About WHO: World Health Organization (WHO), is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) established in 1948. WHO is the first global health organization established in 1948, replacing many regional and national health bodies. Its primary role is to direct and coordinate international health within the United Nations system Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland. Member Countries: All Member countries… Continue reading World Health Organization (WHO)
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World Health Organization(WHO) Funding
News:The US President has threatened to freeze US funding to the World Health Organization(WHO) due to negligence on coronavirus pandemic and for its China Centric approach. Facts: Funding:There are four kinds of contributions that make up funding for the WHO which are: Assessed contributions:These are the dues countries pay in order to be a member… Continue reading World Health Organization(WHO) Funding
Q.1) Rising evidences proves that childhood obesity is a global epidemic which is affecting even the poorer nations. In this context, what are the causes of obesity in children? The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently released new guidelines on tackling obesity in children. Discuss. (GS-1)
Q.1) Rising evidences proves that childhood obesity is a global epidemic which is affecting even the poorer nations. In this context, what are the causes of obesity in children? The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently released new guidelines on tackling obesity in children. Discuss. (GS-1)
Government of India and World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) Collaborate to Strengthen One Health Approach for Pandemic Preparedness
Source: The post is based on the article “Government of India and World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) Collaborate to Strengthen One Health Approach for Pandemic Preparedness” published in PIB on 14th September 2023 What is the News? The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying in partnership with the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH)… Continue reading Government of India and World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) Collaborate to Strengthen One Health Approach for Pandemic Preparedness
male reproductive health issues
Source: This article male reproductive health issues has been created based on the article ‘Breaking the taboo around men’s reproductive health’ published in The Hindu on 12th July 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Social issues – Issues associated with health Context: Despite affecting millions of couples worldwide and accounting for 50% of all… Continue reading male reproductive health issues
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Source– This post on International Organization for Migration (IOM) is based on the article “At least 49 migrants dead, 140 missing off Yemen coast” published in “The Hindu” on 12th June 2024. Why in the News? Recently, International Organization for Migration reported that at least 49 migrants died and 140 others were missing after their boat… Continue reading International Organization for Migration (IOM)
International Health Regulations (IHR) Amendments
Source- This post on International Health Regulations (IHR) Amendments has been created based on the article “7th World Health Assembly adopts amendments to International Health Regulations 2005 based on 300 proposals by member states” published in “PIB” on 1 June 2024. Why in News? Recently, the 77th World Health Assembly approved a set of amendments to the International Health… Continue reading International Health Regulations (IHR) Amendments
[Answered] Evaluate the role of international health institutions like WHO in handling the crisis of vaccine side effects during a pandemic. What are the ethical dilemmas faced in such scenarios?
Introduction: Give a brief context to the question Body: Highlight role of WHO in handling vaccine side effects & ethical dilemma Conclusion: Way forward The recent case where Oxford-AstraZeneca’s COVID vaccine was linked to a rare adverse side effect — thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS) has once again highlighted the role of WHO in handling… Continue reading [Answered] Evaluate the role of international health institutions like WHO in handling the crisis of vaccine side effects during a pandemic. What are the ethical dilemmas faced in such scenarios?
Viral hepatitis- A challenge to India’s public health
Source-This post on Viral hepatitis- A challenge to India’s public health has been created based on the article “How viral hepatitis poses a challenge to India’s public health, with second highest prevalence globally” published in “The Indian Express” on 15 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2– Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating… Continue reading Viral hepatitis- A challenge to India’s public health
India’s ‘National One Health Mission’: The advent of a holistic approach to ‘one health’
Source: The post India’s ‘National One Health Mission‘ has been created, based on the article “The advent of a holistic approach to ‘one health’” published in “The Hindu” on 11th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-governance–Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. News: The article discusses India‘s ‘National… Continue reading India’s ‘National One Health Mission’: The advent of a holistic approach to ‘one health’
