Tag: health

Health Care System in India: A Comprehensive Review

Health care System in IndiaDownload Introduction The health care system is the backbone of a nation’s public health, shaping the quality of life, longevity, and overall well-being of its citizens. In India, the health care system has evolved into a structured, multi-tiered network designed to provide preventive, promotive, curative, rehabilitative, and palliative services. Understanding its … Continue reading Health Care System in India: A Comprehensive Review →

NVBDCP: India’s Shield Against Deadly Vector-Borne Diseases

NVBDCPDownload Introduction Vector-borne diseases pose a significant public health threat in India, with the mosquito being the deadliest vector. A single species of mosquito is capable of transmitting multiple diseases—Aedes aegypti (dengue, chikungunya, Zika, yellow fever), Culex species (Japanese encephalitis, West Nile virus), and Anopheles mosquitoes (malaria). In response to this public health crisis, the … Continue reading NVBDCP: India’s Shield Against Deadly Vector-Borne Diseases →

Epidemiology of Hepatitis B: A Global Health Crisis

Epidemiology of Hepatitis BDownload Introduction to Hepatitis B Hepatitis B, often dubbed "serum hepatitis," is a serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It presents a pressing global health challenge, especially in tropical and developing regions. Hepatitis B may manifest as an acute or chronic disease, ranging from mild, asymptomatic illness to … Continue reading Epidemiology of Hepatitis B: A Global Health Crisis →

The Science and Strategy of Screening: Principles, Criteria, and Applications

Screening - 2Download Screening has become an essential public health strategy for early disease detection, enabling timely intervention and reducing the burden of morbidity and mortality. However, it is not a blanket process to be applied indiscriminately. The concept of screening is governed by scientific, ethical, and economic considerations, primarily laid out by Wilson and … Continue reading The Science and Strategy of Screening: Principles, Criteria, and Applications →

Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Diseases: A Global Health Challenge

Emerging^0 Reemerging infectious diseasesDownload Introduction The resurgence of diseases once thought to be eliminated, alongside the appearance of new pathogens, has emerged as a critical concern in global health. The reappearance of measles in 2025, despite its near-eradication, underscores the vulnerabilities in public health systems and the dynamic nature of infectious diseases. Emerging and reemerging … Continue reading Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Diseases: A Global Health Challenge →

CM 8.1 Epidemiology, clinical features and control measures of poliomyelitis

Epidemiology of PolioDownload Epidemiology of Poliomyelitis Poliomyelitis, commonly known as polio, is an acute viral illness that primarily targets the human gastrointestinal tract. While the majority of infections remain subclinical or mild, a very small fraction—less than 1%—advance to infect the central nervous system, resulting in flaccid paralysis. Thanks to concerted global health efforts, the … Continue reading CM 8.1 Epidemiology, clinical features and control measures of poliomyelitis →

CM 10.5 Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS): A Comprehensive Approach to Child Welfare

ICDSDownload Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) is one of India’s flagship welfare programs aimed at improving the nutritional and health status of children under six years of age, as well as pregnant and nursing women, adolescent girls, and other women aged 15–45 years. Designed to ensure holistic child development through a combination of nutrition, healthcare, … Continue reading CM 10.5 Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS): A Comprehensive Approach to Child Welfare →

CM 3.1 School Health Program

School Health ProgramDownload The School Health Programme under Ayushman Bharat: A Comprehensive Approach to Child and Adolescent Wellbeing The School Health Programme (SHP), an integral component of the Government of India’s flagship initiative Ayushman Bharat, is designed to address the multifaceted health needs of school-going children and adolescents. Recognizing the critical role of health in … Continue reading CM 3.1 School Health Program →

CM 3.2 Water Quality Standards

Water Quality standardsDownload The Importance of Water Quality Standards and Safe Drinking Water Introduction Water is a fundamental necessity for life, and access to clean and safe drinking water is essential for maintaining public health. Water quality standards are established to ensure that drinking water is free from contaminants that may pose risks to human … Continue reading CM 3.2 Water Quality Standards →