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 …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 31 July 2024 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/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 …
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Syllabus: Science and Technology: Health Source: WHO Context: WHO has published its fifth milestone report on global trans-fat elimination, covering 2018-2023. What are trans fatty acids? TFA stands for trans fatty acids, commonly known as trans fats. These are a type of unsaturated fat that can be found in small amounts in nature …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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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, …
Source: DTE The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned about the potential harm of using artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare without proper monitoring and regulation. Some of the concerns raised by WHO are: The use of biased data to train AI can result in misleading information, posing risks to health, equity, and …
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 …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: WHO Context: The Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats Initiative (PRET) will launch on April 24-26, 2023, with a focus on respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness. About PRET:
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 …
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