Sickle Cell Disease
World Sickle Cell Day 2024 was observed on June 19 with the theme “Hope Through Progress: Advancing Sickle Cell Care
Heat Index (HI)
Recently, the Heat Index reached 50°C in Delhi and might touch 56°C. About Heat Index: Color codes used for HI:
Why Kerala has banned oleander flowers in temple offerings?
Kerala government-controlled temple boards have recently banned use of oleander flowers (locally arali) in temple offerings. About the Oleander: Ref: Source
Widal Test and Typhoid
The Widal Test’s propensity for erroneous results is obfuscating India’s typhoid burden, increasing expenses, and risking more antimicrobial resistance. About
Global Report on Neglected Tropical Diseases 2024
The World Health Organization (WHO) released the Global Report on Neglected Tropical Diseases 2024, emphasizing strides toward the 2030 road
West Nile fever
Cases of West Nile fever was recently reported in Kerala. About the West Nile fever: Symptoms: Ref: Source UPSC IAS
PMJAY
State Governments have recently reported large debts under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY). This financial burden has led
Oxytocin
Delhi High Court has recently ordered state authorities to take action against the use of oxytocin in cattle within Delhi’s
Centre takes away state powers for issuing NOC for export of drugs
The Union government has recently transferred the authority to issue manufacturing licenses and No Objection Certificates (NOC) for drug exports
Surge in Tobacco Prices
Tobacco farmers in Andhra Pradesh are set to benefit after crop yields in Brazil, Zimbabwe and Indonesia declined due to