According to World Health Organization’s report,more than 1 million new cases of curable sexually transmitted infections(STIs) are detected in people aged 15-49 years every day. This amounts to more than 376 million new cases annually of four infections namely (a)chlamydia (b)gonorrhoea (c)trichomoniasis and (d)syphilis. On average,approximately 1 in 25 people globally have at least one… Continue reading ‘1 mn new cases of STIs detected daily globally’
Category: Factly: Schemes and Programs
This category contains all new schemes and Programs in Factly Articles for Prelims. You can find all relevant updates on Schemes and Programs on this page. This page is specifically useful for UPSC Prelims exam.
Nipah case: 7 in isolation and 314 quarantined in Kerala
The numbers of suspected Nipah virus infection cases in Kerala has risen to 7. Samples from the patients have been sent to the National Institute of Virology (NIV) labs at Alappuzha and Pune. The National Institute of Virology is an Indian virology research institute. It was previously known as ‘Virus Research Center’ and was founded… Continue reading Nipah case: 7 in isolation and 314 quarantined in Kerala
Workshops on prevention of drug use to be held for students
The Union Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry has decided to conduct workshops on prevention of drug use for 8lakh students across India. The workshops would be conducted with the help of State education boards and NGOs working in this field. The decision to conduct the workshop is in lines with the National Action Plan for… Continue reading Workshops on prevention of drug use to be held for students
Imperative to test all pregnant women for gestational diabetes
A recent paper published in the Journal of the Association of Physicians of India has highlighted the need to screen every pregnant woman for gestational diabetes even if no symptoms are exhibited. Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is defined as Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT) with onset or first recognition during pregnancy. Undiagnosed or inadequately treated GDM… Continue reading Imperative to test all pregnant women for gestational diabetes
Most healthy Indians resistant to common antibiotics: Study
A study published by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has found antibiotic resistant organisms in the digestive tracts of 2 out of every 3 healthy persons that it tested. The study was based on analysis of stool samples of 207 individuals who had not taken any antibiotic for at least a month and… Continue reading Most healthy Indians resistant to common antibiotics: Study
Nipah is confirmed, precautions in place
The Nipah virus has resurfaced in Kerala with the confirmation of the infection in a 23-year-old college student. Earlier, in 2018, there was a Nipah outbreak in Kozhikode and Malappuram districts of Kerala. Nipah Virus is a zoonotic virus i.e. transmitted from animals to humans. It is a member of the genus Henipavirus in the… Continue reading Nipah is confirmed, precautions in place
Kerala man being examined for Nipah, no confirmation yet
The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is investigating a sample from a man in Kerala who is suspected to be carrying the Nipah virus. Previously, in 2018, there was a Nipah outbreak in Kerala which claimed 17 lives in Kozhikode and Malappuram districts of the state. Nipah Virus is a zoonotic virus i.e. transmitted… Continue reading Kerala man being examined for Nipah, no confirmation yet
E-cigarettes pose public health risk, says ICMR
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in its white paper on Electronic Nicotine Delivery System (ENDS), published on the eve of World No Tobacco Day, has said that ENDS adversely affects almost all the human body systems. It has recommended a complete ban on e-cigarettes and other ENDS. The ICMR has noted that e-cigarettes… Continue reading E-cigarettes pose public health risk, says ICMR
WHO award for Rajasthan Health Dept.
Rajasthan’s medical and health department has been selected for the World Health Organisation (WHO) award for its contribution in the field of tobacco control. The award has been presented on May 31- World No Tobacco Day. The Health Department of the State is the only government body in the country which will be awarded for… Continue reading WHO award for Rajasthan Health Dept.
Snakebite cases in Telangana down by 50%
According to government sources, the number of snake bite cases in Telangana from January to first week of May in 2019 is 50% to 70% less than first five months of 2017 and 2018. Underreporting is suspected as a reason for the drop in cases. Recently, the World Health Organisation unveiled “Snakebite Envenoming: A strategy… Continue reading Snakebite cases in Telangana down by 50%
