Category: Health
Leprosy Disease
Health Ministry announces new treatment regimen for leprosy known as Multidrug Therapy (MDT).
National Essential Diagnostics List
ICMR starts revising current National Essential Diagnostics List for first time
Palna Scheme | Mission Shakti
National Level Programme on Anganwadi-Cum-Crèche Under Palna held recently.
World Malaria Report 2023
As per the World Malaria Report 2023, there’s a declining trend in malaria cases in India, even as the global numbers are on the rise.
Ayurveda Gyan Naipunya Initiative (AGNI)
Central Council for Research in Ayurveda Sciences (CCRAS) launched Ayurveda Gyan Naipunya Initiative (AGNI).
Generic Drug
Opinion article in the Hindu – Branded, generic and the missing ingredient of quality
Global Onchocerciasis Network for Elimination (GONE)
The inaugural gathering of the Global Onchocerciasis Network for Elimination (GONE) was held in Senegal, facilitated by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Zika Virus
Karnataka steps up surveillance after detection of Zika virus.
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
User Manual, New Portal and Mobile App for Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) were recently launched.
Mission Indradhanush 5.0
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare concluded all 3 rounds of Intensified Mission Indradhanush 5.0 (IMI 5.0) Campaign.
Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act
Supreme Court declined a married woman’s plea to medically terminate her 26-week pregnancy.
Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2023
India ranked 111th out of 125 countries in the Global Hunger Index 2023 (18th edition), a stark decline from its 107th position in 2022.