Current Affair Category: Health

Why in News : The Hindu Editorial -24 March 2025 Why it is Important for UPSC Mains ? General Studies Paper II (Governance, Health, and Social Justice): It addresses health policy, government schemes (Ayushman Bharat, NTEP), and issues of equitable access to healthcare, which are critical for questions on social sector initiatives and governance. General […]

“Samvedna” campaign launched in 2023 in Durg district, Chhattisgarh to address mental health issues and raise awareness. Key Objective: Identify and support people suffering from mental health issues, particularly those in need of treatment or physiotherapy. Actions Taken: Training: Community health workers and 22 doctors received online and in-person training from NIMHANS. Screening: Door-to-door surveys […]

Why in News? The government is set to launch “Pashu Aushadhi” stores across India to provide affordable generic veterinary medicines for people involved in animal husbandry and dairying. This initiative is part of the revised Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP), which has a budget of ₹3,880 crore for 2024-25 and 2025-26. Key Points: […]

By 2036, 600 million+ people will reside in cities; current infrastructure is insufficient. Cities face issues like overcrowding, pollution, poor infrastructure, and weak public services. Pollution Crisis: 42 towns among the top 50 most polluted globally. 50% of 603 rivers polluted, and only 20% of waste is treated. Air pollution costs India $95 billion annually […]

Why in News? The United States, under the Donald Trump administration, is moving to virtually disband the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the primary foreign aid arm of the US government. This decision will halt critical healthcare initiatives like the Breaking the Barriers (BTB) tuberculosis elimination program in India, particularly in Karnataka, Telangana, Bihar, […]

Why in News? A recent study by the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Translational Virology and AIDS Research (ICMR-NITVAR) and Mizoram University has shed light on the success of HIV self-testing (HIVST) in Mizoram. The initiative helped many young people get tested for the first time in the state, which has the highest […]

Why in News ? In Andhra Pradesh, the government declared Badampudi (Eluru district), Velpuru, Kanuru (West Godavari), and Gampalagudem (NTR district) as biosecurity zones to contain the bird flu outbreak. This includes: Restricting the movement of birds and poultry products. Conducting disinfection drives. Monitoring the situation to ensure public and animal health. What are Biosecurity […]

Community Mental Health for Journalists: Impact of Stories on Communities: Journalists must consider the emotional and mental impact of their reporting on readers and the communities they write about. It’s crucial to think about the consequences of the story on the affected individuals and communities, ensuring that the narrative does not exacerbate trauma or distress. […]

Why in News ? On January 15, IIT-Madras Director V. Kamakoti claimed that cow urine has antifungal, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties during a visit to a goshala in Chennai. He referenced five peer-reviewed papers supporting the “anti-infective” benefits of cow urine, which sparked controversy and went viral on social media. Papers Cited by Dr. Kamakoti: […]

Why in news ? Following a reported outbreak of Guillain-Barré Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder, in Pune, with 73 cases so far, the Union Health Ministry has now sent a team to the city to assess the situation. What is Guillain-Barré Syndrome? Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is an autoimmune neurological disorder in which a person’s immune […]