African swine fever
Context: An outbreak of suspected African swine fever (ASF) has killed 276 domestic pigs in Lunglei district of Mizoram. As
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Culex mosquitoes
Context: Common house mosquitoes known as Culex have reappeared across the National capital after a change in season. Background Culex
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National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Context: Caregivers to patients with ‘rare diseases’ and affiliated organizations are dissatisfied with the National
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National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Bill, 2021
Ministry: Health and Family Welfare Context: National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Bill passed by Parliament to regulate practice of
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Digital Green Certificates
Issue The European Commission has planned to create a Digital Green Certificate to allow the safe and free movement of
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Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020
Context: The Lok Sabha has passed the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020, that was recently approved by Rajya
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Immunization of Children
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Immunization in India: The full immunization coverage stands at 92.8%, as per HMIS data
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PM Atma Nirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Context: In the Budget speech of FY 21-22, ‘Prime Minister Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana’
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Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi (PMSSN)
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Context: Cabinet approves creation of Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi as a single non-lapsable
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