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  • NFHS-6 Child Nutrition Data: Progress, Challenges and the Way Forward

    India’s latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) presents a mixed picture of child nutrition. While some indicators show improvement, others reveal persistent and even worsening challenges. The survey highlights progress in reducing stunting among children but also raises concerns about underweight children, wasting, dietary adequacy, and declining breastfeeding rates in several states. For UPSC aspirants,…

  • India Gets Its First Alzheimer’s Therapy Explained

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCS Prelims: Alzheimer’s disease, monoclonal antibodies, FDA approvalMains: GS Paper 2 & 3 — Public Health, Biotechnology, Healthcare Accessibility Why in News? India has approved its first treatment for Alzheimer’s disease with the launch of Donanemab, a breakthrough therapy aimed at slowing cognitive decline in early-stage patients. The therapy…

  • Why Fathers Matter in Reproductive Health: Explained

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: RMNCH+A programme, reproductive health, public healthMains: GS Paper 2 — Health, Social Issues, Human Development Why in News? A recent discussion in public health policy highlighted that reproductive and maternal healthcare programmes in India mainly focus on women, while fathers remain largely excluded from reproductive health interventions. Experts…

  • Childhood Diabetes in India: New National Guidelines Explained

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: Diabetes, insulin, screeningMains: GS Paper 2 & 3 — Health Policy, Human Development Why in News? India has introduced a standardised national framework for managing childhood diabetes, ensuring early detection and free treatment through the public health system. What is Diabetes? ➤ A disease where: ➤ Caused by:…

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