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Global antibiotic consumption up by 46%: GRAM Study

In News Global antibiotic consumption rates increased by 46% in the last two decades, according to a study covering 204 countries from 2000 to 2018, and published in The Lancet Planetary Health by the Global Research on Antimicrobial Resistance (GRAM) Project. About Comparative analysis: The study provides a comparative analysis of total antibiotic consumption rates […]

Norovirus

In News Recently, the rare Norovirus infection was reported in some 13 students of a veterinary college in the Wayanad district of Kerala. About Norovirus  It is a very contagious virus. Anyone can get infected and sick with norovirus. Norovirus illness is not related to the flu. Transmission: Having direct contact with an infected person […]

India needs to sign up for life-course immunisation

In News The COVID-19 vaccination drive is a reminder that the benefits of many vaccines have yet to reach the adult population. Challenges of Adult Immunisation Perception of Child Oriented Thing Before the COVID-19 pandemic, most people linked and associated vaccination with children only. Maximum benefits when administered early  Scientifically, the benefit of most vaccines […]

‘Good’ Mosquitoes to Combat Dengue

In News Researchers in Indonesia have found a way to fight disease-bearing mosquitoes by breeding a species of the insect which carries a kind of bacteria that prevents viruses like dengue from growing inside them. All about the recent research Breeding a species of mosquito: Researchers in Indonesia are breeding a species of mosquito which […]

Zika Virus Disease

In News With a rise in the number of Zika virus cases in Uttar Pradesh, doctors have advised that people should avoid all non-essential travel to areas reporting cases. Matter of Concern According to information released by the World Health Organisation (WHO), a majority of those infected with Zika virus disease either remain asymptomatic (up […]

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine

In News Recently, new research has found that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine reduced the risk of developing cancer by 62 per cent in women between the ages of 14 and 16. About HPV Types: HPV is a type of virus, of which there are more than 100 types.  Transmission: More than 40 types of […]

Pneumococcal 13-valent Conjugate Vaccine (PCV)

In News Ministry of Health has launched a nationwide expansion of Pneumococcal 13-valent Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) under the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP). About It was for the first time in the country that PCV would be available for universal use.  PCV13 protects against 13 types of bacteria that cause pneumococcal disease. Conjugate vaccines are made […]

PM Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana

In News PM Launched Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission, also called PM Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana. About the Scheme Aim: To strengthen India’s critical healthcare network in both urban and rural areas. Establish an IT-enabled disease surveillance system through a network of laboratories at block, district, regional and national levels. Labs will be connected through […]

Melioidosis

In News  A made-in-India aromatherapy spray is being pulled off retail giant Walmart’s shelves in the United States after a medical investigation linked it to melioidosis. About  The spray was reported to contain a bacterium, Burkholderia pseudomallei. The spray, “Better Homes and Gardens Lavender & Chamomile Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones”, was […]

E-Cigarettes

In News  E-cigarettes don’t help smokers quit cigarettes according to a new longitudinal study of smokers in the United States. What are E-cigarettes? E-cigarettes are sometimes called “e-cigs,” “vapes,” “e-hookahs,” “vape pens,” and “Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS).”  Some e-cigarettes look like regular cigarettes, cigars, or pipes. Some look like USB flash drives, pens, and […]