Challenges of India’s COVID Diplomacy 2.0

Synopsis: India’s Covid Diplomacy 2.0 is focused on managing many challenges. The majority of these challenges arise due to Covid mismanagement. Read– Proactive Diplomacy  Background During the first wave of the pandemic, India’s Covid-19 diplomacy was focused on coordinating exports of COVID-19 medicines. Further, it focussed on the repatriation of Indians from abroad under ‘Vande… Continue reading Challenges of India’s COVID Diplomacy 2.0

Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package Insurance Scheme for health workers fighting Covid-19

Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What is the New System for Quick Clearance of Claims?4 About Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package Insurance Scheme for health workers Fighting Covid-19: What is the News? The government of India has introduced a new system for quick clearance of claims under the “Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package(PMGKP) Insurance… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package Insurance Scheme for health workers fighting Covid-19

World Health Assembly Adopts New Resolution to End Malaria

What is the News? The 74th World Health Assembly(WHA) has adopted a new resolution to end malaria. It will accelerate efforts towards this aim. Contents1 About the Resolution to End Malaria:2 About WHOs Global Malaria Program:3 Global Technical Strategy for malaria 2016–20304 About Malaria: About the Resolution to End Malaria: The resolution is led by the… Continue reading World Health Assembly Adopts New Resolution to End Malaria

“World No Tobacco Day” and “Tobacco Consumption” in India

Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About World No Tobacco Day:4 Tobacco Consumption in India: What is the News? Every year, on 31st May, the World Health Organization (WHO) and global partners celebrate World No Tobacco Day (WNTD). This year, the WHO has honoured the health minister of India with the ‘WHO Director-General Special Recognition Award’ for his effort to control… Continue reading “World No Tobacco Day” and “Tobacco Consumption” in India

Supreme Court questions govt on its “Covid-19 vaccine policy”

What is the News? The Supreme Court questioned the Centre on Covid-19 vaccine policy. It has also said that there needs to be a single price for vaccines across the Nation. What was the case? The Supreme Court of India is hearing the suo moto case on Covid-19 issues (In Re-Distribution of Essential Services and… Continue reading Supreme Court questions govt on its “Covid-19 vaccine policy”

Jan 30 Declared World “Neglected Tropical Diseases” Day by WHA

What is the News? The 74th World Health Assembly has declared January 30 as ‘World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day. Contents1 About World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day:2 About Neglected Tropical Diseases(NTD):3 About London Declaration:4 WHO’s New Roadmap for NTDs for 2021-30: About World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day: The first World Neglected Tropical Diseases(NTD)… Continue reading Jan 30 Declared World “Neglected Tropical Diseases” Day by WHA

Effects of Pandemic on Young Healthcare Workers

Synopsis: Need to give attention to the requirements of the most vulnerable members of the caregiving team i.e. young healthcare workers. Introduction  young medical interns, postgraduates, nurses, physiotherapists, pharmacists, etc are at the lowest steps in the hierarchy of training. It seems fair from an academic view and is according to any professional training path.… Continue reading Effects of Pandemic on Young Healthcare Workers

Resolving bottlenecks in procuring Pfizer’s vaccine

Synopsis – Pfizer has asked for certain conditions. They are in order to supply 5 million doses to India between July and October this year. Introduction According to reports, Pfizer is ready to supply five crore doses of the mRNA vaccines [developed with the German company BioNTech] between July and October. However, the company has… Continue reading Resolving bottlenecks in procuring Pfizer’s vaccine

Need for real-time data on public health

  Synopsis: Having access to epidemiological real-time data on public health will help us to fight against the pandemic better by making informed choices. Background The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of data to governments in decision-making. However, India lacks real-time data on public health and the provision of health services. This necessitates the… Continue reading Need for real-time data on public health

Role of AYUSH during pandemic and its challenges – Explained, Pointwise

Contents1 Introduction2 What is AYUSH?3 Institutional Framework for AYUSH4 Role of AYUSH medicines used during pandemic5 Challenges faced by AYUSH medicines and practitioners6 Suggestions to improve the role of AYUSH7 Conclusion Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has emerged as a public health challenge. The burden of disease and mortality is steadily increasing in many parts of… Continue reading Role of AYUSH during pandemic and its challenges – Explained, Pointwise

Blog
Academy
Community