In a first, Kerala has formulated a draft action plan against trans-fat. Trans-fat are made by adding hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils to make them more solid. It is used to increase the shelf life of foods. The WHO estimates that consumption of partially hydrogenated vegetable oils (PHVOs) high in trans-fat leads to more than… Continue reading Kerala takes the lead in tackling trans-fat hazard
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.
Rajya Sabha clears law removing leprosy as ground for divorce
The Parliament has cleared the Personal Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2018. The bill aims to remove leprosy- a chronic neuro-muscular disorder- as a ground for divorce. The bill seeks to amend (a) the Divorce Act, 1869, (b) the Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939, (c) the Special Marriage Act, 1954, (d) the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955,… Continue reading Rajya Sabha clears law removing leprosy as ground for divorce
60% children adopted in India between 2015 and 2018 are girls
According to government data, female children comprise almost 60% of all in-country adoptions and 69% of all inter-country adoptions between 2015 and 2018. This is contradicting to sex ratio in India. According to Central Adoption Resource Authority- the apex regulator of in-country and inter-country adoptions – the trend is a reflection of declining gender bias… Continue reading 60% children adopted in India between 2015 and 2018 are girls
‘Road traffic injuries are a growing health issue’
The Health Ministry has released a communication material on prevention of road accidents and awareness of First Aid. Road traffic injuries have become a major public health issue in India, accounting for 1.47 lakh deaths in 2017. It has significant impacts like a) loss of economically productive young people which reflects on family and national… Continue reading ‘Road traffic injuries are a growing health issue’
As new cases rise, leprosy in spotlight
According to National Leprosy Eradication Programme, new leprosy cases in India has risen between 2013-14 and 2017-18. Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Maharashtra has recorded the maximum prevalence of the disease. Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease is a chronic neuro-muscular disorder. It is caused by several strains of Mycobacterium leprae.… Continue reading As new cases rise, leprosy in spotlight
TB survivors challenge patent to end J&J monopoly
Two tuberculosis survivors from Indian and South Africa have challenged Johnson and Johnson’s application to extend the patent over Bedaquiline, in order to keep it affordable for everyone. Bedaquiline is a drug used to treat multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). MDR-TB is a condition where the TB bacteria has developed resistance to most antibiotic drugs. The J&J… Continue reading TB survivors challenge patent to end J&J monopoly
Medical devices to be treated as drugs
The Health Ministry has announced certain medical devices such as all implantable devices, CT / PET / MRI equipments, dialysis machines, will be now treated as a “drugs” as defined in Drugs and Cosmetics Act with effect from 1st April 2020. Drug & Cosmetics Act, 1940 regulates the import, manufacture and distribution of drugs in… Continue reading Medical devices to be treated as drugs
NATIONAL SECURITY ACT INVOKED AGAINST TWO PERSONS IN M.P FOR ILLEGAL COW TRANSPORT
1.Authorities in Madhya Pradesh Agar Malwa district booked two men under the National security Act for allegedly transporting cattle illegally and disrupted public peace. 2.The National Security Act of 1980 is an act of the Indian Parliament whose purpose is to empower both Central and State Governments to detain a person to prevent him/her from… Continue reading NATIONAL SECURITY ACT INVOKED AGAINST TWO PERSONS IN M.P FOR ILLEGAL COW TRANSPORT
NGOs call for funds to eliminate tuberculosis
NGOs working towards eliminating tuberculosis have appealed to the Indian government to ensure adequate funding and effective implementation of the National Strategic Plan to End TB. This was done at the a preparatory meeting before the Global Fund’s Sixth Replenishment. The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (or Global Fund/ GFATM), is an… Continue reading NGOs call for funds to eliminate tuberculosis
We need a leap in healthcare spending
1. India’s per capita expenditure on health remains among the lowest in the world. 2. While 10.6% of the total amount in the Interim Budget is allocated to defence, only 2.2. % is allocated to healthcare. 3. The U.S.’s health expenditure is 18% of GDP, while India’s is still under 1.5% and remains short of… Continue reading We need a leap in healthcare spending
