What is the News? According to a report by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment(SJE), 70% of callers to KIRAN (mental health rehabilitation helpline) are male. Kiran helpline(1800-599-0019): Launched by: It was launched by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities(DEPwD). The Department works under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (SJE).… Continue reading Men access “KIRAN mental health rehabilitation helpline” more
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PM Atma Nirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana
What is the News? The Finance Minister has launched a new scheme titled “PM Atma Nirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana”. In general, The scheme aims to develop capacities in the health care system over 6 yrs. PM Atma Nirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana: Type: It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme Aim: The scheme aims to Improve primary,… Continue reading PM Atma Nirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana
ICMR’s 3rd serological survey: Need to rethink on vaccination strategy
Synopsis: The recent findings of ICMR’s 3rd serological survey can be used to revalidate the vaccination policy of India. Background The ICMR’s third serological survey findings were published at a press conference recently. However, the specific details of the course of the infection are not released. It will be made public later, in a peer-reviewed… Continue reading ICMR’s 3rd serological survey: Need to rethink on vaccination strategy
“ICMR Serological Survey” -One in five Indians have been exposed to coronavirus,
What is the News? Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) has released the third round of the Serological Survey. Facts: Serological Survey: It is conducted to assess the prevalence of a disease in a population. It is done by detecting the presence of specific antibodies that are produced against the virus. How was the survey conducted?… Continue reading “ICMR Serological Survey” -One in five Indians have been exposed to coronavirus,
Vaccine battle among countries
Source: Click here Syllabus: GS 2 – Health related issues Synopsis: Countries should refrain from engaging in vaccine battles and focus on global cooperation. Introduction Almost all countries across the globe are in need of access to vaccines. But the developed countries are mindlessly collecting approved vaccines. Only the countries in the global south like… Continue reading Vaccine battle among countries
Medical boards for access to abortion untenable: Report
What is the News? The Centre for Justice, Law and Society(CJLS), Jindal Global Law School has undertaken a study to analyse the feasibility of setting up Medical Boards. Boards are proposed in the Medical Termination of Pregnancy(MTP) (Amendment) Bill, 2020. Background: MTP Amendment Bill,2020: The Bill seeks to amend Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act,… Continue reading Medical boards for access to abortion untenable: Report
Lessons for India after one year of first Covid case
Source: click here Syllabus: GS 3 Synopsis: One year has been passed when the first confirmed case was reported in India. What are the lessons that India Should learn from this Pandemic? Introduction India’s first confirmed case of Sars-CoV-2 was reported exactly a year ago. Experts with the help of a modeling-based study predicted that… Continue reading Lessons for India after one year of first Covid case
What is Covid Performance Index?
What is the News? The COVID Performance Index has been released by the Lowy Institute, an Australian think-tank. Facts: COVID Performance Index: The index aims to rank the best-performing countries in their response to the pandemic. It measures the impact of geography, political systems, population size, and economic development on COVID-19 outcomes, for a conclusion.… Continue reading What is Covid Performance Index?
India ranks 10th in Asia-Pacific Personalised Health Index
Why in News? Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has released the ‘Asia-Pacific Personalized Health Index’. India has been ranked 10th out of 11 Asia Pacific countries in the index. Facts: Asia-Pacific Personalised Health Index The index measures the progress of Asia Pacific countries in adopting personalised healthcare. It includes enabling the right care to be tailored… Continue reading India ranks 10th in Asia-Pacific Personalised Health Index
Every fourth senior citizen in India rates health as poor: LASI
Why in News? The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has released the Longitudinal Ageing Study of India (LASI) Wave-1 Report. Facts: About LASI: About the study: It is a full-scale national survey of scientific investigation. It investigates the health, economic and social determinants and consequences of the ageing population in India. It was commissioned… Continue reading Every fourth senior citizen in India rates health as poor: LASI
