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Blastomycosis

In News At least one person died and around a 100 were confirmed or suspected to be infected of blastomycosis in the US.  Blastomycosis About:  It is an infection caused by a fungus called Blastomyces. The fungus lives in the environment, particularly in moist soil and in decomposing matter such as wood and leaves.  Transmission:  […]

Maternity Benefits to Adoptive Mothers

In News The Supreme Court agreed to hear a petition challenging the constitutional validity of Section 5(4) of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. Section 5(4) of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 It states that a woman who legally adopts a child below three months old will be entitled to 12 weeks of maternity leave. The […]

One Health Mission

In News  The government launched the “ Animal Pandemic Preparedness Initiative (APPI)” as well as the World Bank-funded Animal Health System Support for One Health (AHSSOH) project under the aegis of the National One Health Mission. Why Needed? India with its diverse wildlife, one of the largest livestock populations, and high-density human population carry heightened […]

World Homoeopathy Day

In News  World Homoeopathy Day celebrated with the theme Homoeoparivar – Sarvajan Swasthya, One Health, One Family About World Homoeopathy Day World Homeopathy Day is observed every year on April 10th. This day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, who is the founder of homeopathy. What is Homoeopathy? Homeopathy is […]

Stress Among the Medical Students

In Context A recent Right to Information (RTI) response from the National Medical Commission (NMC) said that 64 MBBS and 55 postgraduate medicos died by suicide in the last five years. About According to a study, 358 suicide deaths among medical students (125), residents (105) and physicians (128) were reported between 2010 and 2019.  Concerned […]

Duty Exemptions for Rare Disease Drugs

In Context The Union Government has given full exemption from basic customs duty on all drugs  and food for special medical purposes imported for personal use for treatment of all Rare Diseases listed under the National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021.   How does the new duty exemption work? The exemption has been granted by […]

New India Literacy Programme

In News Government has launched a new Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely, “New India Literacy Programme” (NILP) for implementation during five years from the FYs 2022-23 to 2026-27. About The scheme aims to cover a target of 5.00 crore non-literates in the age group of 15 years and above.  The Scheme has five components: (i) Foundational […]

Healthcare in India has made great progress, but Challenges remain

In Context Experts deliberate on the progress of the Indian health system and the challenges it still faces. About Over the years, the Indian health system has overcome seemingly insurmountable problems, long considered hopeless. As per National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) even under the best-case scenario, India would achieve a total fertility rate of 2.1 […]

One World TB Summit

In News Recently,  the Prime Minister addressed the One World TB Summit and announced initiatives for elimination of Tuberculosis by 2025 . About One World TB Summit is organised by the Ministry of Health to take forward the Indian vision of ‘One Earth, One Health’ . To achieve the goal of elimination Of TB by […]

Marburg virus disease

In News Five people have died and three others are infected with the Marburg virus – in Tanzania. What is Marburg Virus Disease? It  is a highly virulent disease that causes hemorrhagic fever, with a fatality ratio of up to 88%. It is in the same family as the virus that causes Ebola virus disease.  […]