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Philippines Floods Raise Alarms Over Waterborne Diseases Why in the News ? The Philippines has issued a health alert following severe flooding in northern regions caused by enhanced southwest monsoon rainfall. Authorities are warning residents about increased risks of waterborne and vector-borne diseases, while disaster agencies continue post-cyclone recovery operations. Floods Trigger Public Health Concerns: …
Read MoreWhy in News ? India is making significant progress in combating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) through enhanced health initiatives, community engagement, and government policies. With nearly 12 NTDs affecting India, efforts to eliminate them have gained momentum, showing declining cases and improved healthcare responses. Understanding NTDs and Their Impact: Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are infectious …
Read MoreWhy in the News? India and Nepal signed an MoU in New Delhi to enhance collaboration in Water, Sanitation, Hygiene (WASH), and waste management. The agreement aims to improve clean water access, sanitation infrastructure, and intergovernmental cooperation between the two nations. MoU for Strengthening WASH Collaboration: India and Nepal signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Focus: The Swachh Bharat Mission fully owned by the state has become a toolkit for privatisation of public health services. About Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM): Launch and Objective: Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) was launched …
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