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What is the purpose of the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM)?
What is the purpose of the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM)?
To enhance pandemic preparedness and response, addressing existing weaknesses in health systems.
Where is the National Institute for One Health established?
Where is the National Institute for One Health established?
Nagpur
What is the aim of the Network for Genomic Surveillance?
What is the aim of the Network for Genomic Surveillance?
To monitor emerging outbreaks related to various diseases.
What significant development does the Clinical Trial Network under the National Biopharma Mission support?
What significant development does the Clinical Trial Network under the National Biopharma Mission support?
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What does the Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Mission aim to achieve?
What does the Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Mission aim to achieve?
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In what year did India become a member state of the WHO?
In what year did India become a member state of the WHO?
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What is the purpose of the Global Accord initiated by WHO member states?
What is the purpose of the Global Accord initiated by WHO member states?
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Who is the current Director-General of WHO?
Who is the current Director-General of WHO?
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Who was the Regional Director of WHO from India from 1948 to 1968?
Who was the Regional Director of WHO from India from 1948 to 1968?
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The stages of pandemic development include outbreak, epidemic, and ___?
The stages of pandemic development include outbreak, epidemic, and ___?
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Which of the following stages of pandemic development is characterized by a sudden occurrence limited to a localized area?
Which of the following stages of pandemic development is characterized by a sudden occurrence limited to a localized area?
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Study Notes
India's One Health Approach
- Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM): Launched in October 2021, aims to improve pandemic preparedness and response, addressing weaknesses in health systems.
- National Institute for One Health: Established in Nagpur, focuses on identifying hotspots for zoonotic diseases for early containment.
- Network for Genomic Surveillance: Monitors emerging outbreaks related to various diseases.
- Clinical Trial Network: Established under the National Biopharma Mission promotes access to affordable vaccines and medications in India and globally.
- Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Mission: Aims to integrate private hospitals and clinics into a unified platform for data sharing and improved surveillance.
Pandemic Treaty
- Global Accord: Developed following the COVID-19 pandemic, the "Global Accord" aims to improve pandemic preparedness.
- WHO's "Zero Draft": Published in 2023, provides a framework for negotiations on the "Global Accord".
India and the WHO
- India's Membership: India joined the WHO in 1948.
- WHO's South-East Asia Region: India is a member of this region.
- Regional Director (South East Asia): Dr.Chandra Mani served from 1948 to 1968, and Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh has held the position since 2014.
- WHO's Chief Scientist: Dr Soumya Swaminathan served from 2019 to 2022.
Pandemic Stages
- Outbreak: Sudden occurrence of a disease in a localized area, potentially leading to an epidemic.
- Epidemic: Widespread and rapid transmission of a disease beyond expected levels.
- Pandemic: Transmission of a disease across a widespread geographical region, posing a serious international health threat.
World Health Organisation (WHO)
- Founded: 1948
- UN Agency: Responsible for global public health.
- Members: 194 states.
- HQ: Geneva, Switzerland
- Director-General: Dr.Tedros
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Explore India's One Health approach, focusing on initiatives like the PM-ABHIM, the establishment of the National Institute for One Health, and advancements in genomic surveillance. Additionally, learn about the Global Accord and WHO's framework for pandemic preparedness post-COVID-19.
