Source: NIE Context: India has been placed on high alert after a rise in polio cases in Pakistan and Afghanistan, the only two remaining endemic countries. About Polio: What it is? Polio (Poliomyelitis) is a highly infectious viral disease that primarily affects the nervous system, leading to paralysis or even death in severe cases. The …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Health Management Information System 2022-23 (HMIS) 2022-23 report reveals that 6 States/Union Territories (UTs) have attained full immunization coverage (FIC) of 100%, while 17 States have achieved FIC of over 90%. The Mission Indradhanush (MI) initiative, operating under the Universal Immunization Program (UIP), focuses on …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health Source: TH Direction: The article highlights what needs to be done as well as the efforts made by India to eradicate measles and rubella. Context: India set a goal (in 2019) to eradicate measles and rubella …
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Introduction: Immunization is a health and development success story. In India, Expanded Programme on Immunization was launched in 1978. It was renamed as Universal Immunization Programme in 1985 when its reach was expanded beyond urban areas. Universal Immunization Programme is one of the largest and most cost-effective public health interventions which is largely responsible for …
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