDate : 14/05/2024 Syllabus: GS 2: Health Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors Focus: The article highlights the significant milestone of 50 years of vaccination programs and their impact on global child health, particularly as new research published in The …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Safety concerns over milk products prompt Delhi High Court’s pilot project in a designated dairy, addressing spurious drugs and hygiene. About Observations on Dairy Conditions: The Delhi High Court expressed concern over the safety of milk products consumed by citizens, noting potential risks. It highlighted issues such as the use of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? AstraZeneca, known for its COVID-19 vaccine Covishield, withdraws globally due to rare side-effects and surplus availability of updated vaccines. source:reuters Key Points:AstraZeneca Withdraws COVID-19 Vaccine: AstraZeneca, in collaboration with Oxford University, has commenced the global withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine. Marketed as ‘Covishield’ in India through a partnership with the Serum …
Read MoreWhy in the news? West Nile fever outbreak in Kerala prompts alert after one death and eight cases reported across districts, sparking health concerns. source:scribd About Alert Issued by Kerala Government: Alert issued after one death and eight cases reported from Kozhikode, Malappuram, and Thrissur districts. Death of a 79-year-old man from Thrissur attributed to …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2 : Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Focus: Recent disclosures concerning AstraZeneca’s Covishield COVID-19 vaccine have sparked intense debate across various media platforms. Media outlets have reported AstraZeneca’s …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Banned Oxytocin misuse in Delhi dairies prompts HC action against animal cruelty; authorities urged to tackle spurious usage. About the Banned Oxytocin Usage in Delhi Dairies: Oxytocin was banned in April 2018 for misuse on milch cattle to enhance yield, affecting cattle and human health. Recent report raises concerns about its …
Read MoreWhy in the news? “Poor identification of brain death cases hindering organ donations in India, prompting Union Health Ministry’s intervention.” About the Challenges in Organ Donation: Poor Identification of Brain Death Cases: Despite many potential cases, India faces low rates of organ donation due to inadequate identification and certification of brain death cases. The Union …
Read MoreWhy in the news? “Supreme Court petition seeks expert panel to investigate Covishield vaccine’s safety after AstraZeneca’s blood clot concerns.” source:slideserve About Plea for Vaccine Safety Probe: Advocate Vishal Tiwari filed a petition in the Supreme Court concerning the safety of the Covishield vaccine. The petition requests the formation of an expert medical panel to …
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