Top 10 threats to global health this year: WHO

Vaccine hesitancy For: Mains Topics covered: Top 10 threats to global health this year released by WHO About Vaccine Hesitancy What is vaccination? News Flash In January 2019, the WHO (World Health Organization) listed “vaccine hesitancy” as among the top 10 threats to global health this year. Vaccine hesitancy has been a concern in India. Vaccine Hesitancy It is defined as a “reluctance or refusal to vaccinate despite the availability of vaccines”.…

Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) for Dengue Control – Diligent IAS

STERILE INSECT TECHNIQUE (SIT) FOR DENGUE CONTROL For: Preliminary Topics covered: About the Sterile Insect Technique, Dengue News Flash Bangladesh considering ‘mosquito fights mosquito technique’ for Dengue Control. Bangladesh is studying the feasibility of applying the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) to control the dengue outbreak. Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) The sterile insect technique is an environmentally-friendly insect pest control method. It involves the mass-rearing and sterilization, using radiation, of a target pest,…

Top 10 threats to global health this year: WHO

Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) for Dengue Control – Diligent IAS

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