Introduction Recently Telangana government has achieved 100% tap water connections to all schools and Angan Wadi Centres (AWCs) under 100 day Special Campaign. The other states like Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Goa, Haryana and Tamil Nadu also achieved this target. Under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) the central government also aims to provide Functional Household… Continue reading Clean drinking water to all: Initiatives and challenges – Explained Pointwise
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A study on the cost of ensuring “WASH” in healthcare facilities
What is the News? A study was conducted to estimate the cost of ensuring WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) in healthcare facilities for one year across India. The study was published in BMJ Global Health journal. What is WASH? The term “WASH in health care facilities” refers to the provision of water, sanitation, health care waste… Continue reading A study on the cost of ensuring “WASH” in healthcare facilities
Why Complete Elimination Strategy of COVID virus is not feasible?
Synopsis: The empirical evidence shows that the idea of the complete elimination of COVID viruses in a selected few countries is not feasible. Rather, it will only increase the socioeconomic disparities thereby making the goal of elimination infeasible. Background A recent article published in The Lancet has advocated for “elimination strategy”, it is also known… Continue reading Why Complete Elimination Strategy of COVID virus is not feasible?
Importance of COVID 19 learnings in fight against tuberculosis
Synopsis: The COVID 19 pandemic has given an opportunity to India for combating other respiratory diseases like Tuberculosis (TB). The learnings from the pandemic can be used to control the spread of TB. Background: The first case of COVID 19 was reported on 30th January 2020. After that, the disease claimed the lives of 1,54,000… Continue reading Importance of COVID 19 learnings in fight against tuberculosis
PM suggested “Special Visa Scheme” for medical staff in South Asia
What is the News? During an address to 9 neighboring countries, PM suggested Special Visa Scheme. The address was part of a workshop on “COVID-19 management: exchange of good practices in tackling pandemic and the way forward”. Participation: The countries that participated in the workshop include: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Mauritius, Nepal, Pakistan, Seychelles, and… Continue reading PM suggested “Special Visa Scheme” for medical staff in South Asia
A robust ‘health and well-being budget for 2021-22’
Synopsis: The government has come up with an integrated health and well-being budget for 2021-22. It would help meet the current and upcoming challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Background: The pandemic struck India in March 2020 and exposed the vulnerabilities of the Indian health care system. Although India’s performance in tackling the pandemic was… Continue reading A robust ‘health and well-being budget for 2021-22’
Significance of Telehealth services like Remote SMAs
Synopsis: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted Normal health Services in India. The telehealth services like Remote Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs) should be used. Background: The March 2020 lockdown reassigned healthcare professionals towards COVID-19 specific duties. This deviated the focus from other healthcare domains in India and across the world. How Covid-19 disrupted normal Health care services:… Continue reading Significance of Telehealth services like Remote SMAs
Vaccination of manual scavengers must be prioritised
Synopsis: The government is focussing on the vaccination of frontline sanitation workers. However, the most vulnerable among them, Manual scavengers, did not gethe attention they deserve. Introduction India is far behind in understanding sanitation workers and their different categories. Manual scavengers belong to the lowest strata of unprotected sanitation workers. Many people in India believe… Continue reading Vaccination of manual scavengers must be prioritised
“Traffic Crash Injuries and Disabilities” -World Bank report on road accidents in India
What is the News? The World Bank released a report titled “Traffic Crash Injuries and Disabilities: The Burden on Indian Society”. It highlights the Socio-Economic impacts of road accidents in India. About the Report: Published by: World Bank in collaboration with SaveLIFE Foundation. The report highlights the socio-economic impact of road accidents. It analyses the … Continue reading “Traffic Crash Injuries and Disabilities” -World Bank report on road accidents in India
Budget 2020-21 didn’t address the core issues of ailing health sector
Source: Indian Express Gs2: issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Synopsis: Four important issues ailing the health sector did not find a place in the budget. Background The budget allocation for the health sector in 2021-22 was (24 lakh crore) 137 % more than the previous year (69,000 crores). However,… Continue reading Budget 2020-21 didn’t address the core issues of ailing health sector
