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India: Target to eliminate Kala-azar by 2023
Union Government of India has set the target to eliminate Kala-azar from country by 2023. According to Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar (Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare), out of 633 Kala-azar endemic blocks, 625 blocks have successfully eliminated ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Task Force to monitor Monkeypox situation in India
Union Government set up a task force to monitor Monkeypox situation in country. It was created after reporting first death related to monkeypox. The Task force will provide guidance to government with respect to expansion of diagnostic facilities and exploration ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Monkey Pox: Why WHO declared it a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC)?
Over 16000 cases of monkeypox have been identified across 75 countries since May 2022. On July 23, World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the monkeypox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Majority of the cases are being reported ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
World Hand Hygiene Day
On the 5th of May, World Hand Hygiene Day is observed annually across the planet. This day is observed to increase visibility, global promotion, sustainability, and the importance of hand hygiene in health care. What is the theme for this ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
WHO Air Quality Database- 2022 Update
According to the World Health Organisation’s air quality database 2022 update, around 99 percent of the population of the planet breathes air that exceeds the air quality limits of WHO and also threatens the health of the people. Overview: According ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
World Leprosy Day
Every year, the World Leprosy Day is celebrated on the last Sunday of January. This year, the day was celebrated on January 30, 2022. It is marked by the World Health Organization and also by several other international organizations. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
World Braille Day 2022
Every year the World Braille Day is celebrated on January 4. The day is celebrated to spread the importance of braille. It is celebrated by the United Nations and several other international organizations. About World Braille Day In 2018, the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
New Covid-19 variant ‘IHU’
Scientists in France have identified a new and more mutated strain of SARS-CoV-2 virus, causing covid-19 disease. Highlights New virus was identified, when the world is still grappling with highly mutated strain of coronavirus, called Omicron. Omicron has already been ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
December 27: International Day of Epidemic Preparedness
The International Day of Epidemic Preparedness is observed on December 27, every year in a bid to raise public awareness on epidemics on all levels and prepare for future outbreaks. Highlights United Nations and the World Health Organisation (WHO) had ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
WHO gives emergency approval for Covovax vaccine
On December 17, 2021, World Health Organisation (WHO) gave approval for emergency use of Covovax vaccine for Children. Key Points WHO listed the Covovax as ninth COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. This move is aimed at increasing the access to ..