Marburg virus disease
Context Ghana announced the country’s first outbreak of Marburg virus disease after two people who were not related died. The people who contracted the virus were not related and they were in…
Cervavac India’s First HPV Vaccine
Context Cervavac is India’s first quadrivalent human papillomavirus (qHPV) vaccine, and intended to protect women against cervical cancer. The Serum Institute of India (SII)’s vaccine Cervavac recently received the Drugs…
Global Gender Gap Report 2022
Context The World Economic Forum recently, released the the Global Gender Gap Report 2022, which includes the Gender Gap Index. Key Findings The Global Gender Report 2022, which includes the…
What is norovirus?
Context At least two cases of norovirus have been found in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala among lower primary school students. What is norovirus? Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that is also sometimes referred…
What is Amyloidosis?
Context Recently, former Pakistan President has been hospitalized due to a complication of his ailment Amyloidosis. What is Amyloidosis? A rare disease that occurs when an abnormal protein, called amyloid,…
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
Context Recently, Pop sensation Justin Bieber has developed a rare condition called the Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. What is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome? Ramsay Hunt Syndrome is neurological disease in which a virus – Varicella…
The Hippocratic oaths, Charak Shapath and Physician’s Pledge
The Hippocratic oaths, Charak Shapath and Physician’s Pledge Context Months after it triggered a row by suggesting that the traditional Hippocratic Oath in medical colleges should be replaced by a…
West Nile Virus
Context The Kerala health department is on alert after the death of a 47-year-old from Thrissur due to the West Nile Virus. What is the West Nile Virus and how does…
What is tomato flu?
Context Tamil Nadu has ramped up surveillance at its borders in the wake of “tomato flu” cases being detected in Kerala. The flu that gets its name because of the red blister it…
AVSAR Scheme
Context Airport Authority of India (AAI) providing platform to Self-Help Groups for promotion of local artisans and products through AVSAR Scheme. About AVSAR Scheme Under AVSAR (Airport as Venue for…