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Key UPSC mains coverage areas in Healthcare.

NFHS-6: Gains in Child Nutrition and Maternal Care

The latest National Family Health Survey shows progress in crucial areas while omitting key indicators like anaemia and mortality rates.

Jun 9, 2026 • 4 min

ICMR's Vision 2047: Transforming India's Health Ecosystem

Exploring ICMR's reforms for a future-ready health system focusing on digital health, collaboration, and sustainable development.

Jun 8, 2026 • 4 min

Innovative Strategies Needed to Eliminate Tuberculosis in India

New vaccine trials show promise against extrapulmonary TB, highlighting crucial public health strategies to combat the disease.

Jun 6, 2026 • 4 min

AIIMS Study Unravels How Air Pollution Harms Babies Before Birth

Researchers decode the molecular pathway linking urban pollution to adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Jun 3, 2026 • 4 min

Adolescent Pregnancy, Abortion and the Limits of Criminalisation

The Supreme Court's 28-week abortion ruling exposes the ethical burden on doctors and the State's unresolved approach to adolescent sexuality.

Jun 1, 2026 • 4 min

Tamil Nadu’s Healthcare Blueprint for India’s Next Decade

Beyond hospitals and medical colleges, the State’s success highlights the power of diagnostics, decentralised care, workforce development and technology-driven healthcare.

Jun 1, 2026 • 4 min

Declining Out-of-Pocket Expenditure on Health in India

Recent estimates show a significant drop in out-of-pocket health spending, reflecting improved access to healthcare services across India.

May 28, 2026 • 3 min

Rising Impact of Non-Communicable Diseases on Indian Mortality

Exploring the alarming trend of NCDs as the leading cause of death among various demographics in India

May 27, 2026 • 4 min

International Response to the Ebola Outbreak: A Cautious Approach

The recent Ebola outbreak requires an immediate yet measured response due to rising complexities and uncertainties surrounding the virus.

May 20, 2026 • 4 min

Unraveling the Shadows: Kerala’s Organ Trade Exposed

A network of forgery and illicit organ trade unveiled through police raids, revealing the plight of patients waiting for transplants.

May 16, 2026 • 5 min

Building a Preventive Health Culture in India

Fostering a culture of health preservation is critical for India's social and economic growth.

May 15, 2026 • 4 min

Addressing Structural Deficits in India's Health System

Examining the alignment between medical education and public service to enhance healthcare access across the nation.

May 7, 2026 • 4 min

Progress in Health Coverage: Insights from Recent Surveys

Strengthening public sector hospitals is crucial as health insurance expands among low-income populations in India.

May 2, 2026 • 5 min

Residential Segregation & Healthcare Inequality in India

Understanding how the spatial separation of communities affects their access to essential healthcare services and overall health outcomes.

May 1, 2026 • 3 min

Rising Health-Seeking Behaviour in India Revealed by NSO

Latest survey shows significant improvements in government health coverage and access to essential services across rural and urban areas.

Apr 30, 2026 • 4 min