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Norovirus

In News Recently, Norovirus cases have been detected in Kerala. About Virus  The virus has been circulating among humans for over 50 years and is thought to be one of the primary causes of gastroenteritis (inflammation of the stomach and intestines).  The virus is estimated to kill 200,000 persons globally every year, with most deaths […]

Immune imprinting

In Context Recently, studies have found ‘immune imprinting’ might be making bivalent boosters less effective. More about the news About: Countries like the UK and the US have rolled out variant-specific or bivalent boosters, in the hope that they would provide better protection against the coronavirus infection in comparison to the original vaccine.  However, studies […]

EradicatIng Measles and Rubella

In News India had set a target to eliminate measles and rubella (MR) by 2023. Background India had missed the earlier deadline of 2015 and 2020. In 2019, India adopted the goal of measles and rubella elimination by 2023. Measles and Rubella About: Measles virus is one of the world’s most contagious human viruses.  It […]

Hazards of Trans-fats in Foods

Context WHO cautions nearly 5 billion people are at risk for heart disease owing to exposure to Trans-fats. About Recently, a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) has found that nearly 5 billion people worldwide remain unprotected from harmful trans fats, which can increase their risk of heart disease and death. WHO first […]

India’s Rural Healthcare System

Context Recently, the Rural Health Statistics 2021-2022 was released by the Union health ministry. Document highlights According to the document, India’s rural healthcare system continues to be plagued by a shortfall on two critical fronts: Doctors and infrastructure.  Doctors: There is a shortage of  83.2 percent of surgeons,  74.2 percent of obstetricians and gynaecologists,  79.1 […]

Hybrid Immunity

In News A recent study in the journal the Lancet Infectious Diseases held that “hybrid immunity” provides better protection against severe Covid-19. What is Immunity? Immunity refers to the body’s ability to prevent the invasion of pathogens. Pathogens are foreign disease-causing substances, such as bacteria and viruses. Types of Immunity There are broadly two types […]

Antimicrobial Resistance

In Context Recently, a strand of antimicrobial-resistant gonorrhoea outbreak has hit Kenya. More about the news About: The outbreak of Neisseria gonorrhoeae is not just a threat to the citizens of the East African anchor state but the region as a whole, according to experts.  The outbreak is a major concern among health practitioners, especially […]

Acute Malnutrition

In Context Recently the World Health Organization (WHO) in its press brief stated that acute malnutrition is risking 30 million children’s lives. More about the news Global state of Malnutrition: According to WHO, Currently, more than 30 million children in the 15 worst-affected countries suffer from wasting — or acute malnutrition. 8 million of these […]

Towards a stronger mental health strategy

In News In December 2022, the 5th Global Mental Health Summit was held to discuss mental health in the context of human rights, ethics and justice.  About Mental health It is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and […]

Uganda declares end to Ebola Outbreak

Context The WHO released a statement that Uganda declares an end to the Ebola disease outbreak caused by Sudan ebolavirus. 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 first cases were recorded in Guinea in December 2013. […]