Tag: Health

In News  National Health Mission, Assam in collaboration with Piramal Swasthya and Cisco launched the project “Niramay” to demonstrate the integration of digital health technology to strengthen public health care delivery in the state. About ‘Niramay’  It is a step towards strengthening public health delivery in the state of Assam by realizing the Hon’ble Prime […]

In Context  The number of dementia cases in India is expected to almost double by 2050, according to a Lancet report.  Major Points  Worldwide, the caseload is set to almost triple to 153 million in 2050 from 57 million in 2019. The highest increase in cases is projected for North Africa and the Middle East […]

In Context The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) provided a cushion to only 14.25 per cent of people hospitalized for the COVID-19, between April 2020 and June 2021.  Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (PM-JAY) About: The scheme was launched in September 2018 and recommended by the National Health Policy 2017, to achieve the vision […]

In News  Recently, CORBEVAXTM received approval for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by Drug Controller General of India (DCGI). Drugs Controller General of India It is the apex department of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) of the Government of India. CDSCO is a regulatory body for Indian pharmaceuticals and medical devices. It comes under […]

In News  Recently, NITI Aayog released the fourth edition of the State Health Index for 2019–20. The report, titled “Healthy States, Progressive India”. About State Health Index It is an annual tool to assess the performance of states and Union Territories(UTs) and has been compiled and published since 2017.  It ranks states and Union Territories […]

In News Nearly 2,000 pets and stray dogs in Amravati city were affected by canine parvovirus virus. What is Parvovirus? About: It is a highly contagious viral disease that can also be life-threatening in puppies and dogs.  Parvovirus affects the intestinal tract of canines with puppies being more susceptible. Symptoms: Bloody diarrhoea, vomiting, drastic weight […]

In Context Nearly 20 million infants missed their first dose of the Measles vaccine in 2020 as the global vaccination rate fell from 86 per cent in 2019 to 84 per cent, according to UNICEF. Immune amnesia caused by measles is a more worrying concern. About Measles Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. Despite […]

In News Global Health Security Index 2021 was jointly released by non-profits Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) and the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security. About Global Health Security Index 2021 It is the first comprehensive assessment and benchmarking of health security and related capabilities across 195 countries. The GHS Index aims to spur measurable changes […]

Context Global efforts to tackle malaria suffered due to the COVID-19 in 2020, according to the World Malaria Report 2021. World Malaria Report The World Health Organization releases the World Malaria Report every year. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of trends in malaria control and elimination across the globe. The 2021 report is […]