Vaccination
Uganda Successfully Ends Sudan Ebola Virus Outbreak
On January 11, 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that Uganda had successfully declared the end of the Ebola disease outbreak caused by Sudan ebolavirus. The country managed to end the outbreak in less than four months after the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Co-WIN introduces 4-digit security code
The Ministry of Health recently announced that a new security feature is being added to the Co-WIN software. Co-WIN is COVID-19 Vaccine Intelligence Network. What is the new security feature? The Health Ministry has recently added a four-digit security code ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
RBI’s State of the Economy Report – Update (April, 2021)
The Reserve Bank of India recently released the State of Economy Report for the month of April 2021. Key Findings of the Report The resurgence of COVID-19 might bring back inflationary pressures. Also, the restrictions and disruptions in supply chains ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Vaccination Strategy of Phase 3
The Prime Minister recently chaired a high-level meeting with the top doctors of the country. After the meeting, it was decided to liberalize and accelerate the phase three strategy of COVID-19 Vaccination programme in the country. Strategy of Phase 3 ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Operational Guidelines for COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare recently published the COVID-19 Vaccine Operational Guidelines. The Ministry had detailed its plan to carry out the administration of COVID-19 vaccine in the country. Key Highlights In Phase I of the COVID-19 Vaccination ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
September 28: World Rabies Day
Every year, World Rabies Day is celebrated on September 28 by the Global Alliance for Rabies Control. The day is also celebrated by the World Health Organization and other international organizations. Background The day was endorsed by international organizations such ..