Tag: Health

In News The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported a fresh outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD). Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) About:  Ebola virus disease (EVD), formerly known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever, is a rare but severe, often fatal illness in humans. The virus is transmitted to people from wild animals and spreads […]

In News  Recently, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed rules for banning menthol cigarettes and all flavoured cigars. Major Points  The FDA clarified that it will not enforce against individual consumers for possession or use of menthol cigarettes or flavoured cigars”. The rules will only “address manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, importers and retailers who […]

In Context Many countries including the US and UK reported mysterious cases of a few children being diagnosed with Hepatitis B. The Netherlands also reported concurrent increasing community adenovirus circulation. About Hepatitis B It is a potentially life-threatening liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV).  It is a major global health problem.  The […]

In News  The risk for developing Guillain-Barré syndrome after receipt of a COVID-19 vaccine is small, but higher with the Johnson & Johnson shot.  Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) About: It is a rare condition in which a person’s immune system attacks the peripheral nerves. The syndrome can affect the nerves that control muscle movement as well […]

In Context Recently, the World Malaria Day was observed by the World Health Organisation to spread awareness about the illness.  About World Malaria Day Every year, 25th April is observed as World Malaria Day. Theme of 2022 : ‘Harness innovation to reduce the malaria disease burden and save lives’.   History: In Africa, governments have been […]

In News  The implementation of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI’s) health star rating (HSR) on packaged foods could take at least a year.  About FSSAI’s Star Rating In February 2022, the FSSAI decided to adopt the “health-star rating system”, which gives a product 1/2 a star to 5 stars, in its […]

In News World Haemophilia Day is marked on 17 April annually, and is dedicated to raising awareness about haemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders.  About World Haemophilia Day  The World Federation of Haemophilia (WFH) was established in 1963 to enhance treatment and care for all haemophilia patients. The WFH began observing World Haemophilia Day in […]