31 January 2025: PIB Summary For UPSC
1. India Lights Up India Gate to Mark World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day 2025
(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2097724®=3&lang=1 )
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What are Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)?
- Definition: Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are a group of infectious diseases that primarily affect impoverished communities in tropical and subtropical regions.
- Prevalence: These diseases affect over 1.7 billion people worldwide, mainly in low-income countries.
- Types: NTDs include conditions like Lymphatic Filariasis (LF), Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL), Schistosomiasis, Trachoma, Guinea Worm Disease, and Soil-transmitted helminths.
- Impact: NTDs cause severe disability, disfigurement, and long-term health issues, often leading to stigma and social exclusion.
- Neglect: They are often overlooked in global health agendas and receive limited funding for research, diagnosis, and treatment.
- Solutions: Mass drug administration (MDA), community engagement, and improved sanitation are critical for control and elimination.
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