Health
WHO International Health Regulations 2005
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the limitations of the WHO International Health Regulations 2005, which was implemented by 196 countries across the world. In response to the challenges highlighted by the pandemic, the first round of negotiations concerning ..
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Madhya Pradesh Child Budget
The Madhya Pradesh state government for the first time presented a ‘child budget’ as part of its annual financial plan. The government has allocated Rs 57,803 crore for 220 schemes which will be implemented under 17 departments, including education, targeted ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Delhi School Health Clinics
Manish Sisodia, Delhi’s Education Minister as well as Deputy Chief Minister has inaugurated, on a pilot basis, a health clinic at a government school located in Delhi’s Moti Bagh. Overview: Health clinics will be established in Delhi government schools as ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Centre issues guidelines to set up health infra in rural areas
The Government of India recently issued guidelines to contain COVID-19 in rural areas. What are the guidelines? COVID-19 Care Centre for asymptomatic cases should be established in peri urban and rural areas. These centres should have a minimum of thirty ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Integrated Health Information Platform: Key Facts
The Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan recently launched the Integrated Health Information Platform. According to the health ministry, India is the first country to adopt such an advanced surveillance system. About the Platform The Integrated Health Information Platform is ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
National Pharmacy Week celebrated in India
The Indian Pharmaceutical Association in collaboration with Delhi Pharmaceutical Trust celebrated the 59th National Pharmacy Week between November 16, 2020 and November 22, 2020. The National Pharmacy Week was celebrated under the theme Theme: Pharmacists: Frontline Health Professionals The Indian ..