PEN-Plus approach

Context: The WHO African Region released a report, highlighting that 20 African countries have expanded access to critical services for severe non-communicable diseases (NCDs) by adopting the PEN-Plus approach. About PEN-Plus Approach: What it is? PEN-Plus stands for Package of Essential Non-communicable Disease interventions Plus. It is an integrated healthcare model aimed at managing severe …

World Pandemic Treaty

Source:  CNN Context: After over three years of negotiations, WHO Member States finalised the draft World Pandemic Treaty to boost global pandemic preparedness. About World Pandemic Treaty: What it is? A legally binding international instrument aimed at strengthening global response to future pandemics. Developed by: Negotiated by the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB), constituted under WHO …

US withdrawal from WHO

Syllabus: Multilateral Institution Source:  IE Context: Recently, the United States, under President Donald Trump, has signed an executive order to withdraw from WHO, citing reasons such as mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic and the lack of reforms within the organization. About WHO: Aim and Functions Aims Ensure universal health coverage and promote health equity. Strengthen …

Trachoma Elimination

Source: PIB Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that India has eliminated Trachoma as a public health problem in 2024, making it the third country in the WHO South-East Asia Region to achieve this milestone. The achievement aligns with the WHO’s 2021–2030 Neglected Tropical Disease Roadmap, which targets the elimination of 20 diseases …

UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE: 9 October 2024

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How has the WHO contributed to improving public health systems in developing countries? Examine its initiatives and the challenges it faces in addressing health disparities.

Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate Q4. How has the WHO contributed to improving public health systems in developing countries? Examine its initiatives and the challenges it faces in addressing health disparities. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the Question India pledges $250 million for traditional medicine centre; part …

Drowning: A Neglected Public Health Crisis

Syllabus: Health/Social Issues/Disaster Management  Source: The Hindu Context: The increasing frequency of drowning incidents globally (including the recent case of drowing in Rau’s IAS basement library) highlights the need for comprehensive public health interventions and policy measures to prevent such tragedies.   What is Drowning? It is defined as the process of experiencing respiratory impairment …

Health For All Mandate of WHO

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: WHO  Context:  The World Health Organization (WHO) launched its inaugural Investment Round to revamp its funding model in the face of global challenges such as climate change, pandemics, and geopolitical instability.   What is Health For All? The concept of “Health for All” originated from the Alma-Ata Declaration of …

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards

  Source: IE Context: The government has set a deadline for pharmaceutical companies to implement the revised Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards, aligned with World Health Organisation (WHO) standards.   What are Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards? Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards are guidelines and regulations that ensure the quality, safety, and consistency of pharmaceutical …

WHO: Guidelines to protect children from the harmful effects of food marketing

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Science and Technology/ Government Policies: Health   Source: DTE  Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidelines to protect children from the harmful effects of food marketing that promotes unhealthy dietary choices.   Need for the guidelines: In 2017, to understand the linkages between food and NCDs, the Delhi-based …

WHO report on the ‘Har Ghar Jal’ program

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Government Policies & Interventions   Source: PIB  Context: The WHO report highlights the significant impact of the ‘Har Ghar Jal’ program on public health and economic savings.  The focus of the report: The ‘Har Ghar Jal’ report focuses on diarrheal diseases as they contribute significantly to the overall disease burden related to water, …

WHO: Incentivising the development of new antibacterial treatments 2023

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Science and Technology: Health   Source: WHO  Context: The new WHO report (Incentivising the Development of new antibacterial treatments 2023) highlights progress in addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) but also identifies gaps in ensuring a robust pipeline of antibiotic treatments.   What is AMR? It refers to the ability of microorganisms, such …

75 years of the WHO

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Important International Institutions, agencies and fora – their Structure, Mandate   Source: IE  Context: Despite some great successes, the 75-year-old World Health Organization (WHO) has received its fair share of criticism.   The World Health Organization (WHO): It is a specialised agency of the UN (HQ – Geneva, Switzerland) established on …

[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 11 March 2023

InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …