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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
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Health Insurance for India’s Missing Middle
Context: Recently, NITI Aayog has released a comprehensive report titled Health Insurance for India’s Missing Middle. The report aims for a credible pathway to universal health coverage (UHC) for India. Covering the left out segment of the population, commonly termed the ‘missing middle’ sandwiched between the poor and the affluent, h... .Read more
Updated on 18 November, 2021 GS2 Health and Family wellfare
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IMA wants to inoculate all diabetics, give booster dose
Context: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) recently demanded COVID-19 vaccination for all diabetes patients, including a booster dose, if needed. The association launched a campaign for early detection and mitigation of diabetes complications. Key Points The campaign, launched on the occasion of World Diabetes Day on 14th November, will run for 1... .Read more
Updated on 15 November, 2021 GS2 Health and Family wellfare
Norovirus in Kerala
Context: Recently 13 people have been found infected with Norovirus in Kerala’s Wayanad district. More in the news The patients, students of a veterinary college in Pookode near Vythiri, tested positive for the infection two weeks ago. The state government has asked people to remain vigilant, and stepped up measures to prevent the spre... .Read more
Updated on 14 November, 2021 GS2 GS3 Science and Technology Health and Family wellfare
India needs to sign up for life-course immunisation
Context: The COVID-19 vaccines are the first vaccines which have been recommended for all adults, who have been given priority over children. Following the outbreaks of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in 2005-06, India had conducted mass scale JE vaccination in the endemic districts, which included the adult age group. Then, there had been a l... .Read more
Updated on 10 November, 2021 GS2 Health and Family wellfare
