What is the News? The Indian government backed the SUTRA model to chart the Covid-19 trajectory in the country. But few scientists have raised concerns over the SUTRA model. SUTRA Model: SUTRA stands for Susceptible, Undetected, Tested (positive) and Removed Approach. Purpose: SUTRA is a mathematical model. It is used for charting the trajectory of… Continue reading “SUTRA model” has flaws in predicting the pandemic – Scientists
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New Malaria Vaccine Can be a Game Changer in Curtailing Malaria
Synopsis: Phase 2b clinical trials of R21/Matrix M (a new malaria vaccine) have shown the efficacy of 77%. It is a new version of RTS, S — another candidate against malaria. Experts believe that this new version could be a game-changer in curtailing the spread of malaria across the globe, especially during pandemic times. Contents1… Continue reading New Malaria Vaccine Can be a Game Changer in Curtailing Malaria
One Health Approach – Significance and Steps Taken by India
Synopsis:Covid-19 has once again shown the degree of chaos that can be spread by zoonotic diseases. This gives India an opportunity to work on the One Health approach. Contents1 Background2 What is the One Health Approach?3 Steps taken by India towards ‘One Health’:4 Challenges hindering the success of one health approach:5 Way Forward: Background In… Continue reading One Health Approach – Significance and Steps Taken by India
Managing Vaccine Shortage by Proper Gap Between Vaccinations
Synopsis: To achieve universal vaccination, India needs to work on a few out-of-the-box solutions for vaccine shortage. For example, increasing the gap between vaccination effectively. Contents1 Introduction: 2 Vaccine shortage:3 How India expected to tackle the vaccine shortage?4 Interval between two doses:5 Present condition of vaccination in India:6 Suggestions to avoid vaccine shortage: Introduction: The New… Continue reading Managing Vaccine Shortage by Proper Gap Between Vaccinations
Supreme Court observations on “seeking medical help for COVID-19”.
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Background:4 Key observations on seeking medical help for COVID-19: What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that there should not be any coercive action against any citizen. This is especially for citizens who are putting out emergency calls on social media for seeking medical help for COVID-19.… Continue reading Supreme Court observations on “seeking medical help for COVID-19”.
“Immunisation Agenda 2030 or IA2030” launched on World Immunisation Week.
What is the News? Global agencies like the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, GAVI and others have launched the Immunisation Agenda 2030 or IA2030 during World Immunisation Week. Contents1 World Immunisation Week:2 About Immunisation Agenda 2030(IA2030):3 Key Features of Immunisation Agenda 2030:4 Targets:5 Significance: World Immunisation Week: It is celebrated every year in the last… Continue reading “Immunisation Agenda 2030 or IA2030” launched on World Immunisation Week.
“Emergency Financial Powers” to Armed Forces to tackle pandemic
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Emergency Financial Powers to Armed Forces:4 Who has these powers?5 Duration:6 Other Organizations contribution during the pandemic: What is the News? The Union defence ministry has granted emergency financial powers to the country’s armed forces. This is to empower their efforts against the Covid-19 pandemic. About Emergency Financial… Continue reading “Emergency Financial Powers” to Armed Forces to tackle pandemic
How Government Regulate the Prices of Vaccines and drugs?
Synopsis: The Supreme Court recently reminded the government of its powers to regulate the pricing of vaccines and drugs. Contents1 Introduction:2 How does the government regulate the pricing of drugs?3 What prices the government cannot regulate?4 Various ways to regulate the pricing of vaccines:5 Way forward: Introduction: The Supreme Court has raised the issue of differential… Continue reading How Government Regulate the Prices of Vaccines and drugs?
How to Prevent 3rd Wave of Covid-19?
Synopsis: Mass vaccination will be the best solution to contain Covid19. However, to prevent the 3rd Wave of Covid-19 we need to adhere to measures such as mask-wearing, physical distancing, hand hygiene. Contents1 Background2 How the possibility of a third wave can be Prevented?3 How to persuade people to wear masks?4 How India can replicate… Continue reading How to Prevent 3rd Wave of Covid-19?
Issues in COVID-19 Management Guidelines
Synopsis: The Health Ministry’s COVID-19 management guidelines show disregard for evidence, pricing, cost-effectiveness, and social relevance. Introduction The Health Ministry released its first COVID-19 management guidelines about a year ago. This guideline included hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of Covid-19. It led to its panic buying. Later, in a year, multiple studies rejected this claim. However,… Continue reading Issues in COVID-19 Management Guidelines
