Source: TH Subject: Government Schemes Context: Public health experts are urging that Hepatitis A vaccination be included in India’s Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) due to rising outbreaks and declining natural immunity among adolescents and young adults. About Hepatitis A: What it is? Hepatitis A is an acute viral infection caused by the Hepatitis A Virus …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 5 May 2025 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Syllabus: Health Source: TH Context: Global health bodies — WHO, UNICEF, and Gavi — have issued a warning about the rise in vaccine-preventable diseases due to missed immunisation schedules, misinformation, and funding cuts. About Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: Key Data on Rise of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (VPDs): 14.5 million children missed all routine vaccines in 2023 (Source: WHO-UNICEF). …
Context: India’s one million all-women ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist Workers) workers were awarded and honoured by WHO for their ‘outstanding’ contribution to advancing global health, demonstrated leadership and commitment to regional health issues. ASHA, which means “hope” in English, comprises more than one million female volunteers. Global Health Leaders Awards: The World …
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