Current Affair Category: Health

Why in news? The Centre has granted in-principle approval to the NPPA to allow a price increase for two essential chemotherapy drugs: Cisplatin and Carboplatin. This move, executed under Para 19 of the Drugs (Prices Control) Order (DPCO), aims to resolve a nationwide supply crunch that has disrupted cancer treatment protocols at major hospitals. The […]

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released the findings of the NFHS-6 (2023-24). The survey covered nearly 6.79 lakh households across 715 districts, providing a granular view of India’s demographic and health transition. Key Performance Indicators (Successes): The survey indicates a positive trajectory in critical health parameters, reflecting the impact of targeted national […]

Sample Registration System (SRS) Report: Key Demographic Trends  1. Total Fertility Rate (TFR): The Total Fertility Rate represents the average number of children born to a woman during her reproductive years. Below Replacement Level: India’s TFR has remained stable at 1.9 for the fifth consecutive year, well below the replacement level of 2.1. Note: A […]

The Somato-Cognitive Action Network (SCAN) is a recently discovered brain network that links thinking (cognition), body sensations, and movement (action) into one integrated system. What exactly is SCAN? Location: It is located mainly in the primary motor cortex (M1), positioned between areas controlling specific body parts (like the hand, foot, or mouth). Whole-Body Control: Unlike […]

Why in the News? The The ANMOL (Advanced Newborn Monitoring for Optimal Lifecare)  scheme was a centerpiece of the Delhi Budget presented on March 24, 2026, by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. It addresses the high financial and social burden of genetic and metabolic disorders, which often go undiagnosed until irreversible damage (like brain damage or […]

UNIGME Report 2025: Why in News? United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UNIGME) Report 2025 has identified India as a “key contributor” to the global and regional reduction of under-five and neonatal mortality. The report specifically praises India’s ability to scale up public health interventions in a populous and diverse environment, leading to […]

Why in the News? The Union Health Ministry has launched a special vaccination campaign targeting 14-year-old girls across India. The Target: Approximately 1.15 crore (11.5 million) girls aged 14 will be vaccinated annually. The Vaccine: The government is using Gardasil (a quadrivalent vaccine) provided free of cost at government health centers (Ayushman Arogya Mandirs). The […]

Why in News ? the terms was recently in news . What is Cyberchondria? Cyberchondria is a clinical phenomenon where an individual’s anxiety regarding their health is worsened by excessive or repeated online searches for medical information. Unlike traditional hypochondria, it is specifically driven by the algorithm-led nature of the internet. The Mechanics: How it […]

 Why in News ? The Rajya Sabha passed the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025 on Wednesday via a voice vote. This follows the Lok Sabha’s clearance of the bill just a day prior, effectively opening the Indian insurance sector to 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Key Legislative Changes: The passing […]

Why in News? Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have announced a new agreement to make the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine significantly more accessible and affordable globally. Core Achievement: The deal is expected to deliver substantial financial savings, which will be used to procure millions of additional vaccine doses, leading to […]