Health and Family wellfare
Bill to regulate IVF clinics passed in Lok Sabha
Context: The Lok Sabha recently passed the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2020, that proposes the establishment of a national registry and registration authority for all clinics and medical professionals serving in the field. About the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2020 The Health Minister said several sugg... .Read more
Updated on 2 December, 2021 GS2 Health and Family wellfare
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Onus of contraception still on women, NFHS-5 figures show
Context: According to the latest National Family Health Survey-5 (2019-21), less than one in 10 men use condoms in India, while nearly four in 10 women undergo sterilisation to avoid pregnancy, which also shows that female sterilisation continues to be on the rise. Key Findings Only 9.5% of men used condoms but 37.9% of women underwent sterilisation... .Read more
Updated on 30 November, 2021 GS2 Health and Family wellfare
Leprosy-free’ Odisha now sees a worrying rise in cases
Context: The district administration of Sambalpur in Odisha recently turned to women self help groups for an unlikely assignment — nursing care and assistance for leprosy patients. Background Odisha declared itself leprosy-free in 2006-07, with cases dropping below 10,000 and the prevalence rate below 1%. The State then dismantled infras... .Read more
Updated on 28 November, 2021 GS2 Health and Family wellfare
One in two deliveries in private hospitals through C-section
Context: One in two women who go to a private hospital undergoes a Caesarean section (C-section), according to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS) data. Key Findings The increasing trend in private medical facilities, which have seen a rise in such operations from 40.9% to 47.4%, has led to a jump in pan-India numbers — from 17.2% ... .Read more
Updated on 28 November, 2021 GS2 Health and Family wellfare
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Omicron new variant of concern
Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) recently classified the B.1.1.529 variant detected in South Africa as a SARS-CoV-2 “variant of concern”, saying it may spread more quickly than other forms. Key concerns of WHO report Preliminary evidence suggested that there is an increased risk of reinfection and there had been a “detr... .Read more
Updated on 27 November, 2021 GS2 Health and Family wellfare
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Life expectancy lower for urban poor, says study
Context: According to the recent report released by Azim Premji University in collaboration with 17 regional NGOs across India, Life expectancy among the poorest is lower by 9.1 years among men and 6.2 years among women from the corresponding figures for the richest in urban areas. Key Highlights of the report The report, “Healthcare equity in... .Read more
Updated on 22 November, 2021 GS2 Health and Family wellfare
