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Anti-Obesity Drugs Debate Syllabus GS 2: Health Why in the News? Recently, concerns have risen over anti-obesity drugs and Air India’s BMI-based crew policy, raising questions about rising obesity, medicalisation, and the growing influence of pharmaceutical markets in India. Introduction India is facing a growing obesity crisis alongside rapid expansion of pharmaceutical solutions. Recent developments, …
Read MoreWorld Homoeopathy Day Highlights Role In Sustainable Healthcare Why in the News ? World Homoeopathy Day 2026 is being observed to mark the birth anniversary of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, with the theme “Homoeopathy for Sustainable Health”, highlighting its role in achieving Universal Health Coverage and contributing to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) globally, while …
Read MoreWorld Health Day Highlights Science And Collective Action Why in the News ? World Health Day 2026 is being observed globally with the theme “Together for health. Stand with science”. The day emphasises scientific collaboration, One Health approach, and strengthening healthcare systems to ensure accessible, affordable, and equitable health services for all, including the right …
Read MoreQdenga Vaccine Offers Hope Against Dengue Burden Why in the News ? India has cleared Qdenga (TAK-003), its first dengue vaccine, for individuals aged 4–60 years. This marks a major step in tackling dengue burden, though experts caution that it reduces disease severity, not transmission, requiring continued public health efforts. Significance and Benefits of Dengue …
Read MoreRising Childhood Obesity Trends in India and World Why in the News ? On World Obesity Day (March 4), the World Obesity Atlas 2026 highlighted that India ranks second globally after China in the number of overweight and obese children, signalling a major public health challenge linked to lifestyle changes and unhealthy diets. Global and …
Read MoreHPV Vaccination Rollout Signals Shift In Preventive Healthcare Syllabus: GS-2 :Issues Related to Women Why in the News ? India is preparing to introduce the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for adolescent girls under the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP). The decision comes after nearly 18 years of debate, controversy, and policy delay, highlighting the importance of …
Read MoreARFID: Beyond Picky Eating to Disorder Why in the News ? Growing awareness about Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) highlights that extreme picky eating may signal a serious mental health condition, not stubbornness. Experts stress early diagnosis, multidisciplinary treatment including mental health services, and family support to prevent long-term physical and psychological harm while upholding …
Read MoreHbA1c Test Limitations in Indian Diabetics WHY IN NEWS? A recent paper in The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia suggests that the widely used HbA1c test may not reliably diagnose or monitor diabetes in Indians. Experts recommend using oral glucose tolerance tests (OGTT) and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) for better accuracy, emphasizing the need …
Read MorePM RAHAT Scheme for Road Accident Care WHY IN NEWS? The Union Government has launched the PM RAHAT (Road Accident Victim Hospitalisation and Assured Treatment) Scheme, providing cashless treatment up to ₹1.5 lakh for road accident victims. The move aims to reduce preventable fatalities through timely medical care during the critical golden hour period, aligning …
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