News:According to the data by Sample Registration System on Maternal Mortality in India,maternal mortality ratio(MMR) has declined from 130 during 2014-2016 to 122 during 2015-17. Facts: Key takeaways from the data: The data has revealed that 68% of deaths due to maternal mortality were among women in the age group of 20-29. Assam recorded the… Continue reading Explained — Maternal mortality ratio in the states
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.
Accidental Death and Suicide report for 2016
News: The National Crime Records Bureau has released the Accidental Death and Suicide report for 2016 Facts: Suicides in India In 2016, a decline was observed in the all-India rate of suicide (per lakh of population) from 10.6 in 2015 to 10.3 in 2016. The suicide rate in cities in 2016 was 13.0 as compared… Continue reading Accidental Death and Suicide report for 2016
Maternal Death rate declining: Report
News: Sample Registration System (SRS) 2015-2017 bulletin for MMR has been released. Facts: Maternal Mortality Ratio Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in India has seen a decline from 130 per 1 lakh live births in 2014-2016 to 122 per 1 lakh live births in 2015-2017. It is a decline of 8 points (6.2%). Assam records the… Continue reading Maternal Death rate declining: Report
Ban proposed on sale, ads of junk foods in school
News: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released draft regulations titled Food Safety and Standards (Safe Food and healthy diets for School Children) Regulations, 2019. Facts: Key provisions of Food Safety and Standards (Safe Food and healthy diets for School Children) Regulations, 2019. Foods high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) cannot… Continue reading Ban proposed on sale, ads of junk foods in school
National Health Profile 2019
News: The 14th National Health Profile (NHP) 2019 has been released on 3oth October 2019. Facts: About National Health Profile (NHP) It is an annual publication released by the Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI). The first NHP was released in 2005. It covers all the major information on Demography, Socio-Economic Status, Disease Morbidity &… Continue reading National Health Profile 2019
Explained: National Health Stack (NHS) and National Digital Health Blueprint
Facts: National Health Stack (NHS): NITI Aayog unveiled the blue print of National Health Stack (NHS) in 2018 NHS is a shared digital healthcare infrastructure. It envisages a centralised health record for all citizens. It is in line with the implementation of the Centre’s flagship scheme Ayushman Bharat and other public healthcare programmes in the… Continue reading Explained: National Health Stack (NHS) and National Digital Health Blueprint
Government of India to Set Up & Strengthen AHTUs & WHDs
News:Government of India has decided to set up & strengthen Women Help Desks (WHDs) and Anti-Human-Trafficking-Units (AHTUs) in states across the Country. Facts: About Anti-Human Trafficking Units(AHTUs) It will be set up in all districts of States & UTs for safety and security of women and girl victims of trafficking. These units will also provide… Continue reading Government of India to Set Up & Strengthen AHTUs & WHDs
Adolescents,Diets and Nutrition:Growing Well in a Changing World Report
News:UNICEF has released a report titled “Adolescents, Diets and Nutrition: Growing Well in a Changing World”. Facts: About the report: The report has been released in association with the NITI Aayog.The report is based on the recently released Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey(CNNS). The Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey(CNSS) is the first ever survey of its kind.The… Continue reading Adolescents,Diets and Nutrition:Growing Well in a Changing World Report
National Health Profile(NHP)
News:Union Health Minister has released the 14th National Health Profile (NHP),2019. Facts: About the National Health Profile: The National Health Profile(NHP) has been prepared by the Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI). The National Health Profile was first published in 2005.Ever since the profile has been released every year. The profile provides information on demographic,… Continue reading National Health Profile(NHP)
Lymphatic Filariasis
News:Union minister for Health and Family Welfare has organized National Symposium on United to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis. Facts: About Lymphatic Filariasis: Lymphatic filariasis is commonly known as elephantiasis.It is a neglected tropical disease. There are three different filarial species that can cause lymphatic filariasis in humans. Most of infections worldwide are caused by Wuchereria bancrofti.In… Continue reading Lymphatic Filariasis
