Context: The COVID-19 pandemic has put governance under a stress test which exposed how poorly prepared the world’s governments were. What was the response of the world leaders to the pandemic? The world’s most powerful leaders failed to do their duty to protect the citizens. In Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro irresponsibly refused to get vaccinated, even as… Continue reading How COVID-19 revealed the limits of Political Accountability?
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CoWIN Grand challenge, CoWIN platform and CoWIN App
Source: PIB News: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has announced its grand challenge for “CoWIN app”. Facts: Aim: To strengthen the COVID-19 Vaccine Intelligence Network (CoWIN) system. Eligibility: Indian tech startups, MSMEs, companies and Limited Liability Partnerships(LLPs) registered in India under Companies Act can apply. Further, teams not… Continue reading CoWIN Grand challenge, CoWIN platform and CoWIN App
Mutated’ Covid-19 strain of UK spreads faster
Context- New mutated COVID-19 strain discovered in the United Kingdom underlines the need for adherence to Non-pharmaceutical interventions. More in news- A new variant of the pandemic SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus is spreading rapidly in Britain and prompting high levels of concern. Precautionary measures taken by other countries- The United Kingdom stood shut off from the rest of Europe after several nations decided… Continue reading Mutated’ Covid-19 strain of UK spreads faster
Impact of New Welfarism approach of government on nutrition
Context: The New welfarism approach followed by the present government can better explain the reason for the overall rise in stunting rates. Background The 5th round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) that covers dimensions such as health, nutrition, and the overall quality of lives, has been recently released. It provides reliable and independent evidence to… Continue reading Impact of New Welfarism approach of government on nutrition
Parliamentary Standing Committee recommendation on the management of COVID-19 situation
News: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs has submitted its report to the Rajya Sabha Chairman on the management of Covid-19 situation. Facts: Key Suggestions given by Panel: Panel has given suggestion on the four aspects: The country’s preparedness Augmentation of health infrastructure Social impact Economic impact Source: The Hindu On Country’s preparedness Separate Wing: A separate wing may… Continue reading Parliamentary Standing Committee recommendation on the management of COVID-19 situation
Health care in India
Context – The problems in India’s health sector. What are the issues with healthcare sector in India? Low government spending – Public expenditure on health accounts for only 1.13% of the total health expenditure which is abysmally low when compared to WHO recommendation of 5%. High out of pocket expenditure– Out of pocket expenses account for 62% of… Continue reading Health care in India
What is Shigella Infection reported in Kerala?
Source: Click here News: North Kerala has been put on high alert after an 11-year-old boy died and 20 suspected cases of shigella bacterial infection were reported. Facts: Shigella Infection (shigellosis) is an intestinal infection caused by a family of bacteria known as shigella. Transmission: Contaminated food, water are the source of the infection. The bacteria spreads not… Continue reading What is Shigella Infection reported in Kerala?
Eliminating Tuberculosis (TB)
Context- The pandemic provides learning opportunity and opens up possibilities of accelerating Tuberculosis (TB) elimination venture. More in news- Covid-19 has derailed the painstaking efforts of decades and diverted scientific attention from killer diseases like tuberculosis COVID-19 lockdowns have resulted in a 30 per cent decline in tuberculosis diagnosis and reporting. Researchers estimate that over the next… Continue reading Eliminating Tuberculosis (TB)
What are the implications of Initial NFHS-5 results?
This article on NFHS-5 results has been developed based on the Indian Express Article under the title ‘Give children weight’ that appeared in the news on 17th December 2020. Situation of Nutrition in India as per NFHS-5 survey and other measures As per the National Family Health Survey 2015-16 (NFHS-4), 35.7 per cent children below five… Continue reading What are the implications of Initial NFHS-5 results?
Uttar Pradesh’s strategies to contain the pandemic
Context- Early and systematic tracking of high-risk contacts helped Uttar Pradesh step up the fight against COVID-19. What were the measures taken by UP government to control the outbreak? Uttar Pradesh is the largest state in the country in terms of population and hence, the battle against COVID-19 becomes more challenging. Several factors distinguish the handling of… Continue reading Uttar Pradesh’s strategies to contain the pandemic
