Eliminating diseases, one region at a time
- March 21, 2024
- Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
- Category: DPN Topics
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Eliminating diseases, one region at a time
Subject: Science and tech
Section: Health
Context:
- The Carter Center, a leader in the global elimination and eradication of diseases, recently reported that guinea worm disease was close to eradication.
- From 3.5 million cases a year in 21 countries in 1986, the number had come down to 13 in five countries in 2023, a reduction of 99.99%. This would be the second disease after smallpox to be eradicated and the first one with no known medicines or vaccines.
On disease elimination, its focus
Disease elimination vs. Eradication |
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Benefits of disease elimination |
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Challenges in eliminating a disease |
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Strategic Considerations |
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Need for Robust Surveillance Systems |
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Targeted Approaches to Disease Elimination |
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Regional Certification and Expansion Strategy |
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Source: TH