Tag: public health India
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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…
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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…
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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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